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12 channel Mixing Console with DFX and Compressor

The highly-acclaimed and successful Soundcraft GB Series has gained another new member, the Soundcraft GB2R.

This 19” rack-mountable mixer is designed specifically for smaller installations in churches and performance venues, or for small portable PA systems. It will also find friends in Broadcast where its high quality and feature set will be very appealing.

Available in two variants, the GB2R offers either 16 mono inputs to a stereo mix output, or a 12.2 version with 12 mono inputs, two full-feature stereo inputs and 2 group busses, each model having 6 auxiliary sends.

As always with Soundcraft consoles, emphasis has been placed on operational simplicity, clear and intuitive layout and the highest possible audio performance. The Soundcraft GB2R inherits both the GB30 Mic preamplifier and GB30 Equaliser designs from the GB4 and GB8.

For ease of installation, the connector section is contained in a rotatable pod, allowing cable access from the top of the mixer if sat on a table-top, or from the rear when mounted in a 19” rack.

On the stereo inputs on the 12.2 model, connectors are provided for both Mic and Line inputs. With Mic signals routed to the local channel, the Line inputs are available as stereo returns to the main mix bus. Two stereo returns and a 2-track (for example CD replay) input are provided, which means that the GB2R-12.2 model can offer up to 26 inputs to mix in a mixer just 19” (485mm) wide.

Every input has a pre/post switchable direct output for recording or effects sends, while an internal universal voltage PSU avoids external power supply connections.

The whole GB Series carries the high quality hallmark with which Soundcraft is synonymous, with engineering and design as youʼd expect from this high-end manufacturer. Careful attention has been given to the mechanical construction, to ensure reliability and ruggedness under strenuous conditions, with all input modules being constructed with individual vertically-mounted pcbʼs, fitted to the steel chassis front panel with individually-nutted potentiometers.

• Technical Specifications
• Frequency Response Mic/Line Input to any output, 20Hz - 20kHz..
• THD + N Mic sens. -30dBu, +20dBu at all outputs @1kHz..
• Noise Measured RMS, 22Hz to 22kHz Bandwidth
• Mic E.I.N. @ unity gain,150Ω source impedance.. -128dBu
• Mix Output, 40 inputs routed to mix..
• Group & Centre Outputs..
• Aux Outputs (GB2 Groups only)..
• Matrix Outputs..
• Crosstalk Input Channel Mute..
• (@1kHz, typical) Input Fader cut-off..
• Pan isolation..
• Mix route isolation..
• Group route isolation..
• Adjacent channel crosstalk..
• Group to Mix..
• Aux Send pots offness (typical)..
• Matrix Send pots offness (typical)
• CMRR Typical @ 1kHz.. 80dB
• Input & Output Mono & Stereo Mic Inputs.. +15dBu
• Max Levels Mono & Stereo Line Inputs.. +30dBu
• Stereo Returns & Insert Returns.. +20dBu
• Any output.. +20dBu
• Nominal Operating Level.. 0dBu
• Headphone Power.. 2 x 250mW into 200Ω
• Input & Output Mic Inputs.. 2kΩ
• Impedances Line Inputs and Stereo Returns.. 10kΩ
• Input channels Insert Return.. 5kΩ with EQ in, otherwise 3kΩ
• Mix, Group, Aux, Matrix & Direct outputs.. 150Ω
• Insert sends.. 75Ω
• Recommended Headphone Impedance.. 100 - 600Ω
• High pass filter (Mono input).. 100Hz, 18dB per octave
• EQ (Mono input) HF.. 13kHz, +/-15dB, 2nd order shelving
• Hi-Mid.. 550Hz-13kHz, +/-15dB, Q=1.5
• Lo-Mid.. 80Hz-1.9kHz, +/-15dB, Q=1.5
• LF.. 80Hz, +/-15dB, 2nd order shelving
• EQ (Stereo input) HF.. 13kHz, +/-15dB, 2nd order shelving
• Hi-Mid.. 2.5kHz, +/-15dB, Q=0.8
• Lo-Mid.. 450Hz, +/-15dB, Q=0.8
• LF.. 80Hz, +/-15dB, 2nd order shelving
• Metering Input channels (GB4/GB8).. Single tri-colour 4-segment LED bargraph
• Outputs (GB4).. 7 tri-colour 12-segment LED bargraphs
• Outputs (GB8).. 11 tri-colour 12-segment LED bargraphs,
• + Meterpod with 3 VU meters (L/R/C)
• Outputs (GB2/GB2R).. 2 tri-coloured 12-segment LED bargraphs,
• (indicates monitor source level)
• Power consumption AC mains supply (internal PSU) 85V-270V AC, 50/60Hz universal input
• Power consumption.. Less than 150W
• Operating conditions Temperature range.. -10ºC to +30ºC
• Relative humidity.. 0% to 80%

• Features
• * 19” Rackmountable console
  
• * 16 channel version, with 16 mono inputs, Stereo Mix and Mono Sum Outputs and 6 Aux Outputs. - Total Inputs to Mix: 22
  
• * 12.2 channel version, with 12 mono inputs and 2 stereo inputs, 1 Stereo Sub Group Output, Mix and Mono Sum Outputs, and 6 Aux Outputs - Total Inputs to Mix: 26 (when Mics used on stereo input)
  
• * Rotatable connector pod for top or rear cable entry
  
• * 8 (GB2R-16) or 10 (GB2R-12.2) busses
  
• * 2 full feature stereo inputs (GB2R-12.2 version)
  
• * GB30 Mic preamp and precision EQ on inputs
  
• * Switchable +48V phantom power on every mic input
  
• * 100Hz Hi-pass filter
  
• * Direct outputs on every channel
  
• * 100mm faders
  
• * Stereo Mix Output and separate Mono Sum output
  
• * Record output
  
• * Internal Universal switched mode PSU

The Soundcraft GB2 16 is the latest addition to the Soundcraft GB Series, featuring 4 group busses configured as 2 stereo subgroups and an integral 6 x 2 matrix.

Intended for installed-sound and Audio-Visual applications the Soundcraft GB2 16 comes with 16 mono inputs and 2 stereo inputs as standard. Each input features the high-performance GB30 Mic Pre and GB30 Equaliser designs of the GB4 and GB8, along with 6 Aux buses.

Soundcraftʼs legendary 4-band EQ has also been improved further with the addition of elements derived from Soundcraftʼs highly successful MH Series consoles. This new design delivers the sound of the classic ʽBritish EQʼ enhanced even further with more focused HF and LF shelving sections

Four Subgroups are provided as two stereo pairs, with a unique facility for adjusting the width of the stereo signal across the stereo mix. The channel pan settings are retained on the group outputs, while the degree of stereo separation to the mix bus is independently adjustable from full stereo through to mono.

The GB2 16 also features two stereo input channels, with separate mic and line inputs. In normal use, the mic inputs are routed to the local channel and the line inputs act as a stereo return to the mix bus. Selecting the LINE input to the local channel overrides the Mic inputs.

Soundcraft GB2 16 main features include:

• Frequency Response Mic/Line Input to any output, 20Hz - 20kHz

Soundcraft EFX

(EFX8, EFX12)

The Soundcraft EFX™ Series combines all the features of the popular Soundcraft EPM™ mixer with a built-in 24-bit, digital Lexicon® effects processor, expanding the Soundcraft low-cost, multipurpose compact range.

The Soundcraft EFX mixer uses the same AudioDNA® processor featured in many of the Digitech® and Lexicon outboard equipment including the highly respected Lexicon MX400 processor. With over 35 years experience, the Lexicon name is synonymous with the best reverb and processing in the business, ensuring the finest quality effects not usually found in a console at this price level.

The Effects section fits neatly into the mixers compact framework which is available in 8 or 12 mono input variants, both with 2 stereo channels and an effects send on each channel. There are 32 effects to choose from with a tap tempo function, 3 effects parameter controls and a user effects setting store facility. An effects channel level clip LED and Mute function gives the user even more flexibility.

The emphasis with the Soundcraft EFX is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface in line with the Soundcraft professional range. The Soundcraft EFX uses the highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp (designed by Graham Blyth for the companyʼs 30th anniversary, and also used on the larger LX7ii and GB Series professional consoles).The Soundcraft EFX also offers all the features of the Soundcraft EPM most notably a configurable aux send, XLR and ¼" metal jack connector sockets, RCA phono stereo playback inputs and record outputs, 3-band EQ with a swept mid on the mono inputs, 3-band EQ on the 2 stereo inputs, TRS insert sockets, inserts on all mono inputs, ten-segment LED output metering and a headphone

• 8+2 channel frame sizes
• Built-in 24 bit Lexicon digital effects processor
• 32 FX settings
• Tap Tempo and FX setting store function
• 1 FX send on each channel
• 1 configurable auxiliary bus
• XLR-type and ¼” metal jack connector sockets
• RCA phono stereo playback inputs and record outputs
• 3-band EQ with a swept mid on mono inputs
• 3-band EQ on stereo inputs
• TRS insert sockets and inserts on all mono inputs
• Ten-segment LED output metering
• Intuitive and comprehensive solo system
• Headphone output
• Easily rack mountable

Κονσόλα ήχου με νέας γενιάς προενισχυτές GB30, σχεδιασμένη για διπλή χρήση σαν front of house ή stage monitor. Διαθέτει 24 mono εισόδους (mic) με EQ 4 περιοχών (παραμετρικό για mid&low mid), 2 stereo εισόδους με EQ 4 περιοχών, 4 group, 8 AUX, με δυνατότητα εναλλαγής (SWAP) μεταξύ AUX 1-4 & group. Διαθέτει επίσης 4 mute groups, matrix 7x5, direct εξόδους σε κάθε mono είσοδο, ενδεικτικά στάθμης με 12-LED και REC out με limiter. Εσωτερικό τροφοδοτικό με link out για δεύτερο εξωτερικό. Βάρος 27kg. Κατάλληλη για μόνιμες εγκαταστάσεις, θέατρα, live p.a.