Soundcraft EFX8

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The Soundcraft EFX™ Series combines all the features of the popular Soundcraft EPM™ mixer with a built-in 24-bit, digital Lexicon® effects processor, expanding the Soundcraft low-cost, multipurpose compact range.

The Soundcraft EFX mixer uses the same AudioDNA® 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.

From Spring 2011 the appeal of the EFX mixers is enhanced with the addition of a custom designed effect for Karaoke use; this preset was engineered by Lexicon and tuned with expert input from the Karaoke markets in Asia to deliver a great out-of-the-box solution for professional and casual Karaoke usage.

The emphasis with the Soundcraft EFX is very firmly on quality build 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 Blyth for the company’s 30th anniversary, and also used on the larger LX7ii and GB Series professional consoles).The Soundcraft EFX also offers all the features of the Soundcraft 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.

EPM/EFX SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response Mic / Line Input to any Output : +/-1.5dB, 20Hz – 20kHz
T.H.D. Mic Sensitivity -30dBu, +14dBu @ Mix output : < 0.02% @ 1kHz
Noise Mic Input E.I.N. (maximum gain) : -127dBu (150Ω source)
Aux, Mix and Masters (@ 0dB, faders down) : < -85dBu
Crosstalk Channel Mute : > 96dB
(@ 1kHz) Aux Send Pots Offness : > 86dB
EQ HF : 12kHz, +/-15dB
(Mono inputs) MF (swept) : 150Hz – 3.5kHz, +/-15dB
LF : 80Hz, +/-15dB
Q : 1.5
EQ HF : 12kHz, +/-15dB
(Stereo inputs) MF (EFX Only) : 720Hz, +/-15dB
LF : 80Hz, +/-15dB
Q (MF) : 0.8
Power Consumption : Less than 35W
Operating Conditions Temperature Range : 5°C to +40°C
Input & Output Mic Input : +15dBu max.
Levels Line Input : +30dBu max.
Stereo Input : +30dBu max.
Mix Output : +20dBu max.
Headphones (@150Ω) : 300mW
Input & Output Mic Input : 2kΩ
Impedances Line Input : 10kΩ
Stereo Input : 65kΩ (stereo), 35kΩ (mono)
Outputs : 150Ω (balanced), 75Ω (unbalanced)

Width Height Depth Weight
EFX8 330mm (13.0") 91mm (3.6") 362mm (14.3") 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs)
EFX12 432mm (17.0") 91mm (3.6") 362mm (14.3") 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)