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SoundCraft GIGRAC User Manual

SoundCraft GIGRAC
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GREAT SOUND MADE EASY
User Guide
Soundcraft
Harman International Industries Ltd
Cranborne House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3JN, UK
TEL: +44 (0)1707 665000 FAX: +44 (0)1707 660742 EMAIL: info@soundcraft.com
Soundcraft USA
8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329, USA
TEL: +1-818-920-3212 FAX: +1-818-920-3208 EMAIL: soundcraft-usa@harman.com
www.gigrac.com
Soundcraft reserves the right to improve or otherwise alter any information supplied in this document or any other documentation supplied hereafter. E&OE 11/03.
This equipment complies with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
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SoundCraft GIGRAC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSoundCraft
ModelGIGRAC
CategoryMixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTIONS

Introduction

Features

Overview of the GigRac's key features and capabilities.

Amplifier Power Ratings

Specifications for the amplifier power output for GigRac 300 and 600.

Quick Start Guide

Connecting Loudspeakers

Guide to connecting loudspeakers to the GigRac unit.

Plugging in a Vocal Microphone

Instructions for connecting a vocal microphone.

Adding Treble or Bass

How to adjust the tone of signals using Treble and Bass controls.

Plugging in Guitar/Keyboard

Connecting guitars or stereo keyboards to the GigRac.

Applying Digital Effects

Using the built-in GigFX digital effects processor.

Front and Rear Panels

Input Channel Description

Details the combination Jack/3 Pin XLR input connector and accepted cable types.

Front Panel Controls

PAD Switch Function

Explains the 20dB PAD switch for channels 1-4 to prevent distortion.

Main Volume Control

Describes the channel's Main Volume control for the main mix output.

Mon Volume Control

Details the channel's Monitor Volume control for monitor/headphone mixes.

FX Control

Explains the FX control for sending signals to the effects processor.

Front Panel Tone Controls

Bass Control

Describes the Bass control for adjusting low frequencies by +/- 15dB.

Treble Control

Describes the Treble control for adjusting high frequencies by +/- 15dB.

Master Section GigRac 600

Master Section Controls GigRac 600

Main Master Volume Control

Controls the overall output level to amplification and main output.

Monitor Master Volume Control

Controls the overall output level to monitor and headphone sockets.

Phantom 48V Switch

Activates 48V phantom power for condenser mics on channels 1-4.

Graphic Equaliser

Adjusts signal output across 7 frequency bands by +/- 10dB.

Main/Mon Switch

Selects signal path for the Graphic Equaliser (GigRac 600 only).

Master Section Controls GigRac 600

Power LED Indicator

Indicates when the GigRac is powered on.

Amp Output Routing Switch

Determines signals sent to Amp 1/Speaker Output 1 and Amp 2/Speaker Output 2 (GigRac 600 only).

Master Section Controls GigRac 600

Amp Clip LED

Indicates when the amplifier input level is too high.

Main Output Meter

10-segment meter showing signal level output from the Main Master Volume.

Record Output

Post-fade signal output for connecting recording devices.

Phones Output

Output for connecting headphones, controlled by Monitor Master Volume.

Main Output

Carries the Main Mix signal to external amplifiers or powered speakers.

Master Section Controls GigRac 600

Mon Output

Carries the Monitor Mix signal for stage foldback systems.

FX Bus Output

Carries the FX Mix signal for external effects processing.

Submix Input

Allows blending of external mixer output or effects return.

FX Bypass Footswitch

Socket for connecting an optional footswitch to control FX.

Effect On Switch

Toggles the effect on/off, with an indicator LED.

Master Section GigRac 300

Master Section Controls GigRac 300

Phantom 48V Switch

Activates 48V phantom power for condenser mics on channels 1-4.

Graphic Equaliser

Adjusts signal output across 7 frequency bands by +/- 10dB.

Main To Amp/Mon To Amp Switch

Selects signal path to internal amplification and speaker outputs.

Power LED Indicator

Indicates when the GigRac is powered on.

Master Section Controls GigRac 300

Amp Clip LED

Indicates when the amplifier input level is too high.

Main Output Meter

10-segment meter showing signal level output from the Main Master Volume.

Record Output

Post-fade signal output for connecting recording devices.

Phones Output

Output for connecting headphones, controlled by Monitor Master Volume.

Main Output

Carries the Main Mix signal to external amplifiers or powered speakers.

Master Section Controls GigRac 300

Mon Output

Carries the Monitor Mix signal for stage foldback systems.

FX Bus Output

Carries the FX Mix signal for external effects processing.

Submix Input

Allows blending of external mixer output or effects return.

FX Bypass Footswitch

Socket for connecting an optional footswitch to control FX.

Effect On Switch

Toggles the effect on/off, with an indicator LED.

Rear Panel GigRac 600

Power Switch Operation

Turns the GigRac 600 On or Off.

Power Socket Connection

Connects the supplied power cable.

Speaker Output Connections

Details Speakon and 1/4" Jack outputs for loudspeakers.

Rear Panel GigRac 300

Power Switch Operation

Turns the GigRac 300 On or Off.

Power Socket Connection

Connects the supplied power cable.

Speaker Output Connections

Details Speakon and 1/4" Jack outputs for loudspeakers.

Rackmounting Your GigRac

Connectors and Leads

Block Diagram GigRac 600

Block Diagram GigRac 300

Warranty Information

Gigrac 300 / 600 Specifications

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