The Professional's Choice for Live and Studio Mixing: The Yamaha MG16XU
For more than a century, Yamaha has been building a legacy of superior craftsmanship and innovation. The MG Series of mixing consoles embodies this pursuit of excellence, and the MG16XU is a prime example, offering a high channel count and professional features in a portable and robust package. This 16-channel mixing console is perfect for a wide range of applications, including live band performances, houses of worship, and project studio recording.
The MG16XU features Yamaha's studio-grade, discrete Class-A "D-PRE" mic preamps, which deliver a natural, fat bass and smooth, soaring highs with very low distortion. The mixer is built to last, with a rugged, powder-coated steel chassis that is ready for the rigors of the road.
This "XU" model is equipped with Yamaha's acclaimed SPX digital effects processor, offering a comprehensive suite of 24 editable effects to add polish and professionalism to your mix. It also features a high-quality 2-in/2-out 24-bit/192kHz USB audio interface, making it an excellent tool for both live performance and high-resolution recording with a PC, Mac, or even an iPad.
Key Features:
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16-Channel Mixing Console: Features up to 10 mic / 16 line inputs (8 mono + 4 stereo) for a wide range of sources.
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Studio-Grade "D-PRE" Mic Preamps: Discrete Class-A mic preamps with an inverted Darlington circuit deliver a clean, natural sound.
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High-Quality SPX Digital Effects: A suite of 24 editable digital effects, including reverbs, delays, and modulations, for professional sound processing.
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24-bit/192kHz 2-in/2-out USB Audio Interface: Provides high-resolution playback and recording capabilities with a PC, Mac, and iPad (with Apple Camera Connection Kit).
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1-Knob Compressors: Easy-to-use compressors on the first eight mono channels allow you to add punch and control to your sound with a single control.
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3-Band Channel EQ and HPF: A 3-band EQ with a sweepable mid-range on mono channels and a high-pass filter provide effective sound shaping.
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Rugged Metal Chassis: A powder-coated steel chassis is built for superior durability and a long service life.
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Includes Cubase AI DAW Software: Comes with a download version of Steinberg's Cubase AI software to start your recording projects right away.
Technical Specifications:
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Total Channels: 16
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Mono/Stereo Inputs: 8 Mono, 4 Stereo
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Mic Preamps: 10 x "D-PRE" with +48V phantom power
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EQ: 3-band with sweepable mid (mono channels), 3-band (stereo channels)
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Effects: SPX algorithm with 24 programs
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USB Audio Interface: 2-in/2-out, 24-bit/192kHz
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Bus: 1 Stereo Bus, 4 GROUP Buses + 1 ST Bus
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Aux Sends: 4 (incl. FX)
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Compressor: 1-knob compressor on channels 1-8
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Dimensions (W×H×D): 17.5" x 5.1" x 19.7" (444 mm x 130 mm x 500 mm)
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Net Weight: 14.8 lbs. (6.8 kg)
What's in the box:
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MG16XU Analog Mixer
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AC Power Cord
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Cubase AI Download Information
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Owner’s Manual
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Technical Specifications
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Rack Mount Kit Included
