Soundcraft Notepad-12FX
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Soundcraft
Notepad-12FX
Product Info
Article Number:
419464
Brand:
Soundcraft
Model:
Notepad-12FX
Category:
Analogue mixers
Price:
$201.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Notepad-12FX is a really clever little mixer. It's perfect for singer-songwriters, small bands, or podcasters needing a compact, affordable solution with built-in effects. The Soundcraft preamps are genuinely good for the money, making it a surprisingly capable all-rounder.
Product Description
- Soundcraft Notepad-12FX
- 12-Channel Mixer
- 4 Mono channels with high-quality mic/ line preamp
- Hi-Z
- low-cut and 3-band equaliser
- 4 Stereo channels - 3x jack
- 1x RCA
- 4-Track USB recording/ playback
- Lexicon effects with tap switch
- Outputs: Adjustable headphone output
- XLR sum outputs with fader
- Includes power adapter
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) 280 x 65 x 230 mm
- Weight: 1.7 kg
*Note:* USB cable not included
PROS
- • Solid Soundcraft preamps deliver clean, usable gain for vocals/instruments
- • Lexicon effects add professional polish without excessive cost
- • Compact size and lightweight design make it highly portable
- • Hi-Z input is a surprisingly useful feature for direct instruments
CONS
- • Limited aux sends restrict complex monitor routing possibilities
- • USB functionality is playback only, lacking true two-way operation
- • Build quality is functional, but feels somewhat plasticky overall
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
12
Aux Sends
2
EQ Bands
3
Effects
Lexicon
Phantom Power
Yes
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lexicon effects are decent and usable, but don't expect studio-grade fidelity; they're a convenient addition rather than a replacement for high-end effects.
You can record a stereo pair plus a couple of mics, but the USB only handles a stereo track; for more simultaneous tracks, you'll need an external audio interface.
Yes, the Hi-Z input provides a good impedance match for bass and other instruments, offering a warmer, more direct sound than a standard line input.
