Harman Soundcraft NOTEPAD SERIES - User Manual

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft NOTEPAD mixing console.
This Quick Start Guide is a short guide to the NOTEPAD’s major features. Use it in addition to the NOTEPAD
PDF Manual, downloadable from the NOTEPAD product web pages:
NOTEPAD-5
https://www.soundcraft.com/en/products/notepad-5#downloads_and_docs
NOTEPAD-8FX
https://www.soundcraft.com/en/products/notepad-8fx#downloads_and_docs
NOTEPAD-12FX
https://www.soundcraft.com/en/products/notepad-12fx#downloads_and_docs
QUICK START GUIDE
Included Contents
• NOTEPAD Mixer
• AC to DC External Power Supply (with removable power lead to AC connection)
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
All graphic representations in this manual are of the Notepad-12FX model.
The Notepad-5 and Notepad-8FX models are similar, but with a reduced feature set.
• NOTEPAD-5 • NOTEPAD-8FX • NOTEPAD-12FX
NOTEPAD SERIES

Summary

Connecting Inputs & Outputs

Connecting Microphones

Connect microphones to the channel XLR inputs using balanced XLR microphone cables.

Connecting Guitar Instruments

Plug the guitar into the combi jack using an instrument cable and engage the HI-Z switch.

Connecting Line Instruments

Connect keyboards and other line instruments using 1/4-inch tip/ring/sleeve connectors.

Connecting Media Players

Connect consumer devices to RCA input jacks using a 3.5mm to RCA stereo cable.

Connecting Powered Speakers

Connect powered speakers to the MASTER L and MASTER R XLR output jacks.

Connecting Headphones

Plug headphones into the 1/4-inch HEADPHONE output for level control.

Powering on the Mixer & Adjusting Levels

Using FX (audio effects)

Connecting a Computer via USB

NOTEPAD Signal Flow

Troubleshooting

Power does not come on

Ensure all three AC power and barrel jack connections are fully inserted.

No sound

Adjust red knobs gradually to achieve desired volume and input-to-output balance.

Sound is faint, distorted, or not clear

Optimize signal levels by ensuring meters peak mostly in the yellow LED area.

No effects applied

Review the 'Using FX' section of this document for guidance.

Additional Information

Harman Soundcraft NOTEPAD SERIES Specifications