Yamaha MG12XU 12-Input Channel Analog 4-Bus Mixer with Effects

The MG12XU from Yamaha is a compact mixer capable of twelve simultaneous inputs that is ideal for performances, recordings lectures and more.

The mixer features four mono mic/line combo input channels, two stereo line input channels that can also be used as mono mic or line inputs (XLR and stereo 1/4" inputs), and two stereo line inputs with 1/4" and RCA jacks.

It also features USB connectivity and is capable of providing two channels in and two channels out to your computer at up to 24-bit / 192kHz, ideal for recording live performances, demos and more.

Channels 1-8 are each equipped with D-PRE mic preamps, 3-band EQ, pan control and a high pass filter. The D-PRE mic preamps feature an inverted Darlington circuit and switchable 48V phantom power for use with dynamic and condenser microphones.

Channels 1-4 each also feature 26dB attenuation switches for use with loud sound sources such as guitar amplifiers and drums.

The MG12XU mixer has XLR and TRS stereo outs for connecting to your PA system or monitor speakers. It also has a 1/4" headphone output with level control for personal monitoring, as well as additional TRS 1/4" stereo monitor outs for sending to powered speakers, amplifiers or devices such as digital recorders.

Each of the MG12XU's channels feature a dedicated FX bus send level and there are 24 effects presets to choose from.

The overall level of the FX bus is controlled by the dedicated FX return level control. Providing reverbs, delays, phaser, flanger, chorus, tremolo, auto-wah, distortion and more, these effects can be used to help vocals and instruments sit better in your mix.

Features

• USB works with PC, Mac and the iPad (2 or later) through the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit / Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
• Includes Cubase AI DAW software (download)
• Two TRS auxiliary outputs with send level controls on each channel (Aux 1 has dedicated send level, FX Bus send feeds into AUX 2) for routing aux mixes to external devices such as reverb units or monitor mixers
• Two group buses (one stereo) with overall level control fader and dedicated outputs for creating a sub mix such as a drum group, or for routing select elements of a mix to outboard equipment
• 3-band EQ on channels 1-8 and 2-band EQ on channels 9-12
• Pan/balance control on each channel
• One-knob compressor on channels 1-4 to smooth out the dynamics of vocals and instruments to help them sit better in your mix
• Rugged metal chassis built to withstand wear and tear
• Internal universal power supply for worldwide use

Specifications

• Channels: 12
  
• Input Channels: 4 mono mic/line + 4 stereo line inputs
  
• Buses: 4
  
• Aux Sends: 2 (1x FX send, 1x Aux send)
  
• Effects: SPX digital effects (24 presets)
  
• Connector: XLR-3-31 (balanced), TRS jack (balanced)
  
• Input Level: -60 dBu (pad off), -34 dBu (pad on) to +10 dBu
  
• Gain: +16 dB (PAD off), +30 dB (PAD on)
  
• Line Inputs (Stereo):
  
• Connector: TRS jack (balanced)
  
• Input Level: -34 dBu to +10 dBu
  
• Gain: +10 dB
  
• Main Outputs: XLR (balanced)
  
• Monitor Outputs: TRS jack (balanced)
  
• Phones Output: Stereo phone jack
  
• Control and Features:
  
• EQ (Mono Channels): 3-band (High, Mid, Low) with sweepable Mid
  
• Phantom Power: +48V switchable per channel
  
• HPF (High Pass Filter): 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave (Mono channels)
  
• Digital Effects: SPX digital effects processor with 24 presets
  
• USB: 2-in/2-out USB audio interface
  
• Foot Switch: Effect on/off (optional)