Soundcraft now offers a Vi Series control surface for applications where space is very tight. The new Soundcraft Vi2 inherits all the basic functionality of its larger brothers the Vi4 and Vi6, but measures just 850mm in width, around half the size of a Vi6.
The Soundcraft Vi2 is equipped with one channel section of 8 input faders, and the master section which holds 12 faders. The Vi2 can handle as many inputs as a Vi4 or Vi6 (96 channels) using the standard stagebox and local rack hardware, with access to 8 inputs at a time on the channel bay. By simply touching the input meters on the Vistonics™ screen of the master section, control of those inputs is brought onto the channel faders, along with all the channel functionality such as EQ, auxes, groups etc.
In addition to the meter selection, three fully customisable layouts of the 8 input faders are available via the user-defined fader page feature.
The Soundcraft Vi2 will therefore appeal to anyone who wants to use a Vi console but has more limited space than usual in which to operate. For example, it could be easily brought in at stage side for monitors alongside an existing console at festivals, or in corporate events where input access is less demanding than a multi-piece live band. The Vi2 is also suitable for use as a space-efficient spare console, and as an easily transportable training or programming unit. The Vi2's Show files are fully compatible with Vi4 and Vi6 consoles, and also with the Virtual Vi Offline Editing software.
All the usual processing is accessible via the Local Rack, and even the 30-band graphic EQ's are available, by using a paging system, accessed via the 8 output section faders.
The Soundcraft Vi2 provides a cost effective and useful accessory for existing Vi4 and Vi6 owners, who can use a Vi2 surface with their existing racks, which helps maximise rental inventory usage so that Vi console systems can be used on both large and small scale productions.
Larger Images
Videos
Testimonials
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Soundcraft Vi1: Stooshe @ Scala, London -
Soundcraft Vi6 on tour with Deep Purple -
Soundcraft Vi6 Digital Console on tour with The Feeling -
Soundcraft Vi Series Testimonials
Product Videos
How To Use
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Processor Card Tutorial Part 1 -
Processor Card Tutorial Part 2 -
Processor Card Tutorial Part 3 -
Soundcraft Vi1 Introduction
Application Overviews
Theatres & Installations
DVD
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Vi DVD ch01 Introduction -
Vi Series System Overview -
Vi Series - The Control Surface -
Vi Series- Vistonics II User Interface -
Vi Series - Configuring Output Buses -
Vi Series - Editing Output Buses -
Vi Series - Sending Signals To Auxes and Groups -
Vi Series - Patching Inputs -
Vi Series - Patching Outputs -
Soundcraft Vi Series - Lexicon Effects -
Soundcraft Vi Series - VCA and MUTE GROUPs -
Soundcraft Vi Series - Tap Delay -
Vi Series - Channel Naming -
Vi Series - Graphic EQ -
Vi Series - Matrix Outputs -
Vi Series - Inserts -
Vi Series - Snapshot Feature -
Vi Series - Gang Feature -
Vi Series - Copy & Paste -
Vi Series - Isolate Feature -
Vi DVD ch21 Contact Details
Product Features
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Soundcraft Vi Series V4.0 Software - GEQ enhancements -
Soundcraft Vi Series V4.0 Software - new snapshot crossfades and preview mode -
Soundcraft Vi Series V4.0 Software - Output Bus extensions -
Soundcraft Vi Series V4.0 - User Layers
Product Models
Downloads
Offline Editors
Software Updaters
- [CURRENT] Vi 1-6 Software Update v4.9.1
- Release Notes for Vi1-6 V4.9.1
- [PREVIOUS] Vi Series Software Update V4.8.2
- Release Notes for Vi1-6 v4.9.0.289 v4.9.0
- Checking DSP Card Positions in Vi Local Racks
- Update Instructions for Vi1 and Vi2/4/6 Consoles V4.9
- Update Instructions for Vi 1-6 consoles (French version) Issue 3
- Vi Series V3.3.1.30_Update_Updater.zip
- Release Notes for Vi1-6 V4.8.2.234 Issue 3
- Vi Series Software V4.8 Brochure
Extras
- Vi Local Rack and Stagebox DXFs [6.12 MB]
- Vi2 Console Surface Dimensions (EPS) [786 KB]
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Vi2 Flightcase Dimensions
[211 KB]
Brochures
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Soundcraft Vi Series Brochure 0511
[8.51 MB]
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Soundcraft Vi2 Flyer
[1.55 MB]
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Soundcraft Vi4/Vi6 Brochure, Chinese
[36 MB]
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VM(2) AKG Mic Monitoring Flyer
[508 KB]
Owners Manuals
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Vi2 User Guide Supplement
[779 KB]
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AKG Hub4000Q Setup FAQ for VM2
[2.1 MB]
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Plugins and ProTools for Vi Series
[2.13 MB]
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Soundcraft Realtime Rack User Guide
[9.38 MB]
Quickstart Guides
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Vi V4.7 Software Quickstart Guide
[1.21 MB]
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Vi V4.0 Software Quickstart Guide
[1.67 MB]
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Vi V4.5 Software QuickStart Guide
[3.72 MB]
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Vi V4.8 Software QuickStart Guide
[2.47 MB]
Specifications
| Frequency Response - Stagebox Mic input to Line output | +0/-1dB, 20Hz-20kHz |
| AES/EBU In to AES/EBU Out | +0/-0.2dB, 20Hz-20kHz |
| THD+Noise | 22Hz-22kHz |
| Stagebox Mic In (min gain) to Local Line Out | <0.003% @ 1kHz |
| Stagebox Mic In (max gain) to Local Line Out | <0.020% @ 1kHz |
| Local Line In to Line Out | <0.003% @ 1kHz |
| Mic Input E.I.N | <-126dBu (150Ω source) 22Hz-22kHz bandwidth, unweighted |
| Residual Noise | -95dBu Stagebox line output; no inputs routed, Mix fader @0dB |
| CMRR, Stagebox Mic input | 80dB @ 1kHz |
| Sampling Frequency | 48kHz |
| Latency: Stagebox Mic Input to Local Line output | < 2ms @48kHz |
| AES/EBU Input Sample Rate | 32–108kHz (with SRC enabled) |
| DSP Resolution | 40-bit floating point |
| Internal Clock Accuracy | < +/- 50ppm |
| Internal Clock Jitter | < +/- 5ns |
| External Sync | BNC Wordclock, AES/EBU sync in, Video sync in |
| Input & Output Levels - Mic Inputs | +28dBu max |
| Input & Output Levels - Line Inputs | +22dBu max |
| Input & Output Levels - Line Outputs | +22dBu max |
| Input & Output Levels - Nominal Operating Level | +4dBu (-18dBFS) |
| Input & Output Impedances - Mic Inputs | 2k7Ω |
| Input & Output Impedances - All other analogue Inputs | >10kΩ |
| Input & Output Impedances - Line Outputs | <75Ω |
| Input & Output Impedances - AES/EBU Outputs | 110Ω |
| Oscillator | 20Hz to 20kHz/Pink/White Noise, variable level |
| Stagebox HP Filter | 80Hz fixed, 12dB per octave |
| Channel HP filter | 20Hz-600Hz, 18dB per octave |
| Channel LP filter | 1kHz-20kHz, 18dB per octave |
| EQ (Inputs and Bus Outputs) - HF | 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q= 0.3-8.7 or shelving |
| EQ (Inputs and Bus Outputs) - Hi-Mid | 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q=0.3-8.7 |
| EQ (Inputs and Bus Outputs) - Lo-Mid | 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q=0.3-8.7 |
| EQ (Inputs and Bus Outputs) - LF | 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q= 0.3-8.7 or shelving |
| Metering | Internal 20-segment LED bargraphs plus 9-segment gain reduction meters for all inputs and Outputs. Peak hold variable from 0-2s. |
| Mains Voltage Operating Range | 90-264V, 47-63Hz, auto-ranging |
| Mains Power Consumption - Control Surface | 120W (130W with redundant option) |
| Mains Power Consumption - Local Rack | 140W (150W with redundant option) |
| Mains Power Consumption - Stagebox | 140W (150W with redundant option) |
| Internal Mass Storage | 16GB SSD Hard Drive |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C – 45°C (32°F – 113°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% – 90%, non-condensing Ta=40°C (104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F) |
| Height (with factory flightcase) | Control Surface - 951mm (37.4"); Local Rack - 780mm (30.7"); Stagebox - 780mm (30.7") |
| Width (with factory flightcase) | Control Surface - 928mm (36.5"); Local Rack - 754mm (29.6"); Stagebox - 754mm (29.6") |
| Depth (with factory flightcase) | Control Surface - 467mm (18.4"); Local Rack - 568mm (22.3"); Stagebox - 568mm (22.3") |
| Weight (with factory flightcase) | Control Surface - 81kg (180lb); Local Rack - 50kg (110lb); Stagebox - 50kg (110lb) |
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