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moosers
Published on 02/03/10 at 16:41
The Mackie MS (Micro Series) 1202 is a 12-channel analog mixer. The mixer consists of four mic channels with XLR and 1/4 inch inputs and four stereo channels with only 1/4 inch inputs. Each of the eight channels (four mono, four stereo) has built in equalization as well. It also has two sets of stereo auxiliary returns and sends as well as stereo RCA inputs and outputs. For your main monitoring, it has 1/4" outputs as well. The EQ is two bands, and there are also knobs for two aux sends and for panning. It isn't rackable as it is a mixer that is supposed to sit on your desk.
UTILIZATION
Using and setting up the Mackie MS 1202 is a pretty easy thing to do, as everything is quite self explanatory. If you have previous experience at all with analog mixers of this kind, you're all set as far as utilization goes. If you don't have much or any experience, I'd recommend doing some research about the types of connections and parameters that you will find on mixers of this kind, and everything should fall into place from there as the MS 1202 is standard through and through. I've never seen the manual for this, but unless you are a beginner I don't think that you need one anyway.
SOUNDS
I haven't used too many of the features on the Mackie MS 1202 that make any sound for itself (i.e. the EQ), as I've used it mostly for routing purposes. However, I will say that this is a clean mixer in the sense that it routes everything without adding its own color or anything like that. Since I've only used this for routing, I also can't say anything about how it sounds if you were to plug a mic into it. I have used the EQ a few times, and it is pretty clean sounding but definitely doesn't offer up much versatility. This wouldn't be the type of mixer that I would recommend if you're looking to get some EQ or other signal processing from it...
OVERALL OPINION
The Mackie MS 1202 has become a popular model for both the studio and on the stage for its easy to use features and set up. If you're looking for a small mixer for either of these applications that doesn't require too many inputs, this is definitely get the job done and at a good price. I'm not sure on if these are still being made, but you can definitely find them easily used otherwise if you'd like to seek one out...
UTILIZATION
Using and setting up the Mackie MS 1202 is a pretty easy thing to do, as everything is quite self explanatory. If you have previous experience at all with analog mixers of this kind, you're all set as far as utilization goes. If you don't have much or any experience, I'd recommend doing some research about the types of connections and parameters that you will find on mixers of this kind, and everything should fall into place from there as the MS 1202 is standard through and through. I've never seen the manual for this, but unless you are a beginner I don't think that you need one anyway.
SOUNDS
I haven't used too many of the features on the Mackie MS 1202 that make any sound for itself (i.e. the EQ), as I've used it mostly for routing purposes. However, I will say that this is a clean mixer in the sense that it routes everything without adding its own color or anything like that. Since I've only used this for routing, I also can't say anything about how it sounds if you were to plug a mic into it. I have used the EQ a few times, and it is pretty clean sounding but definitely doesn't offer up much versatility. This wouldn't be the type of mixer that I would recommend if you're looking to get some EQ or other signal processing from it...
OVERALL OPINION
The Mackie MS 1202 has become a popular model for both the studio and on the stage for its easy to use features and set up. If you're looking for a small mixer for either of these applications that doesn't require too many inputs, this is definitely get the job done and at a good price. I'm not sure on if these are still being made, but you can definitely find them easily used otherwise if you'd like to seek one out...