Soundcraft LX7ii Series 32-Channel Mixing Console

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Soundcraft LX7ii - 32-Channel

The hugely successful and popular Soundcraft LX7 console has received an upgrade to the LX7ii — both in terms of audio specification and cosmetics.

The stylish new desk gets its looks from the highly successful and popular MH3 and MH4 touring sound consoles, and includes a new frame, module ID graphics and end-cheeks, making the LX7ii not only easy to use but creating a system that will be the envy of professionals everywhere.

Electronically, the LX7ii gains a new Soundcraft mic-preamp and EQ section, both designed by Soundcraft founder and electronics wizard Graham Blyth. Designated the GB30 Series, the new designs coincide with Soundcraft's 30 year anniversary and the new 4-band EQ with swept mid sections is based on the highly-acclaimed EQ in the new MH3 and MH4 touring consoles.

"The new GB30 mic pre on the LX7ii brings together some of the quality and precision of the mic pre's we use on our biggest touring desk, whilst retaining the cost-sensitivity demanded at this point in the market," reports Blyth in a rare interview. "We’re conscious that we must provide the best possible audio quality at the best price for the customer — we do not allow compromise — and it starts at the mic preamp.

"The GB30 EQ, owing its heritage to the work we did on the new MH range, gives a steeper than usual slope on the fixed LF and HF sections, removing unwanted mid-frequency 'mush' and delivering a clearer sound. We've a unique, cost-effective design that brings high-end EQ into an affordable mixing console for the first time."

Other standard features of the LX7ii include frame sizes up to 32 mono inputs and four stereo inputs/returns with four groups, main stereo output and a dedicated mono output for centre clusters. There are direct outputs on the first 16 inputs suitable for multitrack recording, and six auxes for flexibility for effects and foldback. The LX7ii mixes to seven outputs – four subgroups, plus the main Left, Right and Centre (Mono) mix outputs.

The LX7ii continues in the tradition of the highly successful original LX7 in its applications in live performance PA, installed systems in churches, theatres and any similar application where a compact sized console needs to provide a large number of inputs and maximum output capability. Both recording and live applications are easily satisfied by the LX7ii.

FEATURE SUMMARY

• Analogue/Digital: Analogue
• Frame Sizes: 24 32
• Stereo Channels: 2
• Digital I/O: No
• FX Processors: 0
• Groups: 4
• EQ Bands: 4
• Aux Sends: 6
• Returns: 4
• Direct Outputs: Yes
• Matrix Outputs: 0

KEY FEATURES:

• 24 and 32 channel frame sizes
• GB30 mic preamp and precision equalization circuitry
• True 7-bus architecture
• 2 stereo inputs
• 2 stereo returns
• Channel direct outputs
• Talkback facility
• 100mm faders
• +48 phantom power
• 6 aux sends, 4 of which are pre/post switchable
• 18dB/octave high pass filter
• Group and mix inserts
• 12-segment LED metering
• Integral universal voltage, switched-mode PSU for light weight

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Houses of Worship

Even volunteer engineers want to be free to participate in praise and celebration, so the less time spent concentrating on the technology the more time they have to be part of the service.

Thanks to clear and precise control layouts, mixing on a Soundcraft desk is not only easy, the highest sound quality for which Soundcraft is famous makes the whole experience a pleasure.

Music Venues

With the large number of mix engineers who pass through venues supporting their talent, the need to offer a console that's easy to use if you see it for the first time is paramount. Not only that, it has to sound good, and be able to cope with whatever demands the sound system for the act has.

Soundcraft has a legendary reputation for no-frills user interfaces, with clear and concise control layouts and a user-friendliness other consoles can only aspire to.

Musicians and Bands

Every singer or band wants to sound their best on stage, while not having to worry about complex equipment to control.

Soundcraft's range of portable PA mixers delivers the sound you want, thanks to microphone preamps and equalizers designed by audio guru and Souncraft founder Graham Blyth, and recognized as the ultimate clean-path designs.

Recording and Mixing

If you want the best recordings, keep the original source quality as clean as possible. Obvious maybe, but you can't make a great recording if your mixer makes your sound muffled or distorted. Soundcraft's legendary mic preamps will capture your sounds with pristine quality, and when it comes to mixing, our smooth and measured EQ will correct those sounds exactly how you want them without adding any undesirable effects.

Theaters

A Compact size yet with the capability to feed mixes to different zones, handle high numbers of microphones and thrill the audience with a clear sound, Soundcraft mixers have been a constant part of the Theater scene for many years.

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