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Model: DFX 12(Discont.)
12-Channel On-Stage Mixer w/ Effects
If you’re looking for professional-grade sound quality in an
economical, small-footprint, on-stage mixer, the Mackie DFX-12
might be just right for you. Big on features, and small on price,
the DFX Series is the ideal choice for your first mixer—or if
you’re on a tight budget.
The philosophy behind the Mackie DFX Series is simple; make it easy
to control your mix while you're busy on stage. We designed the DFX
Series mixers especially for folks who don't have the luxury of a
front-of-house sound technician—working professionals who
have to control their own mix while performing. Mackie DFX-12
features include an assignable stereo 5-band graphic equalizer,
phantom power, dual-ladder LED metering, color-coded 60mm faders
for "mixing-at-a-glance," and our stunning EMAC onboard digital
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ALL THE FEATURES YOU'VE COME TO
EXPECT...
The DFX-12 has virtually everything you need to gig—just add
a pair of our Active loudspeakers and you've got a complete system.
Mono channels 1-4 feature XLR mic and 1/4" line inputs, insert
jacks, Monitor and Effects Sends, two-band EQ, 75Hz Low Cut
filters, and an input Trim control with individual level-set and
overload LEDs. Channels 5/6 and 7/8 have all these same features
(with the exception of the channel inserts) and are designed for
either stereo or mono use, making them ideal for keyboards and
sound modules. Channels 9/10 and 11/12 are reserved for stereo/mono
line level input only—great for synths, drum machines or
effects returns. Good luck finding all these features on other
mixers in this price range!
AND EVEN MORE
The onboard phantom power supply means you can use high-quality
condenser microphones, as well as your favorite dynamic mics.
Outputs include balanced XLR and 1/4" mains, 1/4" monitor, and left
and right RCA tape/line outputs. And because we know you don't want
to give up an entire channel (or two) for a CD player, we've
provided RCA Tape In jacks, with a dedicated level control for your
favorite external playback device (tape, CD, iPod, etc.).
Possibly the most important feature on the DFX Series mixers is our
ingenious Break switch, which mutes all the mic inputs, but allows
whatever is connected to the Tape inputs to be heard. You'll be
glad you set this switch when some over-enthusiastic fan jumps on
stage during the break, and launches into an alcohol-tinged version
of "Don't Fear the Reaper."
CLEAN, ARTICULATE
MIXING
Above all else, DFX Series mixers sound great. Often copied, but
seldom duplicated, our high-headroom, low-noise mic preamps are
legendary the world over for their superior sound quality. Each
preamp channel has its own input Trim control, so you can easily
handle any kind of input signal level—from a whisper to a
scream. Channel strips also feature level-set and overload LEDs for
easy visual input gain adjustment—just speak, sing, or yell
into the mic and adjust the Trim control until the little LED
blinks. Time to dial in a little channel EQ...
ACTIVE 2-BAND
EQUALIZATION
The 12kHz High and 80Hz Low shelving EQ on the DFX Series are
placed at the far ends of the audible musical spectrum (instead of
the usual 100Hz and 10kHz). They're based on the design in our CFX
and PPM Series, which are acclaimed for their natural sound. You
can even use them for midrange control—gently cutting both
High and Low EQs on a channel effectively boosts the midrange, and
vice versa. Although there are only two controls, they are designed
to function as so much more than just bass and treble.
ONBOARD 32-BIT DIGITAL
EFFECTS
You won't need a rack full of external effects when using the
DFX-12, thanks to our EMAC 32-bit precision digital effects
processor—which sounds great and is as easy to use as a
stompbox. You can select any one of 16 custom-designed algorithms
ranging from small room reverb to "out-of-this-world" phase
shifting. There's even an Effects to Stage Monitor control, so you
can give your stage monitors a "wet" mix, totally independent of
the Mains.
INSTANT KARAOKE
Both DFX Series mixers feature a Vocal Eliminator circuit that can
remove the existing lead singer from most pre-recorded songs. We're
not saying it totally eliminates the vocal on every track, on every
CD—but it works amazingly well under most circumstances. In
the UP position, the CD or Tape signals are not affected; in the
DOWN position, any vocals centered in the normal stereo image will
be attenuated. This provides an excellent alternative to
maintaining a huge, expensive and consistently out-of-date karaoke
library.
BUILT MACKIE
TOUGH
All DFX Series mixers are built tough. Our legendary solid-steel
chassis can take the kind of abuse that would make our
competitor’s flimsy boxes run home to mama. And instead of
using cheap, unsealed potentiometers, our co-molded pots offer
substantial strain and impact relief at all critical contact
points. By design, the control knobs ‘ride’ just above
the surface of the chassis, so if something heavy falls onto the
mixer, the impact is transferred from the knobs to the steel
chassis—not to the potentiometers or circuit board. Finally,
to eliminate potential damage to the circuit board, we use a thick,
horizontally mounted fiberglass PC board, braced with a
shock-absorbing support structure.
Team up a DFX Series mixer with our SRM350 or SRM450 Active
loudspeakers for a great-sounding, portable PA system solution.
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Features |
- Six-channel on-stage mixer with
EMAC digital effects
- 12-segment stereo LED
metering
- 5-band stereo assignable graphic
EQ with bypass switch
- EMAC 32-bit digital stereo
effects with footswitch bypass, and Level Set LED
- Aux 1/monitor send with level
control
- Aux 2/effects send with level
control
- Effects-to-monitor
control
- 60mm main mix
faders
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- Two 60mm stereo Aux Return
faders with mute switches
- Break switch for
intermissions
- Balanced XLR and 1/4”
stereo main outputs
- RCA CD/Tape inputs and Tape
outputs
- Vocal Eliminator circuit for
CD/Tape
- Master +48 V phantom power
switch with LED indicator
- Headphone output with level
control
- Power LED
indicator
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