Spirit by Soundcraft ES 14-Channel E Series Mixer

14-Channel Mixer. 3-Band EQ. High Quality Preamps with +48V Phantom Power.

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"Me loves it."

Feature:
I give 9 out of 10 for the following reasons: A) There are no aux FX returns, actually auxilary effects need to be returend into one of the stereo channels, this is not big deal since there are 10 stereo + 4 mono channels to go around, but it would have been nice to have separate, dedicated aux returns on board. B)Another nice thing to have, would have been - bus channels. Coolest features: 2 global inserts for premastering the mix right on the board, 2 Aux sends, 4 inserts on mono channels.

Quality:
Quality of the sound is excelent, quality of board itself is impressive. I personally love that techno-ish look.

Value:
I paid $399 for brand new at Samash (new jersey) and it's totally worth every penny.

Desirability:
If i had bigger setup, i'd definitely get second one, without thinking twice.

Sound:
Actually I have hard time getting some noize out of this unit. That's right, SoundCraft ES is one of the quiet (Noize Free) mixing consoles outthere. Untill I turn the Gain knobs at their Max position, there's no audible noize prezence. Amazing.

Support:
Well i haven't dealt with these guys yet, and I personally assume they can stand up to their reputation.

Overall:
Overall i love this board. Clean sound, good feel, awesome look, lots of channels, global inserts. What's not to like? I highly recommend SoundCraft ES.

Submitted: 11/29/2004

Style of Music: Electronic, Experimental, Acid Techno, Goa/Psy Trance, Breaks


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Spirit by Soundcraft ES 14-Channel E Series Mixer
Sonic integrity through design

The emphasis with the Spirit E Series is very firmly on quality audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface uncluttered by unnecessary facilities. Mic and line inputs are provided on balanced XLR and 1/4 in. jack connectors for optimum performance, with the main stereo outputs on balanced XLRs for better integration with other professional equipment. There are also insert points on every mono channel and the mix outputs for external signal processing.

Catering for today's stereo environment

With so many stereo sources needing simultaneous connection and mixing, we've given you a mixer that can cope. The ES model has ten full-function stereo inputs with 3 band EQ as well as four mono mic/line inputs, so you'll have all the inputs you need without constant re-patching. You'll also be able to plug in record turntables so you can include DJ production in your mix.

Rack mounting options

Through additional rack ears, the E Series can be quickly transformed into a rack-mounted desk suitable for use on the road or in custom furniture. All four mixers in the range occupy just 9U of standard rack space.

Comprehensive monitoring control

Because levels are constantly changing throughout the signal path - from the preamp stage, through filtering and EQ - the Spirit E Series provides peak LEDs on all input channels. These monitoring LEDs are fed from multiple points in the circuit path to ensure nothing gets overlooked. The main stereo mix has two 10-segment LED meters, with a SOLO indicator to show whether any solo channels or aux masters are being monitored. With all this information instantly available, efficient control is easy to maintain.

They also employ proportional illumination to show signal levels when approaching peaks. This feature allows you to maximize the quality of any signal by utilizing all of the available headroom.

Features

ES Version has 10 full-function stereo inputs and 4 mono inputs

2 aux sends, each globally switchable pre or post fade

100mm faders

Internal power supply

Simple rack mounting options

Effective grounding eliminates noise and crosstalk

3-band EQ with swept mid band

High quality, linear mic preamps with smooth gain control

Multi-point signal channel status monitoring (post-mic pre, post-EQ, post-fade) with proportional illumination

Close-tolerance surface mount components for high-accuracy repeatable EQ

Precision, ultra-linear mic pre-amps

True, professional +48V phantom power for condensor microphones

Professional insert points for external processing
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