Soundcraft Live 8  
8-Bus Professional Mixing Console

The Souncraft Live 8 is available in four frame sizes, from 16, 24, 32 and 40 mono channels. All feature eight sub-groups, 6 aux sends, 4 band EQ, meter bridge and this just touches on all this console has to offer.

The input channels are able to accept a wide range of Microphone and Line level signals from separate input sockets. Every channel features the UltraMic+ input with wide range gain control, Phase switch, 4-band Equalization with swept Hi and Lo Mid ranges, plus a Hi-Pass Filter, 6 Auxiliary Sends (2 pre-fade, 2 pre or post and 2 post-fade), PFL (Pre Fade Listen), Peak LED, Panning to a Stereo Bus and routing in pairs to eight Output Groups. Each channel has a separate Direct Output and is controlled by a high-quality long throw fader. All input channels may be assigned to a choice of four Mute Groups.

All frame sizes are provided as standard with 2 dedicated stereo inputs. Each stereo input comprises two separate input sections, one provided with comparable facilities to the mono inputs, and one more basic input for a cassette or CD player which routes to the stereo mix and two of the Aux outputs only.

The eight Output Groups provide submixing to the Mix L/R, either as stereo pairs or as mono sends to L & R. The Group outputs are available on separate connectors to feed external equipment directly. Each Group section incorporates matrix sends, PFL monitoring & bargraph metering. Eight external Stereo Return inputs are provided for effects or submixing from external sources and these route to Mix or to a pair of Groups.

Two Matrix outputs receive sends from each Group or Mix L & R as required.

The Master section provides master level control for the Left, Right, Matrix and Auxiliary Send buses, with separate AFL monitoring on each Matrix and Auxiliary output.

The Mix L/R and Group outputs all have insert points for the connection of external signal processing or graphic equalization.

Comprehensive Talkback facilities are provided, which allow a talkback microphone to be routed to Mix L/R, Groups and Auxes 1-2 or 3-4. Ten 12-segment, 3-color peak reading LED bargraph meters provide clear display of Mix L/R, Group and PFL signals. Pressing any PFL or AFL switch puts the selected signal onto both sides of the headphones output and the L & R bargraph meters in place of the Mix signal. Two LEDs monitor the status of the console power supply.

The construction of the Live 8 is everything you'd expect of a full-size professional live board, with individual channel circuit boards firmly bolted into a sold steel frame. The rugged steel chassis is combined with molded side trims to give protection and distinctive appearance. Custom molded controls, designed for the best `feel' and visual clarity complement the styling, resulting in a truly professional product which is ideal for both touring and fixed PA installations.

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