The Yamaha M508/512 is a sophisticated professional mixer designed for fixed or portable sound reinforcement, recording, broadcast production, and critical mixing applications. It features 8 or 12 input channels depending on the model, along with 4 mixing busses and 5 outputs. The unit is built with high-quality components including smooth conductive plastic faders and equalizers with flat position detents for precise settings.
| Frequency Response | +1, -3dB, 20Hz to 20kHz; +0, -0.5dB, 50Hz to 10kHz. |
|---|---|
| Hum and Noise | -127dB Equivalent input noise (EIN) |
| Dimensions M508 | 20-3/8" wide x 7-1/2" high x 19-1/2" deep |
| Dimensions M512 | 25-7/8" wide x 7-1/2" high x 19-1/2" deep |
| Weight M508 | 34 pounds (15.4 kg) |
| Weight M512 | 44 pounds (20 kg) |
US and Canadian models provide +40V DC for remote powering of condenser microphones.
Starting at the most sensitive setting (+4 dB) and moving to less sensitive settings reduces residual output noise.