Soundcraft MH3 4 way Matrix + 4 way Mono Module
Soundcraft MH3 4 way Matrix + 4 way Mono Module Description:
Soundcraft MH3 Master/Matrix Module
The master/matrix module houses the remaining 4 aux outputs, which are always controlled by faders, plus the 4 matrix outputs, and all the master facilities including lcr master faders, monitoring, talkback and solo controls.
at the top of this module, 12-segment led bargraph meters monitor the output levels.
Aux 9-12 Outputs Section
Aux outputs from 9-12 have their own dedicated output section and are always controlled by linear faders.
Each fader feeds the aux signal to balanced rear-panel XLR outputs.
There is a pre-fade insert point with separate jacks, and TB (osc), MUTE and AFL buttons are provided.
The 12-segment LED bargraph meters at the top of the section normally meter the aux 9-12 outputs, but can be switched to meter the matrix outputs 1-4 by pressing the MTX buttons below the meters.
Matrix 1-4 Outputs Section
A 12x4 matrix section is located immediately above aux 9-12 outputs.
Each of the 4 outputs has a rotary master fader, with TB (osc), MUTE, and AFL buttons, and 12 receive knobs control the mix levels fed to that matrix output from each of the 8 groups, the L,R and C main outputs, and an external line input from a rear panel 1/4" balanced jack.
The matrix output signal itself appears on a balanced XLR on the rear panel. The matrix capability can be expanded to 8 outputs if required, by fitting the optional 4 MTX + 4 input module, in place of an 8 channel input module.
Master Section
The master section contains the main L, R and C output faders, alternate stereo mix output, a noise or sine wave test oscillator, and internal/external talkback functions.
This section also contains the monitor and headphone outputs, 2-track return and monitor source controls.
Main Output Faders
Three 100mm high quality faders control the stereo mix L, R and mono (C) mix output levels.
These are fed to balanced XLRs on the rear panel.
The C fader can be used to control the monitors level for feeding wedges in a stage monitor application by using the USE C FADER button.
Alternate Stereo Mix Output
The ALT output is an additional stereo output, switchable pre or post the MIX master faders and controlled by the ALT STE rotary fader.
The outputs appear on balanced XLRs on the rear panel.
Both L and R outputs can be fed by a mono sum of the MIX L and R signals using the MNO switch, effectively giving two fader controlled mono-sum mix outputs.
Insert Points
Pre-fade MIX L, R and mono (C) insert points use balanced sends and returns on separate 1/4" jacks on the rear panel.
Talkback and Oscillator Section
The talkback and oscillator sections share a common set of TB (osc) routing buttons, allowing them to access any of the fader-controlled outputs and the matrix outputs.
The talkback section has a front panel XLR for mic input, with adjustable gain from 20-50dB (48V phantom power is available via an internal jumper).
The mic signal can be routed either to selected internal busses, by pressing the INT button, or sent to a proprietary intercom output (compatible with Soundcraft MH4, Series FIVE and SM-Series consoles) using the EXT button.
The oscillator generates either tone from 55Hz to 11kHz or pink noise, and has its own independent balanced XLR output on the rear panel.
It is routed to internal console busses by pressing both the OSC TO BUSSES switch and the local TB (osc) switches on the desired output.
PSU Status Indicators
Three red PSU Status LEDs indicate normal PSU rail operation.
Monitor and Headphones Outputs
Separate level controls are provided for engineer's monitor speakers and headphones.
The signal source for these outputs is common and can be selected from the post-fade MIX signal, the mono (C) MIX signal (to both L and R outputs), or the 2TK replay inputs, and may be summed by simultaneous selection if required.
These sources are automatically overridden by an input or output solo signal. The level of the PFL or AFL signal can be adjusted by ±10dB using the PFL/AFL TRIM control.
The monitor level rotary control can be swapped with the centre output master fader, by pressing the USE C FADER button adjacent to the rotary control.
The stereo monitor/phones signal can be summed to mono if required by pressing the MNO button. The headphones output socket is a stereo 1/4" jack, discretely mounted in a recessed socket in the fader panel fascia; the phones Volume control is located adjacent to the socket.
Three 24-segment LED bargraph meters read the stereo and mono mix output levels. In the presence of a solo, the 'C' meter is muted and the LR meters show the solo signal. A clearly visible blue LED indicates the solo condition.
2-track Replay Input
For replay of stereo tape, CD or minidisc sources, a rotary level control adjusts the signal level from the balanced 1/4" jack stereo inputs.
These can either be routed to the MIX bus with the MIX switch, or monitored on the monitor/phones outputs as described above.
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