® by HARMAN MINI STAGEBOX 16 User & Installation Guide
IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your unit for the first time.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 SAFETY NOTICES 4 SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS 5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND 8 FEATURES 9 MINI STAGEBOX FRONT PANEL 10 MINI STAGEBOX REAR PANEL 10 MOUNTING MINI STAGEBOX 11 CONNECTING IT UP MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO Vi2-Vi6 RANGE CONSOLES MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO Si OR Vi1 CONSOLES 12 12 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 WARRANTY 15 Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16 User/Installation Guide 0
INTRODUCTION SAFETY NOTICES FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND TO AVOID INVALIDATION OF THE WARRANTY PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Under no circumstances should the safety earth be disconnected from the mains lead. The mains supply disconnect device is the mains plug. It must remain accessible so as to be readily operable when the apparatus is in use. If any part of the mains cord set is damaged, the complete cord set should be replaced. The following information is for reference only.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) Many semiconductor components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The lifespan of assemblies containing such components can be drastically reduced by improper handling during maintenance and repair. Please observe the following rules when handling ESD sensitive components: • • • • • 6 ESD sensitive components should only be stored and transported in the packing material specifically provided for this purpose.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarised or grounding type plug.
WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND Although your new unit will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce sounds which when monitored through a PA system or headphones can damage hearing over time. The table below is taken from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration directive on occupational noise exposure (1926.52): PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE DURATION PER DAY, HOURS SOUND LEVEL dBA SLOW RESPONSE 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 <0.
FEATURES The Mini Stagebox 16 is ideal for for expanding the I/O capabilities of any of the Vi or Si range of consoles regardless of whether that I/O is needed locally or hundreds of metres away on the stage. The Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16 requires only 2U of rack space and, in this tiny footprint, provides 16 recallable mic/line inputs and 8 balanced line outputs, all lifted directly from the Vi1 and the larger Compact Stagebox.
MINI STAGEBOX FRONT PANEL 4 1 3 2 1. MIC/LINE IN 1-16 - CARD A 2. LINE OUT 1-8 - CARD 3. MADI CARD (OPTICAL OR CAT5) 4. 48V PHANTOM POWER INDICATOR MINI STAGEBOX REAR PANEL 1 1.
MOUNTING MINI STAGEBOX 16 When installed in a 19" rack mount ensure all four mounting holes are used. If mounted with other equipment that may get hot (~power requirement of ‘other’ equipment >100W) it is recommended to leave a 1U gap between the equipment. In all scenarios, the air vents must not be obstructed and the Mini Stagebox 16 must not be mounted in a fully sealed enclosure.
CONNECTING IT UP MINI STAGEBOX 16 CONNECTING TO VI2-VI6 RANGE CONSOLES Note: Connections from the local rack to the Mini Stagebox 16 may vary depending on actual flightcase and breakout panel options.
MINI STAGEBOX 16 CONNECTING TO Si OR Vi1 CONSOLES • Connections from the console to the Mini Stagebox 16 may vary depending on actual flightcase and breakout panel options. • For Si1, 2 and 3 consoles, including their ‘PLUS’ variants, read the Si Option Slot and Option Card User Guide if using more than 1 option card in the console. Si Performer (Vi1 or other Si series) Console with optional MADI card in the extension slot(s).
MINI STAGEBOX TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Mic / Line Input to any Output: T.H.D. Mic Sensitivity -30dBu: < 0.01% @ 1kHz Noise Residual noise: Mic Input E.I.N. (maximum gain): Mix noise, masters at unity: 1 input to mix at unity gain: CMRR mic @1KHz (max gain): Crosstalk (@ 1kHz) Mic – Mic: -85dBu -125dBu (150Ω source) < -86dBu -84dBu -86dBu <-80dB @ 1kHz Input Gain Mic Gain: -5dB – 58dB integrated pad design 1dB steps Max. input level: +24dBu Max.
WARRANTY 1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation. Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor. Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.
® by HARMAN Soundcraft Harman International Industries Ltd Cranborne House Cranborne Road Potters Bar Herts. EN6 3JN United Kingdom +44 (0)1707 665000 www.soundcraft.
