SoundCraft Spirit Folio Lite User manual

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PHANTOM
48V
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PSU
PHONES
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Thank you for buying a SPIRIT FOLIO LITE mixer, brought to you with pride by the SPIRIT team of Peter, Graham,
Martin, Ian, Stuart, Peter, George, Colin, James, Chris, Mukesh, Andy, Candy and Simon. We hope you have as much
fun as we did!
Owning a SPIRIT console brings you the expertise and support of one of the industrys leading manufacturers and the
results of over 21 years experience supporting some of the biggest names in the business.
Built to the highest standards using quality components, FOLIO LITE is designed to be as easy to use as possible, but
some time spent NOW, looking through this manual and getting to know your new mixer will give you lots of helpful tips
and confidence, away from the pressures of an important session. Dont be afraid to experiment to find out how each
control affects the sound - this will only extend your creativity and help you to get the best from your mixer.
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The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
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:
oThe wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or
coloured Black.
oThe wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Red.
Ensure that these colour codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed.
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INTRODUCTION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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connecting it up
INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT
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WIRING IT UP
Signal Send
Signal Return
Gnd/Screen
Tip
Ring Sleeve
Inserts
Hot (+ve)
Cold (-ve)
Gnd/Screen
Signal
Gnd/Screen
Gnd/Screen
Tip
Ring Sleeve
Unbalanced
3 pole Jack
Unbalanced Mic
XLR
Balanced Mic
XLR
Balanced
3 pole Jack
2. Hot(+ve)
3. Cold(-ve) 1. Screen
1. Screen
2. Hot(+ve)
Link 3
to 1
MIC INPUT
The mic input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of
BALANCED or UNBALANCED low-level signals, whether from delicate vocals requiring
the best low-noise performance or close-miked drum kits needing maximum headroom.
Professional dynamic, condenser or ribbon mics are best because these will be LOW
IMPEDANCE. While you can use low-cost HIGH IMPEDANCE mics, you do not get the
same degree of immunity to interference on the microphone cable and as a result the
level of background noise may be higher. If you turn the PHANTOM POWER on (top
right-hand side of the mixer) the socket provides a suitable powering voltage for
professional condenser mics.
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Unplug any mics if you want to use the corresponding LINE Input to avoid the load
presented by the mic from affecting the Line Input gain. The input level is set using the
TRIM knob.
LINE INPUT
Accepts 3-pole `A gauge (TRS) jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks which will automatically
ground the 'cold' input. Use this input for sources other than mics, such as keyboards,
drum machines, synths, tape machines or guitars. The input is BALANCED for low
noise and immunity from interference, but you can use UNBALANCED sources by
wiring up the jacks as shown below, although you should then keep cable lengths as
short as possible to minimise interference pick-up on the cable. Note that the ring must
be grounded if the source is unbalanced. Unplug anything in the MIC input if you
want to use this socket. Set the input level using the TRIM knob.
INSERT POINT
The unbalanced, pre-EQ insert point is a break in the channel signal path, allowing
limiters, compressors, special EQ or other signal processing units to be added in the
signal path. The Insert is a 3-pole 'A' gauge jack socket which is normally bypassed.
When a jack is inserted, the signal path is broken, just before the EQ section.
The signal from the channel appears on the TIP of the plug and is returned on the
RING.
STEREO INPUTs
Accept 3-pole `A gauge (TRS) jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks which will automatically
ground the 'cold' input. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum
machines, synths, tape machines or as returns from processing units. The input is
BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference, but you can use
UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown below, although you should
then keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimise interference pick-up on the
cable. Note that the ring must be grounded if the source is unbalanced. Mono sources
can be fed to both paths by plugging into the Left jack only.
FX RETURNS
Similar to the Stereo Inputs, except that they are unbalanced. Input gain is sufficient to
allow the connection of +4dBu professional or -10dBV semi-professional equipment.

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Left Signal
Right Signal
Ground
Headphones
Signal (+ve)
Ground Sense (-ve)
Screen
Signal (+ve)
Gnd/Screen
Gnd/Screen
Signal Send
Signal Return
Gnd/Screen
Tip
Ring Sleeve
Mix Inserts
Mix Outputs
Aux Outputs
Monitor Outputs
Mix INSERTS
The unbalanced, pre-fade Mix insert point is a break in the output signal path to allow
the connection of, for example, a compressor/limiter or graphic equaliser. The Insert is
a 3-pole 'A' gauge jack socket which is normally bypassed. When a jack is inserted,
the signal path is broken, just before the mix fader.
The mix signal appears on the TIP of the plug and is returned on the RING. A 'Y' lead
may be required to connect to equipment with separate send and return jacks as shown
below:
MONITOR OUTPUTS
The Monitor outputs are unbalanced on 3-pole 'A' gauge jacks, wired as shown. The
outputs are automatically cut off if a jack is inserted in the PHONES socket.
HEADPHONES
The PHONES output is a 3-pole 'A' gauge jack, wired as a stereo output as shown,
suitable for headphones of 200Wor greater, although impedances as low as 50Wwill
operate satisfactorily. 8Wheadphones are not recommended. Inserting a jack
automatically cuts off the Monitor outputs (see above), which are restored when the
PHONES jack is removed. This allows a self-operator to continue monitoring while
making voice recordings without having to turn the power amplifiers down.
GROUNDING CONSIDERATIONS
The power supply does not provide the mixer with any direct connection to mains
ground, and therefore some care must be taken to ensure that a ground connection is
made at an appropriate point in the system. In PA systems the most suitable point
would be to ground through the Mix Outputs into the power amp leads. In a studio set-
up the Monitor Outputs would provide a suitable connection via the monitor power
amp leads.
(a) Balanced Connection
To External Device
Hot
Hot
Screen
Screen
Ground Sense
Ground Sense
Experience has shown that sometimes it is better
not to connect screen at external device end.
From FOLIO LITE
Ground Compensated
Output
From FOLIO LITE
Ground Compensated
Output To External Device
(b) Unbalanced Connection
Send to External Device
Signal Send
Screen Signal Return
Insert Point
Return from External Device
MIX OUTPUTS, AUX OUTPUTS
The Mix and Aux outputs are on 3-pole 'A' gauge jack sockets, wired as shown on the
left and below, and incorporate ground compensation which helps to avoid ground
loops and their associated hums and buzzes when feeding into unbalanced equipment.