Yamaha

Yamaha MG12XUK 12-Channel Analog Mixing Console with Effects & USB

Twelve channels and six mic inputs, in the smallest body Yamaha offers.

6 dedicated mono mic/line channels on D-PRE preamps, plus 3 stereo line
Built-in USB audio interface - USB Audio Class 2.0, up to 24-bit/192 kHz
SPX digital effects with 24 programmes and a foot-switch jack
Knob-based chassis - 315 x 91 x 297 mm and 3.0 kg
One-knob compressors, three-band EQ and 80 Hz high-pass filters

MRP~~₹36,100~~30% OFF

YMS Price₹25,269

Taxes included.

Twelve Channels and Six Mic Inputs, in the Smallest Body Yamaha Offers

The MG12XUK takes a different approach to the rest of the MG12 family. Instead of faders and subgroups it uses rotary knobs and a single FX send, which lets Yamaha fit six mono mic/line channels and three stereo line channels into a chassis 125 mm shallower and over a kilo lighter than the MG12XU — while keeping the 24-programme SPX effects and the 24-bit/192 kHz USB interface.

That makes it the cheapest route to twelve channels with both effects and USB. It suits fixed installs, AV racks, conference and worship spaces, podcast and streaming desks, and anyone who moves a mixer often and does not need separate monitor mixes.

At a Glance

Channels12 total

Mono mic/line6 × D-PRE

Stereo line3

EffectsSPX, 24 programmes

USB audio24-bit / 192 kHz

Weight3.0 kg

What You Get

Six mono mic/line channels, all on combo jacks with D-PRE preamps — every mic input is a full channel, not a shared mic-or-stereo compromise.
USB Audio Class 2.0 interface, up to 192 kHz at 24-bit, with a Cubase AI download included.
SPX effects, 24 programmes, with parameter control and an FC5 foot-switch jack.
One-knob compressors and three-band EQ (100 Hz / 2.5 kHz / 10 kHz) with 80 Hz high-pass filters on the mono channels.
315 × 91 × 297 mm, 3.0 kg — against 308 × 118 × 422 mm and 4.2 kg for the MG12XU. It needs far less desk space than the fader version.
Balanced XLR and TRS stereo out, monitor out, headphone out, external PA-10 adapter supplied.

Reading the MG Model Names

Yamaha's MG names are a code, and once you know it the whole range makes sense at a glance:

The number is the channel count — 06, 10, 12, 16, 20.
X adds the SPX digital effects processor (reverbs, delays, chorus).
U adds a USB audio interface for recording straight to a computer.
F means channel faders instead of rotary knobs.
K means the reverse — knobs instead of faders, for a shallower, lighter console.

So the MG12XUK is twelve channels with effects and USB, on knobs. The K is the whole point: it buys you size, weight and price at the cost of subgroups and a second send.

The Full MG Range at YMS

Every analog MG console we stock, smallest to largest. "4 + 2" means four mono mic/line channels plus two that switch between mono mic and stereo line.

Model	Ch	Mono mic/line	Stereo line	Effects	USB	AUX	Groups	Levels	Power
MG06	6	2	2	—	—	—	—	Knobs	Adapter
MG06X	6	2	2	SPX ×6	—	—	—	Knobs	Adapter
MG10	10	4	3	—	—	1	—	Knobs	Adapter
MG10X	10	4	3	SPX ×24	—	1	—	Knobs	Adapter
MG10XU	10	4	3	SPX ×24	Yes	1	—	Knobs	Adapter
MG10XUF	10	4	3	SPX ×24	Yes	1	—	Faders	Adapter
MG12	12	4 + 2	2	—	—	2	2	Faders	Built-in
MG12X	12	4 + 2	2	SPX ×24	—	2	2	Faders	Built-in
MG12XU	12	4 + 2	2	SPX ×24	Yes	2	2	Faders	Built-in
MG12XUK	12	6	3	SPX ×24	Yes	1 (FX)	—	Knobs	Adapter
MG16	16	8 + 2	2	—	—	4	4	Faders	Built-in
MG16X	16	8 + 2	2	SPX ×24	—	4	4	Faders	Built-in
MG16XU	16	8 + 2	2	SPX ×24	Yes	4	4	Faders	Built-in
MG20XU	20	12 + 4	—	SPX ×24	Yes	4	4	Faders	Built-in

FAQ

Q. What am I giving up compared with the MG12XU?

Four things: channel faders, two subgroups, the second AUX send, and the internal universal power supply (the XUK runs from an external adapter). Its metering is also 7-segment rather than 12-segment. The preamps, effects, EQ, compressors and USB interface are the same class of parts.

Q. Can I run a stage monitor mix from it?

Not an independent one. The single send is an FX send feeding the internal effects. If a band needs foldback, buy the MG12XU or larger — this is the main reason not to choose the XUK.

Q. Why does it have more mono channels than the MG12XU?

Different layout. The XUK gives you six dedicated mono mic/line channels and three stereo line channels. The MG12XU has four mono channels plus two that can be either a mic or a stereo pair — so both take six mics, but the XUK never makes you choose.

Q. Can I record each channel separately?

No — the USB interface carries a stereo mix. For multitrack, look at the MGX12 or MGX16.

Why Buy from YMS?

YMS For Music is an authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer. Every MG console is genuine Yamaha stock with full manufacturer warranty, sold and supported by people who use these desks on real jobs.

Honest advice on which model you actually need, demo units in Bengaluru and Mangaluru, and secure delivery across India. Not sure whether you need effects or USB? Ask us before you spend.

Specifications

Overview

Model	Yamaha MG12XUK
Type	12-channel analog mixing console with SPX effects and USB, knob-based
Series	MG Series

Channels

Total Input Channels	12
Mono MIC/LINE	6 (combo jack, balanced)
Stereo LINE	3
Mic Preamps	Discrete Class-A D-PRE, inverted Darlington circuit
Phantom Power	+48V
PAD	26 dB (mono channels)

Digital

USB Audio	USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant, max 192 kHz, 24-bit
Effects	SPX algorithm, 24 programs, 1 parameter control, foot-switch jack
Software	Cubase AI download included

Processing

Compressor	1-knob compressor - Threshold +22 to -8 dBu, Ratio 1:1 to 4:1
High-Pass Filter	80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (mono)
EQ High	+/-15 dB, 10 kHz shelving
EQ Mid	+/-15 dB, 2.5 kHz peaking
EQ Low	+/-15 dB, 100 Hz shelving

Outputs & Buses

Bus	Stereo: 1, AUX[FX]: 1
STEREO OUT	2 (XLR + phone jack, balanced)
FX SEND	1
GROUP OUT	None
MONITOR OUT	1
PHONES	1
Level Meter	2 x 7-segment LED
Level Controls	Rotary knobs

General

Dimensions (W x H x D)	315 x 91 x 297 mm
Net Weight	3.0 kg
Power	PA-10 external adapter (AC 38 VCT, 0.62 A)
Power Consumption	22.9 W
Included	AC adaptor, Owner's Manual, Cubase AI download information, Technical Specifications
Optional	FC5 foot switch

No subgroups and no independent AUX send - the single send feeds the internal effects. Not suitable if you need a separate stage monitor mix. Specifications from Yamaha official product data.