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Yamaha n12
12-channel/2-bus Mixer/FireWire Audio Interface

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An interface with mixing capabilities!
Yamaha's new n12 is a marvel of modern recording technology. Not only is it a full-function mixer, but it's also an integrated interface for Cubase. Onboard there are eight pristine Yamaha preamps, 3-band EQ, morph-able compressor, and a FireWire connection to the computer. The audio passes through the n12 - which allows you to manipulate signal as you would on a conventional mixer including setting up monitor mixes for the performers - and then straight into Cubase. The n12 is the future of audio interfaces!

Yamaha n12 at a Glance:
  • Switchable Phantom Power
  • Direct Connect to a Wide Range of Sources
  • Hi-Z Input for Direct Guitar or Bass Recording
  • Effective Musical EQ
  • High-resolution Rev-X Reverb
  • Dimmer and Mute Switches
  • Source Select and Level Control
  • Surround Monitoring and Bass Management
  • Solo Level Control
  • Talkback with Built-in Microphone
  • One Function per Control
  • 24-bit, 96-kHz Digital Quality

Switchable Phantom Power
If you're serious about your sound - especially for vocals or acoustic instruments - you'll undoubtedly want to use studio-quality phantom-powered condenser microphones for the extended range and natural reproduction they provide. The n8 and n12 are fully compatible, with switchable built-in phantom power.

Direct Connect to a Wide Range of Sources
The n-series consoles provide both balanced XLR connectors and balanced TRS phone jacks on all mono input channels for direct connectivity with the widest possible range of input sources. The stereo inputs have both unbalanced RCA pin jack and phone jack pairs. All mono inputs also feature TRS insert jacks that can be used to insert external signal processors into the signal path of the corresponding channel.

Hi-Z Input for Direct Guitar or Bass Recording
Not all guitar and bass recording situations required amps, microphones, and a soundproof studio. You can conveniently connect an electric guitar or bass directly to the "B" input of channel 4 on the n8 or channel 8 on the n12 and engage the input Hi-Z switch for optimum matching and sound.

Effective Musical EQ       
Like compression, artful EQ can dramatically enhance a mix in many ways. The n-series equalizers have been created through an extensive study of the most musical and desirable consoles used by leading artists and engineers throughout the world. They offer a finely-balanced and dynamic relationship between EQ curve, frequency ranges, and other factors that give you truly musical control. 3-band equalizers with sweepable midrange on each channel deliver totally satisfying, potent EQ control that can take your music to a higher level.

High-resolution Rev-X Reverb       
Yamaha's Rev-X digital reverb algorithm is renowned for its high resolution and extraordinarily natural sound. The n-series consoles offer this leading technology built in. You have a choice of hall, room, and plate reverb simulations with reverb time and level control. This superlative reverb processor can be used for wet monitoring while recording as well as for adding ambience during final mixdown.

Dimmer and Mute Switches
These handy functions are normally only found on large studio consoles, but you'll be glad Yamaha has included them on the n8 and n12. As you'd expect, the mute switch mutes or un-mutes the console's output, while the dimmer switch reduces the output to a level that is still audible but allows conversation or phone calls. The advantage of the dimmer switch is that you can simply tap it a second time and be precisely back at optimum monitoring level without having to reset faders or level controls.

Source Select and Level Control
The n8 has source selectors for DAW (the stereo output from the DAW running on your computer), ST (the console's stereo bus), AUX (the console's auxiliary bus), and 2TR (the console's 2-track inputs), while the n12 additionally features a "5.1" source selector for surround monitoring. The console's surround monitoring capabilities are impressive, with bass management, down-mixing, and other features you'd normally only find on high-end professional gear. You can even use the console for top-quality surround playback from pre-recorded sources such as DVDs and computer sources, giving you a chance to hear how top engineers approach surround production on your own monitor speakers. But although they provide professional capabilities, the n-series mixers make general monitoring hassle-free: simply select the signal you want to monitor and spin the big CONTROL ROOM LEVEL knob to set the ideal monitoring level.

Surround Monitoring and Bass Management
The n12 features three pairs of speaker outputs that can be used for full 5.1 surround monitoring: front left and right, center and subwoofer, and rear left and right. If you don't need surround capability the outputs can simply be used to switch between different stereo pairs for comparison. When the 5.1 mode is selected all three output pairs are active, with the speaker selectors functioning as temporary mute switches. Bass management is also implemented for optimum matching between the full-range speakers and subwoofer. A down mix switch that lets you instantly collapse the 5.1 outputs to stereo.

Solo Level Control
Solo switches on every input channel let you monitor a single channel or any group of channels within a mix without having to change settings on any of the other channels. The n-series consoles even provide a pre-fader listen switch for pre-fader solo monitoring, and a solo level control that lets you adjust the solo monitoring level as required. This is another feature usually only found on large, expensive consoles.

Talkback with Built-in Microphone
Another n12-specific feature is a built-in talkback microphone and talkback switch with level control for efficient engineer-artist communication. When talkback is engaged the dimmer is also engaged automatically.

One Function per Control
Another reason the n8 and n12 are eminently predictable and easy to use is that nothing is hidden below the surface. There are no layers, no multi-functions controls ... there isn't even an LCD display. Each and every knob, switch, and fader does exactly what it says it does, and nothing else. Stated another way, that means you always know what you're doing, and there are no surprises to delay your progress.

24-bit, 96-kHz Digital Quality
What you won't see but will definitely hear is the superb audio quality delivered by the digital technology inside. 24-bit 96-kHz processing is the de-facto standard for professional audio, and that's what's happening inside the n8 and n12 chassis. The extraordinary Sweet Spot Morphing Compressors, channel equalizers, and Rev-X reverb processor are all made possible by state-of-the-art Yamaha digital technology too.

Yamaha n12 Features:
  • 12-ch/2-bus
  • 8 mic pres
  • 11 faders/100mm
  • 1 aux send
  • 24-bit/96kHz
  • Channels 1-8: XLR/TRS jacks with Inserts and +48V Phantom Power; Channel 8 supports Hi-Z input (switchable)
  • Channels 9-12: Unbalanced Phone jacks /RCA jacks
  • 2 Track In: RCA jacks
  • Stereo out: TRS/RCA jacks L/R
  • Control Room out A/B/C: TRS jacks L/R
  • Aux out 1/2: TRS jacks
  • 2x IEEE1394 (FireWire)
  • MIDI I/O
  • Footswitch input
  • Cubase AI4 Software included

Yamaha n12 - an innovative audio interface!

Customer Reviews
 Awesome Mixer /Great work flow  
by Johnny Z from Huntington N.Y.USA, September 24, 2008
Music Background:  Recording Engineer


“The n12 is a great sounding mixer on it"s own,but when you mix it with cubase ai4 it blows me a way.In my studio i record a lot of acoustic tracks ,mainly real drums .typicaly i will use the 8 awesome sounding pres on the n12 for my drum kit ,sometimes i record with eq,compression,and reverb sometimes not. the cool thing is ,after you record your drum tracks in cubase ,you can bring those 8...” Read More
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