QSC TOUCHMIX 8
8-Channel Compact Digital Mixer
- Input channel preset library features over 100 presets developed by experienced concert engineers specifically for live sound applications.
- Wizards assist with input gain adjustment and effects selection and routing.
- On board, multi-language Info system for instant access to the user manual in Chinese Mandarin, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.*
- Color, capacitive touch screen graphical user interface combined with hardware controls for fast and intuitive operation.
12 total inputs: 8 mic, (four with XLR/TRS combo connector) and two stereo line (TRS)
- Stereo Main L/R outputs (XLR)
Monitor outputs: Four mono auxiliary mixes (XLR)
- Auxes 3/4 can drive wired in-ear monitors (IEM) directly
- Mono auxiliaries may be linked for stereo use.
- Multiple ways to control aux mixes.
- Mix on faders*
- Send from channels
- Aux overview of all aux mixes
- Auxiliary mixes may be assigned for Main L/R output for use as sub-groups.*
Superb sound quality
- Class-A microphone pre-amps
- 32-bit floating point processing
- 24-bit AD & DA convertors
Input channels are fully-featured:
- Four-band full parametric EQ
- Variable high-cut and low-cut filters
- Gate
- Compressor (with de-esser)
- Gate and compressor assignable Pre or Post EQ*
- User selectable auxiliary pick-off points*
Main and auxiliary outputs feature:
- 1/3-octave graphic EQ
- Limiter
- Delay
- Notch filters
- Two types of reverb
- Mono delay
- Stereo delay
- Chorus
- Pitch-change
- One Pitch Correct processor – assignable to any input channel.
- Eight DCA and eight mute groups.
- Assign / Un-assign Input to Main Mix*
- Programmable User-Buttons.*
- Save your own channel presets and complete mixer scenes to internal memory or USB device.
- Capturing live performance to multi-track has never been easier. Record 14 tracks (all inputs plus a stereo mix) directly to USB hard-drive. Mix down on TouchMix or import into your favorite DAW.
Remote Control
Complete mixer remote control via free iOS® app for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch.
- Monitor control via iPhone/iPod Touch App.*
- Multiple Wi-Fi connectivity options.*
- Individual devices may be given permissions to access one or more functions.*
- Support for MIDI-over-USB footswitches.*
Security Lockout Modes
- USB Wi-Fi interface and carrying case are included.
- *Requires 2.1 or higher firmware
Display | 6.1” × 3.5” (156 mm × 90 mm) color TFT, touch sensing | 6.1” × 3.5” (156 mm × 90 mm) color TFT, touch sensing |
Inputs (Mic/Line) | 12 total: | 20 total: |
Input (Talkback) | N/A | One XLR |
Outputs | Two main XLR line-level | Two main XLR line-level |
Mic & Line Input Channel Processing (both models) | 4-band parametric EQ with high/low shelving option, variable 24 db/octave HPF & LPF, gate, compressor | |
2-Track (USB) & FX Return Processing (both models) | 2-band shelving EQ, variable 24 dB/octave HPF, gate, compressor | |
Output Channel Processing (both models) | Main outputs and auxes 1–6: 1/3 octave GEQ • Limiter • 4 full-frequency notch filters • Variable 18dB/oct Low-cut and High-cut filters | |
Recording | 14 tracks, requires USB 3.0 HD • FAT32 format • minimum 7800 RPM | 22 tracks, requires USB 3.0 HD • FAT32 format • minimum 7800 RPM |
Groups (both models) | 8 DCA groups (with mutes), 8 Mute groups, auxiliaries may be used as sub groups | |
Cue (both models) | Selectable AFL or PFL | |
Effects (both models) | 4 professional effects engines including reverb, echo, delay, chorus. 50 factory, 50 user presets | |
Scene and Preset Memory | Scenes: 130 user-defined scenes, including all mixer parameters may be stored internally or on FAT32 formatted USB Channel and FX Presets: 130 user-defined channel presets and 130 FX presets may be stored internally or on FAT32 formatted USB | |
External Control (both models) | iOS TouchMix app for iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air. Control via Wi-Fi provides access to all mixer functions. Requires iOS 6 or higher. | |
Wi-Fi (both models) | USB Wi-Fi adapter included | |
Dimensions (HWD) | 56 mm x 333 mm x 245 mm | 58 mm x 360 mm x 291 mm |
Weight | 4.3 lb (1.95 kg) | 5.9 lb (2.98 kg) |
Power (both models) | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz | |
Sampling Frequency (both models) | Selectable 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz | |
Internal Processing (both models) | 32-bit floating point | |
Latency (both models) |
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THD (both models) |
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Frequency Response (both models) | 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.5 dB, any input to any output | |
Dynamic Range (both models) | 105 dB | |
Equivalent Input Noise (both models) | -126 dBu | |
Residual Output Noise (both models) | -86 dBu | |
Crosstalk (both models) | -80 dB | |
S/N Ratio (both models) | -94 dB | |
Maximum Input Level (both models) | +16 dBu (Mic/Line inputs, XLR), +26 dBu (Mic/Line inputs, TRS), +22 dBu (Stereo inputs) | |
Phantom Power (both models) | 48V, individually switchable per channel | |
Included (both models) | USB WiFi adapter, soft carrying case, power supply | |