AND EVEN MORE
The onboard phantom power supply means you can use high-quality condenser microphones, as well as your favorite dynamic mics. Outputs include balanced XLR and 1/4" mains, 1/4" monitor, and left and right RCA tape/line outputs. And because we know you don't want to give up an entire channel (or two) for a CD player, we've provided RCA Tape In jacks, with a dedicated level control for your favorite external playback device (tape, CD, iPod, etc.).

Possibly the most important feature on the DFX Series mixers is our ingenious Break switch, which mutes all the mic inputs, but allows whatever is connected to the Tape inputs to be heard. You'll be glad you set this switch when some over-enthusiastic fan jumps on stage during the break, and launches into an alcohol-tinged version of "Don't Fear the Reaper."

CLEAN, ARTICULATE MIXING
Above all else, DFX Series mixers sound great. Often copied, but seldom duplicated, our high-headroom, low-noise mic preamps are legendary the world over for their superior sound quality. Each preamp channel has its own input Trim control, so you can easily handle any kind of input signal level—from a whisper to a scream. Channel strips also feature level-set and overload LEDs for easy visual input gain adjustment—just speak, sing, or yell into the mic and adjust the Trim control until the little LED blinks. Time to dial in a little channel EQ...

ACTIVE 2-BAND EQUALIZATION
The 12kHz High and 80Hz Low shelving EQ on the DFX Series are placed at the far ends of the audible musical spectrum (instead of the usual 100Hz and 10kHz). They're based on the design in our CFX and PPM Series, which are acclaimed for their natural sound. You can even use them for midrange control—gently cutting both High and Low EQs on a channel effectively boosts the midrange, and vice versa. Although there are only two controls, they are designed to function as so much more than just bass and treble.

ONBOARD 32-BIT DIGITAL EFFECTS
You won't need a rack full of external effects when using the DFX-12, thanks to our EMAC 32-bit precision digital effects processor—which sounds great and is as easy to use as a stompbox. You can select any one of 16 custom-designed algorithms ranging from small room reverb to "out-of-this-world" phase shifting. There's even an Effects to Stage Monitor control, so you can give your stage monitors a "wet" mix, totally independent of the Mains. Read more.

INSTANT KARAOKE
Both DFX Series mixers feature a Vocal Eliminator circuit that can remove the existing lead singer from most pre-recorded songs. We're not saying it totally eliminates the vocal on every track, on every CD—but it works amazingly well under most circumstances. In the UP position, the CD or Tape signals are not affected; in the DOWN position, any vocals centered in the normal stereo image will be attenuated. This provides an excellent alternative to maintaining a huge, expensive and consistently out-of-date karaoke library.