The Soundcraft / Spirit Live 8 sound reinforcement audio mixers deliver a feature set and sound that meet the demands of professional engineers while remaining compact and affordable. The Live 8 series feature 8 bus output groups and a variety of input channel frames to suite large or small applications. This version features 40 inputs and 2 dedicated stereo inputs in a rugged chassis designed for fixed installation or road use.
Balanced XLR microphone and 1/4" line level inputs are features on all input channels, the stereo inputs feature 2 sets of 1/4" paired connections. The stereo paired marked "Line" is dedicated for general line level input devices and a separate pair marked "CD" is optimized for CD players and other stereo play-back devices. Insert connections are featured on all inputs, buss groups and mix output. A 4-band parametric EQ with 2 sweepable mid-range sections are featured on every mono input channel. Additional features include an integrated meter bridge and 10 x 2 matrix mixer section. The Live 8 console is at home in FOH applications for houses of worship, small theaters, clubs and more.
Key Features
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40 Mono, 2 Stereo Input Channels
The Live 8 console is available in a variety of frame configurations. This model features 40 mono and 2 stereo inputs.
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8 Subgroup Outputs
The Live 8 features 8 group outputs for routing to external recorders, monitors, etc.
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Matrix Mixer
The matrix output mixer provides added routing flexibility.
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6 Auxiliary Sends
6 auxiliary sends provide plenty of routing to external effects, monitors, etc.
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Direct Outputs
All mono inputs provide direct outputs for direct routing to recorders, mixers, etc.
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UltraMic+ Microphone Preamplifiers
The Live 8 features Soundcraft's UltraMic+ microphone preamplifier's for a high output gain range of up to 66dB.
Total # Of Inputs
40 Mono + 2 Stereo
Mic/Line Inputs
40 Line: 3-pin XLR 40 Microphone: 3-pin XLR
Stereo Line Inputs
2 Stereo: L/R 1/4" Phone Line x2 Stereo Line and CD Input on each
In-Line Inputs/Returns
No
AUX Sends
6 Aux Sends
AUX Returns
2 Aux Returns
Inserts
1/4" TRS Phone - Mono Inputs, Main Output and Subgroup Outputs
8-segment LED bargraphs for all inputs
12-segment LED bargraphs for Group Outputs, Stereo Mix L & R
Frequency Response
25Hz to 20kHz +/- 1dB
Dynamic Range
not specified by manufacturer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mic Input: -129dBu EIN 22Hz to 22kHz unweighted(150 ohm source) Bus Noise: Mix: 81dBu channels routed to Mix, faders @ unity Aux: -86dBu channels routed, o/p at max, i/p faders down Direct Output: -90dBu Input to Post-Fade Output @ unity gain Matrix Output: -93dBu Matrix Output @ max, sends down
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
-10dBu Input routed to Mix, +20 out @ 1kHz: < 0.005%
Power Supply
External lightweight switched-mode PSU DPS-3
AC mains supply (internal PSU) 85V-270V AC, 50/60Hz universal input power consumption - 300W max
Dimensions
62.24 x 6.77 x 25.91" (1581 x 172 x 658.1mm) (WxHxD)
