Product details
Two Mics, Two Stereo Sources, Nothing to Learn
The MG06 is the smallest console Yamaha makes: two mic/line channels on discrete Class-A D-PRE preamps, two stereo line channels, and a balanced stereo output. No effects, no USB, no menus — you set gain, set level, and it works.
It is the right mixer for a two-mic podcast or interview setup, a small meeting room, a keyboard-and-backing-track duo, or anywhere you need a clean, reliable front end that fits in a laptop bag. At 0.9 kg it travels without thinking about it.
At a Glance
What You Get
- Two D-PRE preamps. The same discrete Class-A, inverted-Darlington mic preamps used right across the MG range — not a cut-down circuit because this is the cheap one.
- +48V phantom power for condenser mics, and a 26 dB pad for hot sources.
- 80 Hz high-pass filter (12 dB/oct) on both mono channels — the fastest way to clear stage rumble and handling noise.
- Two-band EQ — 100 Hz and 10 kHz shelving. Enough to fix a dull or boomy mic, not enough to get lost in.
- Balanced XLR and TRS stereo out plus a headphone jack, so it drives a powered speaker, a PA or an interface directly.
- Metal chassis, 149 × 62 × 202 mm, external 12V adapter supplied. 12 W draw.
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 this one, the plain MG06, is six channels with no effects and no USB. If you want reverb on the vocal, the MG06X is the same console with SPX added.
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. Does the MG06 have reverb?
No. The MG06 has no effects processor at all. The MG06X is the identical console with Yamaha's SPX engine and six reverb/delay programmes added — if you are miking a singer, that is the one to buy.
Q. Can I record into my laptop with it?
Not directly — there is no USB port. You would take the stereo out into a separate audio interface. The cheapest MG with a built-in USB interface is the MG10XU.
Q. Is there a compressor?
No. Yamaha's one-knob compressor starts at the MG10. The MG06 also has two-band EQ — low and high shelving only — rather than the three-band EQ found further up the range.
Q. Can I send a separate monitor mix?
No — the MG06 has no AUX send and no monitor output. Everything goes to the one stereo mix. If you need a foldback wedge or in-ear feed, step up to the MG10 or above.
Q. What powers it, and can I put it on a stand?
An external Yamaha adapter, supplied in the box. The optional BMS-10A adaptor lets you mount it on a standard mic stand — useful for podcast desks and lecterns.
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 MG06 |
|---|---|
| Type | 6-channel analog mixing console |
| Series | MG Series |
Channels
| Total Input Channels | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mono MIC/LINE | 2 (combo jack, balanced) |
| Stereo LINE | 2 |
| Mic Preamps | Discrete Class-A D-PRE, inverted Darlington circuit |
| Phantom Power | +48V |
| PAD | 26 dB (mono channels) |
Processing
| High-Pass Filter | 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (mono) |
|---|---|
| EQ High | +/-15 dB, 10 kHz shelving |
| EQ Low | +/-15 dB, 100 Hz shelving |
| EQ Mid | Not fitted - two-band EQ only |
| Compressor | Not fitted |
| Effects | Not fitted - see MG06X |
Outputs & Buses
| Bus | Stereo: 1 |
|---|---|
| STEREO OUT | 2 (XLR + phone jack, balanced) |
| AUX SEND | None |
| MONITOR OUT | None |
| PHONES | 1 |
| Level Meter | 2 x 7-segment LED |
General
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 149 x 62 x 202 mm |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Power | External adapter (PA-130 / MU18, DC 12V) |
| Power Consumption | 12 W |
| Frequency Response | +0.5 dB / -0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Included | AC adaptor, Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications |
| Optional | BMS-10A mic stand adaptor |
The MG06 has no effects, no compressor, no AUX send and no monitor output. Specifications from Yamaha official product data.
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