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SoundCraft Signature 10 User Manual

SoundCraft Signature 10
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User Guide
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SoundCraft Signature 10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels quantity10 channels
Product colorBlue
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth313 mm
Width380 mm
Height113 mm
Weight4960 g

Summary

Safety and Compliance Information

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines to follow before operating the mixer for the first time.

Regulatory Compliance

Details on EMC, LVD, FCC, and Canadian interference regulations applicable to the equipment.

Soundcraft Signature Series Introduction

Sapphyre Asymmetric EQ Details

Understanding Asymmetric EQ

Explains the EQ's intuitive design and how it works musically for tonal shaping.

HF, MF, and LF EQ Bands

Details the high, mid, and low frequency bands, including their fixed/swept frequencies and behaviour.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Important Symbols and Cautions

Explains caution and warning symbols used in the manual to highlight important information.

Mains Earth Connection and Wiring

Emphasizes the necessity of earthing and provides color-coding for mains lead wires.

Servicing and Power Supply Notes

States that internal power supply has no user-serviceable parts and requires qualified engineers.

General Operating Warnings

Appliance Handling and Environment

Covers safe practices for cleaning, ventilation, avoiding heat, water, and proper plug usage.

Electrical Safety and Fire Prevention

Warnings regarding rain, moisture, liquid spills, naked flames, and ventilation obstruction.

Hearing Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Advice for Hearing Protection

Guidance on protecting hearing, especially when monitoring through amplifiers or headphones.

FCC and Canadian Interference Regulations

Details Class A digital device compliance with FCC Part 15 and Canadian Interference Regulations.

Product Warranty Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Defines terms for warranty claims, including proper installation, notification, and authorized service.

Technical Specifications

Performance Specifications

Details frequency response, THD, noise, and crosstalk characteristics of the mixer.

Input/Output Levels and Impedances

Provides technical data on input/output voltage levels and impedance values.

USB Audio Specifications

Outlines USB audio capabilities, including bit depth and sampling rates for different models.

Mono Input Channel Routing

Mono Input Signal Path

Illustrates the signal path through gain, HPF, EQ, and limiter stages.

Mono Input Routing Destinations

Details routing options to Aux, Master Stereo (MST), and Group buses.

Stereo Input Channel Routing

Stereo Input Signal Path

Illustrates the signal path through trim, HPF, and EQ for stereo inputs.

Stereo Input Routing Destinations

Details routing options to Aux, Master Stereo (MST), and Group buses.

Input Channel Controls Explained

Mono Input Channel Controls

Introduces the controls specific to mono input channels, referencing section 5.1.1.

Stereo Input Channel Controls

Introduces the controls specific to stereo input channels, referencing section 5.1.2.

Mono Input Controls - Gain and Limiter

Phantom Power 48V

Explains the 48V phantom power button for microphone inputs.

Limiter and Gain Reduction LED

Details the dbx limiter function and the gain reduction indicator LED.

Hi-Z Input Selection

Explains the Hi-Z switch for high impedance sources like guitar pickups.

Gain Control

Describes how to adjust the input gain level and the associated peak LED.

Mono Input Controls - EQ and USB Return

High Pass Filter (HPF)

Details the function of the High Pass Filter for reducing low frequencies.

High Frequency EQ (HF)

Describes the high frequency shelving EQ band and its control.

Mid Frequency EQ (MF)

Details the mid-range EQ frequency and level adjustments.

Mono Input Controls - LF EQ, Aux, Pan, Mute

Low Frequency EQ (LF)

Describes the low frequency shelving EQ band and its control.

Aux 1/2 and Aux 3/FX Sends

Explains how to control the channel's contribution to auxiliary buses and the FX processor.

Mono Input Controls - Status and Routing

Peak & Mute LED Indicator

Explains the function of the Peak and Mute indicator LEDs on the channel strip.

Channel Fader Operation

Describes the channel fader for adjusting signal level and its role in mixing.

MST Routing to Master Bus

Explains routing channels to the Master Stereo (MST) bus.

Stereo Input Controls - Trim, Aux, Pre/Post

Trim Control

Adjusts the input level for stereo line-level sources.

Aux 1, 2, 3/FX Sends

Controls the channel's contribution to auxiliary buses and the FX processor.

Aux 1-2 Pre/Post Switching

Allows post-fader switching for Aux 1 and 2 on the Playback Channel.

Pan/Balance Control

Adjusts stereo position (Pan) or relative levels (Balance).

Stereo Input Controls - Balance and Group

Balance Control Function

Adjusts the relative levels of left and right signals for stereo balance.

Group 1-2 Routing

Routes the stereo channel's output to Group 1 and 2 buses (Signature 12/12MTK).

Master Stereo Output Controls

Interval Mute Function

Fast way to mute all channels except the playback channel (e.g., for interval music).

Solo and Monitoring System

Solo and Monitoring Functions Detailed

PFL (Pre-Fade Listen)

Enable pre-fade listening to input channels, sending signal to the Solo Bus.

Signature 10 & 12 USB Connectivity

Signature 12MTK Multi-Track USB

Multi-Track USB I/O Functionality

Enables direct outputs from input channels and return of USB audio to input channels.

Signature 12MTK USB Controls

Lexicon FX Control Operations

Lexicon FX Reverb Algorithms

More Lexicon FX Reverb Algorithms

Lexicon FX Delays and Modulation

More Lexicon FX Delays and Modulation

Additional Lexicon FX Modulation

Troubleshooting: No Sound Issues

Initial Troubleshooting Steps

Check input validity and work through the signal path to find signal 'breaks'.

Checking Channel Solos (PFL/AFL)

How to check if a solo is active and mute other channels, and how to clear them.

Input Channel Path Verification

Verify signal path to Solo Bus and check Mute, fader, and routing selections.

Checking Bus Masters

Ensure master controls for routed buses have adequate levels.

Troubleshooting Internal FX

Check FX send, processor, and return stages for proper signal flow.

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