The Yamaha MG16XU is a 16-channel analog mixer with a built-in SPX digital effects processor. It has 10 mic preamps, eight of them with one-knob compressors, plus four stereo line inputs, four aux sends and two group buses. It suits small bands, houses of worship and project studios that want hands-on faders and onboard reverb without a digital console. Against digital rivals it lacks scene memory and app control, but owners rate its clean preamps and simple layout highly.
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Owners and reviewers call the MG16XU a reliable, easy-to-learn analog mixer with quiet preamps and useful onboard effects. Most criticism centers on its lack of digital features and recording connectivity.
The Yamaha MG16XU is a 16-channel mixer with 10 microphone inputs (XLR/Jack) and +48V phantom power. Channels 1 to 8 have a built-in compressor. It also has 4 stereo jack inputs.
The stereo inputs have a 3-band EQ. A built-in SPX effect processor offers 24 programs.
The mixer has an XLR output, 2 group bus outputs and 4 AUX ways on each channel. Its USB connection provides 2 stereo inputs and outputs. It works with iPad version 2 or higher, and a Camera Connection Kit is required.
