Soundcraft 328 XD

Is rack?
NO

What is the type of connectors (RCA, Jack, XLR ...)?
16 mic / lines with inserts
2i 2o ADAT ADAT (or TDIF), a third ADAT output is available on which to route the bus or
5 stereo FX returns
2 stereo inputs
1 io spdif
Io 1 AES / EBU
midi in / out / thrue
output word clock input
SMPTE

The effects section is it integrated?
yes double lexicon engine apparently based on the algorithm of pcm90 (and comprehensive)

How many lanes, bus attendant, departures, returns ...)?
so it is a 16 or 32 tracks in line mixdown tracks + other inputs
8 stereo bus
4 + 2 aux sends fx
4 pairs of stereo returns

What type of sync are supported?
wordclock - adat - spdif

The parametric equalizer is it?
Yep, full on parametric 3-band, and the 16 tracks mic / lines as adat / TDIF, also applicable to the stereo inputs, fx, etc. Each channel also have a compressor (knee threshold, ratio, attack and release gain) and a gate (threshold attack, hold, decay, depth).

What is the accuracy of the sampling (bits / kHz)?
can be set at the 16, 20 or 24 bits
His only problem is limited to 44.1 khz ou48 sampling frequency, which gives it a little bit old face what is done now. However convertos is very good this is not a very big problem in the end. (-1 Point because of that)

Automation is supported?
yes completely

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
a childlike simplicity, the channel strip is very well done, that it gives one-click access to different functions: EQ, COMP / GATE, shipments of the 1-4 for items such FX and pan.
More chanel strip allows when you are on the first layer (1-16) have eg the volume of layer 2 (17-32) and vice versa. very useful sound to respond quickly feedback on an early example.
I had to do a PA over 3 hours after receiving it and it went off without any problems is really intuitive for common functions.

After that is much less for use in control surface in the studio, but this is due to me, I'm a ball at this level. (-1 Point for that)


The manual is clear and sufficient? ..
I have flown, but even noticed before, for basic functions no worries, for the twelve o'clock edition I'm still dropped!

The usual functions are they easily accessible?
As mentioned above, it was close to everything with one click.
Only editing effects need to go through some menus, such as on final hardware machines ...

SOUNDS

The A / D converters and D / A are transparent?
Very clean and neutral genuine respect of incoming and outgoing signal

The dynamics are respected?
Yes Total respect, both online and by preamps.

The effects and filters are effective?
superb EQs are warm, perfect comp also is barely discernable, is pushed to the extreme and very effective, and of course linear over the range between these two extremes.
effects are superb, easily editable and face all situations

the preamps are a colorful hair, analog way, very nice and true.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
Around 6 months

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Not bad, between school and work, in bulk: Vi1, V12, so compact, so perform, dm 2000 DM3200, ssl matrix, 02r, 01v, etc. for DiGiCo SD9 digital (I is not compare with analos is not really comparable)

Well a little less efficient than its big sisters in soundcraft yet it is the height for home studios, mobile, small and medium studios prestas

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
+ Sound, just wow
+ Simplicity Basic Usage
+ The price the current argus
+ Very complete connectivity

- Twelve o'clock complex issue (but it's my fault I'm in there sucks)
- In case of problems not sav
- Hard to find OCCAZ


It remains a totally current product (despite its limited sampling) that can be found now in 1000 to 1500 euros, a very good choice, very complete, a marvel at a very reasonable price. This is the best choice you can make in these prices. she buries far smaller 01v yam, 02r etc., and with the largest model type M7CL level sound is much better, it must be kif kif with the new Soundcraft SI in terms of sound

If I had the money, I would take a second for prestas, one for the studio.

For more specific questions, do not hesitate to PM

16 mic + 2-line stereos
32 channels max
16 in - 16 out recording
4 to
Full parametric equalizer
Gate + compressor on each channel
Lexicon dual effects processor
24bit - 48Khz no limit

UTILIZATION

Use a little investment demand at dpart but quickly found there trs.
The interface is logical
A simple use is also almost IMMEDIATE, a channel button to select the power and the modulation of all fawns (eq, pan, effects, dynamic ...)
The advanced functions require a bit more rflexion
Only BMOL, the screen is small and displays only paramtre both, which ESG for an overview of the selected channel (o rating 8 )
Manuel trs clear

SOUNDS

Waouwww! It is the sound! The good, the clean, hot and breathless.
The A / D and D / A are excellent and I do not see any diffrence in quality between this table and it 01V96 has a friend who works in 24/96. As against the sound is much more enjoyable for me with the 328xd, much more "analog".
The effects are excellent and do not gnrent breath.
The compressor is good and the nickel gate walk

OVERALL OPINION

I bought used a year ago (1850) and I love it from day one for its compactness (great for home studio), its reliability (no problem) and especially the SON! The warmth of his Soundcraft, Lexicon effects the quality and the almost total absence of breath (to be, push the knobs 5 Db ...)
A + / - 1500 second-hand, I think there is no current equivalent
Sr Although I would do the same choice