The Yamaha MG16XU 16-Input Mixer with USB Interfacefrom Yamaha MG16XU 16-Input Mixer with USB Interfaceis 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.

10x Mic Inputs    16x Line Inputs    2-In/2-Out USB Up to 24-bit / 192kHz    Built-In FX with 24 Presets    XLR and TRS 1/4" Stereo Outs    Four Group Buses & Four Aux Sends    "D-PRE" Mic Preamps with 48V Phantom    HPF & 3-Band EQ on Channels 1-8    1/4" Headphone Output with Level Control    PAD & 1-Knob Compressor on Channels 1-8

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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this mixer power high impedance headphones such as the sennheiser hd650's ?

A: The headphone output on the Yamaha MG10XU will cater to headphones with a nominal impedance of 40 ohms. Because the HD650's are 300 ohms, the use of an external headphone amplifier will be beneficial and recommended.

Q: 2. CAN YOU SHOW ME HOW TO CONNECT EQUIPMENTS TO mg16 MIXER FOR A GOOD PERFORMANCE?

A: Please refer to the Yamaha owner's guide provided at the link below for all connections and operating details:http://bit.ly/1HkvRk9

Q: 3. Does this come with it's own dust cover?

A: No it does not. However, this dust cover will fit, BH#GAGMC2222.

Q: 4. How stable is the USB connection? Can you use it during gigs?

A: I have not heard any complaints about stability of the connection itself. I have heard about some of the most recent Windows OS updates not being compatible with this mixer. Another small mixer with a usb connection that is known for its reliability would be B&H part # MAPROFX12V2.

Q: 5. No Hi-Z switch for any of the inputs--therefore, I can't/shouldn't plug an electric guitar or bass directly into this mixer; I should use a 'direct box'--am I understanding that correctly? Thanks.

A: That is correct. Since there is no Hi-Z switch on this mixer a direct box would be required to plug a guitar or bass into it. Here's a solid DI option B&H # RAPRODI.

Q: 6. Are the 1/4 inputs on channels one through four balanced TRS?

A: Channels 1-4 on the mixer are XLR and XLR can be balanced or unbalanced. Depends entirely on how you choose to output the mic channels.

Q: 7. For the USB output, will the entire stereo mix of all inputs be sent over USB?The description says it provides two channels out - I presume these are the two L/R channels of the full mix?

A: On the MG16XU the signal from the STEREO L/R bus is output is output to the computer via the USB connection. This is sourced pre fader and not affected by the STEREO master fader.

Q: 8. Can I do loop back recording? Where I can record a vocal in real time over a karaoke track played from a web browser or media player.

A: Unfortunately you cannot it's a mixer not a recorder.

Q: 9. How FX send works?

A: The FX level on each channel also feeds to TRS FX send (TRS output) for routing to devices such as external FX units or monitor mixers

Q: 10. Is this an analog or digital mixer?

A: Analog