Specifications

Mic Input: 3-pin XLR mic / 3.5mm Headset

Frequency Response: 25-20kHz

S/N Ratio: 75dB A+

Gain Range: 50dB

Headphone Output

Frequency Response: 20-20kHz

Output Power: 38mW@32ohm

S/N Ratio: 93dB A+

Line/Aux Input: 3.5mm Line-in/Optical In

Frequency Response: 20-20kHz

S/N Ratio: 90dB A+

Computer I/O: USB Type-C to USB Type-A 2.0 & Type-C

Power Consumption: Voltage: 5±0.25 V Current: 500mA

Bit Depth/Sample Rate: 16-bit/24-bit 44.1k-48k Hz

Q&A

Does it support USB mics?

USB mics are designed to eliminate the need for an external sound card, and a significant portion of the cost of a USB mic is dedicated to its built-in sound card. There's no need to bypass the internal one and spend extra on external ones, like the SC8 or the previous model, SC3.

Does it come with an XLR to XLR cable, or any cables with an XLR end to the other end?

No, we're sorry that this SC8 audio mixer comes with the type-c to type-a cable and 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS cable. 

Is it compatible with XLR mics that use either XLR or 6.35mm connector?

Yes, the same as its predecessor SC3, this SC8 also has an XLR combo 6.35mm port, so you can use either an XLR or a 6.35mm mic with it.  !! But note that: ①Since XLR condenser mics need 48V power through the XLR connector, please make sure you use the XLR to XLR cables (️!! not included) for connection.  ②SC8 audio mixer provides 50dB gain, so when you use a dynamic mic that needs more than that and you think the audio is a bit low, you may need a cloudlifter to boost the gain.

Can I have the audio of gameplay and voice chat separately for my gaming?

Yes, definitely, it's one of the biggest changes from its predecessor SC3 model! Just make sure you turn the mode switch at the back of SC8 to PC and properly choose the device for your main out and the chat app.

Will it work on my PS5 or Xbox?

(Yes) PS5️ for sure on the console. But make sure you turn the mode switch at the back of SC8 to PS4. (No) Xbox is a no-no. Third-party USB audio devices aren't allowed to work with Xbox, this SC8 is no exception. Though if you only use it as an output device, with the equipped optical input, you can hook it up to your headphones or speakers. 

Will it work with a dual pc setup?

Even with the software, we really don't recommend using it for that purpose, since the USB port on the SC8 only outputs the mixed audio. It's just not built for a dual setup in the first place. But if you really want to try it out, it's also quite easy to set it up. ①Plug the mixer to the gaming PC through USB. ②Next, if your streaming computer is a PC, you can use the included audio cable to connect the line-out of SC3 to the mic jack of your PC. ③If it's a gaming laptop, then you still need to find a TRS to TRRS 3.5mm audio cable. And that's all. But the problem is that when you're connecting your streaming PC with a line-out jack, you can't hear sound back from your streaming, like the Twitch notification or something. If you're connecting the mixer with a streaming PC through USB, you can send and hear audio back from it, then the problem is that you can't chat with your friends on the gaming PC or chat with them, but they hear the echo sound of the game.

Can I pair it with Astro A40 mixer headset, or any headsets that come with their own DAC? 

①You need to connect the A40 headset to the SC8 headset port. ②And instead of using the included cable, you need to buy a TRS to TRRS cord to plug the TRS end to the SC3 line-out while the TRRS end to the Mixamp headset port. But please lower the Mixamp input volume. ③The setting of the Mixamp on PC or PS4/5 remains the same. But we don't recommend buying the SC8 if you only want to use the change voice feature and already own a Mixamp. The setup will become so complicated and make not much sense. As a rule of thumb, you can check if your headsets meet the aspects below to get an idea of whether the SC8 will work. If you're not quite sure, feel free to contact us. ️️√ 3.5mm Wired Headsets for sure. Just plug it into the headset port of the SC8. 3.5mm Wired Headsets with a DAC. In most cases, they should work as long as your DAC has a 3.5mm headset port as well as a line-in or AUX input. × Wireless headsets/ ×Wireless headsets with a DAC/ ×Wired headsets but no 3.5mm connector are all no-no.