The Soundcraft Ui12 is a compact 12-input digital mixer with no fixed control surface. Instead, a built-in Wi-Fi access point lets you run the whole mix from a tablet, phone or laptop browser, so the engineer can walk the room, ring out monitors from the stage or tuck the mixer beside the band. It suits solo performers, small bands, coffee houses, bars, restaurants, conference rooms, classrooms and small houses of worship that need professional processing in a box that fits in a gig bag.
Key Features
- 12 inputs: 4 XLR/quarter-inch combo mic/line inputs, 4 XLR mic inputs, a stereo RCA line input and 2-channel USB playback, with two Hi-Z instrument-capable channels
- Fully recallable, remote-controlled mic preamps with per-channel switchable +48V phantom power
- Browser-based control from iPad, Android tablet, iPhone, Windows PC, Mac or Linux with no app to install, and up to 10 control devices connected at the same time
- Three dedicated Lexicon effects engines (reverb, delay and chorus), plus DigiTech guitar amp modeling
- dbx AFS2 automatic feedback suppression on the outputs
- Input channels with 4-band parametric EQ, high-pass filter, compressor, de-esser and noise gate; outputs with 31-band graphic EQ, gate and compressor
- Real-time frequency analyzer, subgroups, mute groups, show and snapshot recall, channel safes and password-protected access levels
- Independent Wi-Fi and Ethernet network interfaces that can run simultaneously
Ideal Applications
Solo and duo gigs, small bands, bar and restaurant entertainment, classrooms, meeting rooms and small church services.
Compatibility
The Ui12 is controlled from any current web browser on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS or Linux. Balanced XLR and quarter-inch main outputs connect to powered speakers or amplifiers, and two balanced XLR aux outputs feed stage monitors or in-ear systems. It is also compatible with the HARMAN Connected PA app for supported HARMAN speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mic preamps does the Ui12 have, and does it supply phantom power?
It has 8 mic preamps (4 combo and 4 XLR), each with switchable +48V phantom power that you turn on from the control software.
Do I need a router or app to control it?
No. The Ui12 creates its own Wi-Fi network. Connect a tablet or phone and open the mixer page in a browser. You can also join it to an existing network over Ethernet.
Can the Ui12 do multitrack USB recording?
No. The Ui12 offers 2-channel USB playback of MP3, WAV and AIFF files. For multitrack recording to a USB drive or computer, step up to the Soundcraft Ui24R.
Can it be rack mounted?
The Ui12 is a floor or tabletop unit designed to sit on stage or a shelf. If you need a 19-inch format, look at the Ui16 or Ui24R.