Soundcraft EPM8 High Performance Mixer

The EPM8 is a straightforward, solidly built mixing console designed for operators who value transparent audio quality and intuitive hands-on control. With its uncluttered surface and professional-grade components throughout, this mixer delivers genuine performance without unnecessary complexity, making it equally at home in live venues, recording studios, houses of worship, or installed sound systems.

Design & Build Quality

Surface mount technology and close-tolerance components throughout ensure high accuracy and repeatable settings on all EQ and gain controls. The 60mm professional-grade faders provide smooth, reliable channel operation, while the easily rack-mountable chassis accommodates a variety of installation scenarios without sacrificing accessibility or durability.

Audio Performance & Signal Path

The transparent GB30 mic preamp—designed by Graham Blyth and featured on Soundcraft's larger console lines—delivers exceptional headroom of +22dB with a wide 55dB gain range for precise level capture. A unique PEAK LED monitors multiple points in the signal chain, lighting progressively brighter as levels approach clipping, giving you clear visual feedback before distortion occurs.

Key Features

• Frame size 8+2 (8 mono + 2 stereo channels)
• GB30 mic preamp with 55dB gain range and +22dB headroom
• True professional 48-volt phantom power for condenser microphones
• 3-band EQ with swept mid on mono inputs; 2-band EQ on stereo inputs
• 2 configurable auxiliary buses
• TRS insert sockets on all mono inputs and mix output
• XLR-type and 1/4" metal jack connector sockets
• RCA phono stereo playback inputs and record outputs
• Ten-segment LED output metering
• Intuitive and comprehensive solo system
• Headphone output and parallel monitor output for simultaneous monitoring
• PEAK LED signal monitoring across channel strip

The EPM8 combines transparent audio performance with rock-solid build quality and straightforward operation, making it a dependable choice for professional mixing applications across multiple disciplines.