Soundcraft Notepad-5 – 5-Channel Compact Analog Mixer with USB
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Soundcraft Notepad-5 – 5-Channel Compact Analog Mixer with USB
Product Overview
The Soundcraft Notepad-5 is a 5-channel compact analog mixer with a built-in stereo USB audio interface. It is the most compact and affordable mixer in the Notepad Series, designed for basic home studio recording, podcasting, streaming, and small-scale mixing applications. The Notepad-5 connects to Mac and PC via USB and is bus-powered, making it a portable option for users who need microphone mixing and computer recording without investing in a full-sized audio interface. There are no onboard effects — this is a clean, practical mixer focused on simplicity and ease of use.
Product Description
The Notepad-5 provides one XLR/TRS combo input for a microphone or line-level source, one Hi-Z 1/4" input for guitar or bass, and one stereo 1/4" line input pair. An RCA stereo input accommodates consumer playback devices, and USB audio return is directed to channels 4 and 5, integrating computer playback into the mix. There is no auxiliary output and no Lexicon effects section — the Notepad-5 is intentionally simple for users who want a direct signal path from source to computer.
48V phantom power is available on the XLR-compatible input for condenser microphone use. The master section includes basic LED level monitoring. Bus-powered USB operation means the Notepad-5 draws power from the computer connection, and no separate power supply is required. For users who need onboard effects or more inputs, the Notepad-8FX or Notepad-12FX offer expanded capability. Available from Creation Networks.
Key Features
- 5-Channel Frame — 1 XLR/TRS combo, 1 Hi-Z 1/4", 1 stereo 1/4" line pair, 1 RCA stereo, and USB return on channels 4/5.
- Stereo USB Audio Interface — Bus-powered, 2-channel USB recording and playback compatible with Mac and PC.
- USB Return on Channels 4/5 — Computer audio integrated into the mix.
- Hi-Z Instrument Input — Direct guitar and bass connection without a DI box.
- 48V Phantom Power — For condenser microphones on the XLR-compatible input.
- RCA Stereo Input — Consumer playback device integration.
- Bus-Powered USB — No external power adapter required for computer-connected use.
- No Effects, No Aux Output — Clean, direct signal path for simple recording and streaming setups.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Input Channels | 5 |
| Mic/Line Combo Input | 1 (XLR/TRS, channel 1) |
| Hi-Z Instrument Input | 1 (1/4", channel 2) |
| Stereo Line Input | 1 pair (1/4", channel 3) |
| RCA Stereo Input | 1 stereo pair |
| USB Return | Directed to channels 4/5 |
| Effects Processor | None |
| Auxiliary Output | None |
| USB Audio | Stereo, bus-powered, Mac and PC compatible |
| Phantom Power | 48V on XLR-compatible input |
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