Detail 01
Mic input noise of -127dBu at maximum gain
Quiet enough that a low-output dynamic mic can be pushed hard without hiss becoming part of the mix.
Product detailSKU #1274115027645
SoundcraftEFX 12-Channel Mixer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A twelve-channel analog mixer with sweepable mids and low-noise mic inputs. For small bands, houses of worship, and permanent rehearsal or venue installs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A four or five piece band mixing vocals, guitars and keys
- Small rooms needing several monitor or effects sends
- Permanent installs where a mixer stays wired and set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Solo performers who only need two or three inputs
- Engineers wanting scene recall or digital processing
- Anyone recording many separate tracks at once to a computer
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sweepable midrange at 720Hz with a Q of 1.5
Wide enough to shape overall body, narrow enough to pull boxy honk out of vocals and guitars.
Detail 03
Shelving EQ at 80Hz and 12kHz
Low band sits above most stage rumble; high band adds air rather than harshness on cymbals and vocals.
Detail 04
Frequency response within 1.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
Flat across the audible range, so what leaves the board sounds like what went in.
Detail 05
12.8 pounds, 17 inches wide, 3.6 inches tall
Light enough for one hand and low enough to sit under a laptop riser or in a shallow case.
Detail 06
Headphone output rated 300mW into 150 ohms
Enough level for most studio and monitoring headphones. Very high impedance models may still sound thin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cables, mics and speakers are separate — budget for a full snake if gigging
- 02Consumes under 35W, so it runs cool but still needs a mains outlet
- 03Rated for 5C to 40C — cold vans and hot stages sit at the edges
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many microphones can I plug in?
Twelve channels covers mono mic inputs plus stereo pairs, so the mono mic count is lower than twelve. Check the channel layout against your input list.
02Will it fit in a rack?
At 17 inches wide it is close to rack width, but it is built as a tabletop desk. Use a mixer case rather than assuming rack ears.
03Can I use it for recording?
It gives you a stereo mix out. For separate tracks per instrument you need a multichannel interface instead.
04Is it loud enough to drive a PA?
Mix output reaches +20dBu maximum, which drives powered speakers or a power amp with headroom to spare.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- 150 Ohms (balanced),75 Ohms (unbalanced)
- Mix Output
- +20dBu max.
- Stereo Input
- 65k Ohms (stereo),35k Ohms (mono)
- Line Input
- 10k Ohms
- Power Consumption
- Less than 35W
- Frequency Response Mic Line Input to Any Output
- +/-1.5dB,20Hz ” 20kHz
- Mic Input
- 2k Ohms
- Mic Input E I N Maximum Gain
- -127dBu (150 Ohms source)
3 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 12.8
- Width
- 17.0 inch
- Height
- 3.6 inch
9 detailsOther
- Fader Cut Off Rel 10 Mark
- > 96dB
- Operating Conditions
- Temperature Range 5C to 40C
- Q
- 1.5
- Channel Mute
- > 96dB
- Mf
- 720Hz,+/-15dB
- Aux Send Pots Offness
- > 86dB
- Lf
- 80Hz,+/-15dB
- Hf
- 12kHz,+/-15dB,
- Headphones 150 Ohms
- 300mW
