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Description

Designed for musicians, recordists and content creators, the Harbinger LX12 12-channel mixer is packed with the tools you need to be your creative best. Whether you’re setting up your home recording studio, creating a podcast, playing solo or small group gigs at local clubs, or looking for a utility sub-mixer for your keyboard, guitar or drum rig, the LX12 connects you and your audience with pristine, easy-to-use quality. Featuring a variety of inputs, from low-noise, high-gain mic preamps with solid phantom power to high-impedance guitar inputs that preserve your tone and Bluetooth for serious flexibility, built-in 24-bit digital effects and a 2x2 USB audio interface, the Harbinger LX12 is ready whenever inspiration takes you.

Harbinger LX12 Versatility

Versatility Is Key

With the ability to be equally at home while recording music or podcasts, or on stage controlling your show, the Harbinger LX12 is an ideal choice for musicians who are constantly moving back and forth between those environments. With a wide range of available inputs and the ability to connect directly to a computer for recording and playback, as well as having provisions for main and monitor outputs, the LX12 can take almost any combination of sources you want to throw at it. At the same time, you get a great sounding feed for your audience or your DAW.

 

Harbinger LX12 Ready to Record

Ready to Record

With the Harbinger LX12, there’s no need for a separate audio interface. The integrated 2x2 USB audio interface has zero-latency hardware monitoring and an easy plug-and-play connection to your laptop or desktop computer. You’ll also find Harbinger has included the cross-platform (macOS, Windows and Linux) Traction Waveform multitrack recording software, so you’ve got everything you need to plug it in and start on your recording journey.

 

Harbinger LX12 Ready to Rock

Ready to Rock

Also included with the LX12 is Two notes Torpedo Wall of Sound plug-in software that makes the mixer a powerful tool for guitarists, both acoustic and electric. The award-winning Torpedo Wall of Sound makes it easy to get amazing electric guitar sounds when using amp simulation plug-ins, or incredible “amp-in-the-room” realism when you record from multi-FX units, preamp pedals or an amp running into a reactive load box. Plus, turn off the speaker cabinet and mic, and Wall of Sound’s EQ, compressor and reverb are great for your acoustic signal chain. And if you want a super-clean input you can post-process with whatever plug-ins you want, the high-impedance (Hi-Z) switch on the instrument input matches your instrument’s output impedance. This lets you connect any guitar, acoustic or electric, or bass directly without losing any tone or sonic quality.

Harbinger LX12 Bluetooth

Bluetooth and Monitor Mix Make It Happen

Whether you’re using it at rehearsal to play reference tracks, or for backing tracks and break music at a gig, the Harbinger LX12’s integrated Bluetooth and mobile device audio inputs have your covered. Another key feature is the Monitor Mix bus that lets you monitor your playback in headphones without sending the playback to your main mix, so that overdubbing to your recordings via USB is a seriously tasty piece of cake. 

Harbinger LX12 FX Controls

Powerful FX Section

With 24 available programs in a 24-bit, multi-core FX engine, you can call up reverbs, delays, chorus, doubling and more to sweeten your sound, whether you’re looking to wow an audience live, or add a little extra to a recording. 

Harbinger LX12 Inputs

More Utility Than DWP

With LX12’s four mono inputs, four stereo inputs (including USB) and multiple outputs, it makes a stunningly versatile utility mixer. Using it for a stereo keyboard sub-mix, you can combine up to three stereo keyboards, four mono synths and output from a laptop to feed to the main house mixer with room to spare. Drummers can run a basic mic set up, and add a couple of drum modules they can trigger, a click track and output from a laptop. One of the best parts is that you can also create your own personal monitor mix at the same time, feeding headphones, in-ear monitors or a separate monitor speaker.

Extraordinary Value Meets Incredible Sound

With all of this going for it, the most amazing thing about the Harbinger LX12 is the amount of value it provides. The phrase "punches above its weight class" is probably one of the most overused phrases in modern marketing, but Harbinger’s LX series is definitely deserving of that accolade. From solo gigs to the nerve center of a home recording setup to touring as your utility sub-mixer, the LX12 is ready to take you to your next musical destination. 

Features

  • Integrated 2x2 USB audio interface for computer recording and playback
  • Recording software and FX plug-ins included
  • Bluetooth audio input for use with smartphones or any other Bluetooth source
  • Compressors for adding professional polish to instruments and vocals
  • 24 built-in 24-bit digital FX with parameter adjust for fine-tuning FX presets
  • 4 XLR 1/4" microphone/combo inputs, supporting a wide range of sources
  • 3 channels of balanced stereo 1/4" line inputs
  • Instrument-ready input for connecting a guitar or bass
  • Stereo 1/8" input to connect audio from a mobile device
  • 48V phantom power for professional condenser microphones
  • 80Hz high-pass filter and 26dB PAD on each combo input
  • 3-band EQ for even more tone-sculpting control
  • XLR outputs for connecting to pro-standard equipment
  • Dedicated monitor bus allows for running a custom mix to stage monitors, at the same time as using internal FX
  • Stereo 1/8" record output to send a mix to an external recorder
  • Stereo 1/4" control room outputs
  • Stereo 1/4" headphone output to monitor a mix through professional headphones

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4.55

22 Reviews

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Harbinger LAX 12

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Harbinger LAX 12

This is an amazing product. Very well designed, feels solid and many times its price point. It is very easy to use, havnt needed to refer to the manual at all. It sounds great. I'm using it for my home theater and jam sessions. Every frequency is well represented, clear and clean. The noise floor is shockingly low and the eq's are clean and effective. The effects are also very well done and easy to access and dial in. The choice of power cable connector (TA3) is a brilliant choice too as it is readily available and easy to replace should it break down. Whoever designed and QC'd this did an amazing job. Keep it up Guitar Center!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Great sound. Easy to use but lacks in some features

I have ran sound a few times with this mixer. When I am playing with my duo, it's great but when I play with my 4 piece band, not having the ability to set separate mixes to different monitors is kind of a deal breaker. Also, not being able to hear the Bluetooth in the monitors is really frustrating, especially when you're using it for backing tracks. Bluetooth only plays in the mains. If you want something for a duo or at home recording, this mixer is great. If you're looking for a mixer for a whole band, look elsewhere

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Best Uses
  1. Amateur Recording13
  2. Outdoor Events / Games12
  3. Performances12
  4. Professional Recording6
  5. Music Videos5
Cons
  1. Included Software NOT Included1
  2. Limited Functions1
  3. FX rotary knob is very sensitive to movement1
  4. No treble,mid,bass control for Bluetooth music1
  5. Could use more use detail/examples in the manual1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Professional Musician7
  3. Novice2
Pros
  1. Easy To Use19
  2. Compact15
  3. Versatile14
  4. Excellent Sound12
  5. Simple Controls10

Reviewed by 22 customers

  • This mixer rocks!!!

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byDonovan

    fromPortland, Oregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Absolutely love this thing!!! Super straight forward to use… gets the job done! Would buy again!

  • I'm Impressed!

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byRobert

    fromLindenhurst, N.Y.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was looking for an affordable mixer for solo acoustic or duet gigs with my existing band PA system. This unit does more than fit the bill, it's awesome! My music is clear and crisp, effects are on point and the Bluetooth doesn't experience signal interference! #sweepstakes

  • Mixer is great but I can't be able to download the software.

    4

    submitted8 months ago

    byMukesh

    fromGranger, IN

    It is nice and convenient mixer for beginners like me for recording karaoke songs at home. But I am not lucky enough to download software. Every time I try to download am getting error messages. I have a code card that comes with product to download software for free.

  • A solid sounding basic mixer at a great price!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byPete

    fromCentennial, CO.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I needed a basic board to use simply for monitoring in my home studio. I didn't care about having world class preamps. I just needed to feed line level stuff into it when I'm not recording. Works like a charm and sounds fantastic! Very transparent sound. Haven't tried the preamps for recording, and I'd expect it won't be great for that.

  • Mixer Solid, SW Licenses Missing, Harbinger Non-Responsive

    3

    submitteda year ago

    byFirst Name

    fromSomewhere, USA

    Mixer seems solid so far. License numbers for the Tracktion and Two Notes software were not in the box, and haven't been able to get in touch with Harbinger customer service for about 4 days now.

  • Great sound. Easy to use but lacks in some features

    3

    submitteda year ago

    byKelso

    fromSacramento, CA

    I have ran sound a few times with this mixer. When I am playing with my duo, it's great but when I play with my 4 piece band, not having the ability to set separate mixes to different monitors is kind of a deal breaker. Also, not being able to hear the Bluetooth in the monitors is really frustrating, especially when you're using it for backing tracks. Bluetooth only plays in the mains. If you want something for a duo or at home recording, this mixer is great. If you're looking for a mixer for a whole band, look elsewhere

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byDJ

    fromSyracuse N.Y.

    Does this product have a built in amplifier and interface

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It has USB but no power.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byVinci

    fromAustin

    Great reviews guys, but really.nobody is talking about the software included within the pack. It's a free software or subscription will follow? Thank you and may God bless you

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It includes Traction Waveform multitrack recording software. I apologize for the confusion but Harbinger provides no spec. I don't know the terms.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byFabian

    fromValencia ca

    Does this channel mixer support passive speakers (non powered)

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.