The MG16XU from Yamaha is a compact mixer capable of sixteen simultaneous inputs that is ideal for performances, recordings lectures and more. The mixer features eight mono mic/line combo input channels, two stereo line input channels that can also be used as mono mic or line inputs (XLR and stereo 1/4″ inputs), and two stereo line inputs with 1/4″ and RCA jacks. It also features USB connectivity and is capable of providing two channels in and two channels out to your computer at up to 24-bit / 192kHz, ideal for recording live performances, demos and more.
Channels 1-12 are each equipped with D-PRE mic preamps, 3-band EQ, pan control and a high-pass filter. The D-PRE mic preamps feature an inverted Darlington circuit and switchable 48V phantom power for use with dynamic and condenser microphones. Channels 1-8 each also feature 26dB attenuation switches for use with loud sound sources such as guitar amplifiers and drums.
The MG16XU mixer has XLR and TRS stereo outs for connecting to your PA system or monitor speakers. It also has a 1/4″ headphone output with level control for personal monitoring, as well as additional TRS 1/4″ stereo monitor outs for sending to powered speakers, amplifiers or devices such as digital recorders.
Each of the MG16XU’s channels feature a dedicated FX bus send level and there are 24 effects presets to choose from. The overall level of the FX bus is controlled by the dedicated FX return level control. Providing reverbs, delays, phaser, flanger, chorus, tremolo, auto-wah, distortion and more, these effects can be used to help vocals and instruments sit better in your mix.
USB works with PC, Mac and the iPad (2 or later) through the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit / Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
Includes Cubase AI DAW software (download)
Four TRS auxiliary outputs with dedicated send level controls on each channel for routing aux mixes to external devices such as reverb units, monitor mixers and more
Four group buses (two stereo) with overall level control fader and dedicated outputs for creating a sub mix such as a drum group, or for routing separate mixes to amplifiers, powered speakers or other external equipment
3-band EQ on channels 1-8 and 2-band EQ on channels 9-16
Pan/balance control on each channel
One-knob compressor on channels 1-8 to smooth out the dynamics of vocals and instruments to help them sit better in your mix
Rugged metal chassis built to withstand wear and tear
Internal universal power supply for worldwide use
Yamaha MG16XU Specs
Built-in Effects SPX algorithm: 24 programs, PARAMETER control:1, FOOT SW:1 (FX RTN CH on/off)
Phantom Power +48 V switchable, channels 1 – 12
Digital I/O USB: USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant
Sampling Frequency: max 192 kHz
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Input Channels 8x mono [mic/line]
2x mono/stereo [mic/line]
2x stereo [line]
Output Channels 2x stereo out
1x monitor out
1x headphone out
4x aux out
4x group out
Bus Stereo: 1
AUX: 4
GROUP: 4
Pad 26 dB (mono)
HPF 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (mono/stereo: MIC only)
Compressor Threshold: +22 dBu to -8 dBu
Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1
Output level: 0 dB to 7 dB
Attack time: approx. 25 msec
Release time: approx. 300 msec
Equalizer EQ high gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, frequency: 10 kHz shelving
EQ mid gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, frequency: mono 250 Hz – 5 kHz peaking, stereo 2.5 kHz peaking
EQ low gain: +15 dB/-15 dB, frequency: 100 Hz shelving
LED Peak LED turns on when post EQ signal reaches 3 dB below clipping
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.03% @ +14 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz), GAIN knob: Min, 0.005% @ +24 dBu (1 kHz), GAIN knob: Min
Frequency Response +0.5 dB/-1.5 dB (20 Hz to 48 kHz), refer to the nominal output level @ 1 kHz, GAIN knob: Min
Equivalent Input Noise -128 dBu (mono input channel, Rs: 150 Ω, GAIN knob: max)
Residual Output Noise -102 dBu (STEREO OUT, STEREO master fader: min)
Crosstalk -78 dB
Power Requirement AC 100 – 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 30 W
Dimensions 17.5 x 5.1 x 19.7″ (444 x 130 x 500 mm)
Net Weight 15.0 lb (6.8 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight 20 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 22 x 20.25 x 8.4″
