MH3 User Guide
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5. sph SEA U reliminaty Issue MH3 User Guide vent nM vwavmaBxeawqelrriesQ aksevents co uk Soundcraft is a 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 2 If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty materials and or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and or usability thereof is materially affected the Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft 3 Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft and postage must be prepaid 4 This warranty shall only be available if Soundcraft o Jealer wi 4 days o defect preSentatives gf Soundcraft c gt Dealer have main ina c MESA At such purposes as So aft C seh n
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7. 1 control the Stereo Mix Left and Right and Centre Mono Mix output levels These are fed to balanced XLRs on the rear panel The Centre fader can be used to control the Monitors level for feeding wedges in a stage monitor application by pressing the Use C Fader button 2 The Centre output level will then be contolled by the rotary MNTR control Alternate stereo mix output The ALT output is an additional stereo output switchable pre or post 3 the MIX master faders and controlled by the ALT STE rotary fader 4 The outputs appear on balanced XLRs on the rear panel Both L and R outputs can be fed by a mono sum of the MIX L and R signals using the MNO switch 5 effectively giving two fader controlled mix outputs Pd Inser oints a Pre fade MIX RON C mono insert points use alanced sen d returns on separate 4 on the 05 Talkback and Osc The talkback and oscillator se tlons share common set of TB osc routing buttens allowing them to access any of the Fader controlled outputs and the Matri Nutputs The talkback section has a front panel XLR 6 for mic input with adjustable ain from 20 50dB 7 48V phantom power is available via an internal jumper The mic signal can be routed either to selected internal busses by pressing the INT button 8 together with the appropriate TB Osc button s or sent to a proprietary inte
8. if User Mode 1 active Output AFL pairing 2 gt the unlik d The reset switch is visible on the top side of the board towards the centre of the front edge of the pcb Hard Reset ofa VCA sole is sing s the f the hed Note Before performing a Hard Reset ensure that the scene memory has been backed up using a MIDI dump as all saved data will be erased Press Store Recall on power up to perform a Hard Reset A hard reset clears out all saved data restoring the factory defaults All scenes will be empty i e no mutes VCA assignments all mute groups will be empty all User modes reset all mutes safes reset etc reliminaty Issue MH3 User Guide vent ARG vemasxcagemsa aksevents cOldke on memory to any MIDI device which can receive save and transmit Sys Ex data Transmitting a SysEx Dump A Dump Out can be generated either by pressing all at the same time YES NO Recall on the master panel or by requesting a dump with a Dump Out Request Sys Ex message During the Dump Out the display will flash do 128 scene packets followed by a Mute Group Assignments packet will be transmitted Notes A Dump out can only be initialized when in normal mode i e not scrolling in Store Insert modes and will not be initialized if currently dumping in During Dump Out all scene mode automation is disabled On completing the dump
9. Program Change Insert Store Recall ASSIGN amp Next Up Down 7 segment display with Preview Edit Scenes can also igre epos store VCA assignments refer to VCA ASSIGN section below cs 8 Mute Groups with Preview Edit 8 VCA Groups with Master Mutes amp Solo watt Sunn md Solo System me Ea AFL PFL control SIP Solo Clear Input Priority Auto cancel os amp 7 ene 2 cem v 4 lute Ponto 0 5 5 Program Change System dbx 201 T es in cene ode 34 reliminaty Issue MH3 User Guide vent 880000108108 vemasxeageinis sa aksevents co uk The VCA ASSIGN switch selects VCA Assign mode To assign channels to VCAs first press the VCA Assign Mode switch then the SOLO buttons or more SCENE CONTROL MUTE GROUPS VCA master faders these SOLO buttons start flashing Then press the SOLO vo ass as Enver buttons of any channels required to be part of those groups The VCA Assign 9 va LEDs on the channels illuminate to indicate the assignment The assignments an E can be deselected by a second press on the channel SOLO button this then acts like a toggle for assigning and de assigning When finished press the VCA Assign n 3 mode switch again to turn off the flashing and lock the assignments This will happen auto
10. by the master console s MIDI Out port IDI progre tr d by the slave ctior apnsol s MIDI In poriswillloca eactivate Mt e M P d transmitted function vent poodiuteisshaimet 8800008 ZA ervices vermasxeageiniss aksevents co uk vent AA dO Za ervices wWemasxeaeuelrisso sksevents co uk ALR to 0 1dB 20Hz 20kHz T H D amp Noise All measurements at 10dBu lt 0 015 1kHz lt 0 02 10kHz er lt 0 015 1kHz A TROP ME lt 0 02 10kHz cn lt 128dBu 150 Ohm source 22Hz 22kHz bandwidth unweighted Residual AER 95dBu Mix Output no inputs routed Mix fader OdB Bus ut 2 x ader OdB 85dBu 2 tin put faders ader OdB T 85dBu ader OdB En 86dBu 1kH7 Input gt 95dB gt 88dB gt 72dB Mix 100dB Gro gt 99dB Gro 924 Gro 100dB 100dB Auk send lt 80dB CMRR EE 8598 1kHz Input amp Output Levels Mic TOT 26dBu max 6
11. for Stage Monitor use where the Aux Output is controlled by the fader and has use of the insert point for EQ insertion Meanwhile the group output is swapped to the rotary fader Itis possible to swap the fader mode for each of the 8 outputs individually allowing a combination E of subgroups and monitor sends on faders This flexibility is essential when doing monitor mixes 22 from 20 85 24 FadersOutput Section 19 Each of the 8 Fader master sections comprises GOmmfader 2 which feeds either the Group 18 MER or Aux signals respective balanceg XL Rs onsthe rear panel A pre fade balanced insert 17 point separat l 4 jacks of EQ or dynamics Each fader knob is colour co ordinated with it x bus set control identification when controlling Monitor 14 mixes and the 12 segrm nt pargraph the top OF thiatmoduie provides line of sight any 16 4 routes t talkoack oscillator 15 ever output is beinSagontrolled by the fader ed Mute 5 and AFL solo 6 b ded for each fader stereo subgroups or In Ear sends are ifuS amp the AFLs can be linked as a stereo pair by 12 pressing both adjacent buttons at the same time When linked the AFL appears as a stereo AFL in the stereo wedge amp phones outputs Once a pair are linked they stay linked until the 9 two AFL buttons are pressed simultaneously again Linked pairs r
12. that this means that any scene data stored in scene 128 will be lost When pressed the display will show scene number gt lt yes gt lt no gt The Insert 1 4 LEDs will flash alternately Press fl Yes to insert the scene and erase any data in scene 128 Press No to cancel the insert operation MH3 User Guide VV VV VV SXS ever ts t lt 37 vent P Tauk z very often Once set the User Modes are memorised on subsequent power down so only have to be set once The current status of the User Modes for the console is displayed for approx 2 seconds by illumination of the Mute Group Master LEDs during power up If an LED is lit during power up that mode is active To toggle a user mode on off hold the relevant switch es down during power up until its internal LED changes state The modes are as follows Mode Function Factory Default 1 Mute Group Masters as scene shortcuts Not enabled 2 MIDI Note Mode enabled sequencer not enabled sampler Not enabled Not anahlad able l Not P 4 rertcuts On gp ime in Rc Roll se gf Cene tion 1 nt to Toute lt 79 sound its re his case Snapshot VCA Recall On Off This is disabled by default as it is a potentially dangerous mode particularly for normal rock and roll type applications where t
13. the top of the section normally meter the Aux 9 12 OUtputs be switched to meter the Matrix Outputs 1 4 by pressing the buttons 6 below the meters M M Section 12x4 Matrix section isd eeied immediately above Aux 9 12 Outputs the 4 Outputs has a tote 1 with TB 05 8 and AFL 10 buttons and 127 knobs 11 control the mix lev d to that Matrix Output from ea e 8 Groups the L R and C ma tputs and an external ling from a rear panel 1 4 balanced jac i itself appears on a balanced XLR on the r can be expanded to 8 Outputs i al 4 Mtx 4 Input module in place of the 8 way inp ynodule to the immediate right of the Master Matrix module a es 2 3 Rear Connector Pinouts 1 INSERT SEND INSERT RETURN amp EXT IN 1 4 TRS Jack Tip Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleeve Ground AUX amp MATRIX OUTPUTS 3 pin male XLR 4 Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold User Guide ary Issue 31 Wa 4ervices f aksevents Co Uk 0 C output faders Alternate stereo mix output a noise or sine wave test oscillator and internal external talkback functions This section also contains the monitor outputs 2 Track return and monitor source controls Main Output Faders Three 100mm high quality faders
14. cabling this may cause degradation of the audio quality due to induced voltages in connecting leads and chassis For the same reason always site the power supply away from the unit Caution In all cases refer servicing to qualified personnel Handling and Transport sole 5 necessary y distance after st s recomme packing is use sure to disconnect all abling befo ng If the console is to be regularly move reco iat it is installed gt At all exces any knobs switches or pply the mi se of alternative supplies avoids the extension OfipOwelscables may result in xing noving in nains Signal Levels It is important to supply the correct input levels to the console otherwise signal to noise ratio or distortion performance may be degraded and in extreme cases damage to the internal circuitry may result Likewise on all balanced inputs avoid sources with large common mode DC AC or RF voltages as these will reduce the available signal range on the inputs Note that OdBu 0 775V RMS Refer to the Specifications section for details of input and output levels vent 284000828146 vemasxeageniss aksevents co uk To take full advantage of the excellent signal to noise ratio and low distortion of Soundcraft consoles care must be taken to ensure that incorrect installation and wiring does not degrade th
15. d 12 1 2kHza HF 13 with st available at any fr pency The Q is varia the two mid bands from There are 12 Aux sends 14 which can be used ams FX sends in FOH use or monitor mixes for monitoring Aux 1 amp 2 and amp 4 can be switch d to stereo pairs for in ear sends using the adjacent colour coded STE switches 15 Each send has 5dB of gain at maximum The Auxes can be switched Pre or Post fader by the adjacent PRE switches 16 which are in pairs for the first 8 sends and as one group for Aux 9 12 The default Pre fade signal for all Auxes is pre EQ but can be changed to post EQ via internal links both feeds follow the channel mute 17 Subgroup Routing In addition to the 12 Aux sends 8 busses are provided for conventional subgrouping Routing to these is via 8 individual routing switches 17 The PAN to Groups switch 18 allows any odd even pair of group busses to follow the channel pan pot as a stereo pair Direct Output A direct output on balanced 1 4 jack is available from the channel see the rear connector gt ISLLLLLL 23 panel The source is controlled by the DIR switch 19 which switches the direct output from pre EQ to post fade when the switch is pressed in In addition there are internal solder links to 21 Le alter the signal feeds in both of the switch positions as follows 20 EE DIR switch not pressed pre EQ default OR pre filter DIR s
16. e a completely separate and independent technical earth to replace the incoming noisy earth However always consult your local electricity supply authority to ensure that safety regulations are not being infringed Prelimmary Issue 11 vent poodiutcti3hotmsl AB di o8 Za Gervices nts co uk Audio Connectors ALL INPUTS ALL OUTPUTS 3 pole XLR GROUND SCREEN COLD OUT OF PHASE SIGNAL HOT IN PHASE SIGNAL Pumas Socket female 1 4 Stereo Jack Plug used as balanced Input Output All Jacks Except Headphones Ring COLD OUT OF PHASE SIGNAL ___ Sleeve GROUND SCREEN Tip HOT IN PHASE SIGNAL 5 ep 1 2 5 5 2 4 Not Used Midi In Not Used Ans Midi In 4 Not Used Not Used MIDI Thru GND Not Used Not Used GND MIDI Out Not Used MIDI Thru MIDI Out The MIDI IN signal is buffered by an opto isolator reliminaty Issue MH3 User Guide vent poodiuteisshaimet 8800008 ZA ervices vermasxeageiniss aksevents co uk BLOCK DIAGRAMS vent p s ICES 2 1331 0105 gt nad oT 18
17. e performance of the desk Hum buzz instability and Radio Frequency interference can usually be traced to earth loops and inferior earthing systems In some areas especially heavily industrial areas the incoming mains earth will not be adequate and a separate technical earth for all the audio equipment must be supplied However check with your local electricity supply company to ensure that safety regulations are not infringed or negated The successful hum free installation of a system requires forethought and the establishment of a set of ground rules which must be consistently adhered to at all stages of installation Initial Wiring Considerations For optimum performance it is essential for the earthing system to be clean and noise free as all signals are referenced to this earth A central point should be decided on for the main earth shot 5 C practice daisy chain the eartl a trical outlets but this method is unsuitable for audio allations referred thc St dividual earth wire from eac back to the system star point t vide a safety earth screen gach piece of e e earth wire should also be run f ach equipment ra k and area to the star point 10i be de ng on circumstances but it is to install in the first arise of the star point should be convenient at of th console or in the main equip ack 4 i and rgmains wired individually backto
18. emain linked even if the 7 console is powered down and then powered up again 8 Rotary Output Section 1 Each of the 8 Rotary master section is equipped with a colour coded rotary fader 7 and AFL 4 solo 8 and MUTE 9 controls AFL stereo linking is not available on the rotary output section 5 Group to Mix Section The Group signal path regardless of whether it is controlled by the fader or not can always be routed to the main mix busses using the MIX 10 and C 11 switches and the PAN 12 2 control Stereo FX Return with flippable EQ Located above each Group Aux Output section is a stereo FX return section A stereo line input from balanced rear panel jacks is fed via a 0 10dB gain switch 13 via a stereo 3 band EQ section see below to a rotary level fader 14 6 Illuminated Stereo PFL 15 and Mute 16 switches are provided MH3 User Guide vent WA Gervices nearest pair ef Qaitput faders s ectly helow the return usin itches 1 2 3 4 5 Gor 7 8 CO rk mix In Monitor applications when a pair of Output Faders will be controlling a stereo In Ear feed the return can provide an individual FX return for that mix Alternatively if all 8 subgroups are not being used in a FOH application the return can be routed to the output Faders and then to Mix allowing control of the return level by linear faders EQ The 3 band EQ section is norma
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20. equencies on all bands and is enabled by pressing the EQ switch 7 he frequency ranges are 35Hz 400Hz LF 8 250Hz 2 5kHz Low Mid 9 500Hz 5kHz High id 10 and 1 8kHz 16kHz HF 11 with 15dB of cut or bo st available at any frequency he Q is fixed on all bands at 1 1 he stereo High Wgss filter is and SWitched in with the High pass switch 12 Aux Sends 2 sends 13 for FX or Monitor us can be switc using the adjacent STE colour coded to matc 15 case the 1 knob becomes evel control and the A2 knob between Aux 1 and Aux 2 Similarly Each send has 5dB of gain at maximum and lis n fed from a mono sum of the left and right signals If Aux 1 amp 2 or Aux 3 amp 4 are switc Ln stereo these sends are fed with a stereo signal left to Aux 1 3 and right to Aux 2 4 The Auxes can be switched Pre or Post fader by the adjacent PRE switches 15 which are in pairs for the first 8 sends and as one group for Aux 9 12 The default Pre fade signal for all Auxes is pre EQ but can be changed to post EQ via internal links both feeds follow the channel mute Subgroup Routing In addition to the 12 Aux sends 8 busses are provided for conventional subgrouping Routing to these is via 8 individual routing switches 16 Normally the Group switches are fed by a mono sum of left and right signals but the STE switch 17 allows any odd even pair of group busses to be used a
21. esie Ao PAN 9000996 ervices The module s pre amp features a high headroom and outstanding performance The XLR input can handle signals up to 26dBu with a gain range of 15dBu to 60dBu 1 and a 20dB gain change switch 2 A Peak LED 3 indicates internal signal levels in excess of 18dBu This monitors both the pre amp output and the EQ section output Polarity Reverse 4 and Phantom Power switching 5 is provided with both front 6 and rear panel indication of phantom power status Note the 48V LEDs do NOT auto sense the presence of external 13 phantom power as on the MH4 Balanced Insert Point Separate jacks provide a pre EQ balanced send and return at a nominal level of OdBu See the 19 rear panel connectors EQ and HI PASS Filter This new design retains the traditional Soundcraft response but incorporates steeper slopes on the HEstage focussing the control where you want it and some careftilly tailored overshoot on 11 band which automatically controls the muddy lowed frequencies when boosting A ows The high pass filter variable f 400 7 with bypass 8 if required The EQ section may be bypassed releasing the EQ switolt 9 15 band nelving sweep high anc low sectio 15 and fully id and ow mid The frequency ranges are 30Hz LF 10 75Hz i 50Hz 13k ish Mi
22. etihaime Gervices xeagemsea sksevents co uk Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold LEFT RIGHT INSERT SEND 1 4 TRS Jack Tip Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleeve Ground LEFT RIGHT INSERT RETURN 1 4 TRS Jack Tip Signal Hot Signal Cold Ring Sleeve Ground Note the small hole in the rear panel below the Input XLRs is to allow factory adjustment of the module s internal VCA elements No further adjustment of these is required or should be attempted unless the VCA elements are replaced during servicing pich allowiGertain internal signal feeds to be changed Link Options 7 The contal g some optional links to suit user prefer amp gce For maximyg reliability these are solder links rather than push on jumpers in most cas e 4 gt its functioni ified by text on the pcb s Default muted post EQ R42 Options muted pre or post EQ Aux PRE source L muted post EQ R63 Aux PRE source R muted pre or post EQ PrelimMary 155 MH3 User Guide vent ud ervices oavmaBxeawqelrissQo sksevents co uk The Output Section is split into two modules The fader panel below these output modules contains the 8 VCA master faders and a separate CPU Module which houses controls for snapshot automation mute groups and solo modes The layout of the output section is clear and offers excellent flexibility as well as nume
23. g stipplies as meet lt specifications in accordance 22 on Su covered yulty idental al p Palr condi 8 or are in gainst vent poodiuteisshaimet 8800008 ZA ervices vermasxeageiniss aksevents co uk vent poodiuteisshaimet 8800008 ZA ervices vermasxeageiniss aksevents co uk Installation vent podme AOgdioeaudiervices vermasxeageinies aksevents co uk 543 21 4 i OPTIONAL METERPOD CONSOLE OVERALL WIDTH mm inches 24CH 1419 55 8 32CH 1683 66 2 40CH 1947 76 6 48CH 2211 87 0 56CH 2475 97 4 1125 44 3 b a xm P v Y AL MONITOR 8 rena Issue a MH3 User Guide vent AAU OAR al dalsryices aksevents co uk Avoid storing or using the mixing console in conditions of excessive heat or cold or in positions where it is likely to be subject to vibration dust or moisture Do not use any liquids to clean the fascia of the unit a soft dry brush is ideal Use only water or ethyl alcohol to clean the trim and scribble strips Other solvents may cause damage to paint or plastic parts Avoid using the console close to strong sources of electromagnetic radiation e g video monitors high power electric
24. he MIDI pcb A linking module must be fitted to each of the two consoles that you want to link Audio Linking eis required 5 MutgfGroups 2nd Solos 3 rietary link to link the and other facilities The Mute Groups Solos and automation of two consoles are linked by means of an RS232 serial connection within the 15 wy proprietary link referred to below as the Cascade Cable joining the internal CPUs of both consoles The consoles must be linked at boot up The console checks for the presence of a cascade cable at its cascade port at boot up From this it determines whether it is a Master standalone Master Cascadable or Slave Cascadable console A link is automatically established when two consoles linked with a cascade cable are booted up When the link is established the slave console inherits the master console s settings The slave display will flash SLA until synchronisation with the master is automatically achieved Once linked all Automation operation from the slave console is disabled except for SIP Auto Cancel IP Priority amp Solo Clear which function mutually inclusively with the respective master 42 Nine Issue MH3 User Guide vent ABA OSG dxervices vemasxee genes aksevents co uk one exception to this Is for initiating a MIDI 27 Out If UP DN and Recall are pressed simultaneously on the slave console a local MIDI Dump Out w
25. he MNO case button 24 The headphones output socket is stereo 1 4 jack 25 discretely mounted recessed socket the fader panel fascia the phones Volume control 19 is located adjacent to the socket The headphone amplifier has a high power capability and is designed to deliver its full output voltage even into low impedance e g 8 ohm phones s the signal ie MIX bus with IVG e used if the optional VU Meterbridge is Three large VU meters with integral Peak LEDs meter the Mix left right and Centre output signals If the meterbridge is not fitted these switches are covered by a removable blanking plate The Meterbridge features a bank of 8 medium size VU meters are switched to meter one of three banks of sources using the FDR 1 8 28 AUX 9 12 29 and MTX 30 The FDR 1 8 switch selects the signals from Aux Group Faders 1 8 to be fed to the 8 meters The AUX 9 12 switch selects the Aux 9 12 signals to be fed to the first 4 meters The MTX switch selects the Matrix 1 4 signals and 5 8 if the optional matrix expander is fitted to be fed to the 4 8 meters The three switches are interlocked MH3 User Guide VV VV VV SXS ever ts t lt 33 vent Wale rvices vemasxsaqeines aksevents co Uk VCA Master 5 and the Master Monitor Phones controls The functions of this section are Mute Scene Automation 128 Mute Scenes with MIDI
26. he scene automation is not being used Accidental presssing of the Recall or Next switches could then result in the current VCA assignments being unassigned during a performance so this function is disabled For theatrical applications it can be useful to have VCAs change their assignments with scene changes if this is required VCA Recall can be enabled 38 reliminary Issue MH3 User Guide vent rvices vemasxsageiisa akseyents cor uk midi program changes but NOT have the mutes continually being reset Switching off the mute recall allows the scene control section to be used as a remote control for MIDI FX without affecting console mutes Mute Groups remain fully operational when scene mute recall has been disabled Scene Recall MIDI Tx Program Change On Off In some circumstances it may be necessary to inhibit the sending of MIDI program changes when recalling scenes for example if program changes are not being used to recall patches on FX units but channel mutes are being used to trigger sound FX samples the program change may disrupt the operation of the sampler MH3 User Guide VV VV VV SXS ever ts i lt 39 vent ABAD 099 2 zervices vemasxeageinieaQ aksevents co uk n console is powered back up Active mutes Manual mute status Active Mute Groups if User Mode 1 inactive Active VCA Groups VCA Assign Membership Active safes Mute Group Shortcuts
27. ill be initiated A link will not be established unless master console is in normal mode i e not in Edit Safes Preview VCA Assign SIP Active Dump In Dump Out mode All active solos will be cleared on both consoles on establishing a link Link established Synchronizing Console Settings The slave now updates the seven segment display to the same as the master console Any relevant mutes are activated for members of any active VCA Master Mutes flashing plus any relevant mutes are activated for members of any active Mute Groups The master and slave console are now fully synchronized and are in Normal State ready for aneration ie link 01501 ad config with oly handshake 710 nes be clear consoles and the slave Safes Preview VCArAssis be exited The aiting fo lipKto be re estal during this ailable on the slav cop maste settings as CO 0 a link is not re established reve AM automation ole is all automation functions on each console genc link has ever link can now not be 2 C bliski omation is e will be s always MG Store MG Masters 1 8 VCA Master Mutes VCA Master Solos VCA Master Levels Exception Pressing UP DN and Recall simultaneously on the slave console initiates a local MIDI Dump Out The 7 segment display on the slave console always follows the master console except during MIDI Dumps where the dumping conso
28. impressed on the screen which are as follows Extraneous electrostatic or electromagnetic fields Noise and interference on the earth line Capacitive coupling between the screen and signal wires To minimise the adverse affects of the unwanted coupling to the signal wires it is important that the screen is connected at one end only i e the screen must not carry any signal current Any signal on the wires within the screen will be capacitively coupled to the screen This current will ultimately be returned to the source of the signal either directly if the screen is connected at the signal source end or indirectly via the earthing system if the signal is connected d sting 1 end The indirect connection will cause an increase gh frequency oss talk fare in general always connect the shield only signal source end In high RF areas a a 0 01 Ji sent a short e effective shieldtimpe to grc vever at the Capaciter WII be sufficiently high not to cause yutput nnected at provide ts way need to be ele sally isolated from s a potential e of terfe ate electroste radiation in addition the mains wiii aiso act as a Carrier for many forms of interference generated by electric motors air conditioning units thyristor light dimmers etc Unless the earth system is clean all attempts to improve hum noise levels will be futile In extreme cases there will be no alternative but to provid
29. le displays di or do and the remote console displays The solo automation controls that is SIP Auto Cancel IP Priority Solo Clear are still active on both master and slave consoles These features will function globally over both consoles allowing solo control to be activated from either console The solo automation controls hence are always kept consistent with each other over both consoles i e activating the SIP switch on the master console will also invoke the slave console to enter relevant SIP mode vent wa Gervices vermasxcegente 15 0 User modes can be configured independently per console However inherently User Modes 1 Mute Groups Recall Scenes 5 Program Change Tx OFF and 6 Recall Auto Increment will have no affect on the slave console Solo Modes over cascaded consoles The solo mode Normal Input Priority Input Priority Auto Cancel Auto Cancel functions globally over both consoles For instance when Auto Cancel Input Priority is On Activating an input solo on the slave will cancel any other input solos on the slave plus cancel any input solos on the master Mute Group Operation over cascaded consoles All Mute Group automation is carried out from the master console Relevant messages are automatically sent to the slave console invoking the slave console to update its settings to maintain synchronicity with the master console master cons
30. lly part of the FX return signal path in which case it operates as a stereo EQ Alternatively the EQ can be flipped into the Output Fader signal path using the EQ TO O P FDR switch 20 where it can be used to provide additional sweetening on In Ear feeds or subgroups In this case each EQ stage functions as a mono EQ associated with the corresponding Output Fader directly below it The FX Return section continues to operate as before but without EQ section comprises fixed shelving HF 21 and LF 22 bands at 12kHz and 60Hz ectively with a swept mid band 23 from 350Hz to 3 5kHz The mid band Q is fixed at be switched in or out using the illuminated EQ swit h 24 4 AUX 17 TRS Jack _ L amp R 1 4 TRS J g Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold Note mono signals can be connected to the Left input jack and this will automatically be fed to both sides of the stereo return rena Issue a MH3 User Guide vent YAO DOM ORB 24 Vices ss sksevents co uk Aux Outputs from 9 12 have their own dedicated output section and are always controlled by linear faders Each fader 1 feeds the Aux signal to balanced rear panel XLR outputs There is a pre fade insert point with separate jacks and TB osc 2 Mute 3 and AFL 4 buttons are provided LE C 6 Oc Ig ATE 8 12 INSERTS The 12 segment LED bargraph meters 5 at
31. lthe in ming mains m y for c dio equipment and the dirty supply for all ixethe s borne an isolating Shig Which must be connected with ar audio oment espec tape recorders the star it which has unbalanced inputs ant puts may need to be is d fro e rack to prevent earth loops Audio Wiring Having provided all equipment with power and earthing connections consideration must be given to the method of providing audio interconnection and adequate screening of those interconnections This must be done in a logical sequence to avoid problems and assist in the localisation of problem equipment Connect the FOH or Monitor system to the console and check for any hum buzz or RFI Only when you are satisfied with the quietness of the console and the PA system should you proceed with the next step Connect stereo or multitracktape recorders FX foldback sends one at a time checking and isolating any connection which degrades performance Connect all other peripheral devices Connect all microphone lines 10 mne issue MHS User Guide vent User Guide met AB dixo LAA Bervices gene s1 aksevents co uk Shielding Audio equipment is supplied with a variety of input and output configurations which must be taken into consideration when deciding where the screen connections should be made There are three sources of unwanted signal being
32. matically if no solo buttons are pressed for a period of 20 seconds TD SET MUTE Gres deselect any individual assignment repeat the procedure for assigning to the VCA is question pressing the channel SOLO switch on a channel which already is assigned to the selected VCA will de assign it n clear all de DET T channel enter VCA ASSN mode but any VCA master solos Pressing input Solos in th dition will default to ible scene be used to vill not be still be witches will channel into f anything IUTE PREVIEW ine or mute scene or flashing SAF D ictua utput In addition pressing the MUTE suitehes can be used to edit the recalled scene or mute group and it can then be re stored or overwritten to the current scene or another scene Pressing the Mute Preview switch will toggle in and out of preview mode Note that the mute safe status of channels cannot be seen whilst Mute Preview mode is active because the same LED is used No MIDI control to or from the console is possible when Preview Mode is active vent AG dib 03S 2 Grervices wamaBxeggaerriesQgRKsevents co uk Up to 8 Mute Groups can be created and controlled from the 8 Mute Master switches In a special mode accessible using User Modes see later the function of the Mute Masters can be changed so that they become Instant Recall or Shortcut keys for any of the 128 mute scene
33. ol int ages are gth 3605016 ttings to disa d consoles aster lave 191 15 m onsole 5 le to MIDI Dump In Out will function locally for each console ie the memory of each console remains separate and both must be backed up separately When a console master or slave enters a MIDI dump In Out a message is automatically sent to the other console invoking it to enter MIDI Suspend state In this state all scene mode automation is disabled plus the display shows When the console finishes dumping message is automatically sent to the other console invoking it to exit MIDI Suspend state returning to normal console operation reliminaty Issue MH3 User Guide vent AA LEA ervices The MIDI Mute implementation functions locally for each console Any MIDI mutes received at the console s MIDI In port will locally activate deactivate mutes as usual All MIDI mutes associated with manual mute activation deactivation will be transmitted via the local MIDI Out port as usual Scene Program Changes The MIDI Program Change implementation functions only on the master console Any MIDI program changes received at the master console s MIDI In port will recall scenes as usual Any MIDI program changes associated with scene recall unless User Mode 5 active will be transmitted
34. rcom output compatible with Soundcraft MH4 Series FIVE and SM Series consoles using the EXT button 9 The INT and EXT buttons are momentary if pressed for more than 0 5 seconds otherwise they are latching The Oscillator generates either tone from 55Hz to 11kHz 10 or pink noise 11 It has a Level control 12 and its own independent balanced XLR output on the rear panel The oscilator signal is routed to its XLR via the EXT switch 13 It is routed to internal console busses by pressing the OSC TO BUSSES switch 14 and the local TB osc switches on the desired output The TB Osc switches for the MIX 15 and C busses 16 are located adjacent to the OSC TO BUSSES switch PSU Status Indicators Three red PSU Status LEDs 17 indicate normal PSU rail operation User Guide vent wawaBxeegeriesmaksevents eo uk signal 20 the Centre mono MIX signal to both L and R outputs 21 or the 2TK replay inputs 22 and may be summed by simultaneous selection if required These sources are automatically overridden by an input or output solo signal The level of the PFL or AFL signal can be adjusted by 10dB using the PFL AFL TRIM control 23 The Monitor level rotary control can be swapped with the Centre Output master fader by pressing the Use C Fader button 2 adjacent to the rotary control b The stereo Monitor phones signal can be summed to mono if required by pressing t
35. rous facilities The Group Return module controls the first 8 Aux Outputs the 8 Group Outputs plus 8 Stereo FX Return inputs The 8 faders on this module can control either Group or Aux Outputs depending on recessed switch settings this is the key to the dual purpose capability of the MH3 The Master Matrix module houses the remaining 4 Aux Outputs Aux 9 12 which are always controlled by faders plus the 4 Matrix outputs and all the Master facilities including LCR master faders monitoring and talkback Atthe top of both modules 12 segment LED bargraph meters monitor the output levels The main LCR outputs incorporate higher resolution 24 segment meters Group Return Module Master Matrix Module 1 28 issue MH3 User Guide aime ABAD 0989 Gervices 4 ageiris gksevents co uk and Aux Ou with Swap facility The key to the dual purpose capability of the MH3 is the reversible signal path which allows either the Group or the Aux Output signal to be controlled by a linear fader and have access to an insert point FERREUS 111111111 For FOH applications the groups are required on faders for subgrouping duties and the insert point allows external EQ or dynamics to be used on the group The Aux sends in this application will be used for FX sends so rotary master controls are appropriate By pressing the recessed GRP AUX ON FDR button 1 thereby changing it to AUX mode the console is set up
36. s In this mode Mute Groups are not available The Mute Group Master switches are used to select or change User Modes whilst the console is powering up see later on User Modes M ute Group Masters in Mute Groups Mode default VCA ASSIGN amp SCENE CONRES MUTE GROUPS mode TD ASSN ROOP CFTRATION x To store Mute Group first switch on the Channel or Output Mutes required then aS hold down the STORE switch immediately above the Mute Master switches and ert ne oress the desired Mute Master switch re is diffe sing the Mute switche ot actually n alg Mute status shown en the fli g preview elves SET te Groups 5 e if the E gt Safe are also Mutedias the active Mute n manually mute SA assigne itor all its 0 have Normally User Mode 1 is not active and the Mute Masters function as Mute Groups If User Mode 1 Mute Group Masters as scene shortcuts is active pressing a Mute Group Master will recall the scene assigned to that Mute Group If in preview mode pressing a Mute Group Master will preview recall the scene assigned to that Mute Group To assign a scene to a shortcut key first select and recall the required scene number using the Up Dwn and Recall switches then hold down the Store switch above the Mute Masters and press the required Mute Master switch The console is supplied by default
37. s a stereo pair following the channel s Balance control Mix Bus Routing and Balance controls The signal is sent to the stereo mix bus and the mono bus using the MIX 18 and C 19 Switches The BAL 20 control allows the left signal to be faded down to zero level when turned fully clockwise and vice versa for the right signal In the centre position both channels are fed at unity gain to the Mix bus The balance control also affects the L R balance within the mono sum Prelimmary Issue 29 vent 0006 8 124 Bervices Bxeeuerries eksevents co uk Fader A high quality long throw 100mm fader 21 controls the level to all busses and has 10dB of e e gain when fully up as well as an expanded scale around the critical unity gain area for maximum resolution 24 The MUTE switch 22 mutes the signal to all busses including pre fade Aux sends The mute circuit can also be activated by the mute group system an SIP mute signal a VCA mute signal or internal snapshot control from the scene computer A Preview mode allows editing and checking of mute groups and snapshots without disturbing the audio passing through the desk and Mutes can be set Safe 25 SAFE PREV LED The SAFE PREV LED 23 is used to indicate the Mute Safe status of the channel or Preview mute status if the console is in Preview mode The channel is toggled in or out of SAFE mode using the MUTE switch af
38. ter first engaging EDIT SAFES mode on the master CPU panel Steady 2196 MT ten of the LED indicates a mute safe condition Preview status is indicated by flashing MU mination uponentering Preview mode from the master module if the Mute is present in the Pd previewed mute grotp or scene 7 4 LED Input M eter gt with a 12 segment LED meter 24 positioned nel channel isiti ity and giving immediate graphic j ion of incoming r for maximum viS next to each module is assigned to the 8 Groups tSing the SOLO button 26 on each channel in conjunction with the VCA Master SOLO switches The Wagle console has to be switched into the Assign Mode press the Assign Mode switch Yecated at the top of the master cpu panel in order for the SOLO switch functions to be chanbed in this way The current VCA assignments are indicated on the 8 VCA Assign LEDs 25 adjacent to the fader SOLO The Solo button 26 provides a stereo PFL feed to the engineer s headphones or monitors or triggers a destructive solo in place depending on mode selection at the master section The solo button can also be activated remotely from a VCA solo when assigned to a VCA group giving Stereo AFL Intercancel or additive soloing is possible with or without input priority and solos can be cleared with a single button press at the master section 26 Ius MH3 User Guide vent poodiut
39. the console will return to normal operation displaying the current scene as usual uring a MID messag smitted anc messages be acc t receives umps ond t y other type of Sys 4 In Will be earried out The vill flash rrors the anerro ayed Pd gt 2 second On receiving a valid Dump Sysex Packet the console will enter Dump In mode Dump In mode won t be entered for a Dump Request SysEx A Dump In will be ignored if in Preview SIP Active modes or if currently dumping out MH3 User Guide VV VV VV SXS ever ts co lt 41 BwWABervices Bksevents co uk provided for connecting a second slave console when more input channels are required Note that only two consoles can be linked and each one must be futted with a linking module Installing The Optional Linking Module Remove the 10 screws from blank panel which is to the right of the MIDI connector panel and remove the panel Inside the console you will find 2 ribbon cables a 26 way to the left and a 50 way to the centre and an earth wire Attach the cables and earth wire to the Linking module Using the screws which held the blank panel in place secure the linking module to the console On the MIDI rear connector pcb there are 8 dip switches these will have to be moved to the OFF position You may have to temporarily remove the MIDI board to gain access to the DIP switches Replace t
40. to have Scenes 1 8 assigned to Mute Masters 1 8 36 reliminary Issue MH3 User Guide vent ARAbIASG Wa Gervices 7 aksevents co uk 7 Segment Display The 3 digit display with decimal points normally shows the scene number The display also shows the software version number on power up scene store prompts and error messages The three decimal points all flash if the current mute settings or VCA assignment settings if User Mode 3 is active do not match last recalled scene In preview mode the three decimal points all flash if the current preview mute status does not match last preview recalled scene YES NO ft U Switches Used to scroll through the scenes Holding down the keys will gradually scroll MUTE GROUPS faster auto scroll Pressing while Recall is being held down will scroll the ve disi Weds SCENE and recall it but not if the display is auto scrolling The YES NO facility is tet EX a used to confirm or cancel Store or Insert actions Store or ber held d eys can be amp recall scenes ghtsgWhen the current c t recalled Preview cufrent preview keys f scenes s and VC scene scene Yes to Insert Switch Used to store the current mute settings at the scene number displayed and shuffling all the higher number scenes up by one Note
41. tor which sets the default routing and then create a solder bridge between the relevant pair of solder pads Once the resistor is removed it can be discarded A second of solder pads adjacent to the resistor allows the default setting to be restored if required Function Options Default Aux PRE source muted pre or post EQ or pre insert muted pre insert R218 Direct source Pre EQ or pre filter both non muted Pre EQ R217 DIR switch up Direct source Post fade or post EQ Post fade R212 DIR switch down 24 Issue MH3 User Guide MH3 User Guide 800066812845 11 10 A stereo version of the Mono input s high performance pre amp offers the same gain range of 15dBu to 60dBu 1 and 2088 gain change switch 2 It also has Phantom Power switching 3 and polarity reverse on the left channel 4 The peak LED 5 indicates signals in excess of 18dBu on either left or right channels while two MONO switches 6 cut either Left or Right channel feeding the alternate channel to both module paths or if both are pressed a mono sum of L and R to the module paths Balanced Insert Points with INS switch Separate jacks provide a pre EQ balanced send and return for Left and Right channels at a nominal level of OdBu See the rear connector panel EQ and HI PASS Filter The EQ section is stereo four band with sweepable fr
42. vent poodiuteisshaimet 8800008 ZA GBervices vemasxeageiniss aksevents co uk MH3 User Guide 7 ZN ZNI Soundcraft vent 84000825845 Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the first time ted by worldwide patents ionala nual 5 f the g use any ding Harman International Industries Limited Cranborne House Cranborne Road POTTERS BAR Hertfordshire EN6 3JN UK 44 0 1707 665000 Fax 44 0 1707 660742 http www soundcraft com reliminaty Issue MH3 User Guide vent poodiuteisshaimet 8800008 ZA ervices vermasxeageiniss aksevents co uk Introduction vent podi AR 2 zervices vermasxeageiniea aksevents co uk Versatile design allows FOH Monitors or Monitors from FOH Semi modular for flexible layouts and easy serviceability Frame sizes 24 mono 4 stereo 32 mono 4 stereo 40 mono 4 stereo 48 mono 4 stereo 56 mono 4 stereo Flexible Auxiliary Bus structure with 2 stereo sends for in ear monitoring 8 group busses and 12 aux busses in FOH mode 12 monitor busses 8 mono 2 stereo in Monitor mode Swap mode allows fader control of Aux outputs in Monitor mode Integral 12x4 matrix can be expanded to 12x8 with optional matrix module 2 ry 40 Mand s shot a BSS Audio
43. witch functions to be changed in this way The current VCA assignments are indicated on the 8 VCA Assign LEDs 28 adjacent to the fader SOLO The Solo button provides a PFL feed to the engineer s headphones or monitors or triggers a destructive solo in place depending on mode selection at the master section The solo button can also be activated remotely from a VCA solo when assigned to a VCA group giving Stereo AFL Intercancel or additive soloing is possible with or without input priority and solos can be cleared with a single button press at the master section The solo buttons also feature automatic momentary operation by pressing and holding for more than 0 55 MH3 User Guide VV VV VV SXS ever ts t k 23 vent podm ham 4 068 4 Gervices vemasxeeqgeniss aksevents co uk Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold INSERT SEND 1 4 TRS Jack Tip Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold INSERT Sleeve Ground INSERT RETURN 1 4 TRS Jack Tip Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleeve Ground DIR 0 P 1 4 TRS Jack Tip Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleeve Ground Note the small hol amp in the rear panel below the Input to allow factory adjustment of the 7 module s internal No further stmentof this is required or should be attempted unless the elemenMigteplaced ng lt To change the default setting it is necessary to rem ye a zero ohm resis
44. witch pressed post fade default OR post EQ 22 reliminary Issue MH3 User Guide vent podni 920086 Za Bervices vemasxeagentea aksevents couk e unless LCR panning is engaged When routed the Mono C bus is always fed directly with the post fader signal unless LCR panning is engaged LCR Panning The LCR switch 23 changes the mode of the Pan pot from normal left right panning with a 3dB centre drop to 3 way LCR panning requiring both the mono C bus and stereo mix bus to be routed and the pan pot panning from left to C and C to right When the pot is physically centred there is no output from the left and right mix bus outputs Fader A high quality long throw 100mm fader 24 controls the level to all busses and has 10dB of gain ihen fully as well as an expanded scale around the critical unity gai aforn resolution ute circuit 11 or internal ang of mute an be set te status amp the MUTE tion of the on entering p or scene th c egment LED bargrar 26 positio oh fader for d giving immediate graphic indication of incoming signals at the insert return VCA Assign LEDs The module is assigned to the 8 VCA Groups using the SOLO button 27 on each channel in conjunction with the VCA Master SOLO switches The whole console has to be switched into the VCA Assign Mode press the VCA Assign Mode switch located at the top of the master cpu panel in order for the SOLO s
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