The console is a Soundcraft K2 dedicated to the sound but of course nothing to prevent the diversion of its primary function for use in home-studio for example. It features 24 mono inputs with switches for mic / line level "Range", a phase inverter, a high-cut filter, it has an inverter On / Off "and selecting a potentiometer the frequency of this filter (20 Hz to 400 Hz), the filter is second order: 12dB/octave. And a switch triggering the introduction of phantom power.
Eight aux sends that can affect pairs in pre or post fader start to 8 can also be assigned to the direct output of the wafer, thus being able to control the output level ..
Each slice has a relatively simple routing assignments for the eleven bus trips available, namely: 8 groups and 3 outputs Masters (L, C, R).
The equalization is type 2-band semi-parametric but with the possibility of using two switches to choose the width of the selected band Hi-Q ", there are also two filters Baxandall one for the top of the spectrum, centered at 12 kHz and one for the bottom of the spectrum which is centered at 60 Hz
A pan control closing the visit ..
The four stereo channels are simplified, they do not have high cut filters and no power supply 48 volts, equalization is simplified and does not propose a band semi-parametric and the same two filters Baxandall. The routing is identical cons, ditto for the aux sends, to this loan that the 8 can be assigned to the direct output is not included on the stereo channels .. Too bad ..
The console also has four dedicated stereo effects returns admittedly simplified, but extremely practical.

The generals are very simple but offers some handy extras such as switches "SWAP" that allow you to select the desired type of knobs to control Master Aux "rectilinear or rotary, is an inversion of control groups and Auxiliary ..
There are also four matrix outputs can of course refer to the eleven bus outputs with different levels and therefore different mixtures of four additional outputs, a small mixer in the console actually ..

In "Master" can find a frequency oscillator and a pink noise generator, a section "Talkback" and a stereo return "Track 2", the classic ..
Monitoring in turn is quite advanced for a console of this range, it has indeed a solo "PFL" and "AFL" and especially with auto cancellation of a real system "SIP" (Solo In Place) .
The function of clipping path "Mute" also offers the flexibility of mute groups and the automation of "Snapshot" via a fairly complete management system for the South (including sysex) ..
To conclude this chapter, a panel VU meters integrated shows all the output values ​​of the console: Masters, groups, and die ..

UTILIZATION

Using this console is very easy, we must also say that the possibilities of routing and assignment of all kinds of opportunities does not exempt its big sisters, we are not in the presence of a Five and even less a Vi 6 eh ..

SOUNDS

This console is doing pretty good, although I find the preamps a tad soft in the transition, they are still fairly well respected on the other hand equalization is very good, there are many leg Soundcraft, and details musicality are in the spotlight for a console that price is quite amazing, and is one of his strong point ..

OVERALL OPINION

Well it sure is not a Amek where an SSL, but if you want a good analog console for not very expensive, this "small" Soundcraft may interest you ..