Overview

Road Tough. Studio Ready. For more than a century, Yamaha has built a legacy of superior craftsmanship and innovation. The MG Series embodies this pursuit of design excellence by incorporating technologies developed for use in high-end professional consoles, including studio-quality preamps, powerful digital processing, and a rugged, reliable construction.

The MG12X features an intuitive, easy-to-use interface and boasts renowned SPX effects. With its stylish grey metal chassis, this compact console is perfectly suited for a diverse range of applications—from live sessions and recording to installations in conference rooms, banquet halls, and weddings—letting you shape your sound with absolute confidence.

Key Features

• 12-Channel mixing console with up to 6 Mic / 12 Line Inputs (4 mono + 4 stereo)
• Studio-grade “D-PRE” mic preamps with an inverted Darlington circuit for rich, natural sound
• 1-Knob compressors provide easy, professional dynamic control with a single twist
• High-grade SPX digital effects with 24 programmable presets
• PAD switch on mono inputs to accommodate highly dynamic sound sources
• +48V phantom power for condenser microphones and DI boxes
• Durable, impact-resistant metal chassis designed for the rigors of the road

Specifications

Mixer Details

• Analog Input Channels: 12 (6 Mono / 4 Stereo)
• Mic Preamps: 6
• Mix Routing: Stereo Main Mix / Stereo Bus/Subgroup
• Buses: 2 GROUP Buses + 1 Stereo Bus, 2 AUX (incl. FX)
• Faders & Level Adjustment: 8x Channel Fader, 1x Master Fader, 1x Bus/Subgroup Fader, 1x FX Fader
• Meters: 2x 12-Segment LED

Connectivity

• Analog Inputs: 4x Combo XLR-1/4" Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line, 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic, 8x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Line (4 Stereo Pairs), 1x 1/4" TS Footswitch
• Analog Outputs: 2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Stereo Main, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Stereo Main, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Stereo Bus, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Stereo Monitor, 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Aux Send, 1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone
• Phantom Power: +48V

Signal Processing

• Gain/Trim Range: -6 dB to +64 dB
• Input Pad: -26 dB
• Dynamic Processing: 1-Knob Compressor on Input Channels
• EQ (Mono Channels): 3-Band EQ (High: ±15 dB @ 10 kHz, Mid: ±15 dB @ 2.5 kHz, Low: ±15 dB @ 100 Hz)
• EQ (Stereo Channels): 2-Band EQ (High: ±15 dB @ 10 kHz, Low: ±15 dB @ 100 Hz)
• Filters: 6x High-Pass: 80 Hz (Input Channels)
• Solo/Mute: PFL per Input Channel, Bus, FX Bus
• Built-In Effects: 24x Stereo SPX Effects

Performance & Power

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 48 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB (at 1 kHz, Gain Min)
• I/O Impedance: XLR Mic Input: 3 kOhms / 1/4" Line Input: 10 kOhms (Unbalanced)
• Noise Floor: -102 dBu (Residual Output Noise)
• THD+N: 0.03% at Min Gain (+14 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) / 0.005% at Min Gain (+24 dBu, 1 kHz)
• Power Supply: Internal universal power supply (100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz)

Physical & Packaging

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.1" x 4.6" x 16.6" (308 mm x 118 mm x 422 mm)
• Net Weight: 9.3 lbs. (4.2 kg)
• Included in the Box: Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications, AC Power Cord
• Optional Accessories: Rack Mount Kit RK-MG12