Soundcraft EPM12 [9/36] Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft EPM mixer. The EPM range is our most cost-effective

mixing solution, bringing you all the features and performance that you expect from a Soundcraft

product, at an extraordinarily low price.

The packaging, which your EPM arrived in, forms part of the product and must be retained for

future use.

Owning a Soundcraft console brings you the expertise and support of one of the industry’s

leading manufacturers, and the results of nearly 3 decades of supporting some of the biggest

names in the business. Our knowledge has been attained through working in close contact with

leading professionals and institutes to bring you products designed to get the best possible

results from your mixing.

Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology, the EPM

is designed to be as easy to use as possible. We have spent years researching the most efficient

methods of control for two key reasons:

1) Engineers, musicians, writers and programmers all need to have very few interruptions to the

creative process; our products have been designed to be almost transparent, allowing this process

to breathe.

2) Whether performing or recording, time is a very expensive and rare commodity. Our products

have a user interface which is recognised by millions to be the industry standard because of its

efficiency.

The sonic qualities of our products are exemplary - some of the same circuits which are used on

our most expensive consoles are employed in the EPM, bringing you the great Soundcraft quality

in a small format console without compromise.

You will also be glad to know you have a one year warranty with your product from the date of

purchase. The EPM has been designed using the latest high-end software based engineering

packages. Every console from Soundcraft has been proven to stand up to all the stress and

rigours of modern day mixing environments.

The entire EPM is manufactured using some of the most advanced techniques in the world, from

high density surface mount PCB technology, to computer aided test equipment able to measure

signals well outside the range of normal hearing. As each console passes through to be quality

checked before packing, there is also a human listening station. Something we have learnt over

the years is that the human touch counts - and only by using people can you ensure the product

meets the high demands of the user.

ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES

Although your new console will not output any sound until you feed it signals, it has the capability

to produce sounds which when monitored through an amplifier or headphones can damage

hearing over time.

Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls which you don’t

understand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitors are turned down.

Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will

look after you.

Most importantly - don’t be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the

sound - this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best from your mixer and the most

respect from your artists and audience.