Description

Soundcraft Notepad 5 Small Format Analogue Mixing Console with USB I/O

The Notepad-5 mixer makes it easy to get legendary Soundcraft sound for your music, podcasts or videos. The Notepad-5 combines professional-grade analogue components and a built-in USB audio interface to use with your favourite Mac or PC editing software.

Whether you’re a singer-songwriter or a podcaster, Notepad mixers offer best-in-class features like renowned Soundcraft mic preamps, so you can bring a level of polish to your creative productions that’s sure to impress.

Features

• Pristine audio quality. A Soundcraft tradition: For over 40 years, audio professionals have trusted Soundcraft mixing solutions for pristine sound quality and reliable performance. Notepad series mixers continue this tradition with professional-grade Soundcraft microphone preamps, convenient XLR and 1/4” connectors, and durable metal enclosures built to stand the test of time.
• Comfortably familiar. Incredibly powerful: You’ll find yourself right at home with Notepad’s traditional channel strip layout. Two EQ controls per channel give you a level of convenience often reserved for larger consoles. A rotary headphone volume fader makes it easy to adjust your personal listening level, while a master level with LED metering provides precise control over your master output signal. Designed for home studios, rehearsals, live performances, and podcast production, the Notepad series provides a layout that’s familiar to audio professionals yet easy to grasp for beginners.
• Perfect for Rehearsals, Gigs, and More: The deceptively compact Notepad mixers easily fit in a gear bag and provide plenty of capability for writing sessions, rehearsals and gigs. Notepad mixers are engineered to provide iconic Soundcraft performance and allow you to connect your favourite gear like microphones, guitars, keyboards and more. With three models available (Notepad-5, -8FX and -12FX), there’s a Notepad mixer that’s a perfect match—whether you’re a singer-songwriter or a small rock ensemble.
• Your All-in-one Podcasting Solution: The combination of premium Soundcraft components and the built-in USB audio interface make Notepad the ideal centrepiece for your podcasting workflow. The Notepad-5 is a great solution if you’re just starting out and don’t want to compromise on sound quality. From capturing monologues to interviews with multiple panelists, Notepad mixers are designed to help you share your ideas with the world.
• Work Seamlessly with Your Mac or PC: Notepad integrated USB audio interface allows you to easily record, edit and play projects using your favourite audio software. By combining Soundcraft legendary audio performance and the built-in USB interface for your computer, Notepad offers the best of both analogue and digital audio in a no-compromise solution.
• Get legendary Soundcraft quality from professional microphone preamps
• Easily record, edit and playback from your Mac and PC with an integrated USB audio interface—simply plug-and-play with your Mac*
• Getting a great mix is easy with a familiar channel strip layout that includes EQ, aux send, master level and rotary headphone volume control
• Durable metal enclosure that’s built-to-last

Specifications

• Input (Mic) – Mic/Line Combo Inputs1
• Input (Mic) – Gain1
• Input (Mic) – Inputs with Hi-Z1
• Input (Mic) – Peak Light1
• Input (Mic) – EQ High1
• Input (Mic) – EQ Mid n/a
• Input (Mic) – EQ Low1
• Input (Mic) – Pan n/a
• Input (Mic) – Level1
• Input (Line) – 1/4″ Stereo Line Inputs w/Trim1
• Input (Line) – RCA Stereo Line Inputs1
• Input (Line) – 1/4″ Stereo Line External FX Return n/a
• Input (Line) – Aux/FX n/a
• Input (Line) – Balance n/a
• Input (USB) – USB Return2, summed with RCA, to channel 4/5
• Output – Master Stereo Out1
• Output – Monitor Stereo Out1
• Output – Aux Out n/a
• Lexicon Processing – Reverb/Chorus/Delay n/a
• Lexicon Processing – Tap Tempo n/a
• Output Control – Master Level Fader1
• Output Control – Monitor/Phones Level1
• Output Control – Output Meters4x LED

Physical & Dimensions

• Height: 55mm
• Width: 140mm
• Depth: 170mm

Box Dimensions

• Height: 89mm
• Width: 259mm
• Depth: 226mm
• Weight: 1.09kg