The Notepad-8FX 8-channel mixer makes it easy to get legendary Soundcraft sound for your music, podcasts or videos. The Notepad-8FX combines professional-grade analog components, renowned HARMAN digital signal processing, and an integrated USB audio interface for use with your favorite Mac or PC editing software. Notepad Series mixers also feature professional-grade Soundcraft microphone preamps, convenient XLR and 1/4" connectors, and durable metal enclosures built to stand the test of time. Whether you're a singer-songwriter or podcaster, Notepad-8FX offers best-in-class features, like Lexicon effects, so you can bring a level of polish to your creative productions that is sure to impress.
Comfortably familiar. Incredibly powerful.
You'll feel right at home with Notepad's traditional channel strip layout. Aux sends and three EQ controls per channel give you a level of comfort often reserved for larger consoles. A rotary headphone volume control lets you easily adjust your personal listening level, while a master fader level with LED metering allows precise control of your master output signal. Designed for home studios, rehearsals, live performances and podcast production, the Notepad series offers a layout familiar to audio professionals, yet easy to understand for beginners.
Perfect for rehearsals, concerts, etc.
The deceptively compact Notepad mixers fit easily into a gear bag and provide ample opportunity for writing down sessions, rehearsals and gigs. Notepad mixers are designed to deliver iconic Soundcraft performance and let you 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 makes 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. Whether capturing monologues or interviewing multiple panelists, Notepad mixers are designed to help you share your ideas with the world.
Iconic Lexicon Digital Effects
The Notepad-8FX features studio-quality effects from Lexicon that help you achieve truly professional sound without additional plug-ins or equipment. Enhance your projects with reverb, chorus, or delay with take tempo control, backed by cutting-edge signal processing technology built into the notebook's DSP engine.
Work seamlessly with your Mac or PC
The notebook's built-in USB audio interface lets you easily record, edit, and play back projects using your favorite audio software. By combining Soundcraft's legendary audio performance with HARMAN signal processing and built-in USB interface for your computer, Notepad delivers the best of analog and digital audio in a no-compromise solution.
Features
Get legendary Soundcraft quality with professional mic preamps
Easily record, edit and play back from your Mac and PC using a built-in USB audio interface - just plug and play your Mac*.
Smooth out your mix with HARMAN digital signal processing, including Lexicon's iconic reverb, echo and delay.
Achieving a great mix is easy with the familiar channel strip layout that includes EQ, aux send, master fader level and rotary headphone volume control.
Durable metal housing built to last
*PC requires Soundcraft driver to be installed.
Technical characteristics
Input (Mic)
- Combined mic/line inputs (2)
- Gain (2)
- Inputs with Hi-Z (1)
- Peak light (2)
- High EQ (2)
- EQ Mid (2)
- Low EQ (2)
- Pan (2)
- Level 2)
Input (line)
- 1/4" stereo line inputs with trim (2)
- Stereo RCA line inputs (1)
- 1/4" External Stereo Line External FX Returnn/a
- Aux/FX (3)
- Balance (3)
Input (USB)
- USB return (2), added with RCA, in channels 7 and 8
Exit
- Master stereo output (1)
- Stereo monitor output (1)
- Aux Out (1)
Lexicon processing
- Reverb/Chorus/Delay (1)
- Tap Tempo (1)
Output control
- Master level fader (1)
- Monitor/phone level (1)
- Output counters 4x LED