Review By:
KPO Rentals
RCF mixers have excellent sound cards in them. These are perfect for live musicians. They are also perfect for DJs. We always recommend DJs to run a pro audio mixer between their DJ controller and their speaker system because the sound cards in DJ controllers are usually lower quality than pro audio mixers like these.
The RCF F-12XR is a mixer designed for live sound applications. It has 6 mic preamps, 4 mono line inputs, and four stereo line inputs. Line connections can be made over 1/4" connections or RCA terminations. You'll find 3-band EQs on the mono channels, and 2-band EQs on the stereo line inputs. Single-knob compressors are available on channels 1 through 4, and phantom power is available on all microphone inputs.
24-bit effects are on hand to give you reverb, echo, delay, flanger, and more. Route to main outputs, monitors, or headphones, thanks to the comprehensive output section. With the USB output, you can record stereo audio on Mac, Windows, or iOS devices (with compatible adapters).
High-Quality Preamps
High-quality preamplifiers with phantom power, inspired by the E-Series mixers, offer high-quality sound and dynamics. Line-level signals are less noisy when connected using the separate line input jack sockets.
EQ on Mono & Stereo Channels
The F-12XR features 3-band EQ on the mono channels, and 2-band EQ on stereo channels for transparent sound shaping.
Single-Knob Compressors
The F-Series compressor offers transparent limiting for the dynamic range of instruments and voices.
24-Bit FX
RCF has selected 16 studio-quality effects designed for everyday use when you need great quality FX processing without the need of an external FX unit. You'll find Reverbs (halls, rooms, plates, spring), Delays (mono, stereo, and multi-tap), Chorus, Flanger, and Echo.
USB Recording and Playback
Record directly to your computer. No need for external interfaces or multiple connections and levels to check. Just plug in a USB lead to a PC or to your iPhone / iPad (2 or later) using Apple's Camera Connection Kit / Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter. Select the USB routing and you'll have CD-quality recording and stereo playback, effortlessly. The class-compliant design allows recording and playback from Windows, MacOs, and iOS (through USB adapter) without any additional software.
Features:
6 Mic Inputs
12 Line Inputs
2-In/2-Out USB up to 48 kHz
Built-In 24-Bit FX
XLR & 1/4" Outputs
48V Phantom Power
Single-Knob Compressor on Inputs 1 to 4
Headphone Output
USB Works with Windows, Mac, and iOS
Specifications:
Inputs
Input Connections 6 x XLR Inputs
12 x 1/4" Inputs (4 x Stereo Pairs, 4 Mono)
4 x RCA Inputs (2 x Stereo Pair)
1 x 1/4" Footswitch Input
Gain Range 0 to -50 dB
Input Impedance Mic: 14 Kilohms
Line: 21 Kilohms
Stereo Line: 15 Kilohms
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Gain Selection 20 dB to -30 dB
Low Cut Filters 80 Hz
Phantom Power +48 V
Outputs
Output Connections 2 x XLR Main Outputs
2 x 1/4" Main Outputs
2 x 1/4" CTL Room Outputs
2 x 1/4" Auxiliary Outputs
1 x 1/4" Headphones Output
Output Level 28 dBu
Headphone Impedance 150 Ohms
System Specifications
Compressor Single-Control Compressors on Channels 1 through 4
Equalization Input Channels: 2 Shelving / 1 Generic
High: ±15 dB at 10 kHz, Shelving
Mid: ±15 dB at 1250 Hz, Bell
Low: ±15 dB at 100 Hz, Shelving
USB Audio Type-B, 2-Channel I/O, 44.1 or 48 kHz Sample Rate
Case Material Metal
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD+N < 0.02% (20 dB Gain, 0 dBu Out, A-Weighted)
Voltage Requirements 100 to 240 VAC
Power Consumption 24 W
Power Supply Internal
Dimensions (D x H x W) 14 x 3.8 x 14.7" / 35.5 x 9.7 x 37.3 cm
Weight 9.9 lb / 4.5 kg