About the Soundcraft GB8 Series 24CH 24x4/8/2 24-Channel Large Venue Mixer
The Soundcraft GB8 Series 24-channel console is a premium analog mixing desk that brings the formidable audio quality and routing flexibility of the large-format GB8 series to applications requiring a slightly smaller channel count, such as major touring monitors, mid-large theaters, and flagship broadcast facilities. Its "24x4/8/2" specification denotes 24 input channels, 4 subgroup buses, 8 auxiliary sends, and a stereo master output, supplemented by a 2-band matrix. This extensive routing provides monitor engineers and front-of-house engineers alike with immense control, enabling detailed subgrouping, the creation of numerous independent monitor mixes, and separate management of front fill or delay systems.
The console's sonic signature is defined by Soundcraft's discrete, high-headroom microphone preamplifiers and a pure Class-A discrete master output stage, ensuring transparent, powerful, and detailed sound reproduction. Each channel is equipped with a comprehensive 4-band equalizer featuring two swept mid-frequency controls for surgical tonal shaping and feedback control. All eight auxiliary sends offer pre/post-fader switching and stereo linking capability. The logically organized surface, comprehensive metering, and flexible solo system facilitate a fast and confident workflow in high-pressure environments.
Built into a rugged steel chassis with a multi-stage regulated internal power supply, the GB8 24-channel is engineered for absolute reliability under the relentless demands of touring and installed use. It delivers the pristine analog sound, immense control, and road-proven durability that define the GB8 series, in a size optimized for sophisticated monitor world applications and venues where input count is substantial but not extreme.