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SoundCraft Spirit Folio 4 User Manual

SoundCraft Spirit Folio 4
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Introduction
Safety Precautions
Connections to Folio 4
The Controls at a glance -
Initial Setting Up
Setting Up for Multitrack Recording
The Controls in More Detail
Applications -
Glossary
Technical Specifications
System Block Diagram
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Mono Input Channel
Stereo Input Channel
Groups, Returns & Aux Masters
Master Section
Stereo PA
Stereo PA with Centre Feed
Stereo Recording
4-Track Recording
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SoundCraft Spirit Folio 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSoundCraft
ModelSpirit Folio 4
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CONNECTIONS TO FOLIO 4

MIC INPUT

Mixer's XLR input for balanced/unbalanced low-level signals, supports phantom power.

LINE & STEREO INPUTS

TRS jack inputs for keyboards, synths, tape machines; balanced for low noise.

OUTPUTS AND RETURNS

Jacks for tape playback/recording, effects returns, and main outputs.

MONO INPUT CHANNEL - BASIC CONTROLS

GAIN CONTROL

Adjusts signal level, prevents distortion and clipping, or avoids excessive hiss.

HI-PASS FILTER & EQ

Filters bass frequencies and shapes tone with HF, MID, LF EQ.

PAN & AUX SENDS 1 & 2

Controls stereo image and pre-fade, post-EQ sends.

MONO INPUT CHANNEL - ADVANCED CONTROLS

EQUALISER OPERATION

Detailed explanation of EQ bands and the EQ switch for tone shaping.

AUXILIARY SENDS (3, 4-8)

Route signal to aux busses for monitoring or effects.

CHANNEL OPERATION & ROUTING

Controls channel activation, level, pre-fade listening, and output path.

THE STEREO INPUT CHANNEL

INPUT LEVEL & EQ

Selects input level (+4/-10) and adjusts stereo EQ (HF & LF).

AUX SENDS 1 & 2

Pre-fade, post-EQ sends for foldback or monitor feeds.

EQ SWITCH

Bypasses the equaliser section for A/B comparison.

CHANNEL CONTROLS AND ROUTING

AUXILIARY SENDS (3, 4-8)

Routes channel signal to auxiliary busses for monitoring or effects.

BALANCE, ON SWITCH & FADER

Controls stereo image, channel activation, and overall signal level.

PFL, PEAK INDICATOR & ROUTING

Pre-fade listening, clipping indication, and output path selection.

GROUPS & STEREO RETURNS

STEREO RETURNS

Unbalanced inputs for tape playback or effects unit outputs, routable to groups or mix.

AUX 3 PRE/POST SWITCH

Global switch for Aux 3 sends, making them pre or post-fade.

AUXILIARY MASTERS

MASTER LEVEL & AFL

Controls overall aux level and monitors aux outputs.

AUX 7/8 MONO

Sums stereo Aux 7/8 to mono for increased mono send requirement.

GROUPS

GROUP AUX SENDS

Feeds groups post-fade to Aux busses for effects or zone control.

GROUP OUTPUTS

Pairs of outputs for subgroups or controllable outputs, routable to Mix or Aux.

THE MASTER SECTION

OSCILLATOR & STEREO LISTEN

Test tone generator and source selection for monitoring.

METERS (PPM & VU)

Bargraph meters display signal levels for monitoring and overload warning.

MIX FADER & BALANCE

Controls final stereo mix output level and stereo image balance.

MASTER SECTION - MIX AND MONITOR

2 TRACK RETURN LEVEL

Sets playback level from tape machines or CD players.

MIX / MIX/2TK SWITCHES

Routes tape return signal to mix or monitor/phones outputs.

MONITOR LEVEL CONTROL

Controls output level for monitors and headphones.

INITIAL SETTING UP

INPUT GAIN SETUP

Guide for setting input gain levels using PFL and PPM meters for optimal performance.

STEREO INPUT LEVEL

Setting input level for stereo sources using the +4/-10 switch.

MIXING AND FEEDBACK MANAGEMENT

Connecting outputs, building a mix, and managing feedback issues.

SETTING UP FOR MULTITRACK RECORDING

4-TRACK SET-UP

Connecting groups to tape inputs, routing signals, and creating monitor mixes.

MONITOR MIX & EFFECTS

Using aux sends for musician headphone mixes and connecting effects units.

RECORDING LIVE PERFORMANCE

Using tape sends for live recording, independent of mix fader level.

MONO INPUT CHANNEL DETAILED CONTROLS

MIC & LINE INPUTS

XLR and TRS jack details, impedance, and phantom power usage.

GAIN CONTROL

Adjusts input signal level, preventing clipping or hiss.

HI-PASS FILTER

Filters out low-frequency rumble and popping sounds.

MONO CHANNEL EQ AND INSERT

INSERT POINT

Breakpoint for external processors like compressors or limiters.

EQUALISER (HF, MID, LF)

Detailed explanation of EQ bands and the EQ switch for tone shaping.

AUXILIARY SENDS

Routes channel signal to auxiliary busses for monitoring or effects.

CHANNEL OPERATION AND ROUTING DETAILS

AUXILIARY SENDS (1-8)

Routes channel signal to auxiliary busses for monitoring or effects.

PAN, ROUTING & ON SWITCH

Controls stereo image, output path, and channel activation.

FADER, PFL & PEAK INDICATOR

Manages channel level, pre-fade listening, and signal clipping indication.

STEREO INPUT CHANNELS

STEREO INPUT L & R

TRS jack inputs for keyboards, synths, tape machines; balanced for low noise.

INPUT LEVEL & EQ

Selects input level (+4/-10) and adjusts stereo EQ (HF & LF).

AUX SENDS (1-3)

Routes channel signal to auxiliary busses for monitoring or effects.

CHANNEL CONTROLS AND AUX MASTERS

AUX SENDS 4-8 & BALANCE

Post-fade stereo sends for effects and stereo image balance control.

ON SWITCH, FADER & PFL

Manages channel activation, level, and pre-fade listening.

AUX 3 PRE/POST & MASTER LEVELS

Global Aux 3 switch and controls for overall auxiliary send levels.

MASTER SECTION - RETURNS AND GROUPS

STEREO RETURNS

Unbalanced inputs for tape playback or effects unit outputs, routable to groups or mix.

GROUP OUTPUTS

Pairs of outputs for subgroups or controllable outputs, routable to Mix or Aux.

MIX OUTPUT & TAPE SENDS

Main stereo outputs and pre-fade sends for recording.

MASTER SECTION - METERS AND TAPE RETURN

PPM METERS

Displays stereo mix outputs, 2-track returns, groups, or aux levels.

OSCILLATOR & 2 TRACK RETURN

Test tone generator and playback level setting for tape machines.

MIX / MIX/2TK SWITCHES

Routes tape return signal to mix or monitor/phones outputs.

APPLICATIONS

STEREO PUBLIC ADDRESS

Basic PA setup with microphones, keyboards, and amplifiers.

APPLICATIONS - PA WITH SIDE FILL

STEREO + SIDE FILL/CENTRE FEED

Driving side fill or centre speakers with aux sends for zoned audio.

APPLICATIONS - STEREO RECORDING

STEREO RECORDING SETUP

Console setup for 2-track or multitrack recording using mix outputs and tape returns.

APPLICATIONS - 4-TRACK RECORDING

4-TRACK RECORDING SETUP

Console setup for 4-track recording using group outputs and line inputs.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

PFL & AFL FUNCTIONS

Functions for monitoring pre-fade and post-fade signals.

EQ & FILTER TERMS

Definitions for Equaliser, Sweep EQ, and High Pass Filter.

SIGNAL LEVELS & CONNECTIVITY

Terms like Line Level, Phantom Power, DI, Balanced, Unbalanced.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NOISE & DISTORTION

Details on noise levels, total harmonic distortion, and crosstalk.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Frequency response characteristics for mic and stereo inputs.

INPUT & OUTPUT LEVELS

Maximum input and output signal levels.

SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

INPUT/OUTPUT IMPEDANCES & CMRR

Electrical impedance values and Common Mode Rejection Ratio.

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Physical specifications including unit weight and dimensions.

SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

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