Soundcraft GB4-32

A GB Console Designed for the Stage, Inheriting Soundcraft Expertise

The GB4 series continues the tradition of Soundcraft analog consoles dedicated to real-world setups: bands, contractors, places of worship, multipurpose halls, and fixed control rooms. Designed for the medium live performance segment while remaining perfectly suitable for installations, it emphasizes reliability, clarity, and a refined audio path. Soundcraft highlights 30 years of professional audio expertise, and the GB4 is a synthesis of this: a complete console focused on production, with routing features usually found in more demanding environments.

Who and What the GB4 32-Channel Is Ideal For

The Soundcraft GB4 32-channel is aimed at sound engineers and technicians who need a console capable of handling both front of house and monitors without compromising flexibility. With its 32 mono inputs and 2 stereo inputs, it is particularly suitable for full bands (orchestras, groups with horn sections, miked drums, multiple vocals), as well as events requiring multiple sends (stage monitors, effects sends, broadcast zones). The direct outputs on all inputs also make it a solid foundation for multitrack recording on stage or in a home studio, whenever independent channel capture is desired.

Routing, Ergonomics, and Production Tools: A True Work Console

The GB4 was designed to remain quick to operate in situations where every minute counts: setup, patching, balancing, then the show. Its rear panel angled at 15 degrees improves access to connectors, even when the console is installed in a flight case, facilitating patching and last-minute changes.

Auxiliaries, Groups, Matrix: A Flexible Architecture

The console features 8 auxiliaries to simultaneously manage stage monitors, effects sends, and specific feeds. It also offers 4 subgroups with a swap function with the first 4 auxiliaries, a practical asset to adapt the console to your workflow (priority to monitors or subgroups depending on the context). The 7 x 4 matrix allows creating mixes dedicated to zones (fills, delay, broadcast, recording) or installation needs, while maintaining a clear structure.

Effects and Mute Management

With 2 stereo effects returns, the GB4 is comfortable in setups integrating external processors, while maintaining a live console logic. The 4 mute groups simplify operation: muting a channel family (e.g., ambient mics, talkback monitors, auxiliary lines) with one gesture adds security and better control over transitions.

Equalization and Visual Control: Precision and Clarity

The input channel EQs use a technology identical to the MH series, with a focus on musicality and efficiency in live situations. To keep constant visual monitoring of the console, levels are visible thanks to 4-segment indicators on inputs and 12-segment indicators on outputs, providing real comfort for quickly checking headroom, gain coherence, and overall level.

Recording: Direct Outputs and a Dedicated Output with Limiter

All GB4 models feature direct outputs per channel, especially useful for multitrack recording (live or studio) and for broadcast/streaming solutions requiring clean channel feeds. The console also offers a main recording output equipped with a limiter, designed to secure a mix intended for capture, archiving, or recording feed.

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