Soundcraft EPM8 Analog Mixer (UK)

Soundcraft EPM8 Analog Mixer

The Soundcraft EPM8 Analog Mixer is a compact professional mixing console developed to deliver exceptional sound quality, dependable performance, and straightforward operation. Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, the mixer provides all the essential features required for professional audio production without unnecessary complexity. It is well suited for musicians, live sound engineers, recording studios, houses of worship, theatres, and fixed audio installations where consistent performance and intuitive control are essential.

At the heart of the EPM8 are the acclaimed Soundcraft GB30 microphone preamps, designed by Graham Blyth to provide clean, transparent audio with outstanding dynamic performance. Offering up to 55 dB of adjustable gain and an impressive +22 dB of headroom, these preamps accurately reproduce vocals and instruments while minimizing distortion. Built-in 48V phantom power supports condenser microphones, expanding compatibility with professional recording and live sound equipment.

The mixer is manufactured using precision surface-mount technology and carefully selected close-tolerance components to ensure stable performance and repeatable EQ and gain settings. Mono channels incorporate a three-band equalizer with a sweepable mid-frequency section for detailed tonal shaping, while stereo channels feature a practical two-band EQ for fast adjustments. A dedicated multi-point PEAK LED monitoring system continuously checks signal levels across several stages of each channel, providing clear visual indication before clipping occurs.

For enhanced flexibility, the EPM8 includes two configurable auxiliary buses, TRS insert points on every mono channel and the main mix output, smooth-operating 60 mm faders, an integrated solo monitoring system, parallel monitor and headphone outputs, and a ten-segment LED output meter for accurate level monitoring. Its rack-mountable construction and professional connectivity make the Soundcraft EPM8 Analog Mixer a dependable solution for a wide range of audio mixing applications.

Features of EPM8

• Professional 8-channel analog mixer
• Soundcraft GB30 microphone preamps
• Transparent audio reproduction
• Wide 55 dB gain adjustment
• +22 dB signal headroom
• 48V phantom power
• Surface-mount electronic design
• Three-band EQ on mono channels
• Sweepable mid-frequency control
• Two-band EQ on stereo channels
• Two configurable auxiliary buses
• Multi-point PEAK LED indication
• Smooth 60 mm channel faders
• TRS inserts on mono channels
• Main mix insert connection
• XLR microphone connectors
• 1/4-inch metal jack sockets
• RCA stereo playback inputs
• RCA record outputs
• Ten-segment LED output meter
• Comprehensive solo monitoring
• Parallel monitor and headphone outputs
• Rack-mountable chassis
• Suitable for live, studio, and installed audio systems

Specifications of EPM8