Soundcraft B800 Mixing Console

Designed to be used mainly in broadcast, the B800 ensures superior audio performance. Modules are connected to internal bussing via motherboard construction, audio connections are via balanced XLRs, and all internal mix busses are balanced to achieve a high degree of isolation, noise and interference rejection, and robust signal handling.

This English made console offers:

- 20 mono and 8 stereo channels with dedicated XLR inputs for mic and line
- 4-band semi-parametric design, with a phase reverse switch and high-pass filter
- 8 auxiliary sends. Mono auxes 1-6 are controlled by three pairs of dual-concentric pots, and are switchable pre/post- fade in pairs. Aux 7 and 8 are both stereo sends, with dual- concentric pots for level and pan control. Each can be switched to pre or post-fade.
- 8 group channels providing both Stereo Return and Group Master facilities.
- The Limiter in the Group signal path, with possibility to link mono channels.
- Two fully independent and fully featured modules are provided for ST1 and ST2, with their own sets of outputs.
- A mono output is also available, jumper selectable pre or post the limiter. This output has a rotary level control, offering up to 0dB of gain, Mute circuit, and PFL. The signal is a mix of the Stereo Master left and right signals, and is taken pre or post-fader, as determined by the PRE switch.
- In addition to its communication functions, the Communications Module also carries VCA Master faders 3 &4, allowing further input channel level control.
- The Monitor Module provides facilities for mono and stereo monitoring of many internal and external sources, as well as VCA master faders 1 and 2 for adjusting input module gain.

Includes the DK Audio MSD200 unit:

The MSD200 delivers monitoring capabilities beyond traditional instruments such as bar graphs, LEDs and oscilloscopes.

MSD200 units provide the following functions:

• Phase Meter
• Audio Vector Oscilloscope
• Level Meter with selectable PPM/VU scales
• Selectable reference level
• LED overload Indicator
• Peak Hold
• RTA
• Transformer balanced audio inputs with XLRs

Features

• Massive 33dB input headroom
• 8 mono or 4 stereo groups
• Two fully independent stereo master output modules
• 6 mono and 2 stereo auxes
• Stereo AFL/PFL
• LED indication on all switches
• 4 VCA groups
• Wide variation in module audio and logic/control functions via internal links and jumpers
• Flexible cleanfeed facilities via Direct outputs on all channels
• Versatile and highly configurable monitoring via speakers and studio and guest headphones
• Limiters on mono and stereo groups and master outputs
• 8 input with 6 monitor channel surround module
• Wide range of meterbridge options
• Balanced audio inputs and outputs
throughout, on XLRs and EDACs
• Balanced internal bussing
• Motherboard construction
• Momentary or latching Cue operation
• Oscillator and slate oscillator
• Manual or remote mute switching
• External control
• Remote start/stop
• Incrementally switched input channel gain

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Complete package includes

Metal legs with cable management metal part
Console frame
40 channels - 20 Mono, 8 Stereo, 2 Master out, 1 monitor, 1 comms channel
2 x EDAC connectors with cut-off wires
3 pcs PSU units, they all need to be connected
3 pcs power cables between the PSUs and frame
Talkback mic
Spotlight mounted on the console frame
DK Audio MSD 200 Master Stereo Display with many functions
Plastic profiles that clip on the console for channel numbering
Comments

All inputs and most outputs are with XLR. Some are with edac and D-sub.
Console is configurable in many different ways by switches and jumpers on each channel. Manual is needed for specific configurations.
Channel 13 (unlucky number) doesn't have its channel number on. So it has a blank Mute switch.
DK Audio MSD 200 has a separate power supply hanging on the back. It needs to be connected to the wall separately. Signal is wired to Master out L and R.
Console is FAN cooled. They can generate noise if they stay standing for long time. New fans are cheap and readily available. Console should not run without the FANs on. Fans are ON when all the PSUs are switched on.
All the screws and nuts are provided to build the unit correctly + some screws for spare.
Burn mark on the upper plastic profile from the spotlight heat.
Master VU-s and correlometer has been disconnected from POWER and signal is routed to MSD 200. So all the lights are out and meters show nothing. Customer can wire them to Monitor out or to what ever other source he wants to be monitored.
Service manual is available online. And contain wiring and schematics and explanations. User manual is also available online and provides explanations on how to use and wire it.
Signal transformers

The console is built with all the "optional" signal transformers mounted from the factory
All Input and Output transformers are made by Lundahl except Mono and Stereo channel inputs
Input channel has mutual Line in and Mic in transformer
Stereo channel has 2 transformers. One per input
Group Output channel has one Group Output transformer
Stereo Master channel has 2 output transformers – one per Master out channel
Monitor channel has 2 output transformers
Comms module has Talkback to external output transformer and 2x Studio Out transformer
Inserts are electronically balanced
Contact us for a service log.

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The console is in excellent working condition, good visual condition. The three PSUs are switchable between 85V and 230V, currently set to work on 230V. Fuse has to be changed for 120V operation. EU power cords included.

Features:
• Massive 33dB input headroom
• 8 mono or 4 stereo groups
• Two fully independent stereo master output modules
• 6 mono and 2 stereo auxes
• Stereo AFL/PFL
• LED indication on all switches
• 4 VCA groups
• Wide variation in module audio and logic/control functions via internal links and jumpers
• Flexible cleanfeed facilities via Direct outputs on all channels
• Versatile and highly configurable monitoring via speakers and studio and guest headphones
• Limiters on mono and stereo groups and master outputs
• 8 input with 6 monitor channel surround module
• Wide range of meterbridge options
• Balanced audio inputs and outputs
throughout, on XLRs and EDACs
• Balanced internal bussing
• Motherboard construction
• Momentary or latching Cue operation
• Oscillator and slate oscillator
• Manual or remote mute switching
• External control
• Remote start/stop
• Incrementally switched input channel gain

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

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