Soundcraft Exhibits Three Consoles At NAMM '99

January 28, 1999 -- Soundcraft showed three of its consoles—the Series FIVE Monitor, SM20 and Ghost—at NAMM ’99 in Los Angeles, California.

Series FIVE Monitor

The Series FIVE Monitor is a dedicated monitor mixing console designed to meet the exacting requirements of today’s major tours and installations. With input channels boasting a feature set similar to that of the highly-respected Series FIVE front-of-house console, the Series FIVE Monitor offers an equally high level of control over stage sources like its brother, but adds to this the comprehensive routing and output control required from a monitor console.

The Series FIVE Monitor is available in two frame types—24-bus and 32-bus. The 24-bus version (44, 52 or 60 input channels) includes as standard a 23 x 12 output matrix, giving an impressive maximum output capability of 38 balanced outputs. The 32-bus frame (48 or 56 input channels) has as standard a 23 x 16 output matrix, boasting a massive total of 50 balanced outputs. Both Series FIVE Monitor frame types support stereo outputs—9 stereo on the 24-bus, and 17 stereo on the 32-bus console.

SM20

Designed to accommodate the increasingly popular use of in-ear monitoring systems, the SM20 is the latest addition to Soundcraft’s respected range of dedicated stage monitor consoles. Available in 40, 48 and 56 input frame sizes, the SM20 can provide any combination between 20 straight mono sends and seven stereo plus six mono sends.

on elements from previous SM consoles, the SM20 packs more features into a smaller size than any of its predecessors. L and R buttons may route the signal to the last pair of output busses, allowing the SM20 to be used as a Front-of-House console, if necessary. Another unique feature on the SM20 affords it MIDI control of external BSS Varicurve™ EQs.

Ghost

Soundcraft’s Ghost is designed primarily for musicians in project studios, as well as for small production rooms in commercial facilities. It has the ability to simultaneously control a video or tape machine (or hard disk recorder) from its integral machine control section, making it ideally suited for composers and editors working to picture. Ghost’s powerful EQ and competitive price have also helped it find favor in many live and broadcast applications. Offered in 24 and 32 channel sizes with an optional 24-input channel expander, the console is also available in a Ghost LE version for users not requiring transport control or MIDI facilities.

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