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SoundCraft EFX User Manual

SoundCraft EFX
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SoundCraft EFX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels quantity10 channels
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth362 mm
Width91 mm
Height330 mm
Weight4600 g

Summary

Safety Symbol Guide

Warnings

Details the meaning of the lightning flash symbol indicating dangerous voltage.

Cautions

Explains the exclamation point symbol for important operating and maintenance instructions.

Important Safety Instructions

Overview

The 60-Second Guide - EFX

Quick guide to EFX console features, identifying controls by number.

Wiring Up

Mic Input

Details on using XLR connectors for balanced/unbalanced mic signals and phantom power.

Line Input

Instructions for connecting line-level sources using TRS or mono jacks.

Mono Input Channel - EFX shown

1 Mic Input

Explains the XLR mic input, its impedance, and phantom power considerations.

2 Line Input

Details the TRS line input for keyboards, drum machines, etc., and its balanced nature.

4 Gain

Explains how the gain control sets the input signal level and its impact on distortion and noise.

5 Equaliser

Details the HF, Mid, and LF EQ controls for shaping the sound of input channels.

10 INPUT CHANNEL FADER

Describes the 60mm fader for controlling overall channel signal level.

11 PFL

Explains the Pre-Fade Listen function for monitoring individual channels.

12 PEAK LED

Describes the peak LED indicator for signal clipping at various points.

Stereo Input Channels (EFX shown)

2 GAIN

Explains the gain control for setting the level of the stereo channel signal.

3 EQUALISER

Details the HF, Mid, and LF EQ controls for shaping the sound of stereo input channels.

8 FADER

Describes the fader for controlling overall stereo channel signal level.

9 PFL

Explains the Pre-Fade Listen function for monitoring individual stereo channels.

10 CHANNEL PEAK LED

Describes the peak LED indicator for signal clipping on stereo channels.

Master Section (EFX)

1 PHANTOM POWER

Explains phantom power for condenser mics and safety warnings.

Lexicon® FX Processor Overview (EFX only)

FX Operation

Step-by-step guide on selecting and setting up effects, including audio levels.

FX Processor Controls (EFX only)

6 Program Select Knob

Knob for navigating and selecting between 32 programs in two banks.

11 EFFECTS FADER

Fader controlling the level of the effects processor output to the main mix.

Reverbs

Reverb Controls

Pre Delay

Controls the time delay between source signal and reverb onset.

Decay

Controls the duration of the reverb tail.

Liveliness

Adjusts the high-frequency content in the reverb tail.

Diffusion

Controls the initial echo density and how sound reflects off surfaces.

Shape

Influences the sense of room shape and size by shaping the reverb tail energy.

Delays

Delay Controls

Time Range

Controls delay length relative to Tap Tempo.

Modulated Effects

Factory Reset

Effects Data Chart (EFX only)

Using Your EFX or EPM Console

Microphone Placement

Discusses microphone pick-up patterns and placement for effective sound reinforcement.

Initial Setup

Step-by-step guide for setting initial control positions and input levels.

Glossary

Feedback

The 'howling' sound caused by microphone proximity to a loudspeaker.

Gain

The amount of amplification in the level of the signal.

Peak LED

Visual indicator of signal peaking before clipping.

PFL

Pre-fade listen function to monitor individual channels.

EPM/EFX Typical Specifications

Warranty

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