D-PRE discrete Class-A mic preamps deliver clean and natural soundNobody wants to hear mics that are plugged into thin, distorted, or underpowered preamps. MG Series mixing consoles employ Yamaha’s transparent D-PRE preamps, which provide more power with lower impedance, delivering natural-sounding bass and smooth highs. D-PREs simply sound good — without hyping any specific elements of your mix. The D-PRE’s pure sound will ensure that you won’t need to spend hours EQ-ing just to get a barely-acceptable sound, like you would with low-quality mic preamps.

One-knob compressors provide easy-to-use dynamics controlWhen you’re in the midst of a live event, you don’t have time to tweak a large number of complex outboard units. To resolve this issue, the Yamaha MG Series of analog mixers features simple, time-saving one-knob compressors. Simply twist a single rotary control and you can dial in livelier guitars, punchier basses, tighter drums, and well-defined vocals.

EQ and highpass filter allow for effective sound-shapingWhether you’re tweaking your sound to perfection or whether you’re removing some unwanted frequencies, effective and powerful EQ is necessary for building a successful mix. Featuring equalizers on all mono channels, the Yamaha MG Series mixing consoles provide you with ample control over the tonal balance of your mix. Additionally, a highpass filter allows you to get rid of any mud that might be present in your mix by eliminating unwanted low-frequency noise.

Built-in SPX digital effects add polish and professionalismIn order to add that final glue and polish to your mix, the Yamaha MG Series mixing consoles provides you with a comprehensive suite of 24 editable digital effects. Based on Yamaha’s acclaimed SPX digital multi-effect processor, the MG Series delivers high-quality reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, tremolo, and auto-wah, in addition to distortion, pitch effects, and more.

High quality op-amp ensures transparent sound reproductionHere at Sweetwater, we know that few things will kill tone as quickly as sub-par op-amps. The Yamaha MG Series utilizes new, high-quality MG01 op-amps, ensuring that your mix sounds its best. When designing these op-amps, Yamaha focused on sound quality, rather than prioritizing electrical design and efficiency. Yamaha has always strived to deliver the purest possible signal instead of imparting their “signature” to your sound, and the MG Series is no exception. You can count on a transparent, natural, and articulate sound when you mix through a MG Series analog mixer.

Yamaha MG16XU Analog Mixer Features

• D-PRE mic preamps deliver clean, transparent, and natural sound
• 3-band EQ on all mono channels for sound-shaping
• 1-knob compressors provide straightforward dynamics control
• USB 2.0 for recording and playback with computers and tablets
• SPX effect processors provide you with a comprehensive suite of 24 effects
• Pad switch on mono inputs for managing loud sources
• Metal chassis for durability

16-Channel Mixing Console: Max. 10 Mic / 16 Line Inputs (8 mono + 4 stereo) / 4 GROUP Buses + 1 Stereo Bus / 4 AUX (incl. FX)

• 16-Channel Mixing Console
• Max. 10 Mic / 16 Line Inputs (8 mono + 4 stereo)
• 4 GROUP Buses + 1 Stereo Bus
• 4 AUX (incl. FX)
• “D-PRE” mic preamps with an inverted Darlington circuit
• 1-Knob compressors
• High-grade effects: SPX with 24 programs
• 24-bit/192kHz 2in/2out USB Audio functions
• Works with the iPad (2 or later) through the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit / Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
• Includes Cubase Al DAW software download version
• PAD switch on mono inputs
• +48V phantom power
• XLR balanced outputs
• Internal universal power supply for world-wide use
• Rack Mount Kit Included
• Metal chassis
• Dimensions(W×H×D): 444 mm x 130 mm x 500 mm (17.5″ x 5.1″ x 19.7″)