® by HARMAN User & Installation Guide
IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your unit for the first time. © Harman International Industries Ltd. 2017 All rights reserved. Parts of the design of this product may be patented. ® by HARMAN Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 SAFETY NOTICES 4 SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS 5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND 8 FEATURES 9 MINI STAGEBOX FRONT PANEL 10 MINI STAGEBOX REAR PANEL 10 MOUNTING MINI STAGEBOX 11 MADI LINK 11 CONNECTING IT UP MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO Vi CONSOLE RANGE CONSOLES MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO Si OR Vi1 CONSOLES MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO TWO CONSOLES 12 12 13 14 SPECIFICATIONS 15 WARRA
INTRODUCTION SAFETY NOTICES For updated safety and certification information, go to: http:// www.soundcraft.com/safetyandcertifications. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND TO AVOID INVALIDATION 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Under no circumstances should the safety earth be disconnected from the mains lead. The mains supply disconnect device is the mains plug. It must remain accessible so as to be readily operable when the apparatus is in use. If any part of the mains cord set is damaged, the complete cord set should be replaced. The following information is for reference only.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) Many semiconductor components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The lifespan of assemblies containing such components can be drastically reduced by improper handling during maintenance and repair. Please observe the following rules when handling ESD sensitive components: • • • • • 6 ESD sensitive components should only be stored and transported in the packing material specifically provided for this purpose.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarised or grounding type plug.
WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND Although your new unit will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce sounds which when monitored through a PA system or headphones can damage hearing over time. The table below is taken from the US Department of Labor directive on occupational noise exposure (1926.52): PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE DURATION PER DAY, HOURS SOUND LEVEL dBA SLOW RESPONSE 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 <0.
FEATURES The Mini Stagebox 32i is ideal for for expanding the I/O capabilities of any of the Vi or Si range of Soundcraft consoles regardless of whether that I/O is needed locally or at a distance. The Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32i requires only 3U of rack space, and in this tiny footprint, provides 32 recallable mic/line inputs and 12 balanced line outputs, all lifted directly from the Soundcraft console family. The Mini Stagebox 32i is connected to a host console using a CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors.
MINI STAGEBOX 32i FRONT PANEL 1 5 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MIC/LINE IN 1-16 MIC LINE IN 17-32 LINE OUT 1-12 MADI CONNECTIONS POWER INDICATORS MINI STAGEBOX 32i REAR PANEL 1 1.
MOUNTING MINI STAGEBOX 32i When installed in a 19" rack mount ensure all four mounting holes are used. If mounted with other equipment that may get hot it is recommended to leave a 1U gap between the equipment. In all scenarios, the air vents must not be obstructed. The Mini Stagebox 32i must not be mounted in a fully sealed enclosure. MADI LINK CONNECTIONS The Mini Stagebox 32i RJ45 connections provide digital audio and control connections to the console through Cat-5 MADI links.
CONNECTING IT UP MINI Stagebox 32i Connecting to Vi-Range Consoles Note: Connections from the local rack to the Mini Stagebox 32i may vary depending on actual flight case and breakout panel options. Local Rack RJ45 cables MINI Stagebox 32i See notes regarding setup of preamp control on page 11.
MINI STAGEBOX 32i CONNECTING TO Si OR Vi1 CONSOLES • Connections from the console to the MINI Stagebox 32i may vary depending on actual flight case and breakout panel options. Si Performer (Vi1 or other Si series) With optional MADI card in the extension slot(s). RJ45 cables MINI Stagebox 32i See notes regarding setup of preamp control on page 11.
MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO TWO CONSOLES MINI Stagebox 32i Dual Cat5 MADI mode with the switch set to "MAIN". ‘MAIN’ console RJ45 cables ‘AUX’ console This console will control preamp gain and will be able to access the Mini Stagebox outputs.
MINI STAGEBOX 32i TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Signal path: Stagebox Mic input to Stagebox line output, 4dBu input signal, 4dB input Mic gain. 20Hz – 20kHz +0.5dB /- 0.5dB THD & Noise Signal path: Stagebox Mic In (at minimum gain, -5dB) to Stagebox Line Output. Measurement is taken with 8dBu, 1kHz input signal, 20Hz – 20kHz filters applied, unweighted. 0.
Digital Format Sampling Frequency 48kHz Converter Resolution 24 bit Latency MSB In -> Mixer -> MSB Out 1.5ms Internal Clock Accuracy +25ppm Input & Output Levels Mic inputs 23.5dBu max Bus Outputs 21.
WARRANTY 1 Soundcraft is a trading 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.
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