Yamaha MG12XU Live Mixer

built-in audio player	no
Built-in audio interface	no
number of microphone inputs	5 - 8
19 inches	no
Phantom power	yes
volume control	faders
Built-in mixer effects	channel EQ, channel compression
type of mixer	studio / PA mixer
built-in effects	no

built-in audio player	no
Built-in audio interface	no
number of microphone inputs	5 - 8
19 inches	19-inch rack mount (not included)
Phantom power	yes
volume control	knobs, faders, faders + knobs
Built-in mixer effects	reverb/delay/modulation, channel EQ, channel compression
type of mixer	studio / PA mixer
built-in effects	yes

Yamaha MG12XU Live Mixer
Product no: 9000-0009-1635 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Yamaha MG12XU is a great-sounding compact 12-channel analogue mixer with a built-in SPX multi-effect unit and a USB interface. It has four mono channels with an XLR / jack combo connection, two mono / stereo channels and two stereo channels. Every channels is equipped with a 3-band equalizer, with parametric midrange on the first eight channels. These channels also feature a one-knob compressor and a Class A D-PRE preamplifier with phantom power.

MG12X: USB Interface

The Yamaha MG12X doubles as a 2-in / 2-out USB interface with a maximal recording resolution of 24-bit / 192 kHz. By linking this device to your PC or Mac you can get started with recording right away. Sound can also be sent from your PC to the mixer, and it will come in on channels 11-12. This, of course, makes the MG12XU excellent for use in your home studio.

XU Models and SPX Multi-Effects

The MG series by Yamaha is incredibly comprehensive. Something unique to the XU models is that they're equipped with SPX effects. The multi-effects from this series can be found in many reputable studios and are of very high quality, and include chorus, flanger, distortion, reverb and delay, which can all easily be accessed with the preset button.

Tips or comments about this product

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Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Number of mono channels	4
Number of stereo channels	4
Number of submasters	1
Type of mixer inputs	microphone input (XLR), balanced line input (TRS jack), unbalanced line input (RCA), Hi-Z input (TS jack)
Type of mixer outputs	balanced line output (XLR), balanced line output (TRS jack), stereo headphone output (TRS jack or mini jack)
Headphone output	yes
Inputs	no
Number of auxiliaries	1 - 2
Built-in audio player	no
Built-in audio interface	USB (2x2 I/O)
Number of microphone inputs	5 - 8
19 inches	yes
Phantom power	yes
Volume control	faders
Built-in mixer effects	reverb/delay/modulation, channel EQ, channel compression
Type of mixer	studio / PA mixer
Built-in effects	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	48,0 x 39,0 x 21,0 cm

Product specifications

compact mixer
SPX multi-effect: 24 presets
USB interface: 24-bit / 192 kHz, 2 in / 2 out
12 channels
mic/line mono channels with phantom power (+48 V): 4
Mic/Line mono/stereo channels with phantom (+48 V): 2
stereo channels: 2
class A D-PRE mic preamps
channels 1-8 equipped with gain, volume, compressor, tone control, HP-filter, Pad, panning
channels 9-10 equipped with volume and tone control
channels 11-12 equipped with volume, tone control and USB return
Stereo Bus: 1x
AUX: 1x
outputs: 2x XLR (balanced), 2x 6.35mm TS jack
headphone jack
rugged metal housing
dimensions: 308 x 118 x 422 mm
weight: 4.2 kg

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Loz January 2, 2026