Multi Purpose Mixers
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MULTI PURPOSE MIXERS ® FX16 ii THE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS, NOW THE FX16 GETS STUNNING 24-BIT LEXICON EFFECTS. Great sound quality, professional build post fader, making them equally useful for A truly professional feature set is quality, flexible 4-bus architecture and a multitrack recording or live use. Both Solo completed by 100mm faders for precision space-saving sixteen mic inputs and direct In Place and PFL solo are available, for mixing control, and the FX16ii fits all of outputs in a rack-mounting frame made studio monitoring and channel gain set-up these features into a rugged, compact the original Soundcraft FX16 popular in applications respectively. frame which can be optionally rack- both live and recording applications. Now mounted into a 10U space. Cables can be the pro’s choice gets even better with a All 16 mic/line inputs are equipped with conveniently located behind the rack by new 24-bit Lexicon on-board effects high quality UltraMic™ preamps while a simply rotating the connector pod. section and universal internal power ‘truly British’ 3-band EQ with swept mid supply (see right). benefits from custom designed pots which A give greater control across carefully chosen A comprehensive feature set includes 16 frequencies. There are 4 Auxiliary Sends, mic/line inputs and 26 inputs to mix in including a dedicated effects send, 1 pre- total (including stereo returns and tape fade send and 2 pre/post-fader selectable return to mix). In addition to the mix sends which are equally useful as extra B outputs, 2 buses allow groups of foldback sends or as effects sends in studio instruments to be sent to additional mixdown situations. In addition, there are 4 A - Connector pod positioned for desktop use. speakers, or sub-grouped to mix. 16 Direct Stereo returns, a separate Mono Sum B - Connector pod rotated for rack-mounting. Outputs are individually switchable pre or Output and 2 Subgroup Outputs. ON-BOARD EFFECTS FROM THE WORLD-LEADERS IN DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING. Empowers the FX16ii, MFXi & EFX consoles. For more than 35 years, Lexicon has been synonymous with the best reverb and processing in the business, continuously introducing ground-breaking technology to the audio industry. Today, Lexicon processing is heard on over 80% of all recordings - broadcast and film soundtracks. Now Soundcraft empowers three ranges of multi- KEY FEATURES purpose mixers – FX16ii, EFX, and MFXi – with stunning 24-bit digital effects • 26 inputs as standard processing using the same AudioDNA® • 16 mono channels with UltraMic™ preamps processor used in the highly-acclaimed • 4 stereo returns Lexicon MX300 processor. • 4-bus architecture with sub-group routable to mix • 24-bit Lexicon effects processor A total of 32 preset effects including reverbs, • Direct outputs for multitrack recording individually delays and choruses are available along with switchable for pre/post fade operation 3 effects parameter controls and a tap • 100mm faders tempo button. • Inserts on all mono channels The versatility of the effects section is further • Inserts on stereo mix bus enhanced by the facility to store user-defined • 3-band ‘British’ EQ with swept mid-band Effects section effects settings allowing the user to return to • 100Hz high-pass filter from EFX mixer their favourite settings time after time. • +48V phantom power shown above. • 10 segment tri-coloured metering Features and Effects can be switched on and off using a • 2 sub-group outputs functionality of footswitch. • Rack mountable with rotating rear panel FX16ii, EFX and • Universal internal power supply MFXi mixers are the same, but layouts differ slightly. SOUNDCRAFT SOUND QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IN A VERSATILE RANGE OF MULTI PURPOSE MIXERS – AVAILABLE WITH AND WITHOUT EFFECTS. EFX/EPM mixers bring Soundcraft sound Configured for desktop use with all audio Drawing on more than 30 years of quality, performance and value-for-money to connectors conveniently located on the top experience manufacturing professional a wide range of applications including panel, EFX/EPM mixers can be easily mixing consoles, Soundcraft has equipped recording, live sound, install and broadcast. converted for rack-mounting using an the EFX/EPMs with all the appropriate optional rack kit, with each mixer occupying features for modern mixing applications, at Available in 8 and 12 mono input channel just 8U of standard rack space. the same time creating an uncluttered and configurations, the EFX mixers feature built- intuitive control surface that enhances the in Lexicon 24-bit processing, providing EFX/EPM mixers feature professional +48V operator experience. access to 32 world class reverb, delay and phantom power for condenser microphones chorus effects (see previous page). For users and use the same GB30 microphone Visual feedback is further enhanced by peak preferring to use external processing, three preamps used on Soundcraft’s acclaimed, LEDs on all input channels which are fed EPM mixers – (6, 8 and 12 mono inputs – large format GB Series consoles to achieve from multiple points in the signal path to replace the EFX’s internal FX send with a exceptional clarity, low-noise and controlled ensure that nothing is overlooked. The LEDs second Aux send. All EFX/EPM mixers overload characteristics. illuminate in proportion to the signal level feature 2 stereo channels as standard. when approaching peaks, enabling the quality of the signal to be maximised KEY FEATURES EPM EFX 4 through using all the available headroom. • Built-in Lexicon 24-bit effects • Multi-point signal channel status monitoring 4 Furthermore, the main stereo mix has 10- with proportional illumination 4 4 segment LED meters with a PFL Active LED • Precision GB30 mic pre-amps 4 to indicate that channels are being solo’d. • True, professional +48V phantom power 4 4 for condenser microphones 4 4 Rack ears are included with • Insert points for external processing 12 channel consoles. • Choice of frame sizes, each with 2 stereo 6/8/12 8/12 inputs • Aux sends globally switchable pre or post- 2 1 fade • FX send None 1 4 4 • Universal internal power supply 4 4 • Simple rack mounting options MFXi/MPMi Soundcraft MFXi/MPMi mixers are For increased versatility, each model compact and ideally equipped for live in the MFXi/MPMi range has two sound applications including fixed subgroups as well as a main stereo installations, houses of worship and mix, making control of groups of portable PA. channels much easier to manage. These are supplemented by 2 (MFXi or 3 Sound quality is assured by Soundcraft’s 8, 12 and 20 mono input MFXi mixers (MPMi) Auxiliary busses which can be now-legendary GB30 mic preamp and are empowered by built-in 24-bit Lexicon used for effects sends or to provide a the use of professional condenser processing, delivering 32 stunning foldback monitor mix for artists. microphones is facilitated by the reverb, delay and chorus effects (see provision of globally switched +48V opening page). The MPMi versions The MFXi/MPMi consoles phantom power. New circuit designs replace the MFXi internal FX send with a use vertically mounted have improved audio quality, and third Aux send for operators preferring to PCBs which are secured lowered the overall noise floor of the use external effects. All MFXi/MPMi with nutted pots for extra console and FX sections. An integral mixers include 2 stereo input channels strength, stability and universal power supply negates the need along with a 2-track record output and a easy servicing. Well-spaced controls for an external power module. 2-track replay input which allows interval provide easy access at those critical music to be easily played from CD, MP3 control moments, enhanced by clear Rack ears are included with or other music source. legending which highlights linked or 12 channel consoles. associated functions. MORE CHANNELS, MORE AUXES AND 2 GROUP BUSSES. WHEN YOU NEED EVEN GREATER FLEXIBILITY, YOU NEED MFXi/MPMi. KEY FEATURES MPMi MFXi 4 • Built-in Lexicon 24-bit effects 4 4 • Precision GB30 mic pre-amps • True, professional +48V phantom power for 4 4 condenser microphones 4 4 • 2 Group busses 4 4 • Stereo Mix output • Number of Mic inputs, all with 2 stereo line 12/20 8/12/20 inputs The addition of a Kensington lock slot on 18/26 16/20/28 • Maximum inputs to mix MFXi/MPMi consoles provides a welcome 1 + 1 pre fade 1 + 1 pre fade • Aux sends, globally switchable pre or level of security in installations. post-fade and 1 post fade • FX send None 1 4 4 • Universal internal power supply 4 4 • Optional rack ears (standard on 12 channel) MONO INPUT, STEREO INPUT & MASTER SECTION MONO INPUT MODULE Mic Input A female XLR connector accepts balanced or unbalanced mic signals. At -127dbu EIN the mic amp is extremely quiet and transparent with excellent overload characteristics. Line Input A balanced 1/4 " jack for connecting balanced or unbalanced electronic instruments, such as keyboards. Insert A pre-EQ insert is available on a 1/4 " jack. Direct Output A Direct Output for multitrack recording is available on a 1/4 " jack and can be switched pre/post fader. Sensitivity A rotary control on each input alters the sensitivity of the input signal, from -60dBu to 0dB. High Pass Filter A switchable stereo 18dB/octave 100Hz high-pass filter can be used to cut stage rumble. EQ Section Equalisation is split into three bands with shelving HF and LF controls providing 15dB of cut or boost (gain adjustment) at 12kHz and 80Hz. A swept mid frequency control enables frequencies from 150Hz to 3.5kHz to be adjusted with up to 15dB of cut or boost at the selected frequency, with a Q of 1.5.