Mixing Console MG12X

Overview

MG12X is a versatile mixer suitable for a wide range of users and

applications.

Rear Panel

Features

• Input channels: 12 Line Inputs (4 mono, 4 stereo), 6 Mic Inputs with 48V phantom power and HPH per channel.
• Output channels: 2 ST, 1 MONITOR, 2 AUX sends, 2 GROUP, 1 PHONES.
• Bus: 1 ST, 2 GROUP, 2 AUX (incl.FX)
• Robust, impact-resistant, powder-coated metal chassis.
• Internal universal power supply for worry-free operation around the globe, even in unsteady voltage environment.
• Discrete class A “D-PRE” mic preamps with an inverted darlington circuit.
• Professional “1-knob compressors”.
• Digital effects processors: 24 “SPX” effects

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General Specifications
INPUT CHANNELS LINE INPUT 12 (4 MONO + 4 STEREO)
MIC INPUT 6
MONO INPUT (MIC/LINE) 4 (CH1-4)
MONO/STEREO INPUT (MIC/LINE) 2 (CH5-8)
STEREO INPUT (LINE) 2
OUTPUT CHANNELS STEREO OUT 2
MONITOR OUT 1
AUX SEND 2
GROUP OUT 2
PHONES OUT 1
BUS STEREO 1
GROUP 2
AUX 2 (incl.FX)
USB AUDIO - USB IN/OUT No
PHANTOM POWER +48V
POWER REQUIREMENTS 100-240V 50Hz/60Hz
POWER SUPPLY TYPE Internal Universal Power Supply
POWER CONSUMPTION 22W
DIMENSIONS WxHxD 308mm x 118mm x 442mm (12.1" x 4.6" x 16.6")
NET WEIGHT 4.2kg (9.3lbs)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Code, Owner’s manual, Technical Specifications
SOFTWARE APPLICATION Steinberg CUBASE AI No
Steinberg CUBASIS LE No
MG REC/PLAY (WAV) No
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RK-MG12 Rackmount Kit, FC5 Foot Switch
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40˚C

Featured Functions
D-PRE MIC PREAMP Yes
1-KNOB COMP Yes
SPX DIGITAL EFFECTS Yes (24 programs. REV HALL1 / REV HALL 2 / REV ROOM 1 / REV ROOM 2 / REV STAGE 1 / REV STAGE 2 / REV PLATE /
DRUM AMB / EARLY REF / GATE REV / SINGLE DLY / DELAY / VOCAL ECHO / KARAOKE / PHASER / FLANGER /
CHORUS 1 / CHORUS 2 / SYMPHONIC / TREMOLO / AUTO WAH / RADIO VOICE / DISTORTION / PITCH CHANGE)

Electrical Specifications
TOTAL HARMONIC +14dBu (20Hz to 20kHz) 0.03%
DISTORTION Gain knob: Min
+24dBu (1kHz) 0.005%
Gain knob: Min
FREQUENCY RESPONSE +0.5/-1.5dB (20Hz - 48kHz), refer to the nominal output level @1kHz, GAIN knob: Min
HUM & NOISE LEVEL Equivalent input noise -128 dBu (20Hz–20 kHz, Rs: 150Ω, Gain knob: Max)
Residual output noise -102 dBu (STEREO OUT, STEREO master fader: Min)
CROSSTALK @ 1kHz -78dB
INPUT CHANNEL PAD 26dB
FUNCTION HPF 80Hz, 12dB/oct (Mono/Stereo: MIC only)
COMP 1 knob compressor (Gain/Threshold/Ratio)
Threshold: +22dBu to -8dBu, Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1
Output level: 0dB to 7dB
Attack time: approx. 25msec
Release time: approx. 300msec
INPUT CHANNEL EQ High ±15dB (10kHz shelving)
Mid ±15dB (2.5kHz peaking)
Low ±15dB (100Hz shelving)
LED LEVEL METER Pre Monitor Level 2 x 12 points LED meter (PEAK, +10, +6, +3, 0, -3, -6, -10, -15, -20, -25, -30dB)
PEAK LED LED turns on when post EQ signal reaches 3dB below clipping level

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Analog Input Characteristics

GAIN TRIM ACTUAL LOAD FOR USE WITH INPUT LEVEL
INPUT TERMINAL PAD 26dB CONNECTOR
POSITION IMPEDANCE NOMINAL Sensitivity*1 Nominal Max. before clip
-80 dBu -60 dBu -40 dBu
+64 dB
(0.077 mV) (0.775 mV) (7.75 mV)
OFF
-36 dBu -16 dBu +4 dBu
+20 dB
MIC/LINE 50-600Ω (12.3 mV) (122.8 mV) (1.228 V) Combo jack*2
3kΩ
1–4 Mics/Lines -54 dBu -34 dBu -14 dBu (Balanced)
+38 dB
(1.55 mV) (15.46 mV) (154.6 mV)
ON
-10 dBu +10 dBu +30 dBu
-6 dB
(245 mV) (2.451 V) (24.51 V)
-80 dBu -60 dBu -40 dBu
+64 dB
MIC 50-600Ω (0.077 mV) (0.775 mV) (7.75 mV) XLR-3-31*3
- 3kΩ
5/6 – 7/8 Mic -36 dBu -16 dBu -6 dBu (Balanced)
+20 dB
(12.3 mV) (122.8 mV) (388.2mV)
-54 dBu -34 dBu -14 dBu
+38 dB
LINE 600Ω (1.55 mV) (15.46 mV) (154.6 mV) Phone jack*5
- 10kΩ
5/6 – 7/8 Lines -10 dBu +10 dBu +30 dBu (Unbalanced)
-6 dB
(245 mV) (2.451 V) (24.51 V)
Phone jack*5
LINE 600Ω -30 dBu -10 dBu +10 dBu
- - 10kΩ RCA Pin
9/10 Lines (24.5 mV) (245 mV) (2.45 V)
(Unbalanced)

Analog Output Characteristics

ACTUAL SOURCE FOR USE WITH OUTPUT LEVEL
OUTPUT TERMINALS CONNECTOR
IMPEDANCE NOMINAL Nominal Max. before clip
XLR-3-32 *3
+4 dBu +24 dBu
STEREO OUT [L, R] 75Ω 600Ω Lines Phone jack*4
(1.228 V) (12.28 V)
(Balanced)
+4 dBu +20 dBu Phone jack*4
MONITOR OUT [L, R], AUX SEND [1 - 4], GROUP OUT [1 - 4] 150Ω 10kΩ Lines
(1.228 V) (7.750 V) (Impedance Balanced)
PHONES 110Ω 40Ω Phones 3mW + 3mW 100mW + 100mW Stereo phone jack

0dBu is referenced to 0.775Vrms.

*1 Sensitivity is the lowest level that will produce an output of +4dBu (1.228V) or the nominal output level when the unit is set to maximum gain. (All level controls are maximum position.)
*2 1&Sleeve = GND, 2&Tip = HOT, 3&Ring = COLD
*3 1 = GND, 2 = HOT, 3 = COLD
*4 Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND
*5 Tip = Signal, Sleeve = GND

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Dimensions

Unit: mm (inch)

Options

• Rackmount Kit RK-MG12

• Foot Switch FC5

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Architectural and Engineering Specifications

The Yamaha MG12X Mixing Console shall be a versatile 12-channel mixer that is suitable for a wide range of users and applications. The MG12X
shall have 12 line inputs (4 mono, 4 stereo) and 6 microphone inputs with 48-volt phantom power and a high-pass filter for each channel. Two
stereo outputs, one monitor output, two auxiliary (effects) sends, two group sends, and one headphone output shall be provided. One stereo
bus, two group buses, and two auxiliary (effects) buses shall be provided. The mixing console’s microphone preamplifiers shall be discrete
class-A “D-PRE” types for high sound quality. Yamaha’s 1-knob compressors shall be included for easy compression control. A digital effects
processor with 24 high-quality “SPX” effects shall be included to allow creative sound processing. The mixing console shall be robust and
built into an impact-resistant powder-coated metal chassis. The mixing console shall have an internal universal power supply that is capable of
powering the unit stably from AC mains voltages around the world. Dimensions shall be 308 (W) x 118 (H) x 422 (D) mm (12.1" x 4.6" x 16.6").
Weight shall be 4.2kg (9.3lbs).

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Block & Level Diagram

*All information subject to change without notice.

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Created in January, 2022

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