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SoundCraft LIVE 8 User Manual

SoundCraft LIVE 8
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SoundCraft LIVE 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels8
Mic Preamps8
Line Inputs8
Aux Sends2
Faders8
Built-in EffectsNo
Phantom PowerYes
USB InterfaceNo
EQ Bands3
Headphone Output1
TypeAnalog Mixer
Other InputsStereo

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE

WARNINGS

Alerts user to potential electric shock hazards.

CAUTIONS

Highlights important operating and maintenance instructions.

NOTES

Provides useful information and tips on equipment operation.

HEADPHONES SAFETY WARNING

Safety advice for headphone use and monitoring levels.

Introduction

Installation

General Precautions

Advice on environmental conditions, cleaning, and interference avoidance.

Handling and Transport

Guidelines for safely moving and protecting the console.

Power Cable

Instructions for using the correct power supply cable.

Signal Levels

Importance of correct input levels for performance.

DPS-3 POWER SUPPLY

Information on connecting the dedicated power supply unit.

MAINS INSTALLATION

General Wiring Procedures

Ensuring proper wiring for signal integrity and avoiding hum.

Initial Wiring Considerations

Earthing systems, clean/dirty power, isolation transformers.

Audio Wiring

Connecting audio equipment and troubleshooting interconnections.

Shielding

Screen connection methods to prevent signal interference.

WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND

INTERNAL JUMPER SETTINGS

MONO INPUT CHANNELS

Details on selectable options using push-on jumpers.

AUXILIARY PRE SOURCE

Default and optional settings for auxiliary send source.

DIRECT OUTPUT SOURCE

Default and optional settings for direct output source.

DIRECT OUTPUT PRE SOURCE

Default and optional settings for direct output pre-source.

AUDIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS

3-pole XLR

Pin configuration for XLR inputs and outputs.

1/4" Stereo Jack Plug used as balanced Input/Output

Pinout for balanced 1/4" jacks (inputs/outputs).

1/4" Stereo Jack Plug used for Headphones

Pinout for stereo headphone jacks.

1/4" Stereo Jack Plug used for Insert Points

Pinout for 1/4" insert point jacks.

TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS

XLR Leads

Diagrams illustrating XLR cable connections.

1/4" Balanced Jack Leads

Diagrams for balanced 1/4" TRS jack leads.

1/4" Unbalanced Jack Leads

Diagrams for unbalanced 1/4" TS jack leads.

RCA Phono Leads

Diagrams illustrating RCA phono cable connections.

Insert Leads

Diagrams for insert cable connections.

'Y' Leads (Balanced)

Diagrams showing balanced 'Y' cable configurations.

Headphone Splitter

Diagram for a headphone splitter cable.

Headphone Separator

Diagram for a headphone separator cable.

'Y' Leads (Unbalanced)

Diagrams showing unbalanced 'Y' cable configurations.

DIMENSIONS

Block Diagram

Using The Console

MONO INPUT CHANNEL

Detailed explanation of mono input channel features and controls.

1 +48V

Explanation of phantom power for microphones.

2 PHASE SWITCH

Function of the phase reversal switch.

3 INPUT SENSITIVITY

How to set input gain for optimal signal levels.

4 HI-PASS FILTER

Operation of the 100Hz high-pass filter.

5 EQUALISER

Description of the 4-band EQ controls and features.

6 EQ SWITCH

Function of the EQ bypass switch.

7 AUXILIARY SENDS

How auxiliary sends route signals for foldback and effects.

8 PAN

Explanation of the pan control for stereo imaging.

9 ROUTING SWITCHES

How to route signals to stereo mix or group busses.

10 FADER

Description of the channel fader for level control.

11 MUTING

How to mute channels individually or via mute buses.

12 PFL/PEAK

Function of PFL (Pre-Fade Listen) and Peak LEDs.

STEREO INPUTS

CASS/CD INPUT SECTION

Details on the gain settings for cassette/CD inputs.

14 AUXILIARY SENDS

Routing mono sums to auxiliary buses for foldback/effects.

15 PFL

Using PFL to monitor stereo input signals.

16 LEVEL TO MIX

Setting the stereo signal level to the main mix.

STEREO INPUT SECTION

Overview of stereo input section features.

17 GAIN

Matching input level for various stereo sources.

18 EQUALISER

Description of HF and LF shelving EQ controls.

19 EQ SWITCH

Function of the EQ bypass switch.

20 AUXILIARY SENDS

Routing signals to auxiliary buses for foldback/effects.

21 BALANCE

Control for balancing stereo signal to L/R outputs.

22 ROUTING SWITCHES

Routing stereo signals to Mix or Group busses.

23 FADER

Description of the channel fader for level control.

24 MUTING

How to mute stereo channels or via mute buses.

25 PFL

Using PFL to monitor stereo input signals.

GROUP SECTION

26 GROUP FADERS

Description of the group faders for level control.

27 GROUPS TO MIX, STEREO/MONO

Routing group signals to the stereo mix or as mono subgroups.

28 MATRIX SENDS (GROUPS)

Controlling group signal levels sent to matrix outputs.

29 PFL

Using PFL to monitor group signals.

30 STEREO RETURNS

Connecting and mixing external stereo sources.

MASTER SECTION

31 MIX FADERS

Setting the final level for Mix outputs.

32 MATRIX SENDS

Controlling levels for matrix outputs.

33 MATRIX MASTERS

Setting the final output level for matrix sections.

34 TALKBACK

Connecting and routing the talkback microphone.

35 POWER ON LEDS

Monitoring the console's power supply status.

36 AUXILIARY MASTERS

Master level controls and AFL switches for auxiliary sends.

37 PFL/AFL ON

Indicator LED for active PFL/AFL signals.

38 PHONES

Control for the headphone output level.

39 MONO CHECK

Summing L&R outputs to check for phasing.

40 MUTE MASTERS

Controlling mute groups via master switches.

41 PHONES JACK

Description of the headphone output jack.

METERBRIDGE

Applications

APPLICATION 1 - LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT

A typical configuration for sound reinforcement systems.

APPLICATION 2 - LIVE SOUND WITH CENTRE CLUSTER

Configuration for live sound with a voice cluster and mono fill.

APPLICATION 3 - ADDITIONAL STEREO INPUTS

Expanding stereo inputs using stereo returns.

APPLICATION 4 - THEATRE SOUND

Application for driving multiple loudspeaker outputs for spot effects.

Typical Specifications

Mark-up Sheets

Warranty

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