Is this my DREAM MIXER?! - Soundcraft Signature 12 MTK Unboxing & Mini-Review

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I may have finally found my dream audio mixer - the Soundcraft Signature 12 MTK (Multitrack). This bad boy features less inputs than the Behringer mixers I was using, but has one secret power: Every input and output stereo pair is a dedicated, registered USB audio device in Windows. No singular multi-channel device, all separate devices that can be accessed in any application. Is this the PERFECT mixer?!
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@janiss2926 6 лет назад

Thanks Epos for answering the obvious questions i had when looking at this about a month ago! You're ahead of me again :D - nobody else i found seemed to explain the channels properly!

@georgemickeldotcom 6 лет назад

You're going to dig the Signature 12 multitrack! I can't wait to see a follow up vid.

@abelgeorge4953 3 года назад

Finally a proper review of this series

@HavasenReddy 2 года назад

Stumbled across your video. Thanks for the crystal clear explanation and exactly what I was looking for.

@wyreduprecordingstudio4701 4 года назад

Been loving mine for almost 2 years... Awesome board that has done absolutely everything I've asked of it. Recording, mixing, stemming, summing, mastering... this board does it all. No other board quite like it.

@soulfulmusictime3315 4 года назад

How is the preamps? Does it adds hiss noise, etc when recorded in daw?

@trevor4835 4 года назад

Soulful Music Time yes the hiss is so loud it sounds like a race horse pissing in a bucket

@supersonicsroots Год назад

Can you tell / explain how the USB return works in a DAW (Studio One) do I just assign each track back to the mixer as an output to the particular channel and then I can mix my multitrack recording on the console instead of in the box (daw) ?

@wyreduprecordingstudio4701 Год назад

@@supersonicsroots Exactly. The USB RTN button basically changes the input to an output to send tracks out to. But it can also be used with an input, like a guitar or a mic, at the same time. It's called a virtual insert. Using your plugins as inserts, like guitar sims or auto tune. Works splendidly.

@dekelsey1 Год назад

Looking at this item too. I have the Scarlett 4i4, which gives 4 mono inputs into my DAW, but they also show in stereo pairs like 1-2 and 3-4. The key is how 12 individual tracks plus the master mix can all show up separately in YOUR DAW THRU ONE USB! That is how this thing makes sense. For me, it means I will not be SWAPPING cables around all the time because I want to record a different instrument, and I can record the band simultaneously and master everybody's tracks individually in the DAW. Gonna buy this bad boy! The keys are the multiple tracks across USB and the power this gives your DAW. Sorry I'm repeating myself but dang, this is cool.

@jayneural 5 лет назад

I'm using this mixer for home studio and it's really great and versatile. Also noteworthy is it's class compliant and has a power USB port on the front panel. Which means you can technically record without computer using an iPhone connected to it with Garageband or similar app. In terms of footprint, you can make it even smaller by unscrewing the two cheeks, or replace them with thinner wood-made ones :)

@jromeplays 5 лет назад

I have the Soundcraft Signature 12 MTK and I love it :)

@Lettsbet 5 лет назад

I love my Soundcraft 12MTK. Currently recoding 11 mics/inputs for our band. The Mixes come out amazing, because I can get in there an really EQ/Compress/De-Ess all of the individual channels. It so much more pro level to be able to work on this level vs. a simple stereo output channel. By the way, I love the Ghost Pre-Amps. Very Quiet. One of the most feature rich multitrack mixers you can buy for a home studio. Simply Amazing. You have actually gone into a lot more detail with the USB/digital routing you can do in the box as well. I still feel like I'm not using this thing to its full potential and I am already pushing it. Best money ever spent on gear for sure!!!!!!!

@Lettsbet 5 лет назад

This thing is really almost like having a mini-pro mixing console. BTW. As a recommendation. Pick up a Waves SSL-E Channel plugin. (on sale it was $29) Now you can add that to each individual channel in your mixes. Mini SSL console. Its pure rock and roll goodness!!!!

@Lettsbet 5 лет назад

@@chansomanmusic I have not tried that yet, that is my next step. It is my understanding it can be done. This guy goes into it in this video on the SC22. Part of me is wondering if there is an easier way with the internal routing and USB.

@Lettsbet 5 лет назад

@@chansomanmusic ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5P9dezTrEZ8.html

@Lettsbet 5 лет назад

@@chansomanmusic Try this video, this might be a better explanation. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ITJNiUEqNyA.html

@wyreduprecordingstudio4701 4 года назад

@@chansomanmusic Yes you can... I analog sum my mixes this way. Soundcraft doesn't mention it much, but this board is an amazing analogue summing console.. straight up... stellar. Been loving my MTK for almost 2 years now.

@capp00 6 лет назад

Excellent review my friend.

@JT3Recordings 4 года назад

Love the review! Is it possible to go through the eq during a live stream? Just bought the 22 today and can't wait to get it!

@davidbrown8600 5 лет назад

Went to StoreDJ in Melbourne last weekend. Almost bought a Yamaha 16 track mixer. Talked to Poz. He mentioned this mixer sends multi-tracks over USB. I bought this instead. Thank you Poz.

@morganscott8535 4 года назад

thanks for the review man, did you ever find a fix or real work around for voice calls like discord and such? or was there any driver updates that resolved the mono only issue? I ask because i use a laptop and wont have the same options you mentioned

@jatorr 6 лет назад

Wow, you came out with this quick review, quickly. This may alleviate me from having to use voicemeeter to hear audio from both my streaming and gaming pc at the same time. Would I be correct with that determination?

@ladynetrex 5 лет назад

I'm considering this, or I've actually kinda decided on it as my next purchase to replace other things i have. But I've read the documentation for it, and I just want to make sure if I got it right. I will be able to adjust the monitoring volume for the various USB devices with the sliders if I hit the button for doing that, right? But will that also adjust the volume for those devices in Windows, when the sliders are adjusted, or will slider adjustment only adjust the monitoring volume? (I'm hoping for the latter)

@icaboy 3 года назад

So, if using this as a USB audio interface, are the EQ and effects not heard when I am streaming on OBS? I want to be able to use this with EQ and FX when streaming.

@zinsy23 6 лет назад

Nice! Glad they all show up individually! When you said "Soundcraft", I thought you said "Soundcrap" Lol.

@EposVox 6 лет назад

@39zack 5 лет назад

So to fix the discord/Skype mono problem, you ran channel 1 in to the pc analog to the soundcard and not over usb?

@MarlonKingShow Год назад

Thanks for the review, I havent been using a mixer for last 10 years and considering whether to go back. How do you rate the Ghost preamps in this model? anything special or just does the job, nothing else?

@KordTaylor 3 года назад

Really a good video. Thank you.

@theeoddname 4 года назад

@EposVox just went out and picked up a 12MTK. I’m on MacOS (Catalina) and am not seeing the breakout of the channels as separate audio devices like what you have here in the video. Indeed, in OBS I see a single source (the 12MTK) as an audio option but not individual channels (1-2, 3-4, etc). It looks like the drivers on Soundcrafts website is PC Specific and in the manual (from what I see) it states that on Mac no extra drivers are needed. What am I missing?

@kennetharnelprestoza7737 5 лет назад

How did you install the drivers? Because if I install the drivers on my laptop it says that it cannot be accepted by the operating system

@ohio_dino 5 лет назад

Show us how this is set up for vst's before running to obs... I got this same mixer and im trying to find out how to do that.

@danmoore9682 3 года назад

Hi, I’m wondering if the USB recordings are pre fader how do you set up a mix for streaming that both you and your listeners hear? Thanks!!

@thechronicnoizeco.6675 4 года назад

The zoom L-12 allows like 8 mono and two stereo outs thru usb. Only 4 can be sent out of it thru usb and they are technically stereo but if you pan hard you can get 4 mono tracks.

@lionheartj5 3 года назад

( hey. nice vid and unboxing demo. i have a question and hope you can help me. so, does this Signature 12MTK board, can it playback several channels FROM a DAW as individual channels on the board? i have Garageband on my Iphone and pre-recorded 4 separate instrument tracks (guitar, bass, piano and drums) for a song. will i be able to assign (playback) a single instrument on a single channel on the board? i'm talking about being able to mix (the volume[faders]) of the individual instruments on the board, considering that these sounds are all coming from Garageband and not from inputs to the board like XLR or Line-in. i hope i was able to describe it in an understandable way for you. looking forward for your answer. thank you! )

@SianaGearz 6 лет назад

Wait. Don't listen to haters, i LIKE the fact that you're using Behringer. Of course we all know of their occasional engineering mishaps and general quality issues, but they do take their mission of giving creatives what they want and need cheaper than anyone else quite seriously! If you can get your work done with one of those for years, then so can your audience. I bet most Behringer haters are just bandwagoning and don't actually have first-hand experience. But this thing you got recommended here IS unique and interesting and quite affordable too!

@aalaptube 3 месяца назад

Bought this few years back based on so many YT videos. A lot of my channels have failed since then. Probably one of thee quickest failing electronic device I have purchased.

@Jedson66 4 года назад

hey! hows going? i would like to make you a question, wheres the return external FX? i can only see 3 FX in, but i cant find the out!! thank you

@39zack 5 лет назад

So in asio each channel show up as mono? Should work fine with the asio plugin for obs then

@mrmikepreacher 3 года назад

Hi, i'm having trouble getting my Soundcraft Signature 12MTK to work well with OBS on my MAC, OBS is seeing the mixer but its not producing any sound, my mics are not working, music is not being played, but it shows the mixer quite alright on OBS but simply not producing sound, any helps please, thanks

@peteruelimaa4973 3 года назад

Oh my god I was locking for this. Have you found a solution to the mono mic problem?

@soulfulmusictime3315 4 года назад

How is the preamps? Does it adds hiss noise, etc when recorded in daw?

@rupertellis7125 9 месяцев назад

Hey people, I recently got the Signature 12 MTK. I am using it as my audio interface with Logic Pro X. I have a few synths that I am trying to record through the Signature 12 MTK via channel 1 or channel 2. However when I open a new audio channel in Logic (let's say channel 1) and hit record, the recording captures not only my synth running into channel 1 but also the entire master output! It's super frustrating. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

@late4suppa1 4 года назад

How do you map USB audio back into the mixer? I have this mixer and use it with Studio 1. The USB portion as you know only lets you use the gain knobs on the channel before going into the DAW. My recording chain starts out with a mic, to preamp, to Soundcraft Board, to Computer. You mentioned mapping USB audio back into the mixer. How do you do that and what would the advantages be? Thanks

@joenroll 6 месяцев назад

Is there any information on why the audio volume send through USB is about 12db lower? Gain is set on 0db on the mixer's meters, but when USB RTN is pressed on the channel, all my devices tested register the audio at -12db. Very frustrating...

@oldneon 3 года назад

Is there anyone else having a similar issue where you cannot do both input and output on the mixer simultaneously? To clarify, basically if i use the mic inputs, the usb return doesn't work and vice versa. I keep battling with the settings and eventually find a sweet spot where both work, but I just moved my setup and I cannot find how to get to that sweet spot again :(

@polgimeno 3 года назад

Does it need to be always connected to the USB in order to work and let sound go trhu it, or can i just work without the computer and whenever i want to bounce the tracks from my sampler i just conect it to the USB-computer? Thanks!

@IamTheNameless1 Год назад

This comment is really late, but did you find a better way to ungroup the 1/2 grouping? Any new firmware, driver updates since 4 years ago? Looking for a easier way to mono a channel for pretty much the same things you mentioned. Voice calls.

@ellooku 5 лет назад

Have you tried using this with Voice Meter Banana or Potato Software to see if you can get those inputs separately as Multitrack?

@ARMRgarden 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for the awesome work you do! Would you be willing to make a follow-up video of this beast in your workflow? I have a lot of detail oriented questions, but mainly I'm curious how everything works for a livestream. This seems like a dream setup. I want to nail down my audio and I'm so tired of VoiceMeeter. It makes me want to break things.

@ARMRgarden 5 лет назад

Just checked out Clockworks video, that helped a bit. If you get some time, I'd still love to see how you're using it.

@levkashigin9726 3 года назад

Can I group channels to audio devices as I want, or only one device per a pair of tracks? i.e. can I for example create two audio devices - one with channels 1-8 and the other one with channels 9-12?

@MideosVideos 5 лет назад

I use this mixer coupled with Reaper to record all my drum audio for my videos. I love it!!!

@MusicArtLti 4 года назад

Hello!! How many separate channels on daw? the 12?

@BaldAndBearded 6 лет назад

Do you know if the 22 mtk handles the USB input/output differently than the 12 allowing the separation of those 1/2 3/4 5/6 channel groupings?

@EposVox 6 лет назад

It doesn't from what I can tell - but honestly not sure

@valeriavalente3779 4 года назад

Hi, I have a problem with this mixer. I have the headphones attached to the mixer and the mixer to the pc. My problem is that I record on instrumental bases that I would like to hear on the headphones along with my voice while I record. I can't do it! I have tried everything! I can only hear myself on headphones if I activate the PFL while the music coming from the computer I do not hear it with or without the PFL. In other groups they told me that the USB cable is one way and therefore I can't hear myself! It's true?? Thank you

@Lucy_chan 3 года назад

is there are some budget options now that do similiar multi virtual device stuff? im looking something for replacing voicemeeter withj, but i dont need 12 devices, i wish i had smth like this registering only as 4 devices and 4 control rolumns on mixer. smth kinda like goxlr mini, except in this form factor with all bells and whistles like eq knobs and xlr input.

@kimin6336 3 года назад

can I use this mixer to record my vocal/instruments with wet monitoring on headphone and dry track recorded in daw? please reply me

@supersonicsroots Год назад

How does the USB return work with a daw like Studio One for example? Can you engage YSB return per track and then mix the already recorded tracks on this console? Cause that's what I'd buy this for tbh

@ssgeek4515 3 года назад

Just found this review. I'm a newbie here but I'm looking to input two separate usb devices (tablets) with the intention of mixing these sources rather than using rca inputs. Can this mixer do it? Thanks

@kimkelvin 6 лет назад

the soundcraft ASIO control panel looks exactly the same with my behringer 404hd :) pretty neat mixer tho

@samsidique8662 10 месяцев назад

Man i need help with this mixer. How do i get the sound to go into Logic Pro. I don’t know why i find it so confusing. I have keyboards drum machine model d. But i can’t get the sound to logic please help

@hiphopstar7895 3 года назад

Hello EPOS....Is This Mixer Is good for recording and how is the clarity tell please.

@rsherid 4 года назад

Got a Soundcraft Signature 12 MTK as my first mixer and the volume is VERY quiet when playing guitars through it (either mic or DI) and going out to my KRK speakers or Headphones. The Gain, Channel Fader (routed to master and group 1-2) and Master are all cranked to the max. Sometimes it reaches -3 max volume on the Master Meter, but that's it. Is there something I'm missing here? I heard these mixers were quiet to help clipping, but this is barely audible.

@raylarsen 4 года назад

Yes, you need to plug into channels 5 or 6 and select the "Hi-Z" button. Cheers!

@bassinblue Год назад

Hello, really need your help and advice! I'm considering getting this console. The issue I've seen is people commenting that when routing a track to this console, you can't feed the EQ to the track and process it through the EQ, meaning all you're left with is the faders and the effects? Is this true?? Like if I route drums into this console and mess with the EQ to my liking then print the drum track, it'll print without my EQ adjustments?? So confused.

@Rr0gu3_5uture Год назад

Most younger people are confused with this mixer because Soundcraft assumes that you're primarily going to use the mixer in the traditional way that you would with an analog mixing desk, recording your final mix to a 2 track master, most young people have never done this, this is why it's so confusing. With this mixer you have 12 Physical Inputs that record 14 channels of Audio In and have 12 channels of Audio Out, Channel 13/14 has no physical input because these channels are used to record the Master Stereo Out. A traditional recording session would be like this, I suppose: 6 Mono instruments, (say Mics) and 3 Stereo instruments (say 2 synths & a drum machine) are simultaneously Recorded Into your DAW over USB making up 12 channels of audio, this audio is recorded into your DAW with NO EQ, and typically no FX. All 12 channels that you recorded into your DAW are then sent Back Out from your DAW Thru Any Channel that you want on the mixing desk (but typically the same channel) you do this by pressing the USB RTN channel buttons on the mixing desk (and also by setting up the Outs in your DAW) , you then playback your finished track adding EQ, Effects Panning etc. Once you're happy with your mix you setup a Stereo Audio track to Record your Final Stereo Mix on Channel 13/14, this is the Stereo Master Out on your mixer. If you wanted to record all 12 channels but mix inside the Box/DAW, you could just route all 12 audio channels through the default stereo playback channel, which is Channels 11/12 (With No EQ), then record to Channels 13/14. It's kinda confusing at first, but the routing possibilities this mixer offers does make it ridiculously flexible.

@mfb5642 2 года назад

How are the pres? Better than the behiringer I'm sure, but how do they compare to yamaha and SSL?

@matthewburhans4355 6 лет назад

I've had the same problems with the soundfloor on my behringer xenyx 1002b, its annoying to listen to music without another amp because there isnt enough power for my 250phm headphones or even my 80ohm ones. frustrating, yes but it is manageable with a little bit of playing around.

@ChrisEllerby 3 года назад

This sounds like just what I'm looking for, but I'm curious about the sliders. Lets say I have 3 channels from this going into OSB: My mic, Stereo Music from a 2nd PC, and System sounds routed through the mixer, would the sliders not work for adjusting the levels on each channel? I'd like to be able to fade music in and out with the sliders. I'm also hoping to be able to do a mix-minus for discord that would have system sounds, music from a 2nd pc, and my mic, but not the voice of others on discord, is that possible? Thanks so much for your video, really hoping this could address my mixer woes. I'm currently using a Behringer QX1204USB with a lot of audio lines running between my PC and the mixer, and a second USB sound card just to handle in/out for discord, which is fed a mix-minus off the mixer's aux channel. Wish this stuff was not so complicated!

@RICHIE11420 3 месяца назад

Can u do Both Stereo & Single channel type for zoom? & EQ whatever i do does it affect Recording as i want something that can affect that

@mushtombofficial 4 года назад

I'm new to recording music. Will this allow each of my 7 drum mics to be 7 separate tracks in my DAW?

@Lawrence330 4 года назад

Yes, provided it has 7 XLR inputs. I've been looking at this and the Behringer UFX1204 recently.

@tekhawk2008 6 лет назад

Was so excited to get this after watching the video been looking for exactly this mixer. The matter usb return is really low levels for OBS and XSplit have you had any luck with that?

@EposVox 6 лет назад

It's a little quieter than analog out, but it's still completely usable. USB usually ends up being quieter in most mixers. Just add a little gain in OBS w/ a compressor/limiter to prevent clipping and you're good.

@Th3_Jhobe 4 года назад

Ok, now I'm finally finding videos of people actually digging into this genre of mixers. But here's my question.... What else compares? And are there cheaper options that do the same in principle? I'm looking at the Behringer UFX1204, it's perfect for my needs but the question of their quality (and lack of actually seeing it in use this way) has me concerned. But the price... I really like your reviews, I think I'll stick around.

@johnlentokone7318 3 года назад

Can you record the post fader master out to your computer?

@rhythmherb 3 года назад

This soundcard made me want to do a live recording. It is also a separate channel in which I can mix different vocal instruments separately from FL Studio. Plz Ripley

@manghetajahau2615 5 лет назад

I havent got a hold of this mixer but i was thiking.... Why dont you use the master LR instead of 1/2 input. In that way you will get a stereo output for every mono input u r using. Even if you are recording it directly, wont the mono signal (eg:- channel 1 mic) gets recorded like in 2 monos(L&R)? Provided if you dont do any panning and keep the channel at the centre?

@EposVox 5 лет назад

Because I need each device as a separate input. 1/2 has my main mic, 3/4 has my second mic, 5/6 is my discord output, 7/8 is my gaming PC, 9/10 is my game consoles, 11/12 is system sound. The whole reason to buy this mixer over cheaper ones is that USB multitrack support, and that's what I bought it to use.

@sectiondrecords4580 4 года назад

Not sure if you looked at the Roland MX-1 - it has 18 in/out at 96khz. it may only have 14 in /out if you don't use the 4 Roland AIRA link usb connections but it has been a workhorse in my studio for recording/performing

@wormholewest 4 года назад

does this interface work with mac os catalina?

@ConnorMcCollTGN 5 лет назад

Hi. mate. I've got the 22 version of this mixer which I am currently using for multitrack drum tracking. How would I set this up in OBS for drumming streams as I have about 8 different mics going into this mixer. Because when I look in OBS all I see is "Desktop Audio Device 1-2" and "Mix/Aux Device 1-3" I also have no idea what I'm doing. Any help would be appreciated.

@wyreduprecordingstudio4701 4 года назад

Did you ever get setup Connor? This is just a routing issue. Your I/O should be going all the way up to 23/24.

@tvproview9512 4 года назад

Thank you brother..

@lukamerlet4902 5 лет назад

Hi, Can I do reamping a guitar DI recordingwith this table, despise the fact that there are not (are there?) individual outputs? thanks

@Lawrence330 4 года назад

I know this was a long time ago, and I hope you found your answer, but here goes: Many DAWs allow you to sum to mono, which should give you enough "oomphf" to reamp from the main or aux outputs of the mixer. I've only tried this method with a Focusrite Scarlett, however. YMMV.

@markchristopher2signal2 2 года назад

Hi Epos, audio interface as well?

@emen3y659 3 года назад

what are your plans with the TAPE deck ? ? ?

@dunste123 6 лет назад

I don't know about Skype but discord mixes your microphone down to mono, my current audio interface only outputs my mic on line 1 to the left side and it comes out on both sides from discord

@Valiant8086 2 года назад

Yeah. If you put the mic in channel 2 you wouldn't hear anything on Skype at least, which records from the left side only. Not sure about discord either. But the real problematic situation with this comes in when you talk to people on Team Talk in a stereo channel. You could probably go to sounds, recording tab, click on the wdm driver for channels 1/2, properties, advanced tab or hardware tab and set the sample rate to a mono option. I don't have this mixer though so I'm stabbing in the dark. That would mix 1/2 down to stay in the middle I think. Then the issue becomes, what if you want to pan yourself? Lots of mixers can let you set pan on each mic channel to move yourself a bit. With this mono trick that won't work. Also if you get effects to come in on that channel somehow, any reverbs would be forced down to mono.

@wyreduprecordingstudio4701 Год назад

I hope you finally figured the mixer out. The routing, and the PFL feature. Five years and still loving it. Cheers.

@EposVox Год назад

Got 5 good years out of it and then the USB board died randomly after I rebooted my PC ☠️

@wyreduprecordingstudio4701 Год назад

@@EposVox it's always the two capacitors at C111 & C113 and usually the 75Kohm resistor at R102 is bar-b-q'd on 2016 PSU's. Easy swap of discrete thru hole components. No more than 15 minutes for a bench tech. I have kits available in the group too. Cheers from T.O. 🍻

@mrmikepreacher 3 года назад

Hi are you able to play music on say iTunes or Virtual DJ or any other music player on your mac while recording your instrument and voice in a DAW, I used to be able to do this on the Yamaha MG10XU, I had to change it to the Soundcraft, but can't get it to play music while I record into the DAW

@mrmikepreacher 3 года назад

Was able to sort this out, thanks

@MrBhargavjamvecha 5 лет назад

How can I use this mixer's effects in usb recording?? I mean I try to record multitrack but selected effects are not recorded... Its only in hearing... Pls guide.

@wyreduprecordingstudio4701 4 года назад

You can print the boards FX in your DAW by routing the master to a print track.

@Valiant8086 2 года назад

Must all channels be exposed as pairs, or can you record 1 by itself to get it to be mono while you are able to record 7/8 or 5/6 etc as stereo? That issue you mentioned where you're only in one channel with your mic seems like a show stopper to me. Did you have to use software to configure USB routing or is that all done on the board. I'm blind and curious if this will let me record from Rode nt1a, add at least one line level stereo input, add enough USB ins and outs to get a full mix recording for the recording program and have mix minus channels that are stereo for Team Talk and Skype. I also want the effects and eq to show up for normal recording programs recording from the full mix. It seems audio interfaces like Focusrite are not usable with the screen reading programs under Windows, so I have been told. If this can handle that without software, wow.

@David_Austin 5 лет назад

I have the same Mixer and when using the USB cable it's so quiet in OBS when I have my mic and game audio plugged into the mixer??

@jromeplays 5 лет назад

no.... I think it depends on how you are running it? For example. I use Mic 1/2 for speaking audio. In OBS, you change the gain to on that input to your required level. Also you need to make sure your signal is hot enough in the mixer itself. It took me a week to get a solid grasp on the full function of this mixer and how to use it with the USB returns, etc. I use the USB returns for things like separating the audio in say Skype or discord, etc. For my MIC, I use a DBX286s with my Shure SM7B, then run that to the mixer. Its hard to say with out knowing your exact setup and actually seeing it. Some of these things are hard to diagnose long distance. I did have a problem with the USB connection going out, and had to send the unit it to get fixed, but they covered it under warranty.

@theeoddname 4 года назад

@@jromeplays Question: as I understand it here you're able to use the 12MTK for vocals through OBS without having inadequate gain levels. So in your opinion, would this would work for a podcast?

@JeromeHowardPhotography 4 года назад

@@theeoddname I use mine for a pod casting, but I also run my Shure SM7B through a DBX286s, so i have adequate gain levels. Although I will say, the pre amp on the mixer alone is pretty good and can run my SM7B without the DBX, but i love that thing, so no need. :) But this mixer is great. Just take the time to learn the in's and out's of it, as its a little confusing at first learning the way this mixer works versus regular cheap ones that only have a single Out to the computer.

@theeoddname 4 года назад

@@JeromeHowardPhotography Thank you. I'm currently messing around with it (bought it tonight). I am seeing a couple issues though ... I was under the impression that this mixer could be seen by the OS as being separate audio devices (paired 1-2, 3-4, etc) based on the video here. However I do not have that option on MacOS ... but i do see it on my PC as such after the download. Soundcraft doesn't seem to have a macOS diver download and in the documentation it says macOS does' need additional drivers. Am i missing something here or does the 12MTK not have this feature on macOS?

@jaimecura8374 3 года назад

I have this problem, i have a few synths i use with Ableton via midi, i bought this as a multitrack so i could record each channel individually within ableton but the output from USB is so quiet it's unusable . You have to max the synths output and gains+group/master out to get a barely acceptable level. Absolutely gutted, ive been waiting for one for months but its going back tomorrow :(

@adrianlowe1393 5 лет назад

Hi there i have this mixer in my studio and you have yours setup in a way your actually disabling the fucntions of it channel 11/12 and used as the master track when used in the way with each channel on the mixer being sent to your internal tracks and 11/12 being sent to the master this is done this way so you can capture any eqs at the desk or gain staging so 11/12 to you master and then the master split to aux out for recording on the master channel you have a INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LISTEN when in external listen mode in a daw or program you can capture any tracks but for you it would make more sense to work in external mode and send everything back in and down 11/12 and that to the master then you can mix anything you like and take calls down both channels by all means when in a recording mode you can ignore the channel being panned and send a left and right or a doubled mono track back in recording mode you can wire it anyway you want the layout for grouping of tracks are for when the mixer is in a daw mixing mode but during recording ANYTHING GOES so the desk can fully meet your needs just 11/12 isnt just for systems sounds its your master track that loopback in combination with the master track if you want any info on how i have mine set by all means drop us a message

@Lettsbet 5 лет назад

I own this mixer. I might need some clarification on this as well. Great info though.....

@MichaelBlueMusic 4 года назад

Sorry for the dumb question, what are the light up pixel letters on your wall? And has anyone figured a way to control if these channels show up as singles or pairs yet? Thanks!

@ee1yd 4 года назад

he said sometime or other someone did it custom for him

@MiguelPintoFerreira 3 года назад

to resolve the issue with channel pairing I made a XLR to double jack cable so that my main mic takes the 2 first channels. I dont need all the channels anyway so this resolves it :D

@user-js3co4ro4p Год назад

How can I keep or save the same effect ollwes

@larryrodibingo8993 5 лет назад

What DAW did you use

@Mattbuchanan71 4 года назад

Question? Does it have buttons by each strip to send mix to the 1-2 out? I want to send some of the signal to my looper but not everything

@deividaslaukionis 4 года назад

Do you mean sending to groups? If yes - then yes it has the ability to do that. You can see that by zooming in the picture of a mixer. If not - sorry for misunderstanding.

@msinfo32 6 лет назад

This is great

@vznquest 3 года назад

so if i was recording a band on this thing into my DAW it would only give me 6 channels? or 6 plus the master out?

@AJWise 3 года назад

It has 6 mono channels and 3 stereo channels which you can split into mono. channels 13 and 14 is the master.

@MrRoballusus 4 года назад

Hi everyone planning to buy 12mtk and have three doubts , does It reproduce stereo panning , when used as interface ? Some mixers dont , they only sound st the center . Second , is It possible to use onboard eq and effects and récord them in muy daw ? Third , if i want to MIDI récord a electronic drum kit , how to do It simultaniously with the rest of the band? To improve the drum sounds , and change them for better samples afterwards . Maybe an audio to MIDI USB ? And use 2 USB ports of my computer ? Thanks

@riandarizza3697 4 года назад

Asking the real question here. I hope someone will answer as I'm curious too. What's the point of having a great FX engine if you do not have the option to record it? I'm in the option between ZEDi 10FX or MTK12.

@branchy7159 4 года назад

My mixer doesn't show any recording device please help

@GranulatedStuff 4 года назад

Does it function as a DAW control surface (e.g. Can you use the knobs & faders to control your DAW knobs & faders) TIA

@xxxxneoxxxx 3 года назад

Nah, you need midi for that.

@XRay89 4 года назад

is there any mixer like this but cheaper? looking after that you choose playback in windows

@theeoddname 4 года назад

I've been looking at the Zoom L-12 ($599) and L-8 ($399). The L-8, as I understand it from Sweetwater Music, records each mic (1-6) and the paired inputs (7/8) all on distinct separate tracks. With the L-8 being a bit cheaper than this Soundcraft, and it's ability to record to distinct stand alone tracks, seems more useful. However I'm not 100% on this because I don't own these although will own something in a week or so.

@jerryhoy 6 лет назад

Any other cool features/problems you've found out about this mixer since you posted this video?

@mrmikepreacher 3 года назад

Does anyone know how to use the mixer with Zoom call?

@drous2760 10 месяцев назад

Why does it have no power switch?

@1661aaron 5 лет назад

Hey EposVox, I’m using a Mixpre-3 right now to podcast with, but unfortunately I need more XLR inputs.. would buying the 12MTK mixer be a downgrade in terms of preamp sound quality?

@EposVox 5 лет назад

IMO the MTK's pre-amps are nowhere near quite as good as the MixPre-3's.

@1661aaron 5 лет назад

EposVox awesome man, thanks for saving me $$

@jorgeuribera 3 года назад

Nice video! Is this mixer still worth it?

@gilangmartadinata7512 4 года назад

Is it working on mac os?

@snottythe-snorlaxian4503 5 лет назад

I'd like to hook a guitar amplifier cabinet up to my pc. Is this possible?

@toss74 5 лет назад

Yes. Easy. Over usb

@PainterDans 3 года назад

Yes but you need a reamp box to convert the signal from line level to instrument level

@haloboy456 6 лет назад

Another great video you post box. Clarifying question? Does this mean that for example, since the device has 14 inputs but each pair of inputs only correspond to one audio device that the computer will show a total of 7 audio devices inside windows? Could I there after simple use the first two input lines for a track and have a safety track for the left and right channels mixed how do you like it into one audio input device in Windows?kind of like what you would do for short film Productions?

@haloboy456 6 лет назад

I'm essentially wondering how come it sounds like you can't use a single stereo shotgun mic for example of when it is the mixer and have that singular Line run into windows have it show up as a us input? if that's the case that it must be mixed in with the second Channel immediately adjacent to it, then it seems like a safety track possibility could be in order especially if you can hook up an expensive get high-quality Mike.

@EposVox 6 лет назад

A stereo mic w/ two XLR or 1/4" leads can work within one device just fine. The vast majority of microphones are mono. But if you somehow split off your mic to two outputs, then you could do a safety track. Could do a safety track by auxing mic out and pulling that into the second channel, too.

@haloboy456 6 лет назад

EposVox oh okay. I thought most shotgun mics were stereo?

@EposVox 6 лет назад

Not at all o_O One mic, one capsule, one mouth. In fact I only even know of a single stereo shotgun mic at all, it's a gimmicky dual mic from Sennheiser. Microphones are mono. you've only got one mouth.

@ajjmunoz 5 лет назад

Dude you should have got the Behringer XR18 mixer. Just check it out, it does everything the soundcraft signature does and more!!!!

@EposVox 5 лет назад

Except... you know... the complete lack of physical controls, not actually having separate Windows devices for each input and output... most of the things I need, uhh sure. I specifically said I was avoiding ASIO-only multichannel devices.

@lperry65 8 месяцев назад

So if all the channels are paired you can’t record say eight mono tracks from the XLR inputs in the DAW as eight independent tracks. If that’s true then maybe it’s ok for pod casting etc, but useless for recording a live band. I was looking at this because I thought id get at least the eight XLR Chanel’s as independent inputs in the DAW.

@jdrum3053 6 лет назад

Presonus AR series works in both ways. I used this with 1/2 and it worked just fine, switch inputs. The presonus AR series you can run USB to post fader. It works for what I do.

@davidstone3780 3 года назад

I just ordered this to replace my presonus ar8. Internal power supply has failed twice in 3 years. First tim within the 1 year presonus warranty. Second time outside of it. Make a high pitch noise from the power supply. Not from the outputs but from the physical mixer. Very annoying. Great mixer when it worked right thought. This has more channels which is a plus.