Product details
The Biggest Analog MG Most Venues Need
The MG16XU brings together everything the analog MG range offers short of the 20-channel model: sixteen channels with ten mic inputs, four subgroups, four AUX sends, one-knob compressors, the sweepable 250 Hz to 5 kHz mid EQ, 24 SPX effects programmes and a 24-bit/192 kHz USB audio interface — in a rack-mountable chassis with an internal universal power supply.
It is the desk for a venue, a mid-size church, a school auditorium or a busy rehearsal complex: enough inputs for a full band with a drum kit, three independent foldback mixes even with reverb running, and a single USB cable when the show needs recording.
At a Glance
What You Get
- USB Audio Class 2.0 interface, up to 192 kHz at 24-bit, for recording the mix and playing back into the desk. Cubase AI download included.
- SPX effects, 24 programmes, with parameter control and an FC5 foot-switch jack.
- 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 — shared only with the MG16, MG16X and MG20XU.
- Four subgroups and four AUX sends, one-knob compressors, 80 Hz high-pass filters, 26 dB pad.
- Internal universal power supply (100–240V), 2 × 12-segment metering, rack-mount kit included. 444 × 130 × 500 mm, 6.8 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 MG16XU is sixteen channels with both effects and USB — the fully-loaded 16-channel console. The only step up in the analog range is the MG20XU, which adds four more channels and six more mic inputs.
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. Can I record each channel separately into my DAW?
No. The USB interface carries a stereo mix, not individual channels — true of every USB-equipped analog MG. For multitrack recording from a mixer, look at the MGX12 or MGX16 digital consoles, which record 18 and 22 tracks.
Q. Is it worth going to the MG20XU?
Only if you need the inputs. The MG20XU gives sixteen mic inputs instead of ten and twenty channels instead of sixteen; the preamps, effects, EQ, groups and sends are the same. Count your channel list before spending the difference.
Q. Does running reverb cost me a monitor mix?
One of the four sends feeds the effects, leaving three independent monitor feeds — enough for most stages. This is the practical reason to choose a 16-channel MG over a 12.
Q. Can it be rack-mounted?
Yes, and the kit is included in the box.
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 MG16XU |
|---|---|
| Type | 16-channel analog mixing console with SPX effects and USB |
| 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 |
Digital
| USB Audio | USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant, max 192 kHz, 24-bit |
|---|---|
| Connector | USB Standard-B |
| 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 |
| EQ High | +/-15 dB, 10 kHz shelving |
| EQ Mid | +/-15 dB, mono 250 Hz - 5 kHz sweepable peaking, stereo 2.5 kHz peaking |
| EQ Low | +/-15 dB, 100 Hz shelving |
Outputs & Buses
| Bus | Stereo: 1, GROUP: 4, AUX: 4 (incl. FX) |
|---|---|
| STEREO OUT | 2 (XLR + phone jack, balanced) |
| GROUP OUT | 4 |
| AUX SEND | 4 |
| MONITOR OUT | 1 |
| PHONES | 1 |
| Level Meter | 2 x 12-segment LED |
| Level Controls | Channel faders |
General
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 444 x 130 x 500 mm |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 6.8 kg |
| Power | Internal universal supply, AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 30 W |
| Included | Owner's Manual, Technical Specifications, AC power cord, Cubase AI download information, Rack-mount kit |
| Optional | FC5 foot switch |
The USB interface carries a stereo mix, not individual channels. Specifications from Yamaha official product data.
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