Mixthesizer · FCPRO.AUDIO
Play 8 Tools
8-Channel Audio Selector with Preamplifier & Headphone Output
8 Channels
The Play 8 Tools lets you connect up to 8 mono or stereo instruments and select one at a time to route to the main output — with a built-in preamplifier, DI output, headphone monitoring, and full MIDI and footswitch control.
Designed for live setups, hybrid studios, and flexible stage rigs where you need to switch between instruments quickly, cleanly, and without noise.
Three pillars
Select
8 balanced TRS inputs. Switch between instruments via encoder, MIDI, or footswitch — instantly and silently.
Amplify
Analog preamplifier with GAIN control to match any instrument level. Balanced XLR output with DI and ground lift.
Monitor
Independent MASTER and HEADPHONE volume controls. LED metering and PFL in/out for shared headphone monitoring.
Channel selection
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Encoder
Front panel rotary encoder for direct channel selection
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MIDI
Full MIDI control for integration into any live or studio setup
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Footswitch
Hands-free channel switching on stage
Selection sequence: default 1 to 8, or fully programmable by the user.
Key features
8 balanced TRS inputs — mono or stereo, for any instrument type.
Analog preamplifier with GAIN control — match levels from any source before routing to the main output.
Balanced XLR output — with built-in DI and ground lift switch for clean, professional signal delivery.
Independent MASTER and HEADPHONE volume — control your main output and monitoring level separately.
PFL in/out — share a single pair of headphones across multiple devices, fully compatible with the Live Tools PFL system.
LED meter — real-time visual level monitoring on the selected channel.
Anodized aluminum front panel with handcrafted wooden side panels.
Integration
The Play 8 Tools is designed to work seamlessly with the Mixthesizer Live Tools. Connect them via PFL in/out and share a single headphone monitor across both units — giving you full monitoring control over your entire setup from one pair of headphones.
Technical specifications
Inputs
8 × balanced TRS (mono or stereo)
Main output
Balanced XLR — DI + ground lift
Preamplifier
Analog — GAIN control
Headphone out
Line-level — independent volume
Channel selection
Encoder · MIDI · Footswitch
Selection sequence
Default 1–8 or user programmable
Construction
Anodized aluminum · wooden sides
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Estimated delivery within 30 working days from order confirmation.
Hand-assembled and individually tested by FCPRO.AUDIO before shipment.
