Yamaha MG12XU Technical Specifications

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.
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 Input to STEREO OUT 0.03 % @ +14 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz), GAIN knob: Min
(THD+N) 0.005 % @ +24 dBu (1 kHz), GAIN knob: Min
Hum & Noise *1 Equivalent Input Noise -128 dBu (Mono Input Channel, Rs: 150 Ω, GAIN knob: Max)
(20 Hz to 20 kHz)
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
HPF CH 1 – CH 7/8
COMP CH 1 – CH 4
EQ CH 1 – CH 11/12
CH 1 – CH 7/8
CH 1 – CH 11/12
PEAK LED CH 1 – CH 7/8
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
*1 Noise is measured with A-weighting filter.
*2 Crosstalk is measured with 1 kHz band pass filter.
Specifications and descriptions in this document are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or
modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please
check with your Yamaha dealer.
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
ZJ73180
26 dB
80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (Mono/Stereo: MIC only)
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
HIGH: Gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 10 kHz shelving
MID: Gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 2.5 kHz peaking
LOW: Gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, Frequency: 100 Hz shelving
LED turns on when post EQ signal reaches 3 dB below clipping (+17 dBu)

Analog Input Characteristics

Actual For Use
PAD GAIN
Input Terminals Load With
26dB Trim
Impedance Nominal
+64 dB
OFF
+20 dB
50–600 Ω
CH INPUT 1–4 3 kΩ
Mics/Lines
+38 dB
ON
-6 dB
50–600 Ω
3 kΩ
Mics
CH INPUT 5/6, 7/8 — —
600 Ω
10 kΩ
Lines
600 Ω
CH INPUT 9/10, 11/12 — — 10 kΩ
Lines
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

Actual Source For Use
Output Terminals
Impedance With Nominal
STEREO OUT L, R 75 Ω 600 Ω Lines
MONITOR OUT L, R
GROUP OUT 1–2 150 Ω 10 kΩ Lines
AUX SEND 1–2
PHONES L, R 110 Ω 40 Ω Lines
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)
Terminals Format Data length
USB Audio Class 2.0/
USB 16-bit/24-bit
Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver
*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 level
Jack
Max.
Sensitivity Nominal
*1
before clip
-80 dBu -60 dBu -40 dBu
(0.077 mV) (0.775 mV) (7.75 mV)
-36 dBu -16 dBu +4 dBu
XLR-3-31
(12.3 mV) (122.8 mV) (1.228 V)
TRS PHONE
(6.3 mm)
-54 dBu -34 dBu -14 dBu
Combo type
(1.55 mV) (15.46 mV) (154.6 mV)
-10 dBu +10 dBu +30 dBu
(245 mV) (2.451 V) (24.51 V)
-80 dBu -60 dBu -40 dBu
XLR-3-31
(0.077 mV) (0.775 mV) (7.75 mV)
-54 dBu -34 dBu -14 dBu TRS PHONE
(1.55 mV) (15.46 mV) (154.6 mV) (6.3 mm)
TRS PHONE
-30 dBu -10 dBu +10 dBu
(6.3 mm)
(24.5 mV) (245 mV) (2.45 V)
RCA PIN
Output level
Jack
Max.
— Nominal
before clip
+4 dBu +24 dBu XLR-3-32
*2
—
(1.228 V) (12.28 V) TRS PHONE(6.3 mm)
*3
+4 dBu +20 dBu
— TRS PHONE(6.3 mm) *3
(1.228 V) (7.750 V)
3 mW + 100 mW +
— TRS PHONE(6.3 mm) *5
3 mW 100 mW
Fs
*1
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Balanced /
Unbalanced
*2
Balanced
*3
XLR-3-31:
*2
Balanced
TRS PHONE:
*4 Unbalanced
TRS PHONE:
Unbalanced
*4
RCA PIN:
Unbalanced
Balanced / Unbalanced /
Impedance Balanced
Balanced
Impedance
Balanced
—
Connector
USB Standard-B