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Yamaha MG16 16-Channel Analog Mixing Console

Yamaha MG16 16-Channel Analog Mixing Console

Ten mic inputs, four groups, four sends.

  • 10 mic inputs on discrete Class-A D-PRE preamps
  • Sweepable 250 Hz-5 kHz mid EQ - only on the MG16 and MG20 consoles
  • Four subgroups and four AUX sends for multiple monitor mixes
  • Internal universal 100-240V power supply
  • Rack-mount kit included in the box
MRPRs. 55,100.00
YMS PriceRs. 41,325.0025% OFF
Taxes included.

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Ten Mic Inputs, Four Groups, Four Sends

The MG16 is the point where the MG range stops being a compact mixer and becomes a front-of-house console. Sixteen channels with ten mic inputs, four subgroups, four AUX sends, and — the change most engineers notice first — a sweepable 250 Hz to 5 kHz mid EQ on the mono channels instead of the fixed 2.5 kHz mid used further down the range.

That sweep is what lets you find and cut the exact frequency boxing up a vocal or making a guitar honk, rather than nudging a fixed band and hoping. Add four sends for real monitor mixes and a rack-mount kit in the box, and this is an install and touring desk. No effects and no USB on this model.

At a Glance

Channels16 total
Mic inputs10 × D-PRE
AUX sends4
Subgroups4
Mid EQSweepable
Rack kitIncluded

What You Get

  • Ten mic inputs on D-PRE preamps — eight combo mic/line channels plus two that take an XLR mic or a stereo line pair.
  • Sweepable mid EQ, 250 Hz–5 kHz, ±15 dB, on the mono channels. Only the MG16 and MG20 consoles have this; everything smaller has a fixed 2.5 kHz mid.
  • Four subgroups and four AUX sends — enough to group drums and vocals separately while running two or three independent monitor feeds.
  • One-knob compressors on the mono channels, plus 80 Hz high-pass filters and a 26 dB pad.
  • Internal universal power supply, 100–240V, with an IEC mains lead — important for installs and for unstable mains.
  • Rack-mount kit included in the box. 444 × 130 × 500 mm, 6.6 kg.

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 MG16 is sixteen channels, no effects, no USB. The MG16X adds SPX; the MG16XU adds SPX and USB. All three share the same chassis, preamps, sweepable EQ and routing.

The Full MG Range at YMS

Every analog MG console we stock, smallest to largest. "8 + 2" means eight 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 really changes between the MG12 and the MG16?

Four things: ten mic inputs instead of six, four subgroups instead of two, four AUX sends instead of two, and the sweepable mid EQ. The rack kit is also included rather than optional. If you only need six mics and one monitor mix, the MG12 family is the sensible buy.

Q. Should I buy the MG16X or MG16XU instead?

The MG16X adds 24 SPX effects programmes; the MG16XU adds effects plus a 24-bit/192 kHz USB interface. The plain MG16 makes sense in installs that already have outboard processing, or where the desk feeds a separate recording system.

Q. Can it be rack-mounted?

Yes — and the kit is supplied in the box, unlike the MG12 family which needs the optional RK-MG12.

Q. How many mics exactly?

Ten. Channels 1–8 are combo mic/line; channels 9/10 and 11/12 take an XLR mic or a stereo line pair, not both; channels 13/14 and 15/16 are line only.

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 MG16
Type 16-channel analog mixing console
Series MG Series
Channels
Total Input Channels 16
Mono MIC/LINE 8 (combo jack, balanced)
Mono/Stereo MIC/LINE 2 (XLR mic or stereo line)
Stereo LINE 2
Mic Inputs (total) 10
Mic Preamps Discrete Class-A D-PRE, inverted Darlington circuit
Phantom Power +48V
PAD 26 dB (mono channels)
Processing
Compressor 1-knob compressor - Threshold +22 to -8 dBu, Ratio 1:1 to 4:1
High-Pass Filter 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct
EQ High +/-15 dB, 10 kHz shelving
EQ Mid +/-15 dB, mono 250 Hz - 5 kHz sweepable peaking
EQ Low +/-15 dB, 100 Hz shelving
Effects Not fitted - see MG16X
USB Audio Not fitted - see MG16XU
Outputs & Buses
Bus Stereo: 1, GROUP: 4, AUX: 4
STEREO OUT 2 (XLR + phone jack, balanced)
GROUP OUT 4
AUX SEND 4
MONITOR OUT 1
PHONES 1
Level Controls Channel faders
General
Dimensions (W x H x D) 444 x 130 x 500 mm
Net Weight 6.6 kg
Power Internal universal supply, AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 30 W
Included Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications, AC power cord, Rack-mount kit

The MG16 has no SPX effects and no USB audio interface. The sweepable mid EQ is shared only with the MG16X, MG16XU and MG20XU. Specifications from Yamaha official product data.

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