Description
As far as table-top, mid-sized analogue mixing consoles go, Yamaha MG12XU is really the start of the full feature set for the MG series.
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Sure, there are smaller models available (MG06X, MG10XUF), but MG12XU is very well appointed, and laid out in a completely logical manner – thanks in no small part to Yamaha’s long heritage in mixing consoles.
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The first 4 channels have a Neutrik COMBI connector, to take either XLR or Jack input. There’s also a 1-knob compressor on each of the first 4 channels, as an easy way to bring a microphone or instrument to the fore, by applying as much (or as little) pre-set compression as you’d like.
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Following the channel down, there’s 3-band eq, an Aux send (for stage monitor send, or in ears), an internal SPX effects send, pan knob, and a fader. You also get the choice of sending the signal to the Stereo (FOH) bus, or firstly to the Group 1-2 bus, which is handy if you’re grouping vocals (or drums) together for easy volume control of a group.
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The next two channels can each be used for microphones, or as a stereo line channel. The only difference between these channels and the first 4, is the yellow ‘1-knob compressor’ missing from Ch 5/6 and 7/8.
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There are two more stereo channels, where you can choose between Jack or RCA for Ch 9/10, and Jack/RCA or USB input for 11/12. There is no gain control or mid eq for these last two stereo channels – they are strictly for line level, program-style inputs.
