Yamaha MW12cx USB Mixing Studio
With Yamaha's new MW Series USB Mixing Studio mixers, making great music is easier than ever before.
Combined with the powerful Cubase AI4 audio/MIDI sequencing software, the new MW series provides a comprehensive tabletop studio setup for the solo recording musician and for the traveling producer/arranger.
Connect the new MW to a USB terminal on your laptop or desktop computer, and you've got an instant, high-quality audio recording studio at your command.
The MW delivers true plug-and-play USB audio input/output interfacing-without the need for special software drivers-and lets you easily record mono inputs or two- track stereo mixes of multiple sources to your computer.
Flexible 12-Channel Configuration
The MW12C both give you a total of twelve inputs, including four mono microphone/line inputs and four stereo line inputs.
Two of the stereo line inputs can also function as mono microphone inputs, providing up to six simultaneous microphone inputs if you need them.
The high-performance ultra-low-noise balanced microphone inputs also have a phantom power switch, allowing you to take advantage of the superior sonic quality of professional-level condenser microphones.
Built-in SPX Effects
For those who like the convenience of having signal processing right inside the mixer, the MW12CX incorporates a versatile digital multi-effect unit that provides a variety of reverb, delay, modulation, and distortion programs you can use to enhance your sound, or completely transform it-without the need for an external device.
Each of the 16 effect programs has a number of editable parameters as well as effect on/off switching capability and return level control.
If you need to keep both hands free to play an instrument or perform other operations, an optional footswitch can be connected to the mixer's effect footswitch jack for convenient on/off switching.
Easy-to-use 1-Knob Compression
Compression-the taming of wildly varying levels in vocals, bass and guitar-is one of the most important effects used in recording and mixing.
It is also one of the most subtle and difficult to use. Not with the new MW series mixers, however.
The innovative 1-knob analog compressor (on the mono input channels) lets you dial in just the amount of compression you need in recording, without having to set multiple parameters like threshold, ratio and makeup gain.
One knob does it all for you-instantly giving you great, punchy sound.
Easy-access Panel and High-Quality Parts
Top-mounted input and output connectors make setting up and re-patching your system quick and easy.
Both models feature high-quality Neutrik balanced XLR connectors for the microphone inputs. Long-throw, smooth-action faders give you precise and tactile control over signal levels.
The mixer also has a bright and large 12-segment LED meter for visual signal indication.
Channel On Switches
Dedicated On switches for each channel let you enable or disable (mute) individual input channels as desired, while the lamps on the switches give you instant visual indication about which channels are on.
Monitor Mix
This convenient feature gives you simple control over the balance between the signals being recorded and the playback signals being monitored.
This is particularly helpful when recording several sources at the same time, letting you use a single knob to adjust the balance of the playback and recording signals for monitoring purposes.
Naturally, this doesn't affect the recording level; it simply allows you to control what you want to hear.
Features:
Single USB connection, instant studio12 inputs6 ultra low noise mic preamps with quality 449.00 359.99 269.40 Neutrik™ connectorsEasy-to-use 1-knob compressionAssignable (Rec Out) bus allows separate routing for monitoring and recordingMonitor Mix allows simple 1-knob balance between record and playback signalsLighted Channel On switches for enable/mute function with visual indicationBuilt-in SPX effects (16 effect programs)Powerful Cubase AI software included Specifications:
Frequency Response
ST OUT, REC OUT, AUX (EFFECT*) SEND, MONITOR OUT: -3.0, 0, 1.0 dB, GAIN: min(CH 1-2, CH 3/4-5/6), 20Hz-20kHz, refer to the nominal output level @1kHzTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD+N)
ST OUT: Less Than 0.1 %, +14dBu, 20Hz-20kHz, Input Gain Control at minimumHum and Noise
CH INPUT 1-4 MIC: -128 dBu, EIN(Equivalent Input Noise): Rs=150 ohms, GAIN:maxST OUT, REC OUT: -88 dBu, ST,REC Master fader at nominal level and all Ch mix controls at minimum.AUX (EFFECT*) SEND: -81 dBu, AUX Master control at nominal level and all Ch mix controls at minimum.ST OUT, REC OUT: -64 dB, ST,REC Master fader and one Ch fader at nominal level.ST OUT: -98 dB, Residual Output Noise.Crosstalk@1 kHz
Input to Output: -70 dB,STEREO L/R, CH 1-4, PAN panned Hard left or right.Phantom Voltage
MIC: +48 VUSB Audio I/O
Sampling Frequency: 44.1, 48 kHz, Depend on the application of PCInput HPF
CH 1-4, CH 5/6-7/8, 80Hz, 12dB/octInput Equalization +15,-15dB maximum. Turn over/roll-off frequency of shelving:3dB blow maximum variable level.High: 10 kHz shelving (CH 1-4, CH 5/6-7/8)Mid: 2.5 kHz peaking (CH 1-4, CH 5/6-7/8)Low: 100 Hz shelving (CH 1-4, CH 5/6-7/8)High: 10 kHz shelving (CH 9/10-11/12)Low: 100 Hz shelving (CH 9/10-11/12)PEAK Indicator
Red LED turns on when post EQ (ST CH: or post Mic HA) signal reaches -3dB below clipping (17dBu).Internal Digital Effect
16 PROGRAM, PARAMETER controlFoot Switch (Digital Effect, on/off)LED Level Meter
Pre MONITOR Level: 2x12 points LED meter (PEAK,+10,+6,+3,0,-3,-6,-10,-15,-20,-25,-30 dB)PEAK lights if the signal comes within 3 dB of the clipping level.Power Supply Adapter: PA-20Power Consumption: 30 WDimensions (WxHxD): 346.2 x 86.1 x 436.6 mmNet Weight: 3.2 kgOption:Foot Switch (FC5)System Requirements for MW Series Mixers
Windows Vista
Computer: Windows-based computer with built-in USB interfaceOS: Windows Vista
CPU: 1 GHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processorMemory: More than 1 GBWindows XP
Computer: Windows-based computer with built-in USB interfaceOS: Windows XP Professional / XP Home EditionCPU: 750 MHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron processorMemory: More than 128 MBMacintosh
Computer: Macintosh computer with built-in USB interfaceOS: Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higherCPU: Macintosh G3 processor 300 MHz or betterMemory: More than 128 MBCubase AI4 System RequirementsWindows
OS: Windows XP Professional / XP Home EditionCPU: Intel Pentium 1.4 GHz or betterAvailable Memory: More than 512 MBHard Disk : Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed hard diskAudio Interface: Windows DirectX / ASIO compatibleMacintosh
OS: Mac OS X 10.4 or higherCPU: Power Mac G4 1 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz or betterAvailable Memory: More than 512 MBHard Disk: Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed hard diskGet Your Yamaha MW12cx USB Mixing Studio Today!
