Optimized for the computer-based home studio!

The Soundcraft COMPACT 10 Mixer is perfectly suited to many applications requiring simple mix facilities, but it really comes into its own during computer-based recording. It's simple to route an input straight to the record output simply by selecting the Record button on the channel. The COMPACT 10 Mixing Console is equipped with 4 mic inputs with high-quality mic preamps and phantom power plus line inputs, and a DI input for instruments, plus stereo inputs for keyboards, CD/tape, or turntables (with RIAA equalization). The DI input matches the input impedance of the Soundcraft mixer to the output impedance of the instrument, ensuring optimum pro-quality audio capture. Zero-latency monitoring while recording is enhanced with a blend control that lets you balance playback with the track being recorded for ideal headphone output for artists and engineers.

Soundcraft COMPACT 10 Mixer Features:

• 10 channels
• XLR and 1/4" jack inputs
• High-quality Class A mic preamps
• 3-band EQ on all input channels
• Insert points for additional processing
• Pan and Balance controls
• Switchable +48V phantom power and indicator
• Direct Injection for basses, guitars, and keyboards
• Switchable RIAA turntable equalization
• Zero-latency monitoring
• Failsafe recording bus prevents unwanted noise
• Dedicated artist and engineer headphone monitoring
• Balanced and unbalanced record and playback connectors
• Balanced mix and monitor outputs
• Intuitive monitoring system
• Turntable ground stud
• Anti-skate rubber compound feet
• Ez-groove mounting
• Reinforced anodized aluminium chassis

You won't find a better value in home-studio mixing...guaranteed!

Soundcraft COMPACT 10 Mixer Specifications:

• PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
• Frequency Response Mic/Line input to any output . . . . . . . . . 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.5dB
• THD+Noise Mic gain 30dB
• Mix out, fader max @ 1kHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.007%
• Input & Output Impedances
• Mic input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2k
• Line input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10k
• Hi-Z input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300k
• Stereo input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47k
• Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
• Input & Output Levels
• Mic input max level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +16dBu
• Line input max level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +30dBu
• Stereo input max level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +20dBu
• Headphones (@ 200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300mW
• Power (Average power consumption - quiescent)
• COMPACT 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8W
• COMPACT 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14W
• Temperature Minimum operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 degrees C, 32 degrees F
• Maximum operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 50 degrees C, 122 degrees F
• Dimensions COMPACT 4
• W x H x D . .277mm(10.9") x 55mm(2.17") x 246mm(9.69")
• COMPACT 10
• W x H x D . . .456mm(18") x 55mm(2.17") x 246mm(9.69")

Soundcraft COMPACT 10 Mixer

Write A Review

Average of 7 User Ratings

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Customer Reviews

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Where's the Power Switch?

Posted by DrRosenRosen on Aug 11, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Music Technology Instructor

Reviewer's Play Style: Any

This mixer was a good little workhorse that acted as a hub for any gear that I needed to connect for demonstrations. But after only about two years, it inexplicably died due to the same issues as one of the previous reviewers. The lack of a power switch really hurts the quality of this unit, especially when it is a stationary mixer with many other things connected. I wouldn't buy it again.

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Nice while it lasted

Posted by Irm from Albuquerque,NM on Jul 7, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Electronica, Alternative

This was a nice little basic mixer while it lasted. The other day when I went to used it, I smelled burning electronics. Sure enough it had burned out. Smoke came out of the headphone jack when i unplugged it. I opened it up and the power transistor was totally fried along with a swollen capacitor. The lack of a power switch is a real oversight on this unit. I had it for two years which isn't very long. My Mackie 12VLZ last more than 10 years.

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Power supply fried itself.

Posted by JvB from NYC on Mar 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician / producer

Reviewer's Play Style: electronic

I've owned a Compact 10 for about 1.5 years. It was great. All the mic/instrument/turntable/RCA/TR/TRS inputs, plus the multiple busses and outputs were very handy to have in such a small package.

BUT, just recently I found the mixer without power. I tested the wall wart to find mV instead of the voltage it called for... I got in touch with Soundcraft and they said "yeah, the power supply fried, and subsequently fried the wall wart because you left it on all the time." Sure, I left it plugged in all the time because THERE'S NO POWER SWITCH. The unit is powered on when its plugged in... no option to leave it plugged in with out the mixer powered up. So now my mixer is fried, and I'm not about to buy another one.

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Great for recording!

Posted by KaraokeMeister from Anchorage, Alaska on May 25, 2005

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: KJ, DJ

Reviewer's Play Style: All

This is a great little mixer. It works extremely well for recording but as already mentioned, sending something out to record will remove it from the mains. You can also select individually which channels go the to the monitors.

My only complaint with this mixer only really becomes apparent when used for live situations where you want add effects to individual channels. The lack of any sort of aux send/return is painful.

All that aside, I've had no problems with my mixer and use it regularly for recording to minidisc, my laptop, and tape. I have no problems with feed through as mentioned by others and find the channels extremely quiet.

BTW, the battery light is for a battery pack that is an add-on for the unit (but may not be available yet).

Again, great unit as long as you don't need aux send/returns or mind having channels drop from the mains when you send them out the record bus.

BTW, seperate phantom power and insert points on the mono channels come in handy as does the ability to plug Hi-Z components directly into 2 of the channels.

If you need more recording abilities look into multichannel recording units (like the Tascam 402) or the Mackie Onyx mixers (with firewire).

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

This thing Rocks!!!

Posted by T.J. Hudson from San Antonio on Jan 2, 2005

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Studio Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Anything that you want

I bought this mixer for my small home studio, and I just ca not say enough about it it is the best, man. I've worked with Soundcraft before and their quality is awesome. If you are on the Market for a small Mixer to either play with or run Sound this Mixer makes very little noise in my studio I LOVE THIS THING!! I even have Recommended it to my boss for our Demo studio.

View more product reviews »

If you would like to write a review, please see our product review guidelines.

Soundcraft COMPACT 10 Mixer

Read 7 Reviews