Yamaha MG12XU - Analog mixer with SPX - 12-channel - rack-mountable

Key Features and Benefits:

• Road tough, studio ready
  The MG series embodies the Yamaha's pursuit of design excellence, and incorporates the advanced technologies, including studio-quality preamps, powerful digital processing, and a rugged, reliable design. For installed, recording, or live music settings, the solid construction and flexible design of these consoles lets you shape your sound with confidence, continually delivering peak performance and a high level of sound quality and reliability.
• D-PRE - discrete mic preamps
  Everything you do as a sound engineer is dependent on the quality of your preamps, which determines the direction your mix will take, and ultimately how good it is going to sound. MG series mixing consoles feature Yamaha's studio-grade discrete D-PRE preamps, which utilize an inverted Darlington circuit comprising two cascading transistors in a configuration that provides more power with lower impedance. Delivering fat, natural sounding bass and smooth, soaring highs, with very low distortion, D-PRE preamps possess an impressively wide frequency range that allow them to handle signal from any audio source without overly amplifying any specific elements of the sound.
• High quality sound op-amp
  The head amp determines sound quality, and op-amp integrated circuits are one of the most important parts in the head amp circuit. MG series mixers feature high-quality, custom made MG01 op-amps. MG01 op-amps feature redesigned circuitry in which even the internal components and wiring have been optimized, and use materials such as high-quality silicon wafers and copper wire to achieve superb resolution.
• Switchable phantom power & PAD switch
  With phantom power, MG series consoles allow you to take full advantage of the greater frequency response and high sound quality of condenser microphones. The input channel with PAD switch accepts mic to line level of inputs. PAD switch attenuates high input signals that often accompany mic'ed instruments during performance, avoiding the clipping that can seriously affect your mix.
• 1-knob compressors
  Compression plays an essential role in just about any recording or sound reinforcement environment by altering the level of dynamics of an audio signal when you need livelier guitars, punchier bass lines, a tighter snare, or a cleaner vocal sound. However, it can take countless hours to master the complexities of even the most basic outboard compression units and use them effectively. 1-knob compressors give you an instant access to optimized compression settings via a single rotary control.
• EQ and high-pass filters
  Reliable equalization is extremely useful when you need nuanced management of your tone. The MG series benefits from Yamaha's experience in designing pro audio gear, featuring 3-band equalizers on all mono channels for precise control of your sound. High-pass filter allows you to eliminate unwanted low-frequency noise, for a smoother, cleaner mix.
• Built-in SPX digital effects
  For musical and non-musical applications alike, effects processing adds polish and professionalism to the mix. The MG models feature Yamaha's acclaimed SPX digital multi-effect processor, offering a comprehensive suite of multiple editable digital effects perfect for enhancing your mix, whether adding depth to a speaking engagement or breathing fresh color and atmosphere into a live band performance. In particular, the high-quality reverb and delay expand the spatial quality of the sound with remarkable realism and naturalness.
• Metal chassis
  Built to last, the MG series mixers feature a rugged, impact-resistant, powder-coated metal chassis, offering a high level of durability. With a sleek design contoured for optimal convection cooling, the internal layout separates the power supply from the analog circuitry for superior noise reduction, and further extends the life of the components inside. To further ensure reliable performance, knob control placement above the surface of the chassis diverts any impact or pressure on the knobs to the chassis itself and not the circuit board or components underneath.
• Internal universal power supply
  Thanks to a highly-efficient internal universal power supply, MG series consoles offer worry-free operation in any region around the globe - even in environments prone to potentially damaging power fluctuations. An internal power supply also simplifies rack mounting of the console for installed applications, eliminating the need for a bulky adapter or additional connections.
• XLR connector
  The main stereo outputs feature XLR type connectors that lock to prevent accidental disconnection. Rugged and dependable, these professional connectors ensure providing stable signal transmission even in the demanding environments.