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Description

Discover the Roland M-120 Mixer, a classic piece of gear that has solidified its reputation among studio professionals and live musicians alike. This compact yet versatile mixer offers the perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, making it an ideal choice for small studios or as a sub-mixer for larger setups. Designed with musicians in mind, the M-120 combines durability with intuitive controls, ensuring a seamless integration into your workflow.

The Roland M-120 Mixer features 12 mono inputs, providing ample connectivity for your instruments and microphones. Each channel is equipped with a level control and a pan control, allowing you to create balanced mixes effortlessly. The two stereo outputs offer flexibility in routing your audio, whether you're sending it to a recorder, an amplifier, or both.

Its straightforward design means that even those new to mixing can achieve professional results, while experienced users will appreciate the no-nonsense approach to signal management. Perfectly suited for both live performances and studio sessions, the M-120 is a reliable partner for any musician looking to enhance their sound without the complexity of larger mixers.

Key Features:

  • 12 mono input channels
  • Level and pan controls for each channel
  • Two stereo outputs for versatile routing options
  • Compact design for easy integration into any setup
  • Robust construction for reliable performance
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Features and functionality

  • The Roland M-120 offers two effects sends, allowing users to integrate multiple effects in a compact 1U rack unit.

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Use cases and applications

  • Owners frequently use the M-120 for submixing instruments before routing to a main mixer, effectively expanding input capabilities without a larger mixer footprint.

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  • The M-120 is well-suited for users working with tape loops, Volcas, and DIY synths, offering multiple channels for expanding complex electronic setups without needing an interface.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Users emphasize setting the submixer channels to unity gain and avoiding EQ adjustments to ensure seamless mixing with the main console.

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User experience

  • Some users have employed the M-120 in live settings to manage complex setups, like submixing keyboards for a mono send to front-of-house systems.

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Comparisons

  • The Roland M-120 and Mackie 1604 mixers are praised for their ability to be driven hard for desirable distortion effects, making them suitable for certain sonic preferences.

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  • Some users find 90s mixers like the Roland M-120 and Mackie models provide a unique warm distortion when pushed, which is particularly favorable for producing genres like DNB and Jungle.

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Value and pricing

  • The M-120 is seen as a cost-effective option for those seeking a durable 12-channel mixer with quality sound and two auxiliary sends for small hardware setups.

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See how Neal Schon uses Roland M-120 Mixer

Neal Schon

Singer, Guitarist

Journey

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This article companion to Neal Schon's video rig rundown mentions his Roland M-120 Rack Mixer, which receives the feed after the amps.

See how Issei Noro uses Roland M-120 Mixer

Issei Noro

Guitarist

Casiopea

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In the YouTube video "CASIOPEA vs THE SQUARE Live 2003," Issei Noro is seen using a Roland M-120 Line Mixer as part of his live guitar rack system. At approximately 8:24, the camera captures the lower section of Noro's rack, where the unit positioned directly above the Yamaha HC2700 power amplifier corresponds with the Roland M-120's distinctive features, including its compact rackmount layout, row of channel controls, right-side master/monitor section, headphone output, and horizontal level meter area. This unit is utilized as a rack line mixer, presumably routing or mixing signals from his rack effects before feeding into the power amplifier. This information is corroborated by the video source provided by YouTube user "Kumquats."

See how Ryo Okumoto uses Roland M-120 Mixer

Ryo Okumoto

Keyboardist

Spock's Beard

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Showed up in a list of Ryo Okumoto’s gear on the Spock’s Beard official website.

See how Stephen Hague uses Roland M-120 Mixer

Stephen Hague

Keyboardist, Composer

Jules & The Polar Bears

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"I then load the mix and the instrument I'm working on info Sound Tools, so that I can hear the instrument in context and don't have to keep winding the tape backwards and forwards. I use a little Roland M120 mixer for that purpose, which is connected to the Sound Tools output."

Genre Usage

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