Alongside its bigger brothers the MH3 and MH4, the MH2 is also capable of dual-mode (FOH/Monitor) applications, and features eight sub-groups, ten auxiliary busses, eight VCA groups and six mute groups, as well as an integral 11x4 matrix. It is available in frame sizes of 24, 32, 40 and 48 mono channels, all with four comprehensive, full function stereo inputs as standard.
As with the the other desks in the series, the MH2 can be switched to a front-of-house or monitor mode, whereby ten 60mm faders can be switched to control the auxiliary outputs instead of the groups for monitor use. In FOH mode, these faders normally control the eight group outputs plus two of the auxiliary sends.
"Our customers asked for a console with the sound quality and ergonomics of our successful MH3 and 4, but in a smaller footprint," comments Andy Brown, Soundcraft's toursound product manager. "The new MH2 delivers exactly that, and will undoubtedly find favour on budget or space restricted jobs both in installations and on the road."
(Jim Evans)
