DiGiCo calls the SD12 its “go-to multi-application console”, and it is one of the most common mid-size DiGiCo desks on tours, in venues and in rental stock. It packs the SD-range workflow into a frame roughly 1.1 metres wide. This review is based on DiGiCo’s published specifications and on the console’s position in the current range.<\/p>\n
| Specification<\/th>\n | DiGiCo SD12<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|
| Input channels<\/td>\n | 72 (at 48 or 96 kHz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Busses<\/td>\n | 36 aux \/ sub-group busses plus LR\/LCR master<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Matrix<\/td>\n | 12 inputs \u00d7 8 outputs, fully processed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Faders<\/td>\n | 26 \u00d7 100 mm, touch-sensitive, motorised<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Screens<\/td>\n | 2 \u00d7 15″ touchscreens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Processing<\/td>\n | 119 dynamic EQs, 119 multiband compressors, 119 DiGiTuBes, 12 digital FX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Local I\/O<\/td>\n | 8 mic\/line in, 8 line out, 8 mono AES\/EBU, dual MADI in\/out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Expansion<\/td>\n | Optional DMI cards (for example Dante, Waves SoundGrid)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Size \/ weight<\/td>\n | 1124 \u00d7 795 \u00d7 389 mm, 42 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\nStrengths<\/h2>\nBusses that stay available.<\/strong> The 36 busses can be used as auxes or groups, and the 12 \u00d7 8 matrix comes on top of them, so building matrix feeds does not eat into your aux count.<\/p>\n Processing on every path.<\/strong> Channel processing is the same on all inputs and outputs, with large pools of dynamic EQ, multiband compression and DiGiTuBes that can be assigned wherever they are needed.<\/p>\n Connectivity.<\/strong> Dual MADI, AES and DMI slots let the SD12 join DiGiCo SD-Rack systems, Dante networks (for example with the DMI-DANTE64@96 card, 64 \u00d7 64 at 48 or 96 kHz) or Waves SoundGrid (DMI-WAVES card).<\/p>\n Rider acceptance.<\/strong> DiGiCo consoles are widely requested on riders, and the SD12 is a common compromise when a full-size desk will not fit.<\/p>\n Against the Quantum 338, the SD12 has fewer channels (72 against 128), fewer busses and two screens instead of three, but it is lighter (42 kg against 70 kg) and more compact. Against the Yamaha DM7 or Allen & Heath dLive, the choice is often about rider requirements and existing I\/O. Our DiGiCo Quantum and SD series guide<\/a>, DiGiCo S-Series review<\/a> and DiGiCo vs Avid comparison<\/a> give the wider picture.<\/p>\n |