Description
Soundcraft EFX8 Overview
Musicians and audio professionals in need of a cost-effective audio mixer with built-in effects will be pleased with the Soundcraft EFX8, an 8×2 mixing console with 32 Lexicon effects well suited for recording and live performances.
The EFX8 features the highly transparent GB30 Mic amp designed by Graham Blythe. The Soundcraft EFX offers a configurable Aux send, XLR and 1/4″ metal jack connector sockets, RCA inputs and outputs, 3-band EQ, inserts, 10-segment LED output metering and a headphone output. An effects channel level clip LED and Mute function gives the user even more flexibility.
8+2 analog mixing console
Built-in 24-bit Lexicon digital effects processor
32 FX settings
Tap Tempo and FX setting store function
1 FX send on each channel
1 configurable auxiliary bus
XLR-type and 1/4″ metal jack connector sockets
RCA stereo playback inputs and record outputs
3-band EQ with a swept mid on mono inputs
3-band EQ on stereo inputs
TRS insert sockets and inserts on all mono inputs
Ten-segment LED output metering
Intuitive and comprehensive solo system
Headphone output
Easily rack mountable with optional rack kit
Custom Karaoke preset
Soundcraft EFX8 Specs
Mixer
Number of Analog Input Channels 10 (8 Mono / 2 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps 8
Analog Output Channels 1 x Stereo Master Output
1 x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output
1 x Mono Aux Send Output
1 x Mono FX Send Output
Max I/O Capacity 14 x Input / 8 x Output
Mix Routing 1 x Mono Aux Send / Stereo Aux Return
Faders & Level Adjustment None
Meters 2 x 10-Segment LED
Meter Range -22 dB to +16 dB Peak/Clip
Signal Processing
Gain/Trim Range -15 dB to +60 dB
Sidechain Filters None
EQ 3-Band Semi-Parametric (Mono Channels)
3-Band EQ (Stereo Channels)
EQ Parameters Mono Channels:
High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz (Shelving)
Mid: ±15 dB at 150 Hz to 3.5 kHz, 1.5 Q (Semi-Parametric)
Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz (Shelving)
Stereo Channels:
High: ±15 dB at 12 kHz (Shelving)
Mid: ±15 dB at 720 Hz (Notch/Peak)
Low: ±15 dB at 80 Hz (Shelving)
Graphic EQ None
Solo/Mute Solo-in-Place/AFL, Mute per Input Channel
Built-In Effects Yes
Performance
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.5 dB
Max Input Level XLR Mic Input:
+15 dBu at Max Gain (Balanced)
1/4″ Line Input:
+30 dBu at Max Gain
Output Level XLR Mix Output:
20 dBu at Max Gain (Balanced)
Headphone Output Power 300 mW into 150 Ohms
I/O Impedance XLR Mic Input:
2 Kilohm (Balanced)
1/4″ TRS Line Input:
10 Kilohm
1/4″ TRS Stereo Input:
65 Kilohms (Balanced, Stereo)
35 Kilohm (Unbalanced, Mono)
1/4″, Stereo RCA, XLR Main Output:
150 Ohms (Balanced)
75 Ohms (Unbalanced)
Crosstalk Muted:
> 96 dB at 1 kHz (Channel Mute)
Aux to Aux:
> 86 dB at 1 kHz (Aux Send Pots Offness)
EIN -127 dBu at Max Gain (150 Ohms Source)
SNR < -85 dB at Unity Gain (Faders Down)
THD < 0.02% (Mic Sensitivity -30 dBu, +14 dBu at Mix Output)
Connectivity
Analog Inputs 8 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input
8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input
4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Line Input (2 Stereo Pairs)
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Aux Return (1 Stereo Pair)
10 x 1/4" TRS Insert Insert (1 Stereo Pair)
2 x 1/4" TRS Aux Return (1 Stereo Pair)
1 x Stereo RCA TS Unbalanced 2-Track Input (1 Stereo Pair)
1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Footswitch Input
Analog Outputs 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Stereo Main Output (1 Stereo Pair)
1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Mono Mono-Summed Output
2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Control Room Output
2 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Mono Aux/FX Send
1 x Stereo RCA TS Unbalanced Stereo Record Output (1 Stereo Pair)
1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output
Phantom Power Yes
Digital I/O None
Mobile App Compatible No
*As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Power
AC Input Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
AC Power I/O 1 x IEC Input
Physical
Rack Mountable Yes
Dimensions 3.6 x 13 x 14.3" / 91.4 x 330.2 x 363.2 mm
Weight 10.1 lb / 4.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 13.71 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 17.4 x 17 x 7.3"
