All user reviews for the Soundcraft Compact 10

Routing is a bit unusual to the mix, it's not a console config "standard" is very focused mini-studio with sound card and computer.

UTILIZATION

Not complicated to use.
Ergonomics impecccable, really a lot of possibilities with a very small footprint.
The manual (in English) is pretty damn bad. It's simple to understand but not really well structured.

SOUNDS

The preamps are of good quality.
The sound is as good at the bottom than the top of the spectrum. The specified bandwidth (20Hz-20Khz to + / - 0.5 dB) is certainemnet below the actual performance (up).
For cons: it blows a lot, strangely it is not pre-amps that blow, but the floors and output equalizers. Because of that I break the note.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had one month and I tested many things on it (including opportunities RIAA) and really the only thing that I blame him away.
Too bad, because no complaints about the rest.
Because of this the quality / price ratio is correct and no more.

Hi all!
- Is the rack?
No, it's a shame, however it has a funny shape I find unusual but nice
- How many lanes, bus attendant, departures, returns ...)?
already said, except that:
4 mono inputs XLR & jack (Neutrik's practice)
No built-in effects

UTILIZATION

It is a very simple console, made for beginner computer music unwilling to take the lead too (like me)
the routing function is very convenient, as the 2 headphone outputs
The manual is not used but it is too detailed

SOUNDS

The breath has no means to earnings, for my use of sound recording it is transparent, I'm still not used live, I will tell you when it's the case
The EQ responds well even if I use it just because the sounds are already treated (synth, preamp etc. ..)

OVERALL OPINION

I've had this summer (three months) I like the routing function, the 2 headphones and look, I like less the fact that there have only insert and the single slices and then the knobs for volume, I prefer faders but hey it depends on people!
I have not tried other model because it is rather difficult to try, but technically I compared the price of any such kind Tapco mixers, Mackie, Yamaha, etc. ... soundcraft parru me the most suited to what I needed
The report qualitée price is very good knowing that it is less than 250 euros.
With experience I can not say, I hesitated a digital mixer, but for now it does not disappoint me, I hope it will work just as well

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UTILIZATION

Configuration very simple, clear, no need for manual adj manipulated if some consoles.
nothing is missing except as said inserts on channels Stros.
I regret that the two pathways are only dernires rca, especially since I do not see too much intrt mixing decks with a console like a.
we could possibly have wished for an equalizer but over Labor 3 bands for a compact console dj is not bad (mackie dfx12-> 2 bands) ...

the manual, well there are not silent in the box, if anyone can tell me o get it in French also (to see) please drop me a mp
thank you

SOUNDS

Not a breath for me, regardless of the way o the instrument used.
audio quality close to the spirit trs trs enough so my taste.
qualiseur effective, this console has a good potato for its size

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two months ending for 100% Home Studio
I love the most: compact, flexible routing, the look (the blue white red vumtre fit), ergonomics.
what I like least: cf use

I wanted to stay home to avoid losing soundcraft audio rendering and because I like this brand, I almost left on a console numrique c'tait but ultimately more expensive and not much for me INTERESTED.

The ratio quality price is excellent

I do it again this choice

- Is the rack?
No, it does not appear. It has a weird format, trs flat with plastic cts.

- How many lanes, bus attendant, of dparts, returns ...)?
4 mono inputs (XLR only) with power supply mic and 6 inputs Stereo (RCA jack + 4, 2 seuelement RCA) line level (including 2 phono too)
an insert on 4 mono inputs, not on the edges iinsert stro
every road can be outputs Stereo diffrent three (main mix, monitor and record).
indpendantes two headphone outputs.

- The qualiseur paramtrique is it?
qualiseur three bands, effective and well places.

- The effects section is it intgre? ...
no effect

UTILIZATION

The config is bone simple, connect the cables, and off you go.
functions are fairly easy to understand, the manual is provided in English only.

SOUNDS

This console is perfect. no breath (or even compare my numark has my old Studiomaster Logic 12). I sample the output from the MONITOR table and the display level of my sample does not move as long as there is no sound.
the sound is superb, the dynamic output is great too. I'm really excited. I actually discovering the sound of my machines and the real capacity of my speakers ...

OVERALL OPINION

I pay 270 euros console, it is not the problem.
it lacks one thing: an insert on the slices stro.
another default: the external transformer. at the same time the console is so small that it is also an advantage. Finally, the last few default: no switch.
if the console has normmen qaulits t, in terms of its first, and then manufacturing. the knobs are good, trs assembly is correct, the format of the table is Drout, but ultimately convenient.
report quality price seems quite well done, especially given the sound of that table.

Back APRS 1 year of use: the MIX output spits out the right channel ... not great. Maintenat I use the MONITOR output instead, but it is a last resort.

Back APRS 2 years of use: the right channel spit on all console output (REC MIX MONITOR ...) which is a real problem. I lower my score, because two years and need dj club tat is a bit limited. Especially since I keep the console away from dusts and I do not use it to fawn intensive (3-5 hours per week).

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UTILIZATION

It's rather simple, as small, however the possibility of routing are staggering for a console of this size. I'm on your ass, you can almost do everything. The only limitation I know for my use: do not have the power mix allieurs musicians in the headphones. Too bad because to play bass was very useful for me rgler balance playback / her instrument. The grip is a little dlicate to beginners, but after exploring several advantages output is easily bte mastery. Moreover it is logically trs as an organization, we find easily in case you forget.

SOUNDS

Well from my old Behringer UB502, there's no photo. DEFINITIONS more, more precision, dynamics, rendering bass is better. I thought the behr neutral ...
I do tests with pramps a talkback mic, and my bass when I train. Now I have my guitar in ENGL pramp is much better, there was distortion of at least: D

The EQ is an effective particulirement p'tite console.
For breath, I can not say mainenant as I have temporarily given that the sound card Intgr the motherboard. However, I still had my EMU 1212m front, and it seems that the breath is trs discreet. To be confirmed later.

OVERALL OPINION

In fact this is my console rve derrire a DAW for recording: it was the speaker volume indpendant the main mix, which in any fawn, only controls the output volume hand 2 headphone amplifiers fucking property, including the "mix artist" who Sets the balance between his bus "rec" (the red buttons) and playback (with knob entreddi entry level).

a bit expensive for a small table (250), but the quality is the complte connectivity, features not found on any other of this size, and even the biggest. The pots are enjoyable run, and seems solid even if some have a fairly irrgulire Resistors movement. Note the VU nitre blue white red, even if the colors are just "France", change of Eternal Jamaican green yellow red ... The most beautiful effect!

EDIT: I lowered my rating because the output knobs crack. I use mainly the "Monitor" and it's pretty pnible: crunches, lower volumes on a channel when handling, see the same loss of a channel ... It's a shame:

Non studio mixer rack, 10 channel, 4 mono (combo jack / XLR) Stereo and 6 (4 and 2 RCA jacks). 3-band EQ, no inserts, no auxiliary. Fantme power, micro switch / line, 2 x phono specially. 2 headphones. Numerous possibilities for routing.

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale any similar kind of console, the manual is clear but in English. But without a manual it is difficult to understand the exact routing of the console. A quick glance at the electric Schma to better grasp the principle.

SOUNDS

This console is transparent (that one ...), the soundcraft qualiseur is sufficient (no need to have more complicated to use for which it is Conua), however it blows, not very sure, but it blows, especially on the mic. The pramplificateurs are of good quality.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost a year before I had a Soundcraft Spirit E6 is that I had to stay home. What I like most is that it is both compact and complements, ideal for home studio in ergonomics. What I like least is that it blows and some irrgularits: my potentiomtres not all the same hardness. The report is qualitprix irrprochable but I am still trsdu from my old console. With the exprience I would do not have that choice.

EDIT: The power to Cramer, I did like rpar potentiomtre that grsillait. And since it is switch on, while being protected did.

Today I would do not elect me to turn to something DIFFERENT.