User Guide

Step 4: Connecting a Computer via USB

The NOTEPAD can be connected to a Windows

or Mac

computer using a USB A to USB B computer cable (sold

separately).Beforeconnecting,downloadandinstallthelatestdriver,controlpanel,andrmwareupdatesfrom

the downloads section of the NOTEPAD product web pages.

USB routing can be selected in the downloaded Soundcraft Control Panel user interface running on the connected

computer.

Step 2: Powering on the Mixer & Adjusting Levels

a. Before powering on the NOTEPAD, turn all the red knobs to the left (MASTER, PHONES LEVEL preamp GAIN/

TRIM, and channel LEVEL knobs).

b. Power on the mixer by connecting the power supply to the AC inlet, then connect the barrel connector to the

back of the NOTEPAD, ensuring all power supply connections are secure.

c. Power on all connected devices.

d. For the channels in use, set the LEVEL knobs to the 2 o’clock position (0dB), then slowly turn up the MASTER

control until you begin to hear the signal or 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o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

eectsprocessingsection.

Add Lexicon Eects to Your Mix

a. Selectthedesiredeectalgorithmbypressinga

combination of DELAY, CHORUS, and REVERB buttons.

b. Set the blue AUX MASTER knob to the 2 o’clock position

(0dB). If using the NOTEPAD-12FX, also set the FX RTN

LEVEL knob to the 2 o’clock position (0dB).

c. Raise the AUX/FX knob for each channel until the desired

eectlevelisachieved.

d. Adjust the PARAMETER knob to change the parameter of

theselectedeect.

e. Ifusingthedelayeect,thedelaytimecanbesynchronizedtothemusicbytappingtheTAPTEMPObutton

several times, in time with the music.

Using External Eects Processors

OnallNOTEPADmodels,theeects/monitoringcontrolsmayalsobeusedtosendasignaltoanexternaleects

processor. See the User Guide for more information.

Tap Tempo

Delay

Parameter Control

Reverb

Chorus