Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto GB4 del fabbricante SoundCraft
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2 GB4 User Guide © Harman International Industries Ltd. 2004, 2005 All rights reserved Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. Part No. ZM0302-02 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd.
3 GB4 User Guide Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents Introduction 5 K e y F eatures 6 W arranty 7 Installation 9 SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE 9 IMPORT ANT SAFETY W ARNINGS 10 Mains Installation 12 WOR.
4 GB4 User Guide NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipmentis operated in a commercial environment.
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6 GB4 User Guide K ey Features Thank you for buying the GB4 mixing console. its main features are: Individually switched 48V phantom power on every mono input module. 8 Aux sends. 4 Group sends (paired). 4 Mute Groups. 7+4 Output Matrix. Limiter on record output.
7 GB4 User Guide W arranty 1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation.
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9 GB4 User Guide Installa Installa Installa Installa Installa tion tion tion tion tion For your o wn safety and to a void in v alidation of the warranty please read this section carefully . SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully .
10 GB4 User Guide IMPOR T ANT SAFETY W ARNINGS THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED Under no cir cumstances should the mains ear th be disconnected fr om the mains lead.
11 GB4 User Guide W ARNINGS • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualified service engineer , through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer .
12 GB4 User Guide General Precautions 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 cloth is ideal.
13 GB4 User Guide 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 point system, and all earths should be 'star fed' from this poin t.
14 GB4 User Guide P oints to Remember In all cases, use good quality twin screened audio cable. Check for instability at the output. Always connect both conductors at both ends, and ensure that the screen is only connected at one end. Do not disconnect the mains earth from each piece of equipment.
15 GB4 User Guide Setting Up & T roubleshooting Initial set-up Once you have connected up your system (see the sections on connection and wiring earlier in this manual for guidance) you are ready to set initial positions for the controls on your mixer .
16 GB4 User Guide Me Me Me Me Me t t t t t er er er er er s no s no s no s no s no t sho t sho t sho t sho t sho wing an wing an wing an wing an wing an y signal y signal y signal y signal y signal Has the input gain been set correctly? (see above.
17 GB4 User Guide A udio Connector Pinouts.
18 GB4 User Guide Dimensions.
19 GB4 User Guide Bloc Bloc Bloc Bloc Bloc k Dia k Dia k Dia k Dia k Dia g g g g g r r r r r ams ams ams ams ams.
20 GB4 User Guide Mono Input.
21 GB4 User Guide Stereo Input 2 3 1 CHASS CHASS CHASS CHASS +48v LINE MIC +48 0dBu GAIN 10dB 60dB PUSH 2 3 1 LINE MIC 0dBu DETECT PEAK HMID -15dB +15dB HF -15dB -15dB LF +15dB +15dB LMID EQ 0dBu HF L.
22 GB4 User Guide T alkback and Stereo Returns CHASS CHASS CHASS CHASS CHASS GROUPS AUX 1-2 AUX 3-4 AUX 5-6 AUX 7-8 PUSH 2 3 1 T ALKBACK LEVEL TB MIC STE RET 1 L R RET 1 LEVEL GRP1 BUS GRP2 BUS L MIX .
23 GB4 User Guide Group/A ux/Matrix Outputs.
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26 GB4 User Guide Mono Input MIC GAIN (1) adjusts the sensitivity of both mic (XLR) and Line (1/4” jack) inputs. Both inputs are electronically balanced, and are located on the rear connector panel. The PEAK LED (2), monitors two points in the audio path: pre-insert point and post-EQ.
27 GB4 User Guide Rear Connectors INSERT (1/4" TRS Jack) Ti p Send Signal Ring Return Signal Sleeve Ground LINE INPUT (1/4" TRS Jack) Ti p Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleeve Ground MIC INPUT.
28 GB4 User Guide Stereo Input STE MIC GAIN (1) adjusts the sensitivity of both pairs of Mic (XLRs) or Line (1/4" jacks) inputs. Both pairs are electronically balanced, and are located on the rear connector panel. The PEAK LED (2), monitors both left and right signals after the gain control.
29 GB4 User Guide Rear Connectors MIC INPUT LEFT and RIGHT (3 pin female XLR) Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold LINE INPUT LEFT and RIGHT (1/4" TRS Jacks) Ti p Signal Hot Ring Signa.
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31 GB4 User Guide Master Section GROUPS Note that the group controls are swappable with the aux 1-4 controls by pressing the GRP/AUX SWAP switches (1). If the contols are swapped the aux and group faders swap function (and their respective AFL buttons) and the group insert point becomes an aux insert point.
32 GB4 User Guide L, R & C Outputs Each of the 3 main mix busses, Left, Right and Centre, has its own insert point. These are located on the rear connector panel.
33 GB4 User Guide T alkback The talkback mic input is on the rear connector panel. The level of the talkback mic signal is controlled by the LEVEL pot (35). The signal is the fed to all groups, aux 1-2, aux 3-4, aux 5-6 and aux 7-8 using the appropriate buttons (36).
34 GB4 User Guide MIX L, R & C INSERT POINTS (1/4” TRS Jacks) Tip Send Signal Ring Return Signal Sleeve Chassis L & R MONITOR OUTPUTS (1/4” TRS Jacks) Tip Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleev.
35 GB4 User Guide TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICA TIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS Noise Measured RMS, 22Hz to 22kHz Bandwidth Mic E.
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38 GB4 User Guide EQ EQ HI MID HF LO MID LF 15 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 15 - + 0 15 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 15 - + 0 550 13k 3k 80 1.9k 450 15 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 15 - + 0 15 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 15 - + 0 60dB 30 5 100.
39 GB4 User Guide 60dB 30 5 GAIN MIC STE 48V PK LINE -20 = HF HM LM LF 15 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 15 - + 0 15 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 15 - + 0 15 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 15 - + 0 15 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 15 - + 0 EQ 10 5 0.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il SoundCraft GB4 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del SoundCraft GB4 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso SoundCraft GB4 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul SoundCraft GB4 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il SoundCraft GB4, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del SoundCraft GB4.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il SoundCraft GB4. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo SoundCraft GB4 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
