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Mono/Stereo

Keyboard

Speaker Outputs

Preamp

Gain/Trim

Aux/FX Send

L/R Pan

Channel Level

EQ

Headphone Output

Headphone Level

Aux Master Level

Mix Master Level

Microphones

Guitar

USB From 

Computer 

Media Player

Step 1: Connecting Inputs & Outputs

Make sure the mixer and all devices being connected to the mixer are powered off. To power off the mixer, unplug 

the power plug from the AC power source.

Connecting Microphones

Connect the microphones to the channel XLR inputs using balanced XLR microphone cables.

Connecting Guitar Instruments

Plug the guitar into the center of the combi jack using an instrument cable with a ¼-inch tip/sleeve phone 

connector. Engage the HI-Z switch on the connected channel (Hi-Z is available on channel 1 of all NOTEPAD 

models, as well as channel 3 of the NOTEPAD-12FX). 

Connecting Line Instruments

Keyboards often have ¼-inch tip/ring/sleeve connections and offer mono or stereo connectivity. Plug the keyboard 

or other line instrument into the NOTEPAD’s line inputs using cables with ¼-inch tip/ring/sleeve connectors (one 

cable for mono or two cables for stereo). Use the MONO input whenever connecting a mono connection.

Connecting Media Players

Consumer-level devices should be connected to the RCA input jacks. Devices with a 3.5mm output can be 

connected using a 3.5mm to RCA stereo cable (sold separately). Audio signals from the RCA inputs are summed 

with audio signals coming in from the USB connection.

Connecting Powered Speakers

Powered speakers should be connected to the MASTER L and MASTER R XLR output jacks. The level of these 

outputs is controlled by the MASTER fader (NOTEPAD-8FX or NOTEPAD-12FX) or MASTER rotary control 

(NOTEPAD-5).

Connecting Headphones

Plug the headphones into the ¼-inch HEADPHONE output. The level of this output is controlled by the PHONES 

LEVEL rotary knob. (NOTEPAD-5’s TRS MONITOR output can be switched between MONO LINE OUT and 

MONITOR/MASTER source select by pressing the buttons on the surface of the mixer.)

Summary of Contents for Soundcraft NOTEPAD SERIES

Page 1: ...PAD 8FX https www soundcraft com en products notepad 8fx downloads_and_docs NOTEPAD 12FX https www soundcraft com en products notepad 12fx downloads_and_docs QUICK START GUIDE Included Contents NOTEPAD Mixer AC to DC External Power Supply with removable power lead to AC connection Quick Start Guide this document All graphic representations in this manual are of the Notepad 12FX model The Notepad 5...

Page 2: ... offer mono or stereo connectivity Plug the keyboard or other line instrument into the NOTEPAD s line inputs using cables with inch tip ring sleeve connectors one cable for mono or two cables for stereo Use the MONO input whenever connecting a mono connection Connecting Media Players Consumer level devices should be connected to the RCA input jacks Devices with a 3 5mm output can be connected usin...

Page 3: ... reach 0dB e Slowly raise the preamp GAIN TRIM knob on each channel until the desired mix balance is achieved If a peak LED lights back off the control f Readjust the MASTER control for the desired output level Step 3 Using FX audio effects NOTEPAD 8FX and NOTEPAD 12FX include a built in Lexicon effects processing section Add Lexicon Effects to Your Mix a Select the desired effect algorithm by pre...

Page 4: ... AUX FX on NOTEPAD 8FX or NOTEPAD 12FX and channel LEVEL controls at the front of the surface These mixes feed each master level control on the right side of the surface MONITOR MASTER AUX MASTER or MASTER level which then flow up the right side of the mixer to the different output jacks Troubleshooting Power does not come on There are three connections between the AC source and the NOTEPAD at the...

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