Overview
The Sound Barrier MGX8U is an 8-channel mixing console that combines 6 mic/line mono inputs, SBT Wireless audio streaming, onboard DSP effects, and a USB 2.0 digital media player. This product provides a compact analog-style control surface with integrated USB recording support for basic live mixing, rehearsal, and small PA workflows.
Manufacturer product page: https://soundbarrier.com/mgx8u
Key Features
- SBT Wireless Technology: YES
- Internal Effects: 16 DSP EFFECTS SYSTEM
- Digital Media Player: USB 2.0 with front-panel transport and mode controls
- 6 mono mic/line channels using combo jack (XLR & 1/4" JACK)
- Per-channel EQ on mono channels: HIGH, MID, LOW
- +48V phantom power switching listed per mono channel (CH1-6)
- Main and control room outputs on 1/4" jacks
- Multiple power options listed: supplied cable & socket, PC power, or power bank
Users will find the feature set supports straightforward input mixing, basic EQ shaping, onboard effects, and wireless playback from compatible host devices when SBT Wireless is used.
Technical Specifications
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20HZ-20kHz ± 1dB
- THD: <0.1% (1KHZ FULL POWER)
- MIC/LINE (MONO) CHANNELS: 6 COMBO JACK (XLR & 1/4" JACK)
- SBT WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY: YES
- DIGITALMEDIA PLAYER: USB 2.0
- AUX CHANNEL: DUAL RCA JACKS; DUAL 1/4" JACK; 3.5mm JACK
- RETURN: 1/4" JACK
- MAIN OUT: LEFT AND RIGHT 1/4" JACKS
- CONTROL ROOM: LEFT AND RIGHT 1/4" JACKS
- PHONES: 1/4" JACK
- SEND: 1/4" JACK
- MONO CHANNELS EQ: HIGH, MID, LOW
- AUX CHANNEL EQ: HIGH, LOW
- INTERNAL EFFECTS: 16 DSP EFFECTS SYSTEM
- CHANNEL EFFECTS CTRL: YES
- MAIN EFFECTS CTRL: YES
- RECORDING OUTPUT: FRONT PANEL USB FOR PC / U DISK RECORD
- FX / SEND CONTROL: 1 PER MONO CHANNEL (CH1-6); 1 ON STEREO CHANNEL (CH 7/8)
- GAIN CONTROL: 1 PER MONO CHANNEL (CH1-6); 1 ON STEREO CHANNEL (CH 7/8); 1 MAIN
- LEVEL CONTROL: 1 PER MONO CHANNEL (CH1-6); 1 ON STEREO CHANNEL (CH 7/8)
- PAD: 1 PER MONO CHANNEL (CH1-6)
- +48V PHANTOM POWER: 1 PER MONO CHANNEL (CH1-6)
- DSP CONTROLS: PARAMETER & LEVEL; DSP SELECT
- PHONES / CTRL ROOM: RETURN & LEVEL
- DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER CONTROLS: PLAY / PAUSE / REC; TRACK SEARCH (FWD / BACK); VOLUME (UP / DOWN); MODE (SBT / REC / PLAYER); EQ (6 PRESETS)
- PEAK LED INDICATORS: 1 PER MONO CHANNEL (CH1-6); 1 ON STEREO CHANNEL (CH 7/8)
- LEVEL LED INDICATORS: DUAL 5 SEGMENT LED (L/R)
- POWER SUPPLY: DC5V
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 9W
- POWER OPTIONS: SUPPLIED CABLE & SOCKET; CAN BE POWERED VIA PC; CAN BE POWERED VIA POWER BANK
- CABINET / CASE MATERIAL: METAL
- COLOR: BLACK
- WIDTH: — INCH / — mm (Not specified by manufacturer)
- DEPTH: — INCH / — mm (Not specified by manufacturer)
- HEIGHT: — INCH / — mm (Not specified by manufacturer)
- WEIGHT: — LB / — KG (Not specified by manufacturer)
Applications and Use Cases
- Small live sound and rehearsal mixing where multiple microphones and line sources are combined into stereo outputs
- Portable PA setups that benefit from onboard DSP effects and simple tone control
- Playback integration from a host device using SBT Wireless Technology for breaks, walk-in music, or reference tracks
- Basic stereo recording to a PC or U disk using the front-panel USB recording output function
Manufacturer Resources
- Product page: https://soundbarrier.com/mgx8u
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