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© Harman International Industries Ltd. 2002
All rights reserved
Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.
Part No. ZM0277
Issue 3.0
SoundcraftisatradingdivisionofHarmanInternationalIndustriesLtd.Informationinthismanual
is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the
vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for 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
photocopyingandrecording,foranypurposewithouttheexpresswrittenpermissionofSoundcraft.
Harman International Industries Limited
Cranborne House
Cranborne Road
POTTERS BAR
Hertfordshire
EN6 3JN
UK
website: http://www.soundcraft.com/
e-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT
Please read this manual carefully before connecting your
Interface to the mains for the first time.

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1Soundcraft uses trading divisions 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.
2 If within the period of twelve 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 componentshould be returned to
the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or
Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective 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 valid if:
A) the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions
contained in Soundcraft’s manual; and
B) the End User has notified 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
specifications and otherwise in all respects in accordance Soundcraft’s
recommendations.
5 Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty or
negligent handling, chemical or electro-chemical or electrical influences, accidental
damage, Acts of God, neglect, deficiency in electrical power, air-conditioning or
humiditycontrol.
6 The benefit 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.

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TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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lCAUTIONS
To avoid the risk of fire, replace the mains fuse only with the correct type and value
fuse, as marked on the rear panel.
lATTENTION
Afin de réduire le risque de feu remplacer seulement avec fusible de même type.
lREPLACING MAINS FUSE
Switch the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Remove the mains lead from the
connector. Use a smallscrewdriver to prise the fuse carrier from its location in the
connector. Check the fuse and replace if necessary; also check that the voltage
selection is correct for the mains supply level before switching the unit ON again.
If the mains fuse fails repeatedly this may be because an electrical safety hazard
exists. The unit must be taken out of service and referred to the Soundcraft/Spirit
dealer from where the equipment was purchased.
lTHIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED
Under no circumstances should the mains earth be disconnected from the mains
lead.
lATTENTION
Cet appareil doit être branché à la terre.
lThe 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.
lEnsure that these colour codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being
changed.
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lThis unit is capable of operating over a range of mains voltages as marked on the
rear panel. It is important to ensure that the correct mains fuse is fitted before
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lRead these instructions.
lKeep these instructions.
lHeed all warnings.
lFollow all instructions.
lThis unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualified service
engineer, through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer.
lDo not use this apparatus near water.
lClean only with a damp cloth.
lDo not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturersinstructions.
lDo not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resistors, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
lDo 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 fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
lProtect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
lOnly use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
lUnplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
lRefer all servicing to qualified 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.
lIt 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
unauthorisedpersonnel.
lUse only with a cart, stand, hood, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................15
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 16
The Soundcraft RM1d ................................................................................................... 16
Key Features .............................................................................................................................. 20
Feature Overview........................................................................................................................ 21
Analogue Inputs............................................................................................................ 21
Analogue Outputs ......................................................................................................... 21
Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................ 21
Digital Outputs.............................................................................................................. 21
Main Meters ................................................................................................................. 22
Faders ..........................................................................................................................22
Edit Strip ......................................................................................................................22
Lexicon Effects Processor.............................................................................................. 22
Stereo Dynamics Processors ......................................................................................... 22
Snapshot Presets.......................................................................................................... 22
Audio Quality ................................................................................................................ 22
Commissioning........................................................................................................................................23
Restoring the Factory Default Presets ......................................................................................... 25
Commissioning .......................................................................................................................... 26
Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 26
Before you Start............................................................................................................ 26
Test Audio Hook-up ...................................................................................................... 26
Input Assignment .......................................................................................................... 27
Input Naming................................................................................................................ 27
Connecting an Input ..................................................................................................... 28
Channel Output Assignment .......................................................................................... 28
Add Some Equalisation to the Signal ............................................................................ 29
Add Some Reverb to the Signal .................................................................................... 29
Normal Configuration .................................................................................................... 30

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The Channel Strip....................................................................................................................... 33
INPUT Display ............................................................................................................... 33
StatusWindow.............................................................................................................. 33
INPUT 2 Button............................................................................................................. 33
EDIT Button .................................................................................................................. 33
PFL (CUE) Button.......................................................................................................... 33
ON Button (RM1d only) ................................................................................................ 33
DIG CLIP LED ................................................................................................................ 33
ChannelFader .............................................................................................................. 35
ON/OFF BUTTONS (RM1d/s only) ................................................................................. 35
The Edit Strip ............................................................................................................................. 37
AUX Master Control....................................................................................................... 37
The HF Control .............................................................................................................. 37
The LF Control............................................................................................................... 37
The MF Control ............................................................................................................. 37
The HPF Button............................................................................................................. 37
The EQ IN Button .......................................................................................................... 37
AUX 1 and AUX 2 Controls ............................................................................................ 39
TRIM Control ................................................................................................................. 39
PAN Control .................................................................................................................. 39
STE 1 and STE 2 Buttons (PROG and AUD Buttons) ...................................................... 39
MonitorSection ......................................................................................................................... 42
Studio and Control Room Zones.................................................................................... 42
Studio and Presenters Headphones .............................................................................. 42
AUTO Button ................................................................................................................. 43
SPLIT Button................................................................................................................. 43
MasterSection........................................................................................................................... 44
Backlit LCD Display....................................................................................................... 44
Navigation Buttons and PARAMETER encoder................................................................ 44
LexiconTM Control buttons .............................................................................................. 45
Master Faders............................................................................................................... 45
Talkback Section .......................................................................................................... 45
Meter Bridge .............................................................................................................................. 46
Meter Source Select Buttons......................................................................................... 46
CUELoudspeaker ......................................................................................................... 46
Dual Event Timers ......................................................................................................... 46