Soundcraft EFX8 High-Performance 8-Channel Lexicon Effect Mixer

Product details

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

Item Weight
10.1 pounds

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

Power Source
Corded Electric

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
+30dBu max

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:
12Hz, +/-15dBu

EQ (Stereo inputs) MF:
720Hz, +/-15dBu

EQ (Stereo inputs) LF:
80Hz, +/-15dBu

Product Type
Multipurpose Compact Mixer
Multipurpose Compact Mixer
Operational simplicity, clarity and intuitiveness
4 group busses configured and an integral 6 x 2 matrix
Operational simplicity, clarity and intuitiveness
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 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 smaller installations in churches and performance venues, or for small portable PA systems
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 8×2 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 8 (GB2R-16) or 10 (GB2R-12/2) busses
Available in frame sizes from 16 to 40 channels

Output Matrix
8×2 Output Matrix
12×2 Output Matrix
6×2 Output Matrix
6×2 Output Matrix
6×2 Output Matrix
7×4 Output Matrix

Limiter
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Limiter on record output

EQ
3-band EQ
3-band EQ
4-band GB30 EQ
4-band GB30 EQ
4-band GB30 EQ
4-band GB30 EQ

GB30 mic pre-amp
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All metal TRS jacks and Neutrik XLRs
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Direct outputs on all mono input channels
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Integral power supply, with an external power supply link option
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