Notepad-12FX

Small-format Analog Mixing Console with USB I/O and Lexicon Effects

Notepad-12FX
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The Notepad-12FX 12-channel mixer makes it easy to get legendary Soundcraft sound for your music, podcasts or videos. The Notepad-12FX combines professional-grade analog components, renowned HARMAN digital signal processing and a built-in USB audio interface to use with your favorite Mac or PC editing software. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter or a podcaster, the Notepad-12FX mixer offers best-in-class features like Lexicon® effects, so you can bring a level of polish to your creative productions that’s sure to impress. 

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. Aux sends and three EQ controls per channel give you a level of convenience often reserved for larger consoles. A rotary headphone volume control makes it easy to adjust your personal listening level, while a master fader 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 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.

Your All-in-One Podcasting Solution

The combination of premium Soundcraft components and the built-in USB audio interface make Notepad the ideal centerpiece for your podcasting workflow. The Notepad-12FX gives your production a level of polish typically achieved by recording studios. 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.

Iconic Lexicon Digital Effects

The Notepad-12FX features premium, studio-quality effects by Lexicon that help you achieve truly professional sound without additional plug-ins or equipment. Enhance your projects with reverb, chorus, or delay with tap tempo control, backed by industry-leading signal processing technology built into the Notepad’s DSP engine.

Work Seamlessly with Your Mac or PC

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 with HARMAN signal processing and the built-in USB interface for your computer, Notepad offers the best of both analog and digital audio in a no-compromise solution.

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*
  • Sweeten your mix with HARMAN digital signal processing including iconic Lexicon reverb, echo and delay
  • Getting a great mix is easy with a familiar channel strip layout that includes EQ, aux send, master fader 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

*PC requires Soundcraft driver installation

Downloads

  Version Language Size Uploaded
Firmware
platform icon Notepad Firmware and Control Panel Setup - Apple
version 2.0.4, updated: Jun 2020
2.0.4     23.1 MB Jun 2020
Release Notes for Notepad USB Driver and Control Panel V2.0.4     418 KB Jun 2020
Release Notes for Notepad USB Driver and Control Panel V2.0.4 (Chinese)     222 KB Jun 2020
platform icon Notepad Firmware and Control Panel Setup [PREVIOUS VERSION]
version 1.09, updated: Jan 2018
1.09     14.3 MB Jan 2018
platform icon Notepad Firmware and Control Panel Setup - Windows
version 2.0.4, updated: Jul 2020
2.0.4     19 MB Jul 2020
Release Notes for Notepad USB Driver and Control Panel V2.0.4     418 KB Jul 2020
Release Notes for Notepad USB Driver and Control Panel V2.0.4 (Chinese)     222 KB Jul 2020
  Version Language Size Uploaded
Cut Sheets
file type icon Notepad-12FX Sell Sheet
en updated: Mar 2024
  en  1.41 MB Mar 2024
Owners Manuals
file type icon Notepad-12FX Owner's Manual-English
en updated: Mar 2024
  en  8.97 MB Mar 2024
Quick Start Guides
file type icon Notepad Series Quick Start Guide
it updated: Aug 2019
  it  584 KB Aug 2019
file type icon Notepad Series Quick Start Guide
en updated: Aug 2019
  en  558 KB Aug 2019
file type icon Notepad Series Quick Start Guide
pt updated: Aug 2019
  pt  522 KB Aug 2019
file type icon Notepad Series Quick Start Guide
fr updated: Aug 2019
  fr  502 KB Aug 2019
file type icon Notepad Series Quick Start Guide
es updated: Aug 2019
  es  553 KB Aug 2019
file type icon Notepad Series Quick Start Guide
de updated: Aug 2019
  de  588 KB Aug 2019
User Guides
file type icon NOTEPAD 5, 8FX, 12FX Руководство пользователя
ru updated: Oct 2020
  ru  2.3 MB Oct 2020

Specifications

Input (Mic) - Mic/Line Combo Inputs 4
Input (Mic) - Gain 4
Input (Mic) - Inputs with Hi-Z 2
Input (Mic) - Peak Light 4
Input (Mic) - EQ High 4
Input (Mic) - EQ Mid 4
Input (Mic) - EQ Low 4
Input (Mic) - Pan 4
Input (Mic) - Level 4
Input (Line) - 1/4" Stereo Line Inputs w/Trim 2
Input (Line) - RCA Stereo Line Inputs 1
Input (Line) - 1/4" Stereo Line External FX Return 1
Input (Line) - Aux/FX 3
Input (Line) - Balance 4
Input (USB) - USB Return 2, summed with RCA, to channel 9/10
Output - Master Stereo Out 1
Output - Monitor Stereo Out 1
Output - Aux Out 1
Lexicon Processing - Reverb/Chorus/Delay 1
Lexicon Processing - Tap Tempo 1
Output Control - Master Level Fader 1
Output Control - Monitor/Phones Level 1
Output Control - Output Meters 4x LED

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Notepad-12FX

Small-format Analog Mixing Console with USB I/O and Lexicon Effects