SOUNDCRAFT SPIRIT8-40 Details
Rackmount adaptors included for power supply
The Spirit 8 is the ultimate Spirit Range live console, a full-featured 8-bus
desk that combines a comprehensive range of professional control and routing
facilities with cost-effective and compact design. You can choose the Spirit 8
in any of four frame sizes, from 16 to 40 mono channels, all featuring eight
subgroups for routing sets of channels together, giving you fewer faders to
ride when balancing the overall mix.
Applications:
8-bus live mixing
FOH mixing
Touring bands
Venues and theatres
Installations
Recording direct to multitrack
Spirit 8 Mono Input
The UltraMic PlusT padless mic preamp provides up to +28dBu capability with the
input sensitivity control operating between +6dB and -60dB on Mic and Line
inputs.
180° Phase Reverse switch
This switch reverses the polarity of the input to compensate for
signal phase differences.
Connector Bay (behind meterbridge)
Both Mic and Line inputs are balanced with +48V phantom power
available individually per channel for condenser mics. Direct Out is factory
set postfader/post-EQ, but can be set to prefader, pre/post EQ. The insert
point is pre-fader, pre-EQ but post HPF.
EQ Section
The 4 band equaliser section has two swept mids for extra control
during live performances. All bands provide 15dB of cut or boost.The HF
shelving filter operates above 13kHz. The Hi Mid control operates between 550Hz
and 13kHz with Lo Mid operating between 80Hz and 1.9kHz.
The LF shelving filter operates below 80Hz.
EQ In/Out Switch
Selecting the EQ allows comparison of treated and untreated sounds.
High Pass Filter
A 100Hz/18dB/octave High Pass Filter is set pre-EQ to 'clean up' low
frequencies.
Auxiliary Section
6 Auxiliary Sends allow the choice of either monitor or
effects-orientated mixes. Auxes 1 and 2 are pre-fader, post-EQ for monitor
mixes. Auxes 3 and 4 are normally post-fader, post-EQ but are individually
globally switchable to pre-fader, post-EQ from the master section. Auxes 5 and
6 are post-fader, post-EQ. The pre- or post-EQ parameters on Auxes 1, 2, 3 and
4 are all easily resettable via internal jumpers for custom configurations.
Pan
Each input channel can be routed to mix and/or any of the 8 groups in
pairs.
Mute
All pre- and post-fade outputs are muted on the channel when the mute
switch is pressed. Alternatively, the channel can be assigned to one of the 4
mute busses for scene setting.
PFL/Solo
Each channel can be soloed pre-fader, post-EQ to check gain levels.
The PFL LED also doubles as a PEAK indicator.
Faders
Custom-built 100mm long throw linear faders provide 10dB of extra gain
above "zero".
Spirit
8 Stereo Input
Two stereo input channel strips, each comprise two independent pairs of inputs.
Connector Bay (behind meterbridge)
Both pairs of line inputs are balanced. Plugging in the left jack only will feed
a mono source to both paths.
Cassette/CD Input Section
This features two gain settings: LO for -10dBV semi-pro devices such as CD or
cassette players, or HI for -20dBV hi-fi equipment. Signals are controlled by
the LEVEL TO MIX pot and directed straight to Mix. The input can be soloed
pre-fader, with two pre-fade auxes allowing the signal to be sent to stage
monitor mixes.
Stereo Input Section
A gain control operates from 0 to 22dB allowing the connection of line level
devices as well as most professional and hi-fi sources.
EQ Section
A two band frequency switchable EQ provides 15dB of cut or boost over
high or low frequencies. The HF control is selectable between 6 or 12kHz, with
LF selectable between 80 and 120Hz.
EQ In/Out Switch
This switch allows comparison of treated and untreated sounds.
Aux Section
The Stereo Input has 6 Auxiliaries with identical pre/post-fader
settings to the mono inputs.
Balance
This control sets the amount of signal feeding the left and right mix
outputs and the odd or even groups. Acts as a Pan control when a mono signal is
used.
PFL/Solo
Pressing the PFL switch provides a mono sum solo of the pre-fade,
post- EQ signal.
Fader/Route/Muting Switch
The fader, mute switch and routing switch behave identically to the
mono channels.
Spirit 8 Group Section
Connector Panel
Each group has an impedance-balanced output with a male XLR connector
and a pre-fade insert point. All stereo returns are balanced.
Stereo Returns
8 Stereo Returns are provided in the group section, for use as effects
returns, or as additional stereo inputs. The returns in the top row include 2
band EQ with 15dB of cut or boost at 12kHz and 80Hz. Each return can be routed
to Mix or to the pair of groups directly below it. A rotary control determines
the level of the signal.
Matrix Sends
For the creation of two independent mixes derived from the groups, in
addition to the group and mix outputs: ideal for monitor sends and speaker
fills. Each group signal can be fed independently to Matrix A, Matrix B, or a
combination of the two.
Group Controls
Custom-built 100mm long throw linear faders provide 10dB of extra gain
above the "zero" mark whilst still ensuring smooth operation. Each group can be
soloed pre-fader by using the PFL switch.Pressing the STEREO/ MONO switch
routes the groups to mix in pairs or for use as mono subgroups feeding both
sides of the mix.
Spirit 8 Master Section
Mix and Matrix outputs are provided on 4 impedance-balanced XLR connectors . The
Mix inserts are pre-fader. A pair of unbalanced -10dBV jacks allow the
performance to be recorded. The six Aux master outputs are also
impedance-balanced.
Matrix Sends and Masters
Two rotary controls allow the Mix L and R busses to be fed to the Matrix
outputs, either as a mono sum or individually to Matrix A and B respectively.
The Matrix masters above govern the level of Matrix A and B outputs. Both may
be soloed after the fader.
Talkback Section
A balanced XLR connector allows a microphone signal to be routed to Aux 1-2, Aux
3-4, the Mix, or the Groups. A rotary control governs talkback level.
Auxiliary Masters
Six rotary controls govern the overall level of each Aux master. Each can be
soloed after the fader for monitoring. In addition, Auxes 3 and 4 can be
switched post-fader, post-EQ globally.
Mute Masters
Four switches control the status of the Mute Groups. The associated LED
illuminates when any mute group is active.
Headphones Section
A jack is provided for use with headphones with impedances of 200 Ohms or
greater. Level is controlled by a rotary fader. The PFL master LED illuminates
if any solo is active.
Master Faders
The Mix L & R levels are controlled by 2 custom-built 100mm long throw
linear faders.
Spirit
8 10 x 2 Matrix
Spirit 8 Mute Groups
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