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Notepad Series Product Overview

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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 a built-in USB audio interface to use with your favorite Mac or PC editing software. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter or a podcaster, Notepad-8FX offers best-in-class features like Lexicon effects, so you can bring a professional level of polish to your creative productions.

Pristine Audio Quality
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.

Comfortably Familiar
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.

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.

Soundcraft Notepad-8FX Small-Format 8-Channel Analog Mixer With USB I/O and Effects
Soundcraft Notepad-8FX Small-Format 8-Channel Analog Mixer With USB I/O and Effects
Soundcraft Notepad-8FX Small-Format 8-Channel Analog Mixer With USB I/O and Effects

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  • Get legendary Soundcraft quality from professional microphone preamps
  • Record, edit and playback from your Mac and PC with an integrated USB audio interface
  • Sweeten your mix with HARMAN digital signal processing including iconic Lexicon reverb, echo and delay
  • 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
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Format
  • Analog/digital: Analog
  • Busses/groups: Stereo
  • AUX sends: 1
  • Powered: No
Inputs
  • Total inputs: 8
  • Mic preamps: 2
  • XLR/TRS combo jacks: 2
  • XLR only jacks: 0
  • 1/4" only jacks: 4
  • S/PDIF in: No
  • ADAT/optical in: No
  • RCA in: Yes
  • AES/EBU: No
Outputs
  • XLR out: L/R
  • 1/4” out: No
  • S/PDIF out: No
  • ADAT/optical out: No
  • RCA out: No
  • AES/EBU: No
Other Connectivity
  • Connections: USB
  • MIDI I/O: No
  • Headphone output(s): 1
  • Wi-Fi No
Onboard Effects
  • Compression: No
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Delay: Yes
  • Chorus/flange: Yes
Equalization
  • Type: Rotary
  • EQ bands: 3-band
  • Master graphic: No

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2.75

4 Reviews

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Performances3
  2. Music Videos2
  3. Amateur Recording1
  4. Outdoor Events / Games1
  5. Professional Recording1
Cons
  1. Not Durable1
  2. Poor Quality Sound1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Compact3
  2. Easy To Use2
  3. Excellent Sound2
  4. Versatile2
  5. Simple Controls1
  • Just got mine today quality control Bad electric conection

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byJuan

    fromOakland california

    Bad quality control

  • Really great product / Recommend

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJMac

    fromLehigh Valley, PA

    Really well built product. The best part - well, at least for me - is the separated Aux and headphone outputs being independent from the actual mains out. This seems a subtle feature at first glance, but few or perhaps no other mixers of this size offer this. I've been a user of the small-format Yamaha MG series for years and none of those offer this particular routing/monitoring option. There is a good YouTube video on the 8FX talking about this feature. I use this in a home studio, personal demos and small coffee shop Open Mic-type situations and I'd definitely recommend this product and Soundcraft in general to others.

  • Mine was defective

    1

    submitted6 years ago

    byPOed in NC

    fromCharlotte, NC

    I bought this mixer to pair with a little PA that I use for small shows. After a few months of use it began giving a constant static out of the main outputs. It was beyond GC's return period but still within Soundcrafts manufacturers warranty. So after a very long and frustrating phone call where I got passed from person to person, Soundcraft eventually agreed to take the mixer in for a warranty repair. So I shipped it to them. Within a few weeks I get an email saying that they've inspected the mixer and it is not repairable so they will be sending me a new mixer to replace it. Fantastic! But that was over 5 months ago and I still have not received the replacement. I've contacted them multiple times and have gotten nowhere. This mixer is cheaply made - nothing like Soundcraft products used to be. And Soundcraft customer service is horrendous. Steer clear of this mixer.

  • Simple and Convenience

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byJohn

    fromAustralia

    Excellent product, I'm using this for live streaming. Sound is excellent and good quality. Downside is, they don't provide the USB cable

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  • asked byAlbert

    fromFlorida

    Incorrect picture!!!   This picture is for the Soundcraft Notepad 12FX, and by the way both models have Phantom Power in their preamp inputs.

    Incorrect picture!!! This picture is for the Soundcraft Notepad 12FX, and by the way both models have Phantom Power in their preamp inputs.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Thank you for the feedback
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Thank you for the feedback
  • asked byBrian

    fromPennsylvania

    Will the USB allow for bi-directional recording and simultaneous playback of previously recorded tracks when multi tracking?

    Will the USB allow for bi-directional recording and simultaneous playback of previously recorded tracks when multi tracking?

    Open Reply -
    No, unfortunately not.
  • asked byedgar

    fromIL

    Does this have a phantom option

    Does this have a phantom option

    Open Reply - Gear Specialist
    You will need external phantom power.