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Description

The Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 Mixer is a versatile and compact solution designed for musicians and audio professionals who require reliable and high-quality mixing capabilities in a portable format. Equipped with 12 channels, this mixer offers a robust platform for both live and studio environments, allowing for seamless audio management with a user-friendly interface. Each channel features a balanced mic/line input, delivering pristine sound quality and low noise levels, making it ideal for capturing every detail of your performance.

The Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 Mixer includes 3-band EQ with mid-sweep on mono inputs, enabling precise tonal adjustments to suit any audio scenario. With two stereo inputs, users can easily incorporate external devices, such as keyboards and digital audio players, into their mix. The onboard auxiliary sends provide flexibility for monitoring and effects routing, ensuring that you have full control over your sound output.

Constructed with durable components and a rugged design, the Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 Mixer is built to withstand the demands of frequent use while maintaining consistent performance. Whether you're mixing a live gig, recording in the studio, or rehearsing with your band, this mixer offers the versatility and reliability you need to achieve professional results.

Key Features:

  • 12-channel mixer with balanced mic/line inputs
  • 3-band EQ with mid-sweep on mono inputs
  • Two stereo inputs for additional connectivity
  • Onboard auxiliary sends for monitoring and effects routing
  • Durable construction for reliable performance in various settings

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Review of a Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 audio mixer

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The Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 Mixer is plagued by build and design flaws, making it feel more like a fragile toy than a reliable piece of professional audio equipment. Its controls are wobbly and cramped, making them cumbersome to use, and the lack of robust features like individual channel phantom power control and proper balanced outputs is a significant drawback. While it may sound decent post-repair, the mixer suffers from severe soldering issues and inadequate mic gain for quieter sources. The impedance-balanced outputs and absence of a power switch further diminish its appeal. Overall, it's hard to recommend this mixer for serious applications.

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See how Squarepusher uses Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 Mixer

Squarepusher

Bassist, Music Producer

Squarepusher & AFX

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In this 1996 interview, Tom Jenkinson briefly explains his (at the time) layer-by-layer method of making music (1:53 mark). The mixer that he utilizes appears to be a Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 Mixer with switched (and even missing) faders. After comparing with the original product, the different colored faders can be noticed.

See how Gareth Jones (producer) uses Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 Mixer

Gareth Jones (producer)

Music Producer

Depeche Mode

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Soundcraft Spirit Folio is included in the list of Gareth Jones' equipment.

See how Richard Norris uses Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 Mixer

Richard Norris

Music Producer

Psychic TV

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The July 1994 issue of Sound On Sound has in interview with The Grid. Richard Norris talks about his home setup:

"If we're doing stuff at home it'll be the Macintosh with Cubase and the Opcode Studio 3 through a Soundcraft Folio mixer (12:2), which is great. It's got a really clean sound. We've done stuff for TV using that, and some of our demo mixes have sounded as good as the SSL ones -- so that can't be bad."

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