Alice 1228 MK4 Mixer

Product Overview

The Alice 1228 MK4 mixer is the latest evolution of the classic 1228 series, offering twelve transformer-balanced mono mic/line channels, stereo inputs and bus limiters in a rugged analogue frame for professional production. Building on the original 1970s design, the MK4 keeps the compact footprint and ergonomic layout while upgrading the mic amps, EQ and monitoring to meet modern studio and broadcast requirements. Discrete class A input stages, transformer I/O and passive mix busing feeding discrete bus limiters deliver the familiar Alice tone with improved headroom, noise performance and reliability.

Key Features

• • 12 x transformer-balanced microphone and mono line inputs with matching transformer-balanced line outputs.

• • Discrete class A mic amp design with 48V phantom power on all microphone inputs for studio condensers and active DI boxes.

• • Baxandall-style EQ on mono channels with sweepable mid band, EQ in/out switching and status LED for musical tone shaping.

• • Stereo line channels with wide input gain range, plus versions offering RIAA phono inputs for turntables where specified.

• • Passive mix bus feeding a pair of classic Alice discrete transistor bus limiters with threshold controls, in/out switching and activity indication.

• • Comprehensive monitoring with dim, mono and polarity reverse, PFL on illuminated VU meters and separate loudspeaker and headphone outputs.

• • Aux sends pre/post fader and additional aux line inputs direct to the mix bus for external returns and effects.

• • Robust steel chassis with vertical plug-in circuit boards, internal switch-mode PSU for universal mains operation and excellent magnetic screening.

Alice 1228 MK4 mixer applications

Use the Alice 1228 MK4 mixer as the heart of small music and voice studios, broadcast production rooms or OB control areas where reliable analogue workflow and classic bus limiting are required. Its combination of transformer-balanced I/O, musical EQ, bus limiters and flexible monitoring makes the Alice 1228 MK4 mixer ideal for tracking bands, producing radio programmes, summing stems from DAWs and performing live-to-air mixes.

To explore more consoles and accessories related to the Alice 1228 MK4 mixer, visit our Alice brand page and the main analog consoles category on Broadcasters Warehouse.