PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Soundcraft Vi1000 digital mixing console represents the culmination of the groundbreaking achievements and rich feature set offered by Soundcraft’s acclaimed Vi Series-now in a more compact form factor.

The reduced footprint of the Vi1000 makes it ideal for smaller touring projects, rental companies, corporate AV applications, as well as music venue, theater and HOW installations in search of a versatile digital mixer. Among its many features, the Vi1000 incorporates Vistonics II ‘knobs-on-glass’ functionality, making it easy to see and access the power and versatility of the mixing environment; along with Soundcraft Faderglow color coding, which illuminates the fader slots according to function using clearly defined colors. Offering pristine audio quality, a wealth of functionality, an intuitive user interface for streamlined operation and the roadworthy reliability that Soundcraft’s Vi Series consoles are known for, the new Vi1000 delivers space saving, world-class audio mixing capability.

Innovation That Never Loses Sight Of The End User
All the cutting-edge features in the world mean little if a mixing console isn’t intuitive to use. Recognizing that many audio engineers are freelance technicians, the ability to sit down behind the console and quickly and easily grasp its layout and functionality was of paramount importance throughout the Vi1000’s design phase. With this in mind, Soundcraft engineers made easy-to-understand, streamlined operation a priority. From its Vistonics II and Faderglow integration to the inclusion of built-in microphone monitoring, every aspect of the Soundcraft Vi1000 exudes painstaking attention to detail-ensuring a mixing environment that inspires one’s best efforts.

Vistonics II Functionality
Central to the Vi1000’s intuitive design is the Vistonics II ‘knobs-on-glass’ user interface. With Vistonics II, each control is always clearly labeled as to its function, despite their assignable nature. The functions are color coded and use icons to clearly indicate the parameter being adjusted-whether it’s a signal level, filter frequency or attack/release time. A simple touch of the screen is all it takes to access all the parameters associated with a particular channel strip. The amount of information presented in an easy-to-read format enables you to quickly scan the entire desk and see all channel strip settings at a glance-an inherent capability of analog consoles, but sadly lacking on most digital consoles.

Spidercore Integrated DSP
The SpiderCore DSP engine used in the Vi1000 runs the same 40-bit floating point audio processing algorithms found in Studer’s high-end broadcast consoles-ensuring pristine audio quality. This engine mixes FPGA and DSP technology in a unique combination that maximizes I/O routing and DSP mixing capability and also includes dedicated Lexicon multi-effects processing chips. The SpiderCore engine provides a total capacity of 96 channels to mix and 24 mono or stereo mix busses, configurable as auxiliary, group or matrix, plus the main LR and C busses.

Flexible And Expandable I/O
Linked directly to the SpiderCore DSP engine, the Vi1000’s comprehensive I/O system provides a total of 212 x 212 simultaneous inputs and outputs. These comprise 16 channels of on-board HQ mic preamps, 16 on-board line outs 2 pairs of AES/EBU inputs and outputs and a 64ch MADI and Dante recording interface. In addition, two double expansion card slots provide industry standard audio networking protocol support and stagebox connection. Optional I/O expansion cards can be chosen from the extensive ViSi Connect range, which include MADI, Dante, Aviom, Rocknet, BLU link, SDI, TDIF, ADAT and other industry-standard formats.

Dante Networking Is Standard
Dante networking-the uncompressed, multi-channel digital media networking technology with near-zero latency and synchronization-is standard issue on the Vi1000. This interface provides an instant connection to the popular, industry standard audio networking protocol and makes recording and virtual sound check tasks quick and easy.

Integrated World-Class Lexicon Reverb And Delay
Lexicon reverb and delay effects have long been recognized as the standard by which all others are judged. With the Vi1000 digital console, the industry’s best reverb and delay come standard-ready for use anytime and reminiscent of the unparalleled Lexicon PCM81 Multi-Effects Processor, known for its smooth, natural sounding reverb.

Features

6 input channels with 24 mono/stereo mix busses, plus LRC master busses
Vistonics II proprietary ‘knobs-on-glass’ functionality; key to the console’s streamlined, intuitive operational interface and widely praised as the easiest-to-use digital console on the market
SpiderCore integrated DSP engine ensures superior audio performance
Soundcraft Faderglow color coding illuminates the fader slots according to function
Integrated Dante interface facilitates instant connection to industry standard Dante audio networks
Two double-slot expansion slots for Stagebox connection or option card installation
Built-in Lexicon world-class reverb, delay and pitch effects from the industry’s leading brand
Onboard BSS DPR901ii dynamic EQ digitally modelled after the original, industry-standard BSS analog unit
Integrated microphone monitoring for AKG, Shure and Sennheiser wireless systems
Included vMIX automatic microphone mixing for two groups of up to 16 mics in conference or theatrical applications
Proven electronic and mechanical design delivers the performance and reliability Vi Series consoles are known for.