Soundcraft EFX8 High-Performance 8-Channel Lexicon Effect Mixer

Brand

Soundcraft

Number of Channels

8

Item Weight

10.1 Pounds

Connectivity Technology

Auxiliary

Power Source

Corded Electric

About this item

8+2 and 12+2 channel frame sizes

32 FX settings

Tap Tempo and FX setting store function

XLR-type and ¼” metal jack connector sockets

1 configurable auxiliary bus

Product information

Product Dimensions

14.25 x 13 x 3.56 inches

ASIN

B003BQIUDY

Item model number

EFX8

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

March 10, 2010

Size

8 + 2 channel

Product Description

The Sound craft EFX Series combines all the features of the popular Sound craft EPM mixer with a built-in 24-bit, digital Lexicon effects processor, expanding the Sound craft low-cost, multipurpose compact range. The Sound craft EFX8 mixer uses the same Audio DNA processor featured in many of the Digitech and Lexicon outboard equipment including the highly respected Lexicon MX400 processor. With over 35 years experience, the Lexicon name is synonymous with the best reverb and processing in the business, ensuring the finest quality effects not usually found in a console at this price level. The Effects section fits neatly into the mixers compact framework which is available in 8 or 12 mono input variants, both with 2 stereo channels and an effects send on each channel. There are 32 effects to choose from with a tap tempo function, 3 effects parameter controls and a user effects setting store facility. An effects channel level clip LED and Mute function gives the user even more flexibility. The emphasis with the Sound craft EFX is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface in line with the Sound craft professional range. The Sound craft EFX8 uses the highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp (designed by Graham Blyth for the company’s 30th anniversary, and also used on the larger LX7ii and GB Series professional consoles). The Sound craft EFX also offers all the features of the Sound craft EPM most notably a configurable aux send, XLR and ¼” metal jack connector sockets, RCA phono stereo playback inputs and record outputs, 3-band EQ with a swept mid on the mono inputs, 3-band EQ on the 2 stereo inputs, TRS insert sockets, inserts on all mono inputs, ten-segment LED output metering and a headphone output.

Soundcraft EFX8

Soundcraft EFX Mixing Console

The emphasis with the Soundcraft EFX is very firmly on build quality and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface in line with the Soundcraft professional range. The Soundcraft EFX uses the highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp designed by Graham Blythe. The Soundcraft EFX offers a configurable aux send, XLR and ¼” metal jack connector sockets, RCA phono inputs and outputs, 3-band EQ, inserts, ten-segment LED output metering and a headphone output. The Effects section fits neatly into the mixers compact framework with an effects send on each channel. There are 32 effects to choose from with a tap tempo function, 3 effects parameter controls and a user effects setting store facility. An effects channel level clip LED and Mute function gives the user even more flexibility.

Audio Specifications

Frequency Response

Mic input to line output

T.H.D

Mic sensitivity -30dBu, +14dBu @ mix output 0.02% @ 1kHz

Noise

-126.5dBu (150 Ohm source)

Mic Inputs

+15dBu max

Line Inputs

+30dBu max

Stereo Inputs

Mix Outputs

+20dBu max

Mic Input Impedence

2 kOhms

Line Input Impedence

10 kOhms

Stereo Input Impedence

65 kOhms (stereo), 35kOhms (mono)

EQ (Mono inputs) HF:

12Hz, +/-15dBu

EQ (Mono inputs) MF:

(swept) 150Hz – 3.5Khz, +/- 15dBu, Q=0.8

EQ (Mono inputs) LF:

80Hz, +/-15dBu

EQ (Stereo inputs) HF:

EQ (Stereo inputs) MF:

720Hz, +/-15dBu

EQ (Stereo inputs) LF:

Product Type

Multipurpose Compact Mixer

Operational simplicity, clarity and intuitiveness

4 group busses configured and an integral 6 x 2 matrix

GB30 Mic preamps and EQ

Intended Use

Designed specifically for many applications including live music, recording, houses of worship and multi-speaker installations

Designed specifically for smaller installations in churches and performance venues, or for small portable PA systems

Designed specifically for Installed-Sound and Audio-Visual applications

Designed specifically for installations such as churches and performance venues, or for small touring sound systems

Available Sizes

Available in frame sizes 8×2 or 12×2 channel

Available in frame sizes 8 (GB2R-16) or 10 (GB2R-12/2) busses

Available in frame sizes 16, 24 and 32 channel configurations

Available in frame sizes from 16 to 40 channels

Output Matrix

8×2 Output Matrix

12×2 Output Matrix

6×2 Output Matrix

7×4 Output Matrix

Limiter

N/A

Limiter on record output

EQ

3-band EQ

4-band GB30 EQ

GB30 mic pre-amp

✓

All metal TRS jacks and Neutrik XLRs

Direct outputs on all mono input channels

Integral power supply, with an external power supply link option