Product Description
Midas DM12
12 Input Analogue Live and Studio Mixer with MIDAS Microphone Preamplifiers.
Key Features
- Live performance and studio recording analogue mixer with 12 input channels
- 8 mono input channels with award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers
- 2 electronically-balanced stereo line input channels on ¼ " TRS connectors
- 3 band EQ on mono channels with swept mid band
- 2 aux sends with pre/post fader switching
- 60 mm precision long-life faders
- Rugged chassis construction for durability in portable applications
- Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
DM12
The compact DM12 honors your stage or studio desktop space while providing incredible sonic performance, amazing versatility and an unheard of level of affordability.
What is the secret behind DM12's superb, studio-quality sound? The DM12 features 8 award-winning, Midas microphone preamplifiers with true +48 V Phantom Power, acclaimed audio engineers the world over for their transparency and nuanced noise, high-headroom design. Add to this TRS Line Inputs on all 12channels (8 mono and 2 stereo), mono channel Inserts and 3-band EQ with mid-frequency sweep, 2 switchable pre/post-fader aux sends, 2 monitor outs and 2-track RCA I/O, and you have an analogue work of art — the fully featured DM12!
Live Performance and Studio Recording
With 12 channels, the DM12 has more than enough microphone and line inputs to manage a small band or worship team with channels to spare — both on the stage and in the studio. It is also the ideal choice for use as a keyboard or drum sub-mixer for larger scale performances.
Dedicated Stereo Inputs
Line channels 9/10 — 11/12 are dedicated stereo channels, making them ideal for stereo instruments, such as keyboards — and can also be used for mono signals thanks to a convenient balance control on each 2-channel grouping. These channels can also be used as return inputs for signals sent external effects processing equipment.
Sublimely Musical British EQ
The British consoles of the 1960s and '70s changed the sound of rock and roll — without them the British Invasion might not have happened. Those legendary mixing desks soon became the envy of engineers and producers all over the world. The 3-band channel EQ on our DM12 mixers is based on that very same circuitry, allowing you to imbue signals with incredible warmth and detailed musical character. The swappable mid-frequency band provides a broad tonal palette with which to finetune the ideal signal. Even when applied generously, these equalizers exhibit sweet forgiveness and superb audio quality.
Dual Aux Sends
The DM12 is also equipped with 2 aux sends with pre/post fader switching for added versatility. Users can select to use them for external effects processing, custom monitor mixes, or a combination of the two. Additional monitoring outputs are provided of the main mix for stage or studio monitor applications.
Classic Precision
All of DM12 mixer's 60 mm faders have been carefully designed to provide a long life of highly precise level setting, ensuring repeatable and flawless performance for many years to come.
Quality is Job #1
While some manufacturers cut quality when they design small mixers, we understand that every mixer should provide uncompromising performance and a robust feature set. The very embodiment of quality, from its rugged construction and top-of-the-range components to that unmistakable Midas sound — the DM12 is a truly professional audio console.
Value
No matter what your audio mixing needs, the DM12 provides the performance and features required to take your talent to the next level, at a price that is custom-tailored for the budget-savvy user. Professional sound quality, our legendary Midas mic preamps, 3-band EQs with swappable mids, and much more make the DM12 mixer ideal for both your live gigs and recording. Try one out today, or feel free to order yours online.
General Specifications
- Mono Inputs
- Mic inputs (MIDAS mic preamp): 8
- Type: XLR, balanced
- Mic EIN @ 60 dB Gain, 50 O source at insert send: -131 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Mic EIN @ 60 dB Gain, 150 O source at insert send: -128 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Noise @ 10dB Gain, at insert send: -97 dBu, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Frequency Response (-1 dB) at Main Output: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (-1 dB)
- Frequency Response (-3 dB) at Main Output: 70 kHz (-3 dB)
- Mic Gain Range: +10 dB to +60 dB
- Max. Input Level: +11 dBu @ +10 dB gain
- CMRR @ +60 Gain: Typically -90 dB
- Impedance: 2 kO, balanced
- Distortion (THD+N) at 0 dBu: 0.005% @ 1kHz
- Phantom Power: Switchable, +48 V
- Line Input
- Type: ¼" TRS, balanced
- Impedance: 20 kO balanced / unbalanced
- Line Gain Range: -10 dB to +40 dB
- Max. Input Level: +30 dBu
- Stereo Inputs
- Type: 4 x ¼" TRS connector, balanced
- Impedance: 20 kO balanced / unbalanced
- Gain Range: -20 dB to +20 dB
- Max. Input Level: +21 dBu
- Equalizer
- Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz, shelving
- Mid (mono inputs only): ±15 dB @ 150 Hz to 3.5 kHz, variable semi-parametric
- High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz, shelving
- Channel Inserts
- Type: ¼" TRS connector, unbalanced
- Max. Input / Output Level: +21 dBu
- Aux Sends
- Type: 2 x ¼" TRS connector, balanced
- Impedance: 240 O balanced, 120 O unbalanced
- Max. Output Level: +21 dBu
- Monitor Out
- Type: 2 x ¼" TRS connector, balanced
- Impedance: 240 O balanced, 120 O unbalanced
- Max. Output Leve: +21 dBu
- Main Out
- Type: 2 x XLR, electronically balanced
- Impedance: 100 O balanced, 50 O unbalanced
- Max. Output Level: +21 dBu...
