Soundcraft Notepad-8FX

I purchased this mixer for my new setup for solo gigs in smaller venues. I am very pleased with it. The packaging was good (well protected) .

Having used the larger Soundcraft desk for my other PA I found it to be familiar. The quality is superior to my old Behringer desk of a similar size. It feels sturdy and well built. I've generally been impressed by Soundcraft, Lexicon & Digitech products I have purchased in the past and this is no exception.

Pros:
- Good desk for the size
- Good responsive EQ
- Clear Layout
- Well Built
- Compact easy to travel with
- USB audio interface.
- Good quality built-in effects. (very nice reverb)

Cons
- No on-off switch for Phantom Power ( its always on)
- No Individual controls for effects ( all on one knob), but understandable on this small desk.

Overall it's a good desk the cons are not really a big deal unless you are using it for recording using a ribbon mic or something which would respond badly to the phantom power. I'd recommend it. Feels like it will last me a while and it's nice to have a backup interface.