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 Spirit range of mixing consoles - you have taken a step in the right direction and
should never look back.
The Packaging which your Spirit M Series arrived in, 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 manufacturers, 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 prod-
ucts designed to get the best possible results from your mixing.
Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology,
the Spirit 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 interrup-
tions to the creative process; our products have been designed to be almost transpar-
ent, 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 Spirit 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 Spirit 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 modern day mixing environments.
The entire Spirit 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 signals 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 head-
phones 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.