{"product_id":"yamaha-m512-japaneve-with-direct-outs-tamura-transformers-polarity-reverse-send-switching-fully-recapped-and-serviced","title":"Yamaha M512 - JapaNeve with Direct Outs, Tamura transformers, Polarity Reverse \u0026 Send Switching - Fully recapped and serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yamaha M512 has been fully serviced, restored, and recapped from top to bottom. Every potentiometer, switch, and fader has been cleaned and tested to ensure smooth, noise-free operation. The power supply section has been upgraded with higher-capacitance filtering for improved stability, lower noise, and improved headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're familiar with vintage Yamaha mixers, the M512 needs little introduction. Built during Yamaha's golden era of professional analog console design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Modifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Recapped \u0026amp; Restored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully recapped with high-quality Nichicon capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgraded power supply filtering for improved stability and lower noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll channels, switches, routing, meters, and outputs serviced and tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Outs on Every Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect outputs added to every channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost-EQ and post-fader for flexible tracking and hybrid mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for multitrack recording while retaining console character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamura Transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 microphone input transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 large output transformers handling PGM L–R, Echo, and Foldback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolarity Reverse Switch on Every Mic Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer-channel polarity reverse on all mic inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful for drums, multi-mic setups, and phase correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain PGM Send On \/ Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose whether you want to route the channel signal through the mixer's main bus, summed and output via the Tamura output transformers, or bypass it so the signal goes only through the direct out. (Echo and Foldback remain unchanged and operate independently.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M512 delivers everything engineers love about classic Yamaha consoles: powerful punch, excellent transient response, musical EQs, and a surprisingly quiet signal path. It excels on drums, guitars, bass, synths, vocals, and full-band recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EQ section is a straightforward 3‑band design with a sweepable midrange, but don’t let that simplicity fool you — the \u003cstrong\u003elow EQ is absolutely massive\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is where the M512 really comes alive. You can dial in that deep, weighty bass and it just \u003cem\u003ehits\u003c\/em\u003e — tight, punchy, and seriously powerful without ever turning muddy. It’s the kind of low end that makes kick drums feel like they’re moving air in the room and bass guitars sit with authority in a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the midrange stays musical and easy to shape, so you can quickly carve out space or add presence without overcomplicating the workflow. Everything responds in a very predictable, musical way, so small adjustments go a long way without ever sounding brittle or exaggerated. Combined with the console’s generous headroom, it stays clean and controlled even on dynamic sources like drums, bass, and full mixes pushed at higher levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're tracking through it, summing with it, or using it as the centerpiece of a hybrid studio, the M512 brings a depth, weight, and analog character that modern budget mixers simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other vintage Yamaha M, PM, and MQ series mixers, the M512 shines for tracking and summing, delivering loud, punchy mixes with unmistakable analog character. With the addition of post-EQ\/post-fader direct outs, polarity reverse switching, and per-channel send control, this console is now better equipped than ever for modern recording workflows while preserving everything that made these Yamaha desks legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick and fully insured shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herscheid and the Headbangers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51727012593942,"sku":null,"price":2799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4167\/2470\/files\/IMG_9962.heic?v=1786931581","url":"https:\/\/herscheids.com\/products\/yamaha-m512-japaneve-with-direct-outs-tamura-transformers-polarity-reverse-send-switching-fully-recapped-and-serviced","provider":"Herscheid and the Headbangers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}