Specifications

4 Stereo Inputs
Global 48V Phantom Power
Lexicon Effects built in
3-Band EQ with Swept Mid
4-Bus Architecture
These days there’s simply no excuse for a live mixer to give
anything away to a studio mixer in terms of audio quality.
With its combination of live and recording-oriented features,
plus all the usual Spirit benefits, the Spirit FX8 is ideal for
both stage and studio use, and is particularly suitable for
live recording.
Whatever the application, you can add studio-quality digital effects using the
built-in Lexicon effects processor. Its 16 preset chorus, delay and reverb
effects are selected with a simple control knob, and an easy-to-
use interface allows each preset to be quickly edited to
create your own custom effects.
18 inputs as standard
8 mono channels with
UltraMic™ pre-amps
4 stereo inputs
4-bus architecture, with sub-group
routable to mix
Direct outputs from channels 1 to 8 for
multitrack recording
Direct outputs can be switched globally
pre- or post-fade
Inserts on all mono channels
Inserts on stereo mix bus
3-band ‘British’ EQ with swept mid-band
Stereo 18dB/octave 100Hz high-pass
filter to cut stage rumble
+48V phantom power
Channel On switch for mute control
10-segment tri-coloured metering
Two sub-group outputs
Separate mono sum output
Can be rackmounted (option)
8 Mono UltraMic™ Inputs
MAIN FEATURES
10
WITH LEXICON EFFECTS
8 MIC/LINE INPUT MIXER
All eight mono
channels feature an
UltraMic™ pre-amp, plus
a full-size100mm fader for
more accurate and precise
mixing. Direct outputs on each
channel can be used either as pre-
fader multitrack feeds for live
recording, or post-fader feeds for
tracklaying in the studio. Four pairs of
stereo inputs are provided for effects,
keyboards or other stereo sources.
All channels can be routed to a true stereo
sub bus or to the main mix bus. In this way the
levels of several channels into the main mix can be controlled with the sub
faders, or you could create a second stereo mix in live or installed use – for
a supplementary pair, or array, of speakers. 10-segment LED meters provide
precise level monitoring, and remote control of effects switching is possible
via a footswitch input.
As well as the internal
Lexicon effects send, the
FX8 offers two aux
sends for outboard
effects or monitoring.
The internal effects can
be routed to the main or
sub stereo busses, and
also mixed into Aux 1 or
Aux 2, to add reverb to a
foldback mix.
Studio Recording:
Digital/Analogue Multitracking
(8 track), Small/Home Studios,
Pre-/Post-Production
Live Sound:
Bands, Small Venues, Clubs,
Conferences, Schools,
Houses of Worship
APPLICATIONS
SEE PAGES 19 - 23
FULL FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS – PAGES 4 TO 7
“The rest of the band have been
well impressed with the desk...The
effects all sound great and it’s very
easy to use – I haven’t actually
looked at the manual yet”.
P
AUL JONES, CATATONIA
Direct Outs for Multitrack
Recording
3 Auxes