Yamaha Emx 5 12-Input Powered Mixer

Yamaha Emx 5 12-input Powered Mixer

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The Yamaha EMX 5 is a 12-input powered mixer with an integrated 1260W amplifier, eight mic/line inputs, four stereo line inputs, and two Aux sends. The mixer features a Hi-Z guitar input on channel four and each channel offers a 3-band EQ for custom tailoring your sound. Channels 1-4 offer XLR-1/4" combo jacks. Channels 5 through 12 provide mono XLR inputs, with channels 5-8 offering 1/4" inputs and 9-12 offering an additional set of stereo RCA inputs. Channels 11/12 also include an 3.5mm stereo mini-jack for connecting portable music players.

The EMX 5 includes a single-knob compressor on channels 1-4, an integrated feedback suppressor, and a built-in multi-effects processor with SPX series algorithms. Additionally, the mixer offers a Master EQ, which provides a single knob to control the level of low end. At the far left, the speech setting cuts low frequencies, while the middle position is neutral for music playback. The far right setting provides a Bass Boost to enhance music playback. Optional accessories available include a foot switch for effects bypass and a rackmount kit. The EMX 5 ships with a standard IEC power cord.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty Integrated 1260W Power Amplifier 8 Mono Mic/Line Inputs Four Stereo Inputs Hi-Z Input on Channel 4 Two Aux Sends with Dedicated Outputs 3-Band EQ on Each Channel Master EQ for Music Playback or Speech Integrated Feedback Suppressor Built-In SPX Multi-Effects Compatible with 4- / 8-Ohm Speakers

Analog Input Characteristics
Input Connectors	Channels 1-4: 4x Combo XLR-1/4" / 6.35 mm Channels 5/6: 1x XLR, 2x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Channels 7/8: 1x XLR, 2x 1/4" / 6.35 mm Channels 9/10: 1x XLR, 2x RCA Channels 11/12: 1x XLR, 2x RCA, 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
Load Impedance	Channels 1-4 (XLR Mic/Line): 3 kOhms actual, 50-600 Ohms nominal with mics Channels 1-4 (1/4" Mic/Line): 8 kOhms, 600 Ohms line Channel 4 (1/4", Hi-Z Engaged): 1 MOhms actual, 10 kOhms lines nominal Channels 5-12 (XLR): 2 kOhms actual, 50 - 600 Ohms lines nominal Channels 5-12 (1/4", RCA, 1/8"): 10 kOhms actual, 600 Ohms nominal
Input Level	Sensitivity Channel 1-4 (XLR, Mic): -60 dBu (0.775 mV) Channel 1-4 (XLR, Line): -30 dBu (24.5 mV) Channel 1-4 (1/4", Mic): -50 dBu (2.45 mV) Channel 1-4 (1/4", Line): -20 dBu (77.5 mV) Channel 4 (Hi-Z Engaged, Mic): -50 dBu (2.45 mV) Channel 4 (Hi-Z Engaged, Line): -20 dBu (77.5 mV) Channels 5-12 (XLR): -60 dBu (0.775 mV) Channels 5-8 (1/4"): -20 dBu (77.5 mV) Channels 9-12 (RCA, 1/8"): -8 dBu (316 mV) Nominal Channel 1-4 (XLR, Mic): -43 dBu (5.48 mV) Channel 1-4 (XLR, Line): -13 dBu (173 mV) Channel 1-4 (1/4", Mic): -33 dBu (17.3 mV) Channel 1-4 (1/4", Line): -3 dBu (548 mV) Channel 4 (Hi-Z Engaged, Mic): -33 dBu (17.3 mV) Channel 4 (Hi-Z Engaged, Line): -3 dBu (548 mV) Channels 5-12 (XLR): -43 dBu (5.48 mV) Channels 5-12 (1/4", RCA, 1/8"): -3 dBu (548 mV) Maximum Before Clip Channel 1-4 (XLR, Mic): -15 dBu (138 mV) Channel 1-4 (XLR, Line): +15 dBu (4.36 V) Channel 1-4 (1/4", Mic): -5 dBu (436 mV) Channel 1-4 (1/4", Line): +25 dBu (13.8 V) Channel 4 (Hi-Z Engaged, Mic): -5 dBu (436 mV) Channel 4 (Hi-Z Engaged, Line): +20 dBu (7.75 V) Channels 5-12 (XLR): -15 dBu (138 mV) Channels 5-12 (1/4", RCA, 1/8"): +25 dBu (13.8 V)
Analog Output Characteristic
Output Connectors	Stereo Out (L/R): 2x 1/4" / 6.35 mm balanced Aux Sends (1/2): 2x 1/4" / 6.35 mm balanced Rec Out (L/R): 2x RCA unbalanced
Impedance	Stereo Out (L/R): 600 Ohms actual, 10 kOhms Lines Aux Sends (1/2): 600 Ohms actual, 10 kOhms Lines Rec Out (L/R): 600 Ohms actual, 10 kOhms Lines
Output Level	Stereo Out (L/R): +4 dBu (1.228 V) nominal, +20 dBu (7.75 V) max before clipping Aux Sends (1/2): +4 dBu (1.228 V) nominal, +20 dBu (7.75 V) max before clipping Rec Out (L/R): -10 dBV (0.308 V) nominal, +18 dBV (7.75 V) max before clipping
Loudspeaker Outputs
Connectors	Speakers A/B: Neutrik speakON NL4, 1/4" / 6.35 mm phone jack
Impedance	Actual Source Impedance: < 0.1 Ohms For Use with Nominal: 4 Ohm speakers, 8 Ohm speakers
Output Level	4 Ohm Speakers: 500 W (1 Hz THD+N < 1%), 630 W (1 kHz THD+N < 10% [CEA2006]) 8 Ohm Speakers: 370 W (1 Hz THD+N < 1%), 460 W (1 kHz THD+N < 10% [CEA2006])
General Specifications
Output Power	1 kHz THD+N < 10% (CEA2006): 630 W + 630 W (4 Ohms), 460 W + 460 W (8 Ohms) 1 kHz THD+N < 1%: 500 W + 500 W (4 Ohms), 370 W + 370 W (8 Ohms)
Frequency Response	Frequency Response Refer to the nominal output level @ 1 kHz Input to Speakers: +1/-3 dB (40 Hz to 20 kHz) Input to Stereo Out, Aux 1/2 Send: +0.5/-1.0 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
THD + N	Input to Speakers: 0.1% @ 10 W (40 Hz to 20 kHz), 0.05% @ 50 W (1 kHz) Input to Stereo Out, Aux 1/2 Send: 0.03% @ +14 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz), 0.007% @ +20 dBu (1 kHz)
Crosstalk	(1 kHz): -85 dB
Input Channels	Mono (Mic/Line): 8 Stereo: (Line): 4 Total: 12
Output Channels	Speakers: A/B Aux 1 Send Aux 2 Send Stereo Out: L/R Rec Out: L/R
Bus	Stereo: 1 Aux: 2 (including FX)
Pad	Channels 1-4: 30 dB
Hi-Z Input	Channel 4: Supported
HPF	High Pass Filter (Channels 1-3): 80 Hz, -12 dB/octave
EQ Section	High: 10 kHz +15/-15 dB Mid: 2.5 kHz +15/-15 dB Low: 100 Hz +15/-15 dB
Compressor	Single knob compressor
Audio Level Meter	7 points (-20, -10, -6, 0, +6, +10, Peak)
Built-in Effects	SPX Algorithm: 24 programs
Output Channel Function	Master EQ (Speech to Music) Monitor EQ Feedback Suppressor
Phantom Power	+48 V
Footswitch Input	Effect mute on/off
Protection	Load Protection: DC-fault Amplifier Protection: Overheat protection, overcurrent protection, integral power protection Power Supply Protection: Overheat protection, overcurrent protection
Power	Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 42 W (Idle) / 210 W (1/8 power)
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions	18.3 x 12.1 x 12.8" / 464.8 x 307.3 x 325.1 mm
Weight	20.9 lb / 9.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	25.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	22 x 15 x 14"

1260-watt power amplifier for versatility in a wide variety of performance applications
Compatible with 4- and 8-ohm speakers
12-channel mixer with four mono mic/line and four mono/stereo line input channels, supporting a wide range of inputs
Channels 1-4 offer a single-knob compressor
Channels 1-3 offer an 80 Hz high-pass filter to reduce microphone rumble
Channel 4 offers a Hi-Z input for guitar
Two Aux sends via balanced 1/4" outputs. Aux 2 also sends to internal effects engine
Yamaha’s high-quality SPX multi-effects, providing optimum processing for instruments or vocals
Feedback Suppressor, which automatically cuts and prevents undesirable feedback noise
Independent three-band equalizer on each channel for tonal adjustment and sound control
Master EQ with setting for speech and music playback
Stereo output: Two balanced 1/4" outputs for connecting to powered speakers or an additional amplifier
Recording output: Stereo RCA for connecting to a recorder

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this mixer same size as yamaha mg16xu ?

A: Yes, the Yamaha MG20XU and MG16XU mixers are both the same size. The dimensions are 17.5 x 5.1 x 19.7" (444 x 130 x 500mm).

Q: 2. I have an sm57 with very low output. Will this be enough to drive it? The 2i2, m-track and ur22 were not. Thanks.

A: The Yamaha MG10XU should work fine with an SM 57. Its hard to tell as I cant see how you have hooked things up and what is going on. But you should have no problem with that mixer and the 57. The first thing to check is phantom power off as that is a dynamic mic. The next thing to do is bring up the mic pre level to almost 12 oclock. Before you even touch the fader. Its the white knob that says gain. Make sure the switch is in mic and not line and the 20-dB pad is not engaged. Also make sure the main volume on the mixer is up.

Q: 3. 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: 4. There is Fx in aux section ?

A: Yes. #5 on Page 23 in the manual shows how you can assign and send the internal effects on the Yamaha MG20XU to your aux. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/622736.pdf

Q: 5. Does the Ui12 have the ability to record onto USB? I see that the Ui16 does, but it appears that the 12 does not. I am also seeing a firmware upgrade that might add that functionality?

A: This digital mixer currently does allow for 2-channel USB audio playback and recording.

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. how do you connect the MG12XU to a receiver and 4 speakers ?

A: You can use the two XLR Stereo outputs and the two Stereo outputs to plug into your speakers left and right. Assuming they are active speakers and accept XLR and inputs. You will find these outputs in the far right at the top of the mixer.

Q: 9. Can You Record While Playing live On To A Recorder?

A: Yes, you can connect the output from the Yamaha MG10XU Mixer to an audio recorder to record a live performance. You can also record directly to a Mac or Windows computer, or to an iPad using the mixer's built-in USB audio interface.

Q: 10. Hi can i connect 4 speakers and a subwoofer I'm going to buy it for my son he has a pair alto TS-415 that he bought here a pair qsc

A: Yes, it is possible to connect 4 speakers and a subwoofer to the Yamaha MG10XU 10-Input Mixer. The Alto Professional TS415 Active Loudspeakers can connect directly to the mixer, and as long as the subwoofer and the QSC speakers are also active (powered) speakers, they can also connect directly or be linked together.

Jerry	23/09/2024
[+48 V] Very versatile. Sounds great. I love the one button compression. Just what we need in a tight space. 5

Malcolm	27/07/2024
[25.4 lb] I bought this mixer to have as a back-up and it is now becoming my 'go-to' mixer of choice. It's lightweight, yet packs a punch and can handle just about any small to medium-sized venue. The digital menu is relatively easy to navigate, not a lot of 'menu diving' needed to get going. I use it in L+R/AUX1 mode (see manual) and hang two 8 ohm cabinets off of each output on the back using two Speakon line splitters and get great results. 5

Mauricio	09/06/2024
[+48 V] Good quality, easy to operate. Delivers clear sound. 5

George Nikas	08/06/2024
[22 x 15 x 14"] I use it for videotaping when I need only a few mics or if I am getting a feed from the venue. It has enough features to make it flexible and the size makes it ideal for travel and set up. It has saved me many times when audio has been difficult. 5

Benjamin F.	07/06/2024
[22 x 15 x 14"] I'm in radio and, while COVID-19 is taking its course, I'm producing voice spots for automation upload in a converted bedroom closet voice-over booth. The small mixer I started with a couple months ago, a Mackie 402VLZ4, worked well enough amplifying my Aston Stealth mic, but the headphone section on that one refused to drive even the most efficient set of cans beyond a whisper. This was surprising, since that was never a problem with previous/larger Mackies I've owned. The station briefly loaned me some specialized equipment for remote live broadcasting experiments and included in that package was a Yamaha MG10 mixer. Not only did the mic pres sound great on that one, but I could actually hear myself clearly through the 'phones. So, I took a chance and ordered an MG06 for myself. I'm happy to report that the MG06 has the same excellent sound of the MG10 and, yes, the headphone section allows you to actually hear yourself - or whatever else you happen to be recording - loud and clear. When we get back to the point where live concerts are common again (I moonlight by making XY stereo recordings of chamber music for friends in nice acoustical spaces,) I'm anxious to hear what the MG06 will do there. The other criteria important to me is the ability to run my gear off battery power at times. While the larger MG10 needs 18VAC and would require an outboard inverter to go untethered, the smaller MG06 is 12VDC and can easily mate with any reasonably-sized lithium battery power bank. Phantom power on the MG06 is also, apparently, a full 48V. There much to like here in a clean-sounding and well-built package at a bargain price. 5

Daniel	03/06/2024
[25.4 lb] I needed a couple more phantom power inputs for another device, and this was the most cost effective way I could figure out to do it. Sound is clean, and it will be a useful addition to my sound kit for dealing with adjusting audio levels from other devices in the field. 5

Jaime Castillo	29/05/2024
[(1 kHz): -85 dB] Es un equipo muy bueno y funcional gracias Bh photo. 5

Michael	27/05/2024
[+48 V] Finally replaced my old Shure Brothers mixer from the 1970's with a modern one. The Shure Brothers was built well and is still in service somewhere but this new Yamaha is so loaded with features and handy connections it had to take center stage. I use it in my home studio to record radio skits. Just right for my purposes: clean sound, lots of controls and streamline design. 5

Robert	13/05/2024
[25.4 lb] Im just a garage band guy and have only owned a couple of toy mixers. So I cant give an expert review...But coming from the novice side. ...This is a huge step up in quality and usability from the $40 junk Ive been using. 5