Soundcraft EPM8

mikseta Soundcraft EPM8

Soundcraft have unveiled another addition to the rapidly growing new Soundcraft family, the multi-format low-cost EPM mixers.

The emphasis with the Soundcraft EPM is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface uncluttered by unnecessary facilities, and Soundcraft have brought new technologies and ideas to this very cost-effective range. Surface mount technology is used throughout, using close-tolerance components for high accuracy and repeatable settings for EQ and gain controls. 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 consoles) features high-resolution adjustment over a wide gain range of 55dB, and provides a stunning +22dB headroom through the console. True professional 48-volt phantom power caters for condenser microphones of all types.

A unique feature of the signal monitoring is the PEAK led. This uses multipoint signal take-offs to watch for overload in several parts of the channel strip, and the led lights more brightly as the signal approaches the peak point. For smooth and accurate channel control, the EPM has 60mm high quality faders as used on other Soundcraft desks. The monitor output and headphone output work in parallel so that performers can still listen on phones while an engineer is listening on studio monitors.

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
EPM6 280mm (11.0") 91mm (3.6") 362mm (14.3") 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
EPM8 330mm (13.0") 91mm (3.6") 362mm (14.3") 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs)
EPM12 432mm (17.0") 91mm (3.6") 362mm (14.3") 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)