Soundcraft MFX User Manual Page 1

1USER GUIDETMTMTM

10WIRING UPMic InputThe MIC input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a widerange of BALANCED or UNBALANCED low-level signals, whethe

11 A ‘Y’ lead may be required to connect to equipment with separate send andreturn jacks as shown below:Stereo Inputs STEREO 1/2These accept 3-pole 6

12Polarity (Phase)You will probably be familiar with the concept of polarity in electricalsignals and this is of particular importance to balanced aud

13PROBLEM SOLVINGBasic problem solving is within the scope of any user if a few basic rules are followed.• Get to know the Block Diagram of your conso

14BLOCK DIAGRAM

15MONO INPUT CHANNELS1 Mic InputThe MIC input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range ofBALANCED or UNBALANCED signals. Prof

16The Send may also be tapped off as an alternative pre-fade, pre-EQ direct output ifrequired, using a lead with tip and ring shorted together so that

17POST-FADE), but for Foldback or Monitor feeds it is important for the send to be independent of thefader (this is called PRE-FADE).AUX SENDS 1 and 2

18STEREO INPUT CHANNELS1 INPUTS STEREO 1/2These inputs accept 3-pole 6.35mm (1/4") jacks. Use these inputs for sourcessuch as keyboards, drum ma

197 MUTEAll outputs from the channel are enabled when the MUTE switch is released andmuted when the switch is down. The MUTE switch’s inbuilt LED glow

2© Harman International Industries Ltd. 2007All rights reservedParts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.Part No. ZM03

20MASTER SECTION

211 POWER INDICATORThis LED lights to show when power is connected to the console.2 PHANTOM POWERMany professional condenser mics need PHANTOM POWER,

2212 HEADPHONES SOCKETThe PHONES output is a 3-pole 6.35mm (1/4") jack, wired as a stereo output, ideally for headphones of150Ω or greater. 8Ω h

23AUX22 AUX MASTERSThese controls set the output levels of the two Aux Outputs.23 AFLThese After Fade Listen switches route their respective aux outpu

24Lexicon® FX PROCESSOR OVERVIEWThe effects within the console have been designed with both live sound reinforcement and home recordingin mind. Featur

25FX PROCESSOR CONTROLS1. Tempo Button - Tapping this button twice sets the Delay Time of the selected program.The LED flashes to indicate current tem

26REVERBSReverberation (or “reverb” for short) is the complex effect created by the way we perceive sound in anenclosed space. When sound waves encoun

27Reverse ReverbReverse reverb works in the opposite fashion from normal reverb. Whereas a normal reverb has the loudestseries of reflections heard fi

28ShapeThis control helps give a sense of both room shape and room size. Low values for Shape keep the majorityof sound energy in the early part of th

29increase the time between repeats. Range 0-72. See the Effects Data Chart for exact note values.FeedbackControls the number of delay repeats by feed

3ContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE 6INTRODUCTION 7THE 60-SECOND GUIDE 8WIRING UP 10BLOCK DIAGRAM 14MONO INPUT CHANNELS 15STER

30Knob 3: Voices Controls the number of additional Chorus voices. Up to 8 voices can be added, continuouslyvariable in 100 individual steps.FlangerThi

31speaker.Knob 3: Stereo Spread Increases or decreases the stereo imaging of the Rotary effect.VibratoVibrato is obtained by smoothly varying the pitc

32EFFECTS DATA CHARTNo NAME ADJUST1 VALUE RANGE ADJUST2 VALUE RANGE ADJUST3VALUE RANGE FIXED1VALUE FIXED2VALUE FIXED3 VALUE ROUTING1 SMALL HALL PREDEL

33USING YOUR MFX CONSOLEThe final output from your sound system can only ever be as good as theweakest link in the chain, and especially important is

34• Repeat this procedure on other channels as required. As more channelsare added to the mix, the meters may move into the red section. Adjust theo

35MARK-UP SHEETSYou may freely copy this page, and use it to record the settings used forparticular applications/gigs.

36FITTING OPTIONAL RACK-MOUNT BRACKETSThe rack-mount kit part numbers are:for MFX12/2 = RW5753,for MFX8/2 = RW5765 (note that this kit includes an ext

37DIMENSIONS

38APPLICATIONSAPPLICATION 1 - LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT

39APPLICATION 2 - MULTISPEAKER APPLICATIONSThis configuration demonstrates how multiple speaker configurations can be driven by the EPM.

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use this apparatus near

40APPLICATION 3 - PLACES OF WORSHIPThis configuration uses the Aux 2 output to drive an induction loop for the hard of hearing. Aux 1 output isused t

41APPLICATION 4 - RECORDINGThe insert points on channels 1-8 may be used to feed a multitrack recorder as shown (link the send andreturn signals). The

42TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS

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44MFX TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONSFrequency ResponseMic / Line Input to any Output ...+/-1.5dB, 20Hz – 20kHzT.H.D.Mi

45WARRANTY1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd .End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regul

46GLOSSARYAFL After-fade listen: a function that allows the operator to monitor the post-fade signal ina channel independently of the main mix.Auxilia

47Pre-fade The point in the signal path before a fader, and therefore unaffected by the faderposition.Rolloff A fall in gain at the extremes of the fr

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5with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.Ventilation should n

6For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read thissection carefully.SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDEFor your own safety and to avoid i

7INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing a Soundcraft MFX mixer. The MFX range is our most cost-effective mixing solution, bringing you all the features

8THE 60-SECOND GUIDE1 MIC INPUT (XLR) Connect Microphones here. If you are using a condenser mic, ensure phantompower is supplied by pressing the swi

912 PFL When pressed the signal will appear on the monitor and headphone outputs - usethis to monitor the post-EQ signal from the channel.13 MIX/SUB S