Description
Soundcraft GB2R 16-Channel Analog Mixing Console
This 19” rack-mountable mixer is designed specifically for smaller installations in churches and performance venues, or for small portable PA systems. It will also find friends in Broadcast where its high quality and feature set will be very appealing.
Available in two variants, the GB2R offers either 16 mono inputs to a stereo mix output, or a 12.2 version with 12 mono inputs, two full-feature stereo inputs and 2 group busses, each model having 6 auxiliary sends.
As always with Soundcraft consoles, emphasis has been placed on operational simplicity, clear and intuitive layout and the highest possible audio performance. The Soundcraft GB2R inherits both the GB30 Mic preamplifier and GB30 Equaliser designs from the GB4 and GB8.
For ease of installation, the connector section is contained in a rotatable pod, allowing cable access from the top of the mixer if sat on a table-top, or from the rear when mounted in a 19” rack. Every input has a pre/post switchable direct output for recording or effects sends, while an internal universal voltage PSU avoids external power supply connections.
The GB Series carries the high quality hallmark with which Soundcraft is synonymous, with engineering and design as you’d expect from this high-end manufacturer. Careful attention has been given to the mechanical construction, to ensure reliability and ruggedness under strenuous conditions, with all input modules being constructed with individual vertically-mounted pcb’s, fitted to the steel chassis front panel with individually-nutted potentiometers.
Features
- 19” Rackmountable console
- 16 channel version, with 16 mono inputs, Stereo Mix and Mono Sum Outputs and 6 Aux Outputs. - Total Inputs to Mix: 22
- Rotatable connector pod for top or rear cable entry
- 8 buses in GB2R-16
- GB30 Mic preamp and precision EQ on inputs
- Switchable +48V phantom power on every mic input
- 100Hz Hi-pass filter
- Direct outputs on every channel
- 100mm faders
- Stereo Mix Output and separate Mono Sum output
- Record output
- Internal Universal switched mode PSU
- Mix Inserts
- Separate L-R Mix Faders
- Mix Outputs on XLRs
- Mono Sum Output on XLR
- All outputs except Insert Sends and Record are Impedance Balanced
- All inputs, except Insert Returns and 2-TK Replay are Voltage Balanced
- Littlite connector
Recommended For
- Houses of Worship
- Music Venues
- Musicians & Bands
- Recording Theaters
- Tour Sound
Specifications
Frequency Response
Mic/Line Input to any output, 20Hz - 20kHz <1dB
THD + N
Mic sens. -30dBu, +10dBu at all outputs @1kHz <0.006%
Noise
Measured RMS, 22Hz to 22kHz Bandwidth
Mic E.I.N. @ unity gain,150Ohm source impedance -128dBu
Mix Output, 16 inputs routed to mix <-86dBu
Group & Centre Outputs <-86dBu
Aux Outputs <-86dBu
Crosstalk (@1kHz, typical)
Input Channel Mute <-97dB
Input Fader cut-off <-95dB
Pan isolation <-77dB
Mix route isolation <-97dB
Group route isolation <-97dB
Adjacent channel crosstalk <-99dB
Group to Mix <-89dB
Aux Send pots offness (typical) <-84dB
CMRR
Typical @ 1kHz 90dB
Input & Output Max Levels
Mono & Stereo Mic Inputs +15dBu
Mono & Stereo Line Inputs +30dBu
Stereo Returns & Insert Returns +20dBu
Any output +20dBu
Nominal Operating Level 0dBu
Headphone Power 2 x 250mW into 200Ohms
Input & Output Impedances
Mic Inputs 2kOhms
Line Inputs and Stereo Returns 10kOhms
Input channels Insert Return 5kOhms with EQ in, otherwise 3kOhms
Mix, Group, Aux, Matrix & Direct outputs 150Ohms
Insert sends 75Ohms
Recommended Headphone Impedance 50-600Ohms
EQ (Mono input)
High pass filter (Mono input) 100Hz, 18dB/octave
HF 13kHz, +/-15dB, 2nd order shelving
Hi-Mid 550Hz-13kHz, +/-15dB, Q=1.5
Lo-Mid 80Hz-1.9kHz, +/-15dB, Q=1.5
LF 80Hz, +/-15dB, 2nd order shelving
Metering
Input channels Single LEDs, Signal Present & Peak
Outputs 2 tri-colour 12-segment LED bargraphs
Power
AC mains supply (internal PSU) 90V-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal input
Power consumption Less than 100W
Operating conditions
Temperature range -10ºC to +30ºC
Relative humidity 0% to 80%
