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Soundcraft Launches Spirit M Series Mixers

January 23, 2001

M8 Eight-Channel Mixer
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The Spirit M4, M8 and M12 offer four, eight and twelve mono inputs respectively, and all feature four stereo inputs, four stereo returns, 100mm faders and an S/PDIF stereo digital output. All channels have peak and signal LEDs, complemented by a high-resolution stereo output meter.

Physically, the layout of the desk will be instantly familiar to any experienced engineer or musician, yet the exceptional sound quality of the M Series is assured by a collection of innovative features, unknown on a compact desk.

The mono input mic preamp design comes straight from the award-winning Soundcraft Ghost console. The powerful three-band EQ has a swept mid and tightly focused HF response that delivers a cleaner and more controlled sound. The electronic design of the desk incorporates 'ground-tracking' architecture, usually found only on more expensive mixers, and great attention has been paid to details such as grounding around the faders. The result is very low noise and crosstalk, and exceptional fader cut-off.

The superb physical appearance of the Spirit M Series is matched by its solidity, with a steel chassis that can withstand over 130-pound (60kg) loads. The Spirit M8 and M12 also have an integral rackmount capability, conversion involving the simple removal of the side trims and a few screws.

David Karlin, Managing Director of Soundcraft said of the new range, "With the Spirit M Series, we have set out to create the ultimate compact mixer. The audio quality is the best possible, the product is extremely rugged and looks fantastic, and the feature set is carefully chosen to provide the things that are most needed while rejecting the unnecessary. Users will see the result for themselves - a stunning package, priced aggressively against anything else on the market."

Soundcraft Spirit M Series Features:

4, 8 and 12 mono input versions - Spirit M4, M8 and M12
Classic British 3-band EQ with swept mid
S/PDIF digital output
Rugged chassis design, with integral rackmount capability
4 dedicated level-controlled Stereo returns with peak LEDs and master level control
4 auxiliary sends - 2 pre-fade, 2 post-fade
Pre-/post-fade switchable direct output on every mono input channel
Insert point on every mono channel for external signal processing
Signal detect and peak LEDs on all input channels
48V phantom power
100Hz high pass filter
PFL on each channel for signal monitoring pre-fader and AFL monitoring of each aux output
2-track playback inputs with level control, PFL and mix replacement function
12-segment LED master metering
100mm long-throw faders throughout

Suggested US (and UK) Retail Prices:

Spirit M4 $699 (£425)
Spirit M8 $849 (£535)
Spirit M12 $999 (£645)

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.soundcraft.com/.

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