SPIRIT
Live 4 Mark II Console
 
July
14, 1995Spirit is introducing the second generation of its popular Live 4 mixing console
at this year's summer NAMM show in Nashville, Tennessee. Designed for front-of-house
PA and small recording studio applications, the Live 4 Mark II incorporates numerous
features previously found only on Soundcraft's professional front-of-house desks.
Available in five frame sizes--12, 16, 24, 32, and now 40 mic channels--the Spirit
Live 4 Mark II provides enough channels for the most demanding yet budget-conscious
bands. The upgraded console features a 10x2 A/B Matrix output derived from the
four subgroups, including Mix, while four full-featured Mute Groups are provided
to aid engineers with "difficult" cues or accommodate supporting acts. The board's
front end has even been improved with the addition of a Phase Reverse switch on
every mono input, ideal for use with numerous drum mics , and Spirit's new "Ultramic
Plus(TM)" preamp which provides improved sound quality and an incredible 66dB
of gain range. This extended range enables the preamp, without a pad, to accommodate
anything from line-level electronics to distance mics while maintaining plenty
of headroom and gain. A custom-designed pot for the mic preamp additionally allows
the board to retain a low EIN of -129dBu (at 150 Ohms).
Other upgraded features
of the Live 4 Mark II include: four-band EQ with two sweepable mids on mono inputs;
EQ In/Out; six Aux sends with a choice of up to four pre or post fader; Aux 4
pre/post switchable from Master section; and separate -10dBv outputs for recording
applications.
Like its predecessor, the console features four stereo inputs
(except for the 12 channel model, which has two) and four additional stereo effects
returns. Direct outputs are offered on every mono input. High Pass Filter, individual
+48V Phantom Power switching and Talkback facilities are also provided. An eight
channel expander module is available for 12 and 16 channel models, while the 12
channel version may also be rack-mounted. End cheeks are removable to reduce road
case size. As with all Spirit consoles, the Live 4 Mark II sports a rugged build
designed to handle the abuse of even the roughest days out on the road.
The
Live 4 Mark II is offered at the following suggested prices:
- 12 channel
- $1999.95
- 16 channel - $2999.95
- 24 channel - $3999.95
- 32 channel
- $4999.95
- 40 channel - $7299.95
For
more information, visit their web site at http://www.spirit-by-soundcraft.co.uk/. |
