Operation Manual

USER GUIDE
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft mixer. We take great pride in our latest addition to the Soundcraft
range of mixing consoles - you have taken a step in the right direction and should never look back.
The Packaging in which your Soundcraft M Series arrived forms part of the product and must be retained for
future use.
Owning a Soundcraft console brings you the expertise and support of one of the industry’s leading manu-
facturers, and the results of nearly 3 decades of supporting some of the biggest names in the business. Our
knowledge has been attained though working in close contact with leading professionals and institutes to
bring you products designed to get the best possible results from your mixing.
Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology, the Soundcraft M
Series is designed to be as easy to use as possible. We have spent years researching the most efficient
methods of control for two key reasons:
1) Engineers, musicians, writers and programmers all need to have very few interruptions to the creative
process; our products have been designed to be almost transparent, allowing this process to breathe.
2) Whether performing or recording, time is a very expensive and rare commodity. Our products have a user
interface which is recognised by millions to be the industry standard because of its efficiency.
The sonic qualities of our products are exemplary - some of the same circuits which are used on our most
expensive consoles are employed in the Soundcraft M Series, bringing you the great Soundcraft quality in a
small format console without compromise.
You will also be glad to know you have a one year warranty with your product from the date of purchase.
The Soundcraft M Series has been designed using the latest high-end software based engineering
packages. Every console from Soundcraft has been proven to stand up to all the stress and rigours of mod-
ern day mixing environments.
The entire Soundcraft M Series is manufactured using some of the most advanced techniques in the world,
from high density surface mount PCB technology, to computer aided test equipment able to measure sig-
nals well outside the range of normal hearing. As each console passes through to be quality checked
before packing there is also a human listening station. Something we have learnt over the years is that the
human touch counts - and only by using people can you ensure the product meets the high demands of the
user.
ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES
Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce
sounds which when monitored through an amplifier or headphones can damage hearing over time.
Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls which you don’t
understand (which we all do when we need to learn), make sure your monitors are turned down. Remember
that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will look after you.
Most importantly - don’t be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the sound - this will
extend your creativity and help you to get the best from your mixer and the most respect from your artists
and audience.