Soundcraft Signature 22 – Practical Exam (Q&A Format)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate | Total: 50 Marks
🔹 SECTION A – Basic Operation & Connections (10 Marks)
Q1.
How do you connect a dynamic microphone to Channel 1?
A:
Plug the XLR cable from the mic into Channel 1's XLR input.
No need to switch on phantom power for dynamic mics.
Raise the Gain and Channel fader.
Unmute the channel or press ON switch if available.
Q2.
How do you send a signal to the main speakers?
A:
Raise the channel fader.
Raise the Main L/R master faders.
Make sure the channel is routed to Main Mix (switch must be
pressed).
Ensure cables from Main L/R outputs are connected to speakers or
amplifiers.
🔹 SECTION B – EQ & Aux Sends (15 Marks)
Q3.
How do you apply EQ to a vocal mic on Channel 3?
A:
Use the 3-band or 4-band EQ knobs on Channel 3.
Adjust High (e.g., reduce sibilance at 10 kHz),
Mid Sweepable (e.g., cut muddiness at 400 Hz),
Low (e.g., roll off below 80 Hz).
Trust your ears and monitor via headphones or speakers.
Q4.
How do you send a guitar (on CH5) to a monitor using AUX 1?
A:
Turn up the AUX 1 knob on Channel 5.
Make sure AUX 1 Master Send is turned up.
Connect a monitor speaker to the AUX 1 output jack.
Signal will now be sent independently of the main mix.
Q5.
What is the function of the Hi-Pass Filter (HPF) button on each
channel?
A:
It cuts low-frequency rumble (usually below 100 Hz).
Useful for vocals or overhead mics.
Prevents feedback and muddiness.
🔹 SECTION C – Effects & Subgroups (10 Marks)
Q6.
How do you apply onboard reverb to a vocal on CH2?
A:
Turn up the FX knob on Channel 2.
Make sure the FX Master knob is turned up.
Set FX to Main Mix using the FX return fader.
Choose a reverb preset using the FX selector.
Q7.
How do you assign drums (CH8–CH12) to Subgroup 1-2?
A:
Press 1-2 group assign buttons on CH8 to CH12.
Raise the Group 1-2 fader.
Press the "To Main Mix" button on Group 1-2 if you want them to
feed the main mix.
🔹 SECTION D – Troubleshooting (15 Marks)
Q8.
Mic on CH6 is not working. What are 3 things to check?
A:
1. Mic cable is plugged into CH6 properly.
2. Gain and channel fader are up.
3. Channel is not muted or OFF.
4. If it's a condenser mic, ensure phantom power is ON.
Q9.
There’s feedback when a singer uses the monitor. What can you
do?
A:
Lower the AUX send or monitor level for that mic.
Use the Hi-Pass Filter to cut low-end rumble.
Reduce EQ highs or mids that cause feedback.
Position the mic away from the monitor speaker.
Q10.
How can you avoid clipping or distortion in your main mix?
A:
Watch the LED meters for overload.
Lower channel gains or faders if red lights appear.
Avoid stacking too much low EQ.
Use PFL to check signal levels individually.
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