If you’re somewhat familiar with the inexpensive audio mixers that are available today, the Soundcraft EFX8 is a model that’s worth a closer look; especially if you’re wondering what a little extra money gets you in terms of overall quality. Aside from the fact that this mixer contains some of the very same circuitry found in Soundcraft’s higher-end consoles, one of its greatest strengths is that it’s really easy to use, while still remaining a very capable and flexible mixer. Simplifying ease of use has always been important to the designers at Soundcraft, and they’ve had over 30 years to fine tune their ideas. Additionally, this mixer contains a genuine Lexicon effects processor (the same engine used in the popular MX400). Lexicon has spent over 35 years building their reputation as providers of world-class audio effects, and this tradition of excellence is carried on with the EFX8.
Features
- Top Notch Sound & Build Quality
- 24-Bit AudioDNA Lexicon Effects Built-In
- Premium Quality GB30 Mic Preamps
Specifications
Total # Of Inputs | 10 |
Mic/Line Inputs | 8 |
Stereo Line Inputs | 2 |
AUX Sends | 2 (1 configurable aux send, and if the effects are turned off the dedicated effects aux can be used as second aux send) |
AUX Returns | 2 |
Inserts | Every channel and master |
2 Trk Master I/O | Yes |
Monitor Outputs | 2 x 1/4″ TRS 1 x 1/4″ headphone Independent volume control for headphone and monitor outputs 150 Ohm or higher headphones recommended |
EQ Section | 3-Band EQ with a swept mid on all 8 mono inputs 3-Band EQ on the 2 stereo inputs |
Effects | 32 programs of reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, tremelo, rotary, and vibrato. |
Solo/Mute | Solo/PFL buttons on every channel Mute buttons on every channel |
Channel Level Control | 60mm Faders |
Trim/Gain Control | 8 GB30 mic preamps Mic input +15dBu max Line input +30dBu max Stereo input +30dBu max |
Phantom Power | Yes, +48V |
Metering | 10 segment LED output metering (with PFL buttons on every channel to monitor the independent signal and check its level on the meter) |
Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz, +/- 1.5dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Mic Input E.I.N. (maximum gain) -127dBu (150 Ohm source) Aux, Mix, and Masters (@ 0dB, faders down) -85dBu |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | Mic Sensitivity -30dBu, +14dBu @ Mix output < 0.02% @ 1kHz |
Dimensions | 13 x 3.6 x 14.3″ (330 x 91 x 362 mm) |
Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
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