Product details
The Smallest MG That Can Put Reverb on a Voice
The MG06X is the MG06 with Yamaha's SPX effects engine built in — six programmes covering reverb, delay and chorus, on a dedicated send. Everything else is identical: two D-PRE mic/line channels, two stereo line channels, balanced XLR and TRS outputs, 0.9 kg.
That one addition changes what the console is for. A bare MG06 is a utility mixer; the MG06X is a small vocal desk. For podcasting, streaming, a solo singer with a backing track, or a compact house-of-worship lectern setup, the effects are the difference between usable and flat.
At a Glance
What You Get
- SPX digital effects, six programmes. Yamaha's studio reverb lineage in a mixer this size — hall, room, plate-style reverbs plus delay and modulation, with a single send control per channel.
- Two D-PRE preamps. Discrete Class-A, inverted-Darlington design, shared with every console in the MG range.
- +48V phantom power and a 26 dB pad on the mono channels.
- 80 Hz high-pass filter (12 dB/oct) on both mono channels.
- Two-band EQ — 100 Hz and 10 kHz shelving.
- Balanced XLR and TRS stereo out, headphone out, metal chassis, external 12V adapter supplied. 149 × 62 × 202 mm.
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 MG06X is six channels with effects and no USB. Note that its SPX engine carries six programmes; every larger X model carries twenty-four.
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. How many effects does it actually have?
Six SPX programmes. The larger X models — MG10X upward — carry twenty-four and add a foot-switch jack for muting the effect return. If you want to change reverb type between songs, buy up.
Q. Is the MG06X worth the extra over the MG06?
If a microphone is going through it for anything other than speech, yes. Dry vocals through a small PA sound thin. If you are only sub-mixing line sources or handling a meeting-room mic, save the money and take the MG06.
Q. Can I record into my laptop with it?
Not directly — there is no USB port on the MG06X. The cheapest MG with a built-in USB audio interface is the MG10XU.
Q. Is there a compressor or a separate monitor send?
Neither. The one-knob compressor and the AUX send both start at the MG10. Everything on the MG06X goes to a single stereo mix.
Q. What powers it, and can I put it on a stand?
An external Yamaha adapter, supplied. The optional BMS-10A adaptor mounts it on a standard mic stand.
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 MG06X |
|---|---|
| Type | 6-channel analog mixing console with SPX effects |
| 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
| Effects | SPX algorithm, 6 programs |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 MG06X carries 6 SPX programs; larger X models carry 24. No compressor, AUX send or monitor output. Specifications from Yamaha official product data.
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