Soundcraft Notepad-5, Analog Desktop Mixer

Soundcraft Notepad-5, Analog Desktop Mixer, Small-format Analog Mixing Console with USB I/O, 5085980US

The Soundcraft Notepad-5 mixer makes it easy to get legendary Soundcraft sound for your music, podcasts or videos. The Soundcraft Notepad-5 merge the professional-grade analog components and a built-in USB audio interface to use with your favorite Mac or PC editing software. It's not a big problem 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 pristine to your creative productions that's sure to impress.

Also, the audio professionals have trusted Soundcraft mixing solutions for pristine sound quality and reliable performance for over 40 years. The Soundcraft 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 channel strip layout. The Soundcraft Notepad-5 has two EQ controls per channel that can give you a level of convenience often reserved for larger consoles. There is also a rotary headphone volume fader that makes it easy to adjust your  personal listening level, while a master level with LED metering can provides a precise control over your master output signal. The Soundcraft Notepad-5 is built and designed for home studios, rehearsals, live performaces and podcast production. It can provides a layout that's familiar to audio professionals yet easy to grasp for beginners.

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 favorite 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. 

The combination of premium Soundcraft components and the built-in USB audio interface make Notepad the ideal centerpiece 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. Plus, ducking, when enabled, automatically lowers the volume of background music when audio is detected by the main source, allowing your voice and message to stand out. From capturing monologues to interviews with multiple panelists, Notepad mixers are designed to help you share your ideas with the world. Notepad's integrated USB audio interface allows you to easily record, edit and play projects using your favorite audio software. By combining Soundcraft legendary audio performance and the built-in USB interface for your computer, Notepad offers the best of both analog and digital audio in a no-compromise solution.

Soundcraft Notepad-5 Main Features

• 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
• Ducking makes sure your audience hears you loud and clear by automatically lowering background music when you speak
• Durable metal enclosure that’s built-to-last