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SoundCraft Notepad 124 User Manual

SoundCraft Notepad 124
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Soundcraft Notepad User Guide
USER GUIDE
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SoundCraft Notepad 124 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSoundCraft
ModelNotepad 124
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT

Safety Compliance Information

Information regarding the equipment's compliance with EMC and LVD directives.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES

THE 60-SECOND GUIDE

WIRING UP

Mic Input

Connecting microphones via XLR or unbalanced sources.

Line Input

Connecting line-level sources like keyboards and drum machines.

Stereo Inputs

Connecting stereo sources via 1/4" jacks.

OUTPUTS

Mix Outputs

1/4" TRS outputs carrying the main stereo mix signal.

Aux/FX SEND Outputs

3-pole 1/4" outputs for sending signals to monitors or effects.

Monitor Outputs

3-pole 1/4" outputs for feeding monitoring systems.

Headphones

1/4" stereo output for connecting headphones.

Grounding and Shielding

PROBLEM SOLVING

Products Under Warranty

Information for customers regarding warranty service.

Out-of-Warranty Products

Contact details for servicing equipment outside warranty.

BLOCK DIAGRAM - NOTEPAD 124FX

BLOCK DIAGRAM - NOTEPAD 102/124

MONO INPUT CHANNELS

Mic Input

Description of the XLR microphone input and its features.

Line Input

Description of the 1/4" line input and its capabilities.

Gain

Control for adjusting the input signal level.

Equaliser

Controls for adjusting high, mid, and low frequencies.

High-Pass Filter

HPF switch to reduce low-frequency rumble and pops.

Aux Send

Control for setting the Aux send level on mono channels.

FX Send

Control for setting the FX send level on mono channels.

Pan

Control for positioning the signal in the stereo field.

Input Channel Level

Fader to control the overall level of the input channel.

Peak LED

Indicator showing signal clipping on the channel.

STEREO INPUT CHANNELS

Stereo Inputs

Connecting stereo sources via 1/4" jacks or RCA connectors.

Aux/FX Send

Control for the Aux/FX send level on stereo channels.

+4/-10 Switch

Adjusts input sensitivity for consumer or professional sources.

Balance

Control for balancing stereo signal within the mix.

Input Channel Level

Fader for controlling the stereo input channel level.

MASTER SECTION

Power Indicator

LED indicating when the console is powered on.

Phantom Power

Enables +48V power for condenser microphones.

Input from 2-Track

RCA inputs for connecting playback devices.

Route 2-Track to Main

Routes 2-Track input signals to the main mix outputs.

Route 2-Track to Mon

Routes 2-Track input signals to the monitor outputs.

Monitor Output Level

Controls the output level for monitors and headphones.

Monitor Outputs

1/4" impedance-balanced outputs for monitoring.

Headphones Socket

1/4" stereo jack for connecting headphones.

Meters

Bar graph meters showing signal levels for monitoring.

Record Outputs

RCA outputs providing a copy of the main mix signals.

Aux/FX Bus Output

1/4" output for Aux or FX bus signals.

Mix Fader

Main fader controlling the overall mix output level.

Mix Outputs

1/4" jack sockets for the main stereo mix outputs.

FX To Main

Controls the FX signal level sent to the main mix.

FX PROCESSOR OVERVIEW

Digital Effect Display

2-digit display showing the current effect program number.

Sig and Clip Indicators

LEDs indicating signal presence and potential clipping.

Program Control

Control for selecting and applying effect programs.

EFX 'to Main' Control

Adjusts the level of the FX signal sent to the main mix.

EFX 'to MON' Button

Routes the FX signal to the monitoring outputs.

FX OPERATION

REVERBS

Explanation of reverberation effects and their types.

Room Reverb

Description of the Room Reverb effect simulation.

Hall Reverb

Description of the Hall Reverb effect emulating concert acoustics.

Plate Reverb

Description of the Plate Reverb effect simulating metal plates.

Reverse Reverb

Description of the Reverse Reverb effect.

Gated Reverb

Description of the Gated Reverb effect.

DELAYS

Explanation of delay effects and their parameters.

MODULATED EFFECTS

Explanation of Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, and Tremolo effects.

EFFECTS DATA CHART

USING YOUR NOTEPAD CONSOLE

MICROPHONE PLACEMENT

Guidance on choosing and positioning microphones for optimal sound.

INITIAL SETUP

Step-by-step guide for initial control settings and connections.

MARK-UP SHEETS Notepad 124FX

MARK-UP SHEETS Notepad 124

MARK-UP SHEETS Notepad 102

DIMENSIONS (Notepad 124 and 124FX)

DIMENSIONS (Notepad 102)

APPLICATIONS

APPLICATION EXAMPLE - LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT

Illustrates a typical setup for live sound reinforcement using the Notepad 124.

TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS

NOTEPAD SERIES TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

GLOSSARY

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