Spirit Digital 328 User Manual

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SPIRIT DIGITAL
Spirit Digital 328 Users Guide Version 2
SPIRIT DIGITAL 328 USER GUIDE
NB Before you go any further, please read this first page as it will tell you all
you need to know about starting off with the Spirit Digital 328
From all of us to you
Thank you for purchasing the Spirit Digital 328 mixer, which is brought to you
with much pride by Soundcraft. Your Spirit Digital 328 mixer has been
manufactured exclusively by Soundcraft in the UK, combining state of the art
technology with 25 years experience in professional console design. The Spirit
range gives you premier audio quality and features whatever your mixing needs.
We hope you enjoy using your Spirit Digital 328 mixer as much as we have
enjoyed designing it!
The User Guide
This manual has been designed to make the time needed to get to know the
Digital 328 as short as possible!
Every function of the 328's operation is covered in the manual. Please also refer
to the two supplied booklets namely 'The Spirit Guide to Digital Mixing' and
'The Spirit Guide to Mixing' which cover most of the other questions you may
have about mixing in both Live and Studio Recording applications.
Section 1 Introducing the Spirit Digital 328 - Key features and
specifications
Section 2 Getting started straight out of the box
Section 3 Reference Section
Section 4 Automation Techniques
Section 5 Linked Consoles
Section 6 Software Upgrade
Section 7 Troubleshooting
Quick Start!
If you want to jump
straight in, then flip
forward to Section 2 '
Getting started straight
out of the box' but
please skim through
Section 1 first to get an
idea of what features the
Digital 328 offers!

Spirit Digital 328 Specifications

General

Brand	Spirit
Model	Digital 328
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

Introducing the Spirit Digital 328

The Spirit Digital 328 Console

Detailed diagram and labeling of the Spirit Digital 328 console's physical controls and connections.

Introducing the Spirit Digital 328 Overview

General overview of the mixer's design philosophy, user experience goals, and key features.

The Ins and Outs of the 328

Explanation of the mixer's input and output connectivity options and signal flow.

Metering, Faders, and E-Strip

Metering

Description of the 328's full metering capabilities, including input/output signals and meter modes.

Faders

Details on the 100mm long throw faders and their four modes of operation.

E-Strip

Explanation of the unique E-Strip feature, its parametric EQ, sends, and pan control.

Advanced Features and Audio Quality

Lexicon Effects Processors

Information on the two built-in Lexicon Stereo FX Processors, including effects types and returns.

Stereo Dynamics Processors

Details on the two configurable Dynamics Processors for mono or stereo operation.

Snapshot and Dynamic Automation

Explanation of the 'SNAPSHOT' and 'DYNAMIC AUTOMATION' features for console settings recall.

Machine Control

Overview of controlling recording devices using MMC, RS422, or MIDI.

Audio Quality

Description of the 24-bit 128x oversampling A/D and D/A converters for sonic performance.