Soundcraft EPM8 High-Performance 8-channel Audio Mixer

SoundCraft quality built in!

This was a great investment. Solid build, clean signal path, transparent tonality, and balanced connectors throughout. It is part of my studio monitoring system, and works perfectly.

A nice small format mixer. Everything you need and nothing you don't (Well, almost. More on that later). Though Soundcraft calls this a 6 channel mixer, it also has 2 dedicated stereo channels and a 2 track input. There are some OEMs out there that would insist on calling this a 12 channel board. The board is resolutely and completely analog. No microprocessor anything. A good result of this is that there is only one minor mystery to operating it (More on that later). The controls are well labeled and logically arranged exactly where you would expect them to be. All channels are clear, quiet, and neutral in terms of coloration. The eq controls (hi, low, and sweapable mid) are minimalist but no less than what is commonly needed to get a good mix. The I/O capabilities (2 main, 2 aux, 2 monitor outputs, inserts for all mic channels and both main output channels) are pretty minimal, but again, what is needed for a basic mix. In terms of usage case four come immediately to mind: (1) Small band just starting out. With this mixer, a few mics, and a couple of powered speakers you have a nice reasonably portable PA that does not require a masters degree in audio engineering to use, a professional roadie to move, nor a millionaire's budget to buy. (2) In a larger setting a mixing board like this is nice for handling sub-mixing jobs (e.g. drum mic submixer). (3) Convention panelist mic mixer (What I got mine for). And (4) Training: Learn how this board handles sound and you will have a good understanding of basic common audio mixing concepts applicable to almost all mixers. The one mystery (and the only reason this is a 4 star rather than a 5 star review) is why there is no on-off switch. If you plug in the cord and the outlet is hot, the board is on. This does make power up sequencing something to be aware of (Powered speakers/amps last please!). Plan accordingly. My guess is that Soundcraft figured the board would almost always wind up plugged into a switched power strip and that that power strip would always be plugged in switched off before getting turned on. The board has no finicky microprocessors to glitch with a less than clean switch and it is one less frequently used on-board component to fail. So long as there are no line switched amps on that same power strip you are probably fine... By the by: The photo depicts the EPM6 neatly tucked into an inexpensive Apache 4800 travel/storage case. (Sometimes its nice to know that you don't need to spend more on the road case than you did on the board.)

Excellent passive soundboard board so far super clean

En muy buen estado

I have owned this for a while now and must say that this mixer is typical Soundcraft quality at a great price. I mostly use my 12 channel usb behringer mixer because I don't want to abuse this one. I probably want it to last forever. The fact is the preamps on this Soundcraft are amazing at this price point and the build quality is excellent. I wanted to give it 4 stars because I feel I have given too many great reviews on here. Hey, I do my homework. I love this mixer. Snob appeal at a bargain price.

This mixer is awesome. Robust, easy to operate, reliable. It has everything that I need for my home studio live recording and gigs. I truly recommend it.

(I'll update this after I've taken it on a few road tours) I got this Soundcraft to replace my Behringer Xenyx 1002 mixer for live performances. Currently I have it set up in my home studio, and it is working quite well for me. I'm running a pair of drum machines, a pair of synthesizers, and a few misc. effects/samplers through at the same time. I'm able to accurately EQ everything to fit well together, and the EQs seem clean and transparent. The additional feature of a mid-eq selector is handy for carving out space in a cluttered soundscape for vocals and lead synthesizers. The mixer is quite compact, especially considering all of the inputs, outputs, and inserts you get - All cords and cables can be contained within the rectangle frame for an especially snug fit - the power cord, rather than jutting out the back of the mixer like most, instead comes out of the bottom of the mixer, in a small 'underpass' created by the incline of the mixer. The power cable, while rather short, doesn't have a big wall-wart or power block on it, which is pretty nice. I plan on taking this mixer on a 6-date tour early this summer, and will definitely be pushing it to the max - I'll update this review then - but so far, this mixer looks great, sounds great, and is priced just right.

It’s a soundcraft - not much more to say. If you are looking for a good quality small console, this should be the one on top of your list

Esta mixer esta super increible cumple de manera excelente su función, la recomiendo mucho. El envio llego muy rapido lo cual se agradece pero sobre todo el manejo de la paqueteria es excelente, este producto es fragil y venia con las respectivas etiquetas, me da mucha confianza para seguir adquiriendo equipos como este.

This works really well. I'm happy with the purchase. Only drawback is if you need RCA inputs. You can make it work but it's not ideal.

Sonido de calidad impresionante. Pre's cálidos y con cuerpo. Componentes finos y de gran duración. La recomiendo ampliamente.

Excellent Product, Great quality.