SOUNDCRAFT GHOST32 Details
Soundcraft Ghost 32 Channel Mixer
Designing good audio mixers has never been easy - but with the widespread use of ultra-quiet digital recorders, and improvements all through the live and studio audio chain, today's mixers have to stand up to closer sonic scrutiny than ever before. At the same time, mixing has become less a process that takes place at the console alone, and more one that involves outboard effects, samplers, and synchronization of audio and video recorders. It's a big task for a mixer to keep in touch with all of that, which is why Soundcraft created Ghost, the ultimate affordable analogue recording console.
Simply put, Ghost is the only desk that delivers the audio precision, quality and all the control features of a big studio desk without the usual prohibitive price ticket. The EQ, for instance, is directly comparable to that of the classic Soundcraft 3200 and Europa consoles. No compromises.
An all-new mic preamp, ProMic, has been developed just for Ghost. Its performance alone puts Ghost into a different league from other consoles of similar price.
The killer punch, however, is delivered by Ghost’s integral computer-based machine control and mute automation. Derived from the innovative Soundcraft DC2020 post-production console, the machine control in Ghost makes it far more than just another mixer. It actually forms the heart of an automated recording setup with countless benefits in ease of use and production efficiency.
Ghost Typical Specs:
INPUT CHANNEL
Microphone input
Sensitivity range for 0VU output...........-8dBu to -60dBu
Maximum input level...................................................+14dBu
Input impedance............................................................2k ohm
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
(CMRR) 1kHz Typical figure
.....................................................-90dB @ sensitivity -30dBu
Equivalent input noise EIN.
22Hz-22kHz measured at insert point
................................................-128dBu @ sensitivity -60dBu
150 ohm mic input load.
................................................-122dBu @ sensitivity -30dBu
Line input
Sensitivity range for 0VU output........+12dBu to -40dBu
Maximum input level...................................................+34dBu
Input impedance..........................................................15k ohm
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
(CMRR) 1kHz................................-60dB @ sensitivity 0dBu
Insert send & return
Nominal level.....................................................................-2dBu
Maximum level ..............................................................+22dBu
Maximum send load .....................................................2k ohm
Direct Output level
Channel output selected................................................-2dBu
Group output selected..........+4dBu/-10dBV link selected
Tape Return input
Sensitivity at calibrated centre detent .....................+4dBu
Tape trim range .............................................-15dB to +15dB
Input impedance.......................................................>24k ohm
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
(CMRR) 1kHz: ...........................-60dB @ Calibrated detent
Low Cut Filter
Frequency ...........................................................................100Hz
Type of filter ....................................3 pole, 18dB per octave
Equaliser section
HF Eq. turnover frequency ............................................12kHz
Maximum boost/cut...................................................+/- 15dB
LF Eq. turnover frequency................................................60Hz
Maximum boost/cut...................................................+/- 15dB
HMF Eq. frequency range...........................400Hz to 20KHz
Q range .............................................................................0.7 to 6
Maximum boost/cut...................................................+/- 15dB
LMF Eq. frequency range..............................25Hz to 1.5kHz
Q range .............................................................................0.7 to 6
Maximum boost/cut...................................................+/- 15dB
MASTER SECTION
Nominal levels
Group output level.................+4dBu/-10dBV link selected
Group insert level.............................................................-2dBu
Aux output level ..............................................................+4dBu
Mix output level ..............................................................+4dBu
Mix insert level..................................................................-2dBu
Mix B output level...........................................................+4dBu
CRM/ALT/Headphones level .............+14dBu at maximum
Studio outputs..................................................................+4dBu
2 Track inputs ...................................................................+4dBu
Stereo return inputs .......................................................+4dBu
Console Input/Output circuit types
Electronicall
y balanced inputs:
Microphone, Line, Mix B, Stereo Return, 2-Track
Unbalanced 75ohms inserts: Channel, Group, Mix
Unbalanced 75ohms outputs: Channel Direct
Ground Compensated 75ohms outputs:
Group, Studio, Aux, Mix & Mix B
TYPICAL CONSOLE PERFORMANCE
Attenuation. All at 1kHz
Long Fader attenuation
From top to bottom.........................................................-90dB
MixB rotary fader attenuation
From max to min ..............................................................-70dB
Mute attenuation Channel & MixB............................-80dB
Pan isolation, ie from left to right ..............................-70dB
THD+n. (harmonic distortion)
1dB below clipping, 1kHz
Mic/Line to Direct output.............................0.002% EQ out
.................................................................................0.003% EQ in
MixB to Direct out (Swap pressed)...........................0.002%
Direct output noise
22Hz-22kHz Mic sensitivity @ -10dB
Channel Fader at unity..................................-95dBu EQ out
.................................................................................-93dBu EQ in
Frequency response
Mic/Line input to any output .......................20Hz - 20kHz
.....................................................................................(+0/-0.5dB)
......................................................................Sensitivity @ 30dB
Crosstalk
Mic input to Line input crosstalk.............-100dB @ 1kHz
Line input to Mic input crosstalk ...............-90dB @ 1kHz
MixB to Channel crosstalk............................-80dB @ 1kHz
Channel to MixB crosstalk............................-75dB @ 1kHz
Bus noise
22Hz-22kHz Channel faders down
+4dBu/-10dBV selected to +4dBu
Group outputs 1 to 8
Group fader at unity, nothing routed .....................-90dBu
24 channels routed, chan faders down...................-80dBu
32 channels routed, chan faders down...................-78dBu
Mix outputs L & R
Mix fader at unity, nothing routed..........................-90dBu
24 channels routed, chan faders down...................-80dBu
32 channels routed, chan faders down...................-78dBu
Dimensions and weights
CH Overall width Weight(kg/lb)
24 1059.36mm (41.71”).............................44.0/97
32 1303.20mm (51.31”) ..........................53.6/118
24 exp. 815.52mm (32.11”) ...............................33.0/73
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User Guide pages 1 - 184
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User Guide pages 185 - 216
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Markup Sheet
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PSU User Guide
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SOUNDCRAFT GHOST32 32 CH MIXER
