Harman Soundcraft Vi1000 User manual

User Guide v1.0

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the
rst time.
This equipment complies with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC
and LVD 2006/95/EC
This product is approved to safety standards
IEC 60065:2001 (Seventh Edition) +A2:2010
EN60065:2002 +A1:2006 +A2:2010 +A11:2008 +A12:2011
UL60065 2012 7th Edition
CAN/CSA-E60065-03 + A2: 2012
And EMC standards
EN55103-1: 2009
EN55103-2: 2009
Warning: Any modication or changes made to this device, unless explicitly approved by
Harman, will invalidate the authorisation of this device. Operation of an unauthorised
device is prohibited under Section 302 of the Communications act of 1934, as amended,
and Subpart 1 of Part 2 of Chapter 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
* Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
© Harman International Industries Ltd. 2014 All rights reserved
Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.
Rev 1.0
E&OE September 2017
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 whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. No part of this
manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express
written permission of Soundcraft.
HARMAN Professional Solutions
6th Floor, Salisbury House,
London Wall, London, EC2M 5QQ,
United Kingdom
http://www.soundcraft.com

Vi1000 USER MANUAL: CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1: Saftey Notices & Warnings
1.2: Product Warranty
2.0: SPECIFICATIONS
2.1: Console block diagram
3.0: QUICK START GUIDE
4.0: HARDWARE OVERVIEW
4.1: Local I/O
4.2: MADI / DANTE Sources / Switching
5.0 OPERATIONS OVERVIEW
5.1: Manual Conventions
5.2: Vistonics II
5.3: Console Bays
5.4: FaderGlow™
5.5: Buttons
5.6: Encoders
5.7: Gangs
5.8: Labelling
6.0: INPUTS
6.1: Navigation - Fader Pages
6.2: The Channel Strip
6.3: Encoder Mode
6.4: VST Control
6.5: Touchscreen / Signal Path
6.5.1: Input Section
6.5.2: EQ
6.5.3: Dynamics
6.5.4: Busses
6.5.5: Output Section
7.0: OUTPUTS
7.1: LCR Mix Masters
7.2: Bus Conguration
7.3: Bus Master Control
7.3.1: Master Vistonics Control
7.3.2: Channel Strip
7.3.3: Processing Chain
7.3.4: Graphic EQs
8.0: MATRIX SYSTEM
9.0: MUTE & VCA GROUPS
9.1: Mute Groups
9.2: VCA Groups
9.3: Aux VCA Groups
10.0: MONITORING
10.1: Console Controls
10.2: Setup
10.2.1: MON Setup
11.0: SOLO SYSTEM
11.1: Primary Behaviour
11.2: Input Priority Mode
11.3: Autocancel Behaviour
11.4: Follow Output Solo Mode
12.0: METERING
12.1: Inputs
12.2: Busses
13.0: EDIT SYSTEM
(COPY, PASTE, AND LIBRARY)
13.1: Copy, Paste, Undo
13.2: Library Basics
13.3: Library File Screen
14.0: SNAPSHOTS, CUELISTS, GLOBAL FILTER
14.1: Console Controls
14.2: Cuelist Control
14.3: Cue Details
14.3.1: Cue Number & Timecode
14.3.2: Snapshot/Cue Name
14.3.3: MIDI
14.3.4: GPIO
14.4: Snapshot Filters
14.4.1: Snapshot Filter Scope
14.4.2: Global Filter
15.0: TALKBACK & OSCILLATOR
15.1: Console Controls
15.2: Oscillator Setup & Use
15.3: Talkback Setup
15.4: Talkback Return Setup
16.0: MAIN MENU
16.1: Main (Screen, Security)
16.2: Shows
16.2.1: Show File Data
16.3: GPIO
16.4: Sync
16.5: Tielines
16.6: FX
16.7: MIDI
16.8: Log
16.9: Settings
16.10: System
17.0: LEXICON FX
17.1: Using The FX Processors
17.1.1: Tap Tempo Functionality
17.2: FX Algorithms & Parameters
17.2.1: Reverbs
17.2.1: Delays
17.2.1: Misc
18.0: VM² WIreless Status Monitoring / HiQnet
18.1: HiQnet Network Conguration
18.1.1: VM ² Device List
18.2: Status Displays
18.2.1: Channel Strip Status
18.2.2: VST Status

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
1.0 1.0 Introduction
1.0: Introduction
New Look
The Soundcraft Vi1000 features an all-new appearance
with a more efciently designed control surface, 20
faders, 24 mono/stereo busses and a sweeping black
screen panel with two Vistonics II™ touchscreen
interfaces with sleek, updated 3D graphics. Settings
libraries, copy/paste functions, sophisticated automation
and radio mic status monitoring, FaderGlow™,
processing from dbx, BSS, Lexicon and Universal Audio
(Optional Realtime Rack), and more will not let you down.
SpiderCore DSP
The Vi1000 is a console with friends in high places.
Sound quality is assured by Soundcraft SpiderCore - a
40-bit oating point DSP engine that mixes FPGA and
DSP technology in a unique combination that maximises
I/O routing and DSP mixing capability in a footprint small
enough for inclusion within a control surface.
FX
Internal FX come courtesy of 4 independent stereo
Lexicon multi effects units, each providing a choice of 14
reverbs, 7 delays and 8 pitch shifting effects, patchable
to input channels, aux outputs and channel inserts. BSS
third-octave Graphic EQ is available on every bus output,
with fader bays illuminating in red to indicate GEQ mode.
...And More FX
The Vi1000 can also accommodate the Soundcraft
Realtime Rack, a hardware/software unit designed in
collaboration with plug-in manufacturer Universal Audio
that provides access to 74 industry-standard
UAD plug-ins.
DANTE As Standard
As with its bigger brothers the Vi2000 and Vi3000, Vi1000
incorporates a Dante interface as standard, for seamless
digital audio networking with Dante-enabled devices.
Connectivity
In addition to a full complement of analog and digital
inputs and outputs, the console provides MIDI, USB,
Ethernet, DVI out, Dante/MADI record feed outputs,
redundant power supply and other connections. The
Vi1000 has two expansion bays that can be tted with
MADI Stagebox cards, to connect multiple Soundcraft
Stagebox input expander modules.
Shine A Light
Along with its greatly expanded functionality, the Vi1000
retains all the features that have made the Soundcraft Vi
Series the consoles of choice for live sound engineers
worldwide, such as FaderGlow™ - illuminated faders that
display different colors according to function, the ability
to store and recall snapshots and cues, compatibility with
Soundcraft’s ViSi app that allows remote control from an
iPad.
Optional 64 channel stagebox
Also available is an optional remote stagebox housing 64
analogue mic/line inputs and 32 analogue line outputs,
with 48V phantom power and a 80Hz HPF before the A-D
converters. Mic amp gain can be controlled remotely from
the console surface. Other stageboxes are also compati-
ble with Vi1000: the 32ch Compact Stagebox, and the 16
or 32ch Mini Stageboxes, including MSBi models.
Welcome To The Vi1000!

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
1.1 1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY
1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY
THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED
Under no circumstances should the mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Earth: Green and Yellow (Green/Yellow - US)
Neutral: Blue (White - US)
Live: Brown (Black - US)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter N.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L.
Ensure that these colour codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed.
The internal power supply unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a
qualied service engineer, through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer.
SAFTEY NOTICES
For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty
please read this section carefully.

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
1.1 1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY
1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY
WARNINGS
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resistors, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not
t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience rececta-
cles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When the cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
• No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles or cigarettes etc., should be placed on the
apparatus.
• Warning: To reduce the risk of re 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 lled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
• No user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualied service engineer, through the appropri-
ate Soundcraft dealer.
• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc.
• It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Sound-
craft or its authorised agents. Soundcraft cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage
caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
1.2 1.2: INTRODUCTION > WARRANTY
1.2: INTRODUCTION > WARRANTY
WARRANTY
1. Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd.
End User means the person who rst puts the equipment into regular operation.
Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, pro-
vided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor.
Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.
2. If within the period of 36 months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User it shall prove
defective by reason only of faulty materials and/or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and/or
usability thereof is materially affected the Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer
or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defec-
tive components. Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.
3. Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit (both to and from the
Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid.
4. This warranty shall only be available if:
a) The Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft’s manual.
b) The End User has notied Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect appearing; and
c) No persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement
of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment; and
d) The End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft recommends, with only such
operating supplies as meet Soundcraft’s specications and otherwise in all respects in accordance Sound
craft’s recommendations.
5. Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty or negligent handling, chem-
ical or electro-chemical or electrical inuences, accidental damage, Acts of God, neglect, deciency in electrical
power, airconditioning or humidity control.
6. The benet of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User.
7. End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty are in addition to and do not affect
any other rights to which they may be entitled against the seller of the Equipment.

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
2.0 2.0: Vi1000 Specications
2.0: Vi1000 Specications
Frequency Response
Stagebox or Local Mic input to Line output +0/-1dB, 20Hz-20kHz
AES/EBU In to AES/EBU Out +0/-0.2dB, 20Hz-20kHz
T.H.D. & Noise
(20Hz-20kHz, unweighted)
Stagebox or Local Mic In (min gain) to Local Line Out <0.004% @ 1kHz
Stagebox Mic In (max gain) to Local Line Out <0.035% @ 1kHz
Mic Input E.I.N. <-127dBu (150Ω source)
(20kHz-22kHz, unweighted)
Residual Noise -95dBu
(Stagebox line output; no inputs routed, Mix fader @0dB)
CMRR 80dB @ 1kHz
(Stagebox Mic input)
Sampling Frequency 48kHz
Latency < 2ms @48kHz
(Stagebox Mic Input to Local Line output)
AES/EBU Input Sample Rate 32–108kHz (with SRC enabled)
DSP Resolution 40-bit oating point
Internal Clock
Accuracy < +/- 50ppm
Jitter < +/- 2ns
Vi1000 Specications

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
2.0 2.0: Vi1000 Specications
2.0: Vi1000 Specications
External Sync BNC Wordclock, Dante network clock
Input & Output Levels
Mic/line Inputs +28dBu max
Line Outputs +22dBu max
Nominal Operating Level +4dBu (-18dBFS)
Input & Output Impedances
Mic Inputs 2k7Ω
All other analogue Inputs >10kΩ
Line Outputs <75Ω
AES/EBU Outputs 110Ω
Oscillator 20Hz to 20kHz/Pink/White Noise, variable level
Channel Filters
Mic In HP Filter 80Hz xed, 12dB per octave
Channel HP Filter 20Hz-600Hz, 18dB per octave
Channel LP Filter 1kHz-20kHz, 18dB per octave
EQ (Inputs and Bus Outputs)
HF 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q= 0.3-8.7 or shelving
Hi-Mid 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q=0.3-8.7
Lo-Mid 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q=0.3-8.7
LF 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q= 0.3-8.7 or shelving
Metering Internal 20-segment LED bargraphs plus 9-segment gain reduction meters for all inputs and
Outputs Peak hold variable from 0-2s.
Mains Voltage Operating Range 90-264V, 47-63Hz, auto-ranging

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
2.0 2.0: Vi1000 Specications
2.0: Vi1000 Specications
Mains Power Consumption
Console 200W (both PSUs operating)
Stagebox (64in/32out) 150W (both PSUs operating)
Internal Mass Storage 120GB SSD Hard Drive
Temperature/Humidity Range
Operating Temperature Range 0°C – 45°C (32°F – 113°F)
Relative Humidity 0% – 90%, non-condensing Ta=40°C (104°F)
Storage Temperature Range -20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F)
Weight Vi1000 console only: 25kg (55lbs)
Vi1000 console incl. standard shipping carton: 46kg (102lbs)
Soundcraft reserves the right to improve or otherwise alter any information supplied in this
document or any other documentation supplied hereafter. E&OE 09/2017
mm
inches
784
30.8
10
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122
4.8
136
5.4
115
4.5
351
13.8
154
6.1
803
31.6
764
30.1
40
1.6
844
33.2
351
13.8
Vi1000 Outline Dimensions

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
2.1 2.1: Vi1000 Block Diagram
2.1: Vi1000 Block Diagram
INPUTS INPUT CHANNELS / MATRIX MASTER / MIX / MONITORING OUTPUTS
PHASE
TRIM GATE/DeesEQUALIZER
4 band param
DYNAMIC
Limiter
Compressor FADER PAN
MASTER R
MIX or MTX 1
MASTER C
MIX or MTX 24
SOLO L
SOLO R
1.0 19.05.14MUS
Regensdorf Switzerland
Vi 1000
Audio Block Diagram
(Based on Vi 6 Audio Block Diagram V0.748)
PHONES LEFT
MON_A LEFT
MONO INPUT CHANNEL 1 to 96
DD
AESUSBTBHP
AESUSBTBHP
d
AD
MIC/LINELOCALI/O
a
MASTER L
#
OSCILLATOR
MASTER LEFT
MASTER MIX/MTX SOLO
INS SEND
GUI OUT Meter
DYN
MIX or MTX 2
BUS FEED 1
Dante or MADI (IN)
MIX 1
I
N
S
PATCH PATCH
DIR OUT 96
TB to BUS / MTX / EXT
MIX 24
DIR OUT
ON
AF
PF
SOLO R
Follow/
Bundle
P SOLO
to MTX
MASTER L
MASTER R
WHITE NOISE
SINUS
PINK NOISE
OSC
WCLK
CLOCK
48k
9..16
9..16 17..24
DELAY
PP
AF
PF PP
AF
PF
PP
GRM
LEVEL
PROCESSING
SC/ES
SOLO
OSC to TB
OSC
TB
3SEL
A
TB from ext
Delay
MASTER L MASTER R
MASTER C
INP 1
INS RET
KEY
MIDI
IN
SOLO
EQUALIZER
4 band
DYNAMIC
Limiter
Compressor
I
N
SFADER DELAY
I
N
SON
PF AF
AON
PF
AON
GUI INMeter
1..8
1..8 17..24
25..32 33..40 41..48
49..57 58..64
MON_A CENTER
MON_A RIGHT
PHONES RIGHT
Delay Delay
Delay Delay
MON Delay
0..2000 mS
SOLO TRIM
BUS 1 BUS 24IN
MON_B LEFT
Delay
MON_B RIGHT
Delay
IN/OUT
SOLO
Enable
+
+
+
+
+
+
BLEND
SEL
B
SEL
HP
+
Left
Right
Center
Left
Center
Right
MON_A_Source
+
MON_HP_Source
MON_B_Source
MON_A_Source
MON_B_Source
MON_HP_Source
3 3
3
3 3
MASTER CENTRE
TB
DIM
TB
DIM
+
+
TB from ext
ST
LINK
MIX BUS 1
MIX BUS 24
Left
Center
Right
+ +
LINK (ST)
to CH Dyn
of same
Bay A/B
INP 2
OSC
S E L
I
N
S
OSC
SEL
TB
TB_SRC
TB_MIC
LR/
RR/
LL
LR/
RR/
LL
LR/
RR/
LL ON
ON
[+/- 10 dB]
[-inf..-10 dB]
MON FADER
MONITOR_A MONITOR_B MONITOR_HP
ON
MNTR B
TIE LINE 24
TIE LINE
24
IN/OUT
SOLO
Enable
IN/OUT
SOLO
Enable
TB SEND
TB to EXT
24
MIX BUS 1
GATE
GUI
INS SEND
INS SEND
LEVEL
TB RET
+
+
+
+
TB EXT
+
+
+
+
-15
sidetone
to MTX
to MTX
GRM
TB
DIM
TB
DIM
TB
DIM
TB
DIM
MASTER L
MASTER R MASTER C
SOLO L
TRIM
TRIM
BUS FEED 24
MIX BUS 24 MASTER L
MASTER R
MASTER C
Logic
A or B
SOLO pre TRIM
Source pre BLEND
ENAB A/B
PAD
D
D
DDUSB
A
D
DD
SFC
d
DD
SFC
d
DD
USB
DAa
LINE OUT LOCAL I/O
LOW
&
HI
CUT
AFL PFL
LOW-
CUT
I
N
S
Dees
To MTX
to MTX
SOLO
EQUALIZER
4 band
DYNAMIC
Limiter
Compressor
I
N
SFADER DELAY
I
N
SON
PF AF
AON
PF
AON
INS SEND
LEVEL
GRM
TRIM
LOW-
CUT
I
N
S
MASTER RIGHT
to MTX
SOLO
EQUALIZER
4 band
DYNAMIC
Limiter
Compressor
I
N
SFADER DELAY
I
N
SON
PF AF
AON
PF
AON
INS SEND
LEVEL
GRM
TRIM
LOW-
CUT
I
N
S
MASTER C
MIX or MTX 1
SOLO
EQUALIZER
4 band
DYNAMIC
Limiter
Compressor
I
N
SFADER DELAY
I
N
SON
PF AF
AON
PF
AON
ST
LINK
INS SEND
LEVEL
GRM
TRIM
LOW-
CUT
I
N
S
MIX or MTX 24
SOLO
EQUALIZER
4 band
DYNAMIC
Limiter
Compressor
I
N
SFADER DELAY
I
N
SON
PF AF
AON
PF
AON
INS SEND
LEVEL
GRM
TRIM
LOW-
CUT
I
N
S
I
N
S
MTX 1
MTX 24
MTX 1
MTX 24
MATRIX
SEL
MTX
1
SEL
MTX
8
24
MTX 1_SRC
24
MTX 8_SRC
ON
PE
PE
65..72
73..80 81..88 89..96
ON ON
ON
OUT
Dante
FX
LEX 1 LEX 2
LEX 3 LEX 4
d
64
Dante and MADI (OUT)
d
64
DD
64
DD
D21m compatible expansion
slot
x
64
XD
X
64 64
D21m compatible expansion
slot
x
DX
64
X
64
8
aDD
8
d a
p
16 16
D21m compatible expansion
slot
x
64
XD
X
64
D21m compatible expansion
slot
x
DX
64
X
64

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 1 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Quick Start Guide
This chapter is a pictorial guide through the main concepts and functionality of the Vi1000 console.
Subsequent chapers go into these functions in more detail.
Console Sections
Vistonics II

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 2 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Buttons And Encoders
Ganging

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 3 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Inputs & Controls
Input Channel Access

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 4 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Fader Pages
Output Assignment

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 5 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Outputs & Control

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 6 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Monitoring

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 7 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Copy, Paste, Move, LIbrary

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 8 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Snapshot & Cuelist

Vi1000 USER MANUAL
3.0 - 9 3.0 QUICK START
3.0 QUICK START
Main Menu System
Lexicon FX