Galaxy Audio AXS-8 Overview

The AXS-8 from Galaxy Audio is a 6-channel, 8-input analog audio mixer featuring premium-quality mic preamps, stereo line inputs, compressors, EQs, a 24-bit multi-effects processor, and an integrated USB audio interface.

Inputs 1-4 on the AXS-8 provide a 1/4" line input or XLR microphone preamp with phantom power (+48V), a compressor, a gain-trim knob, and a high-pass filter. Inputs 5-8 offer mono/stereo 1/4" line inputs and a +4/-10 dB level selection button. All channels feature a 3-band EQ, 60mm logarithmic faders, pan, two aux sends with stereo returns, and switchable solo/pre-fader listen (PFL) buttons. The mute button doubles as an alternative (3-4) bus output with dedicated faders.

The multi-effects processor features 24-bit AD/DA converters and offers 16 presets producing professional-quality reverb, delay, and modulation effects. The on-board switch-mode power supply provides an optimum current supply regardless of input voltage and offers higher efficiency when compared to conventional power supplies. The AXS- ships with a standard IEC power cord.

  • 4 XLR mic inputs
  • 4 Stereo inputs
  • 4 Phantom powered (+48V) mic preamps
  • 4 Built-in compressors
  • 3-Band EQ
  • 16 Effects with tap
  • USB audio interface
  • 2 AUX sends per channel
  • PFL on each channel
  • Balanced main outputs
  • Headphone output
  • Control room controls
  • 60mm logarithmic faders
  • Sealed rotary controls
  • Switching power supply

Galaxy Audio AXS-8 Specs

Inputs & Outputs
Inputs
Inputs 1-4: 4 x balanced XLR or 4 x 1/4"
Inputs 5-8: 4 x 1/4"
Aux Returns: 4 x 1/4"
2TK/USB: 2 x RCA
DSP Mute Switch: 1/4"
 
Outputs
Main: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
Alt 3-4: 2 x 1/4"
Control Room: 2 x 1/4"
Aux Send: 2 x 1/4"
Phones: 1 x 1/4"
2TK/USB: 2 x RCA
Microphone Inputs
Microphone Type
XLR
Electronically Balanced
Discrete Input Circuit
Mic Input Noise (E.I.N.)
Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz to 20 kHz):
@ 0 Ohm Source Resistance: -134 dB / 135.7 A-weighted
@ 50 Ohms Source Resistance: -131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted
@ 150 Ohms Source Resistance: -129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted
Frequency Response: <10 Hz to 150 kHz (-1 dB), <10 Hz to 200 kHz (-3 dB)
Gain Range: +10 to +60 dB
Maximum Input Level: +12 dBu @ +10 dB gain
Impedance: Approximately 2.6 kOhms balanced
Signal to Noise Ratio: 110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted (0 dBu in @ +22 dB gain)
Distortion (THD+N): 0.005% / 0.004% A-weighted
Line Input
Type: 1/4" TRS connector electronically balanced
Impedance: Approximately 20 kOhms balanced, 10 kOhms unbalanced
Gain Range: -10 to +40 dB
Maximum Input Level: 30 dBu
Fade-out Attenuation
Crosstalk / Attenuation
Main Fader Closed: 90 dB
Channel Muted: 89 dB
Channel Fader Closed: 89 dB
Frequency Response
Microphone Input
Microphone Input to Main Out:
<10 Hz to 90 kHz +0 dB / -1 dB
<10 Hz to 160 kHz +0 dB / -3 dB
Stereo Input
Type: 1/4" TRS Connector, electronically balanced
Impedance: Approximately 20 kOhms
Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
EQ Section
Low: ±15 dB shelving at 80 Hz
Mid: ±15 dB peak at 2.5 kHz
High: ±15 dB shelving at 12 kHz
AUX Sends
Type: 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced
Impedance: Approximately 120 Ohms
Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
AUX Returns
Type: 1/4" TRS connector, electronically balanced
Impedance: Approximately 20 kOhms balanced / 10 kOhms unbalanced
Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
Main Output
Type: 1/4" TS unbalanced
Impedance: Approximately 240 Ohm symmetrical / 120 Ohms unbalanced
Maximum Output Level: +28 dBu
Control Room Outputs
Type: 1/4" TS connector unbalanced
Impedance: Approximately 120 Ohms
Maximum Output Level: +22 dBu
Headphone Output
Type: 1/4" TRS connector, unbalanced
Maximum Output Level: +19 dBu / 150 Ohms (+25 dBm)
Meter
3-color LED
DSP
Converter
24-bit Sigma-Delta
64/128 times oversampling
Sampling Rate
40 kHz
USB
USB
Audio: Stereo in/out
Connector: Type B
Converter: 16-bit
Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Main Mix
Noise
Main Mix @ -∞ / Channel Fader @ -∞: -101 dB

Main Mix @ 0 dB / Channel Fader @ -∞: -93 dB

Main Mix @ 0 dB / Channel Fader @ 0 dB: -81 dB
Power / Consumption
Power Supply: 110-240 VAC, 50/60kHz
Power Consumption: 40 W
Fuse
Fuse: T 1.6 A, 250 V
Dimensions
4.4 x 12.6 x 15.8" / 11.2 x 32.1 x 40.0 cm
Weight
9.6 lb / 4.4 kg