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Description
The Soundcraft Ghost is a game-changer in the world of studio recording, marrying classic analog warmth with modern functionality. This affordable analogue recording console is designed to provide the audio precision and control features of a high-end studio mixer, without the prohibitive price tag. The Ghost’s EQ is reminiscent of the legendary Soundcraft 3200 and Europa consoles, ensuring no compromises in sound quality. At its heart is the all-new ProMic preamp, specifically developed for this model, which elevates its performance well beyond its price bracket.
What truly sets the Ghost apart is its integral computer-based machine control and mute automation, making it more than just a mixer. This feature, inspired by the innovative Soundcraft DC2020 console, transforms it into a central hub for an automated recording setup, enhancing ease of use and production efficiency. Whether you're dealing with outboard effects, samplers, or synchronizing audio and video, the Ghost is equipped to handle any task with finesse.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive 4-band EQ with fully parametric mids
- New ultra-low noise mic amp with +60dBu input sensitivity
- 6 mono and 2 stereo auxiliary sends, totaling 10 busses
- 4 stereo returns and Mix B path on every channel
- Multiple output connections for seamless integration with multitrack tape setups
- Fully automated MIDI mute recall system with 128 snapshot memories and 4 mute groups
- Integral transport buttons for external tape machine control
- Time code reader/generator with 4 mix locate memories and cycle facility
- 4 MIDI data faders for external effects control
- Record enable function for multitrack tape tracks from the console
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Soundcraft Ghost.
Features and functionality
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The Ghost console includes a mix B section for superior monitor mixes and a dedicated FX return, effectively adding four extra channels.
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The Ghost manual is highly detailed, offering comprehensive step-by-step instructions for setting up monitor mixes and transitioning between tracking, overdub, and mixing.
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The meter bridge on the Ghost is valued for its utility, allowing precise monitoring compared to the Soundtracs Topaz which lacks one.
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The Ghost's center section can struggle with high signal loads, potentially impacting performance.
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Setup and maintenance
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The console's design is not modular; replacing a channel strip requires unplugging everything and unscrewing 18 knobs.
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Regular maintenance, such as using deoxit on inputs and outputs, is recommended to prevent dust and static issues.
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Maintenance history is crucial; a well-maintained Ghost is preferred for reliability, especially in areas lacking repair services.
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User experience
Comparisons
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The Soundcraft Ghost EQ is considered superior to Mackie's, although the Mackie is noted for reliability and an 8-bus setup.
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Use cases and applications
Mods and upgrades
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Users recommend upgrading the power supply to enhance the console's performance and reliability.
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Critic Reviews
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Artist usage
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On the list present on the album packaging of Syro, you can spot "Soundcraft Ghost" written on the lower left. Since it's not written "Soundcraft LE", we assume it's the standard version. However, it is not specified wether he uses the 24-channel (standard) version or the 32-channel version. Not being specified, we assume it's the standard (or in some cases, most common or earliest) version.
Ian Pooley has been using the Soundcraft Ghost as his recording console for decades, as seen in a recent Instagram post where he mentions working on new projects.
Besides a horde of compressors and valve processors, the biggest contributor to Martin’s sound is his mixing desk: a Soundcraft Ghost. More often than not, Martin uses the desk itself for compression, driving channels into the red in order to reduce dynamics. This creates an undoubtedly messier sound, which ties in with the rest of his production philosophy.
"I do almost all of my music work out of my studio at home. Ok, here goes: I use a pair of Adats, a Soundcraft Ghost for mixing, a bunch of outboard Symetrix and Lexicon processors for dynamics and effects, and an Eventide Ultraharmonizer DSP4000 for pre/post processing and vocal effects. For keyboards I use a mix of older and newer stuff. I have an old Prophet 5, a Casio FZ-1, a Roland MKS-50 with a programmer and an Oberheim Matrix 6. For newer gear, the Roland JP-8000, MC303, and the Novation BassStation are nice for creating new sounds quickly. I also have a little Korg 01/wR with a software programmer that can be coaxed into making some fat sounds (no analog filter tho). I'm pretty religious about not using presets, so I really favor the more programmable synths.
A lot of the recording and arrangement happens inside a PC; I run Logic Audio 2.5 for digital recording, post-processing and midi arrangement. I use an Audiomedia III card for digital transfers to and from a Tascam DA-30 dat. For guitar I use my trusty Les Paul through a Marshall half-stack, with an Oberheim Echoplex on the fx loop. "
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