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IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the first time. © Harman International Industries Ltd. 2005 All rights reserved Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. Part No. ZM0321-01 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. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage w
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Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE 6 INSTALLATION 9 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 9 MAINS INSTALLATION 9 INITIAL WIRING CONSIDERATIONS 10 AUDIO WIRING 10 SHIELDING 10 WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND 10 POINTS TO REMEMBER 11 INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION 12 CONNECTING TO A TYPICAL SOUND SYSTEM 13 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS AND FITTING SPARES 14 DESCRIPTION 16 TOP PANEL 16 REAR CONNECTOR PANEL 18 FRONT PANEL 19 OPERATION 20 GETTING STARTED 20 MIC / LINE INPUT 20
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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 plu
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Note: It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Soundcraft or its authorised agents. Soundcraft cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on t
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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. WARNINGS The lightning flash with arr The lightning flash with arr The lightning flash with arr The lightning flash with arr The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, is owhead symbol, is owhead symbol, is owhead symbol, is owhead symbol, is intended to aler
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INTR INTR INTRODUCTION ODUCTION ODUCTION INTR INTRODUCTION ODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a UREI 16XX series digital DJ mixing desk. Digital technology is revolutionizing the world around us: digital audio, digital video, digital television, digital radio -in all these fields digital technology is expanding our ideas of what is possible. Digital Signal Processing has already delivered many of the technological innovations in audio which have driven the recording and re-mixing of dance music.
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INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION INST INSTALLA ALLATION TION The 1601S and 1601 are ruggedly constructed with the highest quality components. As such, they should provide years of trouble free use with normal care. All parts used are conservatively rated for their application, and workmanship meets UREI by Soundcraft’s rigid standard. NO SPECIAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED, AND (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PRE-TRIM ATTENUATORS) THERE ARE NO INTERNAL SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS. GENERAL
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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 point. It is common electrical practice to `daisy chain' the earths to all electrical outlets but this method is unsuitable for audio installations. The preferred method is to run an individual earth wire from each o
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POINTS 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. This is needed to provide both safety and screen returns to the system star point. Equipment which has balanced inputs and outputs may need to be electrically isolated from the equipment rack and/or other equipment, to a
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INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your 1601S or 1601 was carefully packed at the factory, and the container was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend careful examination of the shipping carton and its contents for any sign of physical damage which could have occurred in transit. If damage is evident, do not destroy any of the packing material or the carton, and immediately notify the carrier of a possible claim for damage. Shipping claim
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CONNECTING TO A TYPICAL SOUND SYSTEM The diagram below shows how to connect the different parts of a typical sound system. The 1601S rear panel is shown. 13
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MAKING ADJUSTMENTS AND FITTING SPARES CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE TOP FASCIA TO PERFORM ANY SERVICING OR OTHER TASKS, UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO. BEFORE REMOVING THE TOP FASCIA ENSURE THE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY. ONLY REMOVE THE ALLEN SCREWS INDICATED ON THE DIAGRAM OPPOSITE. WARNING: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS AFTERWARDS. It is necessary to remove the top pane
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DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION TOP PANEL (1601S Shown) 16
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1. MIC/LINE INPUT (see page 20): This section features [LEVEL], [EQ-HI] and [EQ-LOW] controls for the microphone/line level input stage. The combi-XLR connector accepts XLR connectors for microphone use and 1/4” Jack plugs for mono line level devices (CD/tape players, drum machines, synthesizers etc.) The [MIC] push-button switch selects the alternative rear panel inputs: when it is released (up) it selects the pair of RCA phono sockets on the rear panel. This pair is mono summed. 2. CHANNEL 1
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REAR CONNECTOR PANEL (1601S Shown) 1. FX LOOP [AUX] -RCA Phono Connectors Use these sockets to connect any external effects processor. Alternatively, you can use the [FX RETURN] sockets to connect an additional stereo CD/line level sound source to the mixer for multi-channel operation whilst using the [SEND] connectors as a RECORD out (see FX SEND/RETURN RE-CONFIGURATION). The FX RETURN and SEND connectors can be also used for DAISY-CHAINING of mixers . 2. BALANCED MASTER OUTPUTS -XLR Connectors
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FRONT PANEL 1. CH1: 3 Position curve control and Reverse These controls allow you to change the curve of the input fader and reverse the fader action. See also page 23. 2. X-FADER: Rotary position curve control and Reverse These controls allow you to change the curve of the x-fader and reverse the fader action. See also page 27. 3. CH2: 3 Position curve control and Reverse These controls allow you to change the curve of the input fader and reverse the fader action. See also page 23. 4. LEVEL -Ro
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OPERA OPERA OPERATION TION TION OPERA OPERATION TION GETTING STARTED Before use, please observe the following guidelines: CONNECTIONS: Before making any connections, make sure that the power on all your equipment is turned OFF. Connect the audio cables for a typical system setup as shown on page 13. Connect the power cord to the mains power socket on the rear panel of the mixer and plug it into a suitable AC outlet. TURNING ON THE POWER: Make sure all connections have been made correctly and th
