The Soundcraft Signature 22 MTK Mixing Desk builds upon 40 years of live sound mixing, combining a great analogue control surface with the unparalleled British sound of Soundcraft. This compact, powerful mixer has been built to be tough and perform trouble-free all night long.
The Signature 22 MTK uses 16 of Soundcraft's own Ghost mic preamps, delivering outstanding audio quality with a high headroom, large dynamic range and exceptional clarity with minimal noise. Soundcraft has also included their Sapphyre Assymetric EQ, a 3-band EQ allowing you to perfectly equalize every vocal and instrument in a mix with a great sense of musicality.
As far as effects are concerned, the Signature 12 MTK has integrated Lexicon studio-grade effects including reverb, modulation, delay and many more. Each input channel features dbx limiters. The Signature 12 MTK has standard XLR inputs and switchable Hi-Z inputs that enable direct connection of guitars, basses and other instruments. Five AUX inputs allow you to play media from external devices.
The Signature 22 MTK's multi-track USB audio interface allows you to use any ST/AU/AAX/TDM/RTAS plug-ins and insert them on to any input channel. This enables studio plug-ins to be integrated with live performances.
The main input of control comes from 60mm smooth, high quality faders. GB series audio routing with flexible pre/post switching on each AUX is joined with subgroups with powerful routing and switching options as well as dedicated outputs. The Signature 22 MTK is built using a very robust metal construction that's ready to live a life on the road. The components are all top quality and the universal power supply is internal.
The main features of the Soundcraft Signature 22 MTK Mixing Desk include:
I needed a small/mid-sized mixer and this one has a LOT of features at a great price.
I'm really happy with the sound - and with the multitrack USB interface I can now offer easy multitrack live recording options to clients.
I do wish it had channel inserts on the mono channels, but with the built-in effects you are probably covered for 95% of what you'd need the insert for. It would be nice if they could add a tap-tempo feature to the effects.
EQ is very useful.
The way the last two sends can be effects sends AND still have a hardware output at the same time is also very welcome.
LOTS of bang for your buck in this one and one person can move it around!