Samson Mixpad 12 User Manual
• 12-channel stereo ultra-compact mixer.
• 6 balanced monophonic mic/line channels and 3
additional stereo channels.
• Independent CD/tape input; signal is routed via
channel EQ.
• Trim controls on mic input channels.
• 48 volt phantom power for mic input connectors.
• 2-band equalization on all channels.
• Constant level stereo panpot on each monophonic
channel.
• Left/right balance control on each stereo channel.
• 2 Aux sends (one pre-fade and one post-fade) on
each channel.
• 2 stereo Aux returns with front panel level controls.
• Front-panel stereo headphone output.
• Master peak and power LEDs.
• 2 balanced main outs.
• Optional battery power for convenience in ENG,
field broadcast and recording applications.
MIXPAD 12
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The ultra-compact MIXPAD 12 Mixer provides a 12-
input stereo mic/line mixer in a very small package.
Equipped with 2-band equalization and pan/balance and
level controls on each channel, the MIXPAD 12 is an
ideal device for ENG, field recording, broadcast and con-
tracting applications. It also features optional battery
power, a front-panel stereo headphone jack, 6 electroni-
cally balanced mic/line inputs (XLR and 1/4
Equipped with 2-band equalization and pan/balance and
level controls on each channel, the MIXPAD 12 is an
ideal device for ENG, field recording, broadcast and con-
tracting applications. It also features optional battery
power, a front-panel stereo headphone jack, 6 electroni-
cally balanced mic/line inputs (XLR and 1/4
″
connec-
tors), 3 stereo line inputs (1/4
″
connectors), a CD/tape
input (phono connectors), 48 volt phantom power, 2
Aux sends and 2 stereo Aux returns (which have inde-
pendent level controls, allowing for use as 4 mono Aux
returns), as well as a main level control and power and
peak LEDs.
Aux sends and 2 stereo Aux returns (which have inde-
pendent level controls, allowing for use as 4 mono Aux
returns), as well as a main level control and power and
peak LEDs.
Contact:
Samson Technologies Corp., P.O. Box 9031, Syosset, NY 11791-9031 • Phone: (516) 364-2244 • Fax: (516) 364-3888 • www.samsontech.com
SAMSON
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AUX RET. 3/4
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POWER
LEFT PEAK RIGHT
TAPE/CD
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BALANCE
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LINE
TRIM
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MIC 4
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1
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R
PAN
AUX 2
AUX1
PRE
LINE
TRIM
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MIC 1
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