Yamaha MG12XU 12-Input Mixer with Built-In FX and 2-In/2-Out USB Interface

Yamaha MG12XU 12-Input Mixer with Built-In FX and 2-In/2-Out USB Interface

The MG12XU from Yamaha is a compact mixer capable of twelve simultaneous inputs that are 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 features 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.

Main Features

Built-in Effects

SPX algorithm: 24 programs, PARAMETER control:1, FOOT SW:1 (FX RTN CH on/off)

Phantom Power

+48 V switchable, channels 1 - 4

Digital I/O

USB: USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant
Sampling frequency: max 192 kHz
Bit depth: 24-bit

Input Channels

4x mono [mic/line]
2x mono/stereo [mic/line]
2x stereo [line]

Output Channels

2x stereo out
1x monitor out
1x headphone out
2x aux out
2x group out

Bus

Stereo: 1
AUX: 2
GROUP: 2

Pad

26 dB (mono)

HPF

80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (mono/stereo: MIC only)

Compressor

Threshold: +22 dBu to -8 dBu
Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1
Output level: 0 dB to 7 dB
Attack time: approx. 25 msec
Release time: approx. 300 msec

Equaliser

EQ high gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 10 kHz shelving
EQ mid gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 2.5 kHz peaking
EQ low gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 100 Hz shelving

LED

Peak LED turns on when post EQ signal reaches 3 dB below clipping

Level Metering

2 x 12-segment LED meter [PEAK, +10, +6, +3, 0, -3, -6, -10, -15, -20, -25, -30 dB]

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.03% @ +14 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz), GAIN knob: Min, 0.005% @ +24 dBu (1 kHz), GAIN knob: Min

Frequency Response

+0.5 dB/-1.5 dB (20 Hz to 48 kHz), refer to the nominal output level @ 1 kHz, GAIN knob: Min

Equivalent Input Noise

-128 dBu (mono input channel, Rs: 150 Ω, GAIN knob: max)

Residual Output Noise

-102 dBu (STEREO OUT, STEREO master fader: min)

Crosstalk

-78 dB

Power Requirement

AC 100 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Power Consumption

22 W

Dimensions

12.1 x 4.6 x 16.6" (308 x 118 x 422 mm)

Net Weight

9.3 lb (4.2 kg)