Peavey XR1212 12-Channel Powered Mixer (2x600 Watts)

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Get full control in a compact package with this rack-mountable Peavey powered mixer's 12 XLR mic channels, 4-band EQs, digital FX, graphic EQs and more.

The Peavey XR1212 powered mixer is an excellent rack-mountable mixing console, complete with 12 balanced XLR input channels. Each channel comes with its own 4-band EQ, while the board comes with a dual 9-band master EQ that's handy for tuning your live PA system. And when it comes to driving that PA system, the XR1220 powered mixer utilizes Peavey's very own 4-ohm Class D amplifiers, capable of delivering an impressive 600 watts of clean, clear sound to each stereo channel.

At just 22 pounds, this Peavey powered mixer can replace a traditional mixer, outboard effects racks, and power amps -- and save your back in the process. Just add cables and speakers, and you've got a PA!

Straightforward I/O For Any Live or Studio Application

The layout of the Peavey XR1212 mixer is set up to give you 5 primary ways of using its outputs: Left & Right; Left & Right with Subwoofer; Main & Monitor; Main & Monitor with Subwoofer; and Monitor 1 and Monitor 2. There are 2 monitor sends, 1 EFX send, a Pan pot, and PFL and Mute switches.

The XR1212 comes with a few unique features that set it apart from similar rackmount mixers:

4-Band EQ -- Plus Peavey's Mid-Morph Control

The 4-band EQ on each of the XR1212's channels comes with a knob control that engages Peavey's proprietary Mid-Morph technology. You'll find this knob fun to play with, as it redistributes midrange frequencies for a different overall sound depending on the situation. When you turn the Mid-Morph knob to the left, it cuts… read more 2 kHz from the mids to reduce harshness in vocals and other instruments. When you turn it to the right, you get a boost around 4 kHz, which can help bring vocals and other lead instruments more to the forefront.

Onboard Effects for the Real World

The XR1212 also boasts highly usable digital FX. Sweeten your sound with Reverb, Delay, Parallel Reverb + Delay, Tap Delay, and Chorus. Each of these has numerous presets, all easily accessible from the FX section of the console. User Parameters on each effect allow you to set reverb time, delay feedback, and more.

Feedback Ferret: The Live Sound Engineer's Best Friend

The XR1212's Feedback Ferret technology utilizes complex, intelligent filtering algorithms identify and duck frequencies that would be potentially unpleasant in performance. They notch down almost instantaneously, eliminating feedback before it can form. The algorithm continuously scans for these frequencies and then releases the filters when the feedback has ceased.

Auto EQ: Tune the Room with Real-Time Analysis

The Peavey XR1212's Auto EQ feature makes setting up compatible RTA microphones super-easy, by performing two tests on the input signal. The first test silently pushes the whole system into feedback and then scans for the most commonly troublesome frequencies and then de-attenuates them back at normal dynamic range. The second test outputs a blast of pink noise, and measures the frequency response of the attached speakers. If you have a microphone attached, the mic will auto-scan the response in the room and then reduce peaks as necessary.

Get an overview of the Peavey XR1212 12-Channel Powered Mixer in this video demo:


Features:

- 12 XLR mic channels
- Dual 600-watt lightweight Class D output
- XLR Main outputs
- XLR monitor outputs
- Balanced FX output
- Unbalanced phono outputs
- 1/4-inch TRS headphone output
- 4-band EQ on input channels
- Dual 9-band graphic EQ
- Proprietary Mid-Morph Boost
- Proprietary Feedback Ferret
- Digital Reverb, Delay, Reverb + Delay, Tap Delay, and Chorus
- Rack mountable
- Two monitor sends
- Dedicated FX return fader read less

Frequency Response:
- Mic input to L/R output: 11 Hz to 30 kHz (+0 dB / -1 dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):
- < 0.01%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz Mic to Left/Right Output (22 Hz to 80 kHz BW)
- < 0.003% Typical (22 Hz to 22kHz BW)

Meters:
- 8-segment peak reading (0 dB = +4 dBu)
- Signal/Overload Indicators
- Red LED illuminates 2 dB below clipping

Maximum Output Power:
- 600 Watts per channel at 4 Ohms, both channels driven
- 360 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms, both channels driven

RMS Output Power:
- 500 Watts RMS per channel at 4 Ohms, both channels driven
- 300 Watts RMS per channel at 8 Ohms, both channels driven

Output Connections: 2 Speakon 1/4 inch combination outputs per channel

Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1% at 500Watts per channel at 1kHz both channels driven

Hum and Noise: 95 dB below rated power level (600 Watts)

Dimensions(DxWxH): 16.5 x 17 x 5.5 inches / 419 x 432 x 140 mm

Weight: 18.4 lbs 8.4 kg

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-732-8391
Email: customerservice@peavey.com
Web: https://peavey.com/c/Contact-Us
Manual

Peavey XR1212 Active Mixer

The Peavey XR1212 Powered Mixer is a rack mountable console style board with 12 XLR mic input channels. Featuring 4 band EQ's per channel with mid-morph technology, 2 monitor sends, 1 EFX send, pan pot, PFL and Mute switches. The massive 600 watt per channel (4 ohms) power amps are Class D, making the XR1212 very lightweight, clean and efficient. The XR1212 offers much more than your ordinary powered mixer though, this baby has digital effects, RTA mic input for auto EQ, built in crossover and dual 9 band graphic EQ's!

Features:

- 12 XLR mic channels
- Dual 600W amps lightweight Class D
- Auto GEQ
- Feedback Ferret
- 4-band EQ on input channels
- Digital effects
- Rack mountable
- Dual 9-band graphic EQ
- Two monitor sends
- Dedicated effect return fader

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (13 ratings)
Submitted April 7, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com

"Great value for a powered mixer."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I expect to use it for many years. I registered it with Peavey so the warranty was extended by 2 years. I don't anticipate the need for more input channels. It is expandable in terms of external effects inputs, Sub output, and balanced outputs for additional amps. What more do you need?

Sound
Replaced an older Yamaha board with QSC amp. The sound of the Peavey XR1212 is equally as impressive as the much more expensive Yahama/QSC seteup. We're currently using a pair of PV115 mains with the 1212(we don't need monitors or subs in the practice studio). Everybody in teh band immediately noticed an improvement in the practice studio. While we have not used it on location yet, I'm certain that it won't disappoint.

Features
Missing from the mic channels is compression. I do like compression in some situations, especially with more dynamic vocalists, but it's not a deal breaker. Having EQ for both channels is a BIG plus - you don't find this on many mixer/amp combos. Built in effects are a plus, bacis, but we don't need anything fance in teh effects department. We have an older rack mount Peavey Addverb digital processor if we need to kick it up a notch.

Ease of Use
15 minutes from taking it out of the box to having it up and running (this included mounting it in a Gator road case). I tried the auto-EQ feature twice but it failed on both occasions so I just dialed in the manual EQ,… read more killed the feedback, and we were ready to go. After reading the manual (which came on CD by the way), I found out that I was doing something wrong during the auto EQ process so I'll try it again.

Quality
Solid metal construction, smooth action on the sliders and knobs, nothing loose or missing. There was a tiny little scratch on the front panel by the effects control, but it in no way affects the operation and is hardly noticible.

Value
You can spend a lot more or a lot less on a similar product, but there are few offerings with the features and power this unit has for this price. From my perspective, Peavey has a good reputation and makes quality love sound products.

Manufacturer Support
I have not contacted Peavy about this product, but I have in the past to get technical advice and request a printed copy of an out of production manual. They responded in a timely and professional manner and sent me the information I needed.

The Wow Factor
I'm not keen on the multi-colored knobs but I don't dislike them. I just don't see the need for a rainbow on the mixer board. Otherwise, the XR1212 looks good. I focus more on features and function than looks.

Musical Background:
Active Musician

Musical Style:
Contemporary Christian/Rock/Blues read less
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