The Sonodyne MX81 is a premium 8-channel mono installation mixer designed for professional and commercial audio applications across. Built for reliability, flexibility, and superior sound performance, the MX81 is ideal for restaurants, offices, hotels, auditoriums, houses of worship, conference halls, and AV installations .With 8 switchable mic/line inputs, tone control, phantom power, and low-noise circuitry, the MX81 delivers crystal-clear sound and smooth operation in every environment. Its compact 1RU rack-mount design makes it perfect for space-efficient installations where performance and control matter most. Can the MX81 be used for background music and paging? A-1 Yes it’s ideal for both — you can mix multiple sources for background music and announcements. Does it support condenser microphones? A-2 Yes, each input channel has individual 15 V phantom power to support condenser mics. What type of installation is it suitable for? A-3 Perfect for commercial audio installations — hotels, offices, restaurants, houses of worship, and retail spaces. Can I connect a laptop or music player? A-4 Yes, the dual RCA inputs on channels 1-6 let you easily connect laptops, TVs, or music players. Is it compatible with external control modules? A-5 Yes, the MX81 supports optional Sonodyne or Australian Monitor expansion modules like tone generators and VCA volume controls. Specifications Model Sonodyne MX81 – 8 Input Mono Mixer (1 RU) Inputs 8 Channels (6 x Dual RCA XLR Mic/Line 2 x XLR) Input Types XLR per channel (mic/line switchable) dual RCA (Ch 1-6) Gain Trim ±15 dB per input Tone Control Bass @ 100 Hz ±12 dB, Treble @ 10 kHz ±12 dB Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ( 0, –3 dB) THD Noise < 0.1% @ 1 kHz S/N Ratio > 90 dB Crosstalk > 70 dB Sensitivity Mic –45 dBU (4.36 mV), Line 0 dBU (0.775 V), RCA –12 dBU (200 mV) Max Input Level XLR Mic –15 dBU / Line 30 dBU / RCA > 30 dBU Max Output 21 dBU Phantom Power 15 V DC (individual switch) Power Supply 230 V AC / 24 V DC (optional) Power Consumption 7 VA (max.) Dimensions 44 × 482 × 182 mm (1RU) Net Weight 2.75 kg
