Description

The emphasis with the Soundcraft EPM is very firmly on quality build and audio performance, with an easy to understand control surface uncluttered by unnecessary facilities, and Soundcraft have brought new technologies and ideas to this very cost-effective range. Surface mount technology is used throughout, using close-tolerance components for high accuracy and repeatable settings for EQ and gain controls. The highly-transparent GB30 Mic amp (designed by Graham Blyth for the companys 30th anniversary, and also used on the larger LX7ii and GB Series consoles) features high-resolution adjustment over a wide gain range of 55dB, and provides a stunning +22dB headroom through the console. True professional 48-volt phantom power caters for condenser microphones of all types.

A unique feature of the signal monitoring is the PEAK led. This uses multipoint signal take-offs to watch for overload in several parts of the channel strip, and the led lights more brightly as the signal approaches the peak point. For smooth and accurate channel control, the EPM has 60mm high quality faders as used on other Soundcraft desks. The monitor output and headphone output work in parallel so that performers can still listen on phones while an engineer is listening on studio monitors.

Features

• Frame sizes 6+2, 8+2 and 12+2
• 2 configurable auxiliary buses
• XLR-type and metal jack connector sockets
• RCA phono stereo playback inputs and record outputs
• 3-band EQ with a swept mid on mono inputs
• 2-band EQ on stereo inputs
• TRS insert sockets and inserts on all mono inputs and mix output
• Ten-segment LED output metering
• Intuitive and comprehensive solo system
• Headphone output
• Easily rack mountable

Specifications

• Frequency Response Mic/Line input to any output 20Hz to 20kHz +/-0.5dB
• THD & Noise <0.007%
• -30dBu Input routed to Mix, Mic gain 30dB
• Mic Input EIN 22Hz-22kHz unweighted -128dBu (150 source)
• Bus Noise
• Measured RMS, 20Hz to 20kHz Bandwidth Line inputs selected at unity gain and
• terminated 150
• Mix Mix at Max, Faders down<-85dBu
• Crosstalk Channel Mute >96dB
• typically @1kHz Fader cut-off (rel +10 mark) >96dB
• Aux Send pot offness >86dB
• Input & Output Microphone Input 2.4k
• Impedances Line Input 11k
• Stereo Input 100k
• Outputs 75
• Input & Output Mic/Line input Maximum Level +17dBu
• Levels Line input Maximum Level +30dBu
• Stereo Input Maximum Level +30dBu
• Mix Output Maximum level +20dBu
• Headphones (at 200) 300mW
• EQ (Mono Input) HF 12kHz, 15dB, shelving
• Mid 150Hz – 3.5kHz, 15dB, Q=1.5
• LF 60Hz, 15dB, shelving
• Metering 12-segment LED bargraphs for Mix L&R outputs
• Operating conditions Temperature Range -10C to +30C
• Relative Humidity 0% to 80%
• Power Supply Integral lightweight switched-mode PSU
• AC mains supply 85V-270V AC, 50/60Hz universal input
• Power consumption Less than 20W
• Dimensions EPM6 280mm(11)W, 90.5mm(3.56)H, 362mm(14.25)D
• EMP8 330mm(13)W, 90.5mm(3.56)H, 362mm(14.25)D
• EMP12 432mm(17)W, 90.5mm(3.56)H, 362mm(14.25)D
• Weight EPM6 5kg(11.02lbs), EPM8 5.6kgs(12.34lbs), EPM12 6.7kgs(14.77lbs)