I needed a mixer that allowed me to plug in all my gear so I could write and create being able to use all my gear. Having 12 channels with XLR or Line connections plus 2 stereo channels perfect for keyboards and some synths,
this mixer delivers that, and the onboard 3 band EQ is a major plus to be able to add some color to the setting.
I'm able to take away unwanted rumble and add some crisp clarity to the top end, or just jimmy around with the mids, can you find better? Very likely, but this for its price range offers a great deal.
It's a mixer, a bit bare bones but I don't need much. With 2 Aux channels I have the capability to add something more so if you want something that you'll be able to go ham on out of the box, this may not be your want. If you need a lot of inputs that you can add something else to later if you even want that, this may be your mixer.

No learning curve, just open, connect, and put it to use.

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Been using the Spirit E12 for over a decade, same makeup as this model. Been great and holds up. The pres are really good but the channel after the pres is a bit less than transparent. From what I've read by modders, this board isn't true +4dB internally it's -10 and the power supply is a bit weak, which may explain why it lacks over all punch. That being said still a really good board, quiet and awesome for mixing synth rigs in the studio. Best suited for monitoring vs. recording for the high end user.

I do wish it had a couple more auxs and maybe a couple sub groups, like the Yamaha MG16. Feature wise, I'd probably get the MG16 if buying all over again in this range. Replacing soon with a Mackie 1642VLZ4 because I need 8 direct outs to go to a digital recorder and better preamps for the synths for live studio performances. Using the channel inserts of the E12/EPM12 to send to the digital recorder works well, but the signal sent from the channel insert is unbalanced and split from the channel. Needs to be amplified afterwards. Less than ideal. Balanced direct outs would be much better.

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I purchased this mixer to combine a group of 12 mountain Dulcimer"s on 2 Amplifiers. Sweetwater gave great advice on what we needed based on our planned budget.

The mixer is used to mix a live radio broadcast each Sunday, something the church has done for over 30 years. And we have gone through 2 mixers up to the EPM12. It has done a great job replacing the previous unit and is very user friendly for a group of volunteers that work for 1 month at a time, for a total of 8-10 broadcasts per year for each crew. The 3 channel EQ is something the other mixer didn't have and is very useful in coloring all of the various inputs we use. Thanks, Sweetwater, you came through for us again!

Mixer has been easy to integrate into our live radio broadcast of our morning church service we've done over 25 years. It replaced an aging simple mixer. We already have been using a Soundcraft Spirit 12 mixer as a main board for 10+ years that has performed flawlessly, so selecting the recommended EPM12 was an easy choice. And going from an 8 channel to a 12 gave us more flexibility that we had been seeking. Sweetwater's personnel were great to work with as they always have been.