Yamaha MG12 Technical Specifications
General Specifications
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, Output impedance of signal generator (Rs) = 150 Ω
All level controls are nominal if not specified.
*1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter.
*2 Crosstalk is measured with 1 kHz band pass filter.
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European Models
Inrush Current based on EN 55103-1:2009
3.0 A (on initial switch-on)
2.0 A (after a supply interruption of 5s)
Conforms to Environments: E1, E2, E3 and E4
Frequency Response
Input to STEREO OUT
+0.5 dB/-1.5 dB (20 Hz to 48 kHz) ,
refer to the nominal output level @ 1 kHz, GAIN knob: Min
Total Harmonic Distortion
(THD+N)
Input to STEREO OUT
0.03 % @ +14 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz), GAIN knob: Min
0.005 % @ +24 dBu (1 kHz), GAIN knob: Min
Hum & Noise
*1
(20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Equivalent Input Noise
-128 dBu (Mono Input Channel, Rs: 150 Ω, GAIN knob: Max)
Residual Output Noise
-102 dBu (STEREO OUT, STEREO master fader: Min)
Crosstalk(1 kHz)
*2
-78 dB
Input channels
Mono [MIC/LINE]: 4, Mono/Stereo [MIC/LINE]: 2, Stereo [LINE]: 2
Output channels
STEREO OUT: 2, MONITOR OUT: 1, PHONES: 1, AUX SEND: 2, GROUP OUT: 2
Bus
STEREO : 1, GROUP: 2, AUX: 2 (MG12XU: incl. FX)
Input Channel Function
PAD
CH 1 – CH 4
26 dB
HPF
CH 1 – CH 7/8
80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (Mono/Stereo: MIC only)
COMP
CH 1 – CH 4
1 knob compressor (Gain/Threshold/Ratio)
Threshold: +22 dBu to -8 dBu, Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1,
Output level: 0 dB to 7 dB, Attack time: approx. 25 msec,
Release time: approx. 300 msec
EQ
CH 1 – CH 11/12
HIGH: Gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 10 kHz shelving
CH 1 – CH 7/8
MID:
Gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 2.5 kHz peaking
CH 1 – CH 11/12
LOW: Gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 100 Hz shelving
PEAK LED
CH 1 – CH 7/8
LED turns on when post EQ signal reaches 3 dB below clipping (+17 dBu)
Level Meter
Pre Monitor LEVEL
2 × 12 -segment LED meter [PEAK, +10, +6, +3, 0, -3, -6, -10, -15, -20, -25, -30 dB]
Built-in Effect (MG12XU)
SPX Algorithm
24 programs, PARAMETER control: 1, FOOT SW: 1 (FX RTN CH on/off)
USB Audio (MG12XU)
2 IN / 2 OUT
USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant, Sampling Frequency: Max 192 kHz, Bit Depth: 24-bit
Phantom Power Voltage
+48 V
Power Requirements
AC 100-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption
22 W
Dimensions (W × H × D)
308 mm × 118 mm × 422 mm (9.6" × 2.8" × 11.6")
Net Weight
MG12XU: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs.), MG12: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.)
Included Accessory
Owner’s Manual, Technical Specifications, Cubase AI Download Information (MG12XU only)
Optional Accessory
Rack-mount kit: RK-MG12, Foot Switch: FC-5
Operating Temperature
0 to +40 °C
Analog Input Characteristics
0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms.
*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 Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND
*4 Tip=Signal, Ring=GND, Sleeve=GND
Analog Output Characteristics
0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrms.
*2 1/Sleeve=GND, 2/Tip=HOT, 3/Ring=COLD
*3 Tip=HOT, Ring=COLD, Sleeve=GND
*5 Tip=LEFT, Ring=RIGHT, Sleeve=GND
Digital Input / Output Characteristics (MG12XU)
*1 Data length depends on the particular audio format being used. USB Audio Class 2.0: 16-bit/24-bit, Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver: 24-bit
Input Terminals
PAD
26dB
GAIN
Trim
Actual
Load
Impedance
For Use
With
Nominal
Input level
Jack
Balanced /
Unbalanced
Sensitivity
*1
Nominal
Max.
before clip
CH INPUT 1–4
OFF
+64 dB
3 kΩ
50–600 Ω
Mics/Lines
-80 dBu
(0.077 mV)
-60 dBu
(0.775 mV)
-40 dBu
(7.75 mV)
XLR-3-31
*2
TRS PHONE
(6.3 mm)
*3
Combo type
Balanced
+20 dB
-36 dBu
(12.3 mV)
-16 dBu
(122.8 mV)
+4 dBu
(1.228 V)
ON
+38 dB
-54 dBu
(1.55 mV)
-34 dBu
(15.46 mV)
-14 dBu
(154.6 mV)
-6 dB
-10 dBu
(245 mV)
+10 dBu
(2.451 V)
+30 dBu
(24.51 V)
CH INPUT 5/6, 7/8
—
—
3 kΩ
50–600 Ω
Mics
-80 dBu
(0.077 mV)
-60 dBu
(0.775 mV)
-40 dBu
(7.75 mV)
XLR-3-31
*2
XLR-3-31:
Balanced
10 kΩ
600 Ω
Lines
-54 dBu
(1.55 mV)
-34 dBu
(15.46 mV)
-14 dBu
(154.6 mV)
TRS PHONE
(6.3 mm)
*4
TRS PHONE:
Unbalanced
CH INPUT 9/10, 11/12
—
—
10 kΩ
600 Ω
Lines
-30 dBu
(24.5 mV)
-10 dBu
(245 mV)
+10 dBu
(2.45 V)
TRS PHONE
(6.3 mm)
*4
RCA PIN
TRS PHONE:
Unbalanced
RCA PIN:
Unbalanced
Output Terminals
Actual Source
Impedance
For Use
With Nominal
Output level
Jack
Balanced / Unbalanced /
Impedance Balanced
—
Nominal
Max.
before clip
STEREO OUT L, R
75 Ω
600 Ω Lines
—
+4 dBu
(1.228 V)
+24 dBu
(12.28 V)
XLR-3-32
*2
TRS PHONE(6.3 mm)
*3
Balanced
MONITOR OUT L, R
GROUP OUT 1–2
AUX SEND 1–2
150 Ω
10 kΩ Lines
—
+4 dBu
(1.228 V)
+20 dBu
(7.750 V)
TRS PHONE(6.3 mm)
*3
Impedance
Balanced
PHONES L, R
110 Ω
40 Ω Lines
—
3 mW +
3 mW
100 mW +
100 mW
TRS PHONE(6.3 mm)
*5
—
Terminals
Format
Data length
*1
Fs
Connector
USB
USB Audio Class 2.0/
Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver
16-bit/24-bit
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
USB Standard-B
ZJ73180
Technical Specifications