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Soundcraft Notepad 8FX

8 Channel Mixer
Soundcraft
(2)
EUR 158.30
In stock
Expected delivery: Fri, 17.4. and Tue, 21.4. to your country (FR)
Shipping cost: EUR 34.05
Free delivery in France from EUR 200
Product #195973
BrandSoundcraft
SeriesSoundcraft Notepad
Category8 Channel Mixer
Brand CategorySoundcraft - 8 Channel Mixers
Variants
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Notepad 8FX
EUR 158.30
Small-format Analog Mixing Console with USB I/O and Lexicon Effects

PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY. A SOUNDCRAFT TRADITION: For over 40 years, audio professionals have trusted Soundcraft mixing solutions for pristine sound quality and reliable performance. Notepad series mixers continue this tradition with professional-grade Soundcraft microphone preamps, convenient XLR and 1/4" connectors, and durable metal enclosures built to stand the test of time. CCOMFORTABLY FAMILIAR. INCREDIBLY POWERFUL: You'll find yourself right at home with Notepad's traditional channel strip layout. Aux sends and three EQ controls per channel give you a level of convenience often reserved for larger consoles. A rotary headphone volume control makes it easy to adjust your personal listening level, while a master fader level with LED metering provides precise control over your master output signal. Designed for home studios, rehearsals, live performances, and podcast production, the Notepad series provides a layout that's familiar to audio professionals yet easy to grasp for beginners. PERFECT FOR REHEARSALS, GIGS, AND MORE: The deceptively compact Notepad mixers easily fit in a gear bag and provide plenty of capability for writing sessions, rehearsals and gigs. Notepad mixers are engineered to provide iconic Soundcraft performance and allow you to connect your favorite gear like microphones, guitars, keyboards and more. With three models available (Notepad-5, -8FX and -12FX), there's a Notepad mixer that's a perfect match-whether you're a singer-songwriter or a small rock ensemble. YOUR ALL-IN-ONE PODCASTING SOLUTION: The combination of premium Soundcraft components and the built-in USB audio interface make Notepad the ideal centerpiece for your podcasting workflow. The Notepad-8FX features Lexicon digital effects to give your production a level of polish typically achieved by recording studios. From capturing monologues to interviews with multiple panelists, Notepad mixers are designed to help you share your ideas with the world. ICONIC LEXICON DIGITAL EFFECTS: The Notepad-8FX features premium, studio-quality effects by Lexicon that help you achieve truly professional sound without additional plug-ins or equipment. Enhance your projects with reverb, chorus, or delay with tap tempo control, backed by industry-leading signal processing technology built into the Notepad's DSP engine. WORK SEAMLESSLY WITH YOUR MAC OR PC: Notepad's integrated USB audio interface allows you to easily record, edit and play projects using your favorite audio software. By combining Soundcraft legendary audio performance with HARMAN signal processing and the built-in USB interface for your computer, Notepad offers the best of both analog and digital audio in a no-compromise solution.

  • - Get legendary Soundcraft quality from professional microphone preamps
  • - Easily record, edit and playback from your Mac and PC with an integrated USB audio interface-simply plug-and-play with your Mac*
  • - Sweeten your mix with HARMAN digital signal processing including iconic Lexicon reverb, echo and delay
  • - Getting a great mix is easy with a familiar channel strip layout that includes EQ, aux send, master fader level and rotary headphone volume control
  • - Durable metal enclosure that's built-to-last

Key attributes
Digital In/Out
None
Total Output Channels
2
Total Input Channels
6
Mixing Desk Type
Analogue
General Information
Manufacturer information
MusiX GmbH
Schildgasse 12
79618 Rheinfelden (Baden)
Germany

manufacturerinfo@musix.com
8 Channel Mixer attributes
Analogue Outs
2
Equalizer Type
HF/LF Filter
Monitor-/Aux
1
Internal Effects Processor
Yes
Interface Functionality
USB Stereo
19" Rackmount Option
No
+48V Phantom Power
Yes
Analogue Stereo Inputs
2
Analogue Inputs
4
Product Details
Product Number
195973
Brand
Soundcraft
Series
Notepad
Category
8 Channel Mixer
Brand Category
Soundcraft - 8 Channel Mixers
Relevancy rank in Category 8 Channel Mixer
11 of 11
Date
September 2017
Dimension
Box Depth
312mm
Box Height
157mm
Gross Weight
2.06kg

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(2)

The device is well-built, and the internal effects are noticeable. The controls feel solid. However: I purchased this notepad as a connection for recording on my laptop (Windows 10). Unfortunately, the driver, which must be downloaded from the manufacturer's website, simply doesn't work. Windows 10 doesn't accept the driver's signature. I had to disable the signature check on my notebook, and I was able to load the driver and the notepad panel once. However, the relevant programs become inactive again after each restart of the PC and are no longer recognized by the DAW. It's a shame that Soundcraft sells such an immature product to consumers; the advertised arguments for this device simply don't hold true. I will be asking MUSIX to return the device, as it is unfortunately completely unusable for me.

Features

The device is well-built, and the internal effects are noticeable. The controls feel solid. However: I purchased this notepad as a connection for recording on my laptop (Windows 10). Unfortunately, the driver, which must be downloaded from the manufacturer's website, simply doesn't work. Windows 10 doesn't accept the driver's signature. I had to disable the signature check on my notebook, and I was able to load the driver and the notepad panel once. However, the relevant programs become inactive again after each restart of the PC and are no longer recognized by the DAW. It's a shame that Soundcraft sells such an immature product to consumers; the advertised arguments for this device simply don't hold true. I will be asking MUSIX to return the device, as it is unfortunately completely unusable for me.

Operation