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title: "MG16XU 16-Input 6-Bus Mixer with Effects"
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# Built-in SPX digital effects + 1-knob compressors 16 inputs, 6 buses - versatile routing Studio-grade D-PRE Class-A preamps MG16XU 16-Input 6-Bus Mixer with Effects

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** VT345654
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your mix game with Yamaha’s pro-grade powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MG16XU 16-Input 6-Bus Mixer with Effects by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** VT345654 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12406564-mg16xu-16-input-6-bus-mixer-with-effects)

## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Reliable:** Impact-resistant metal chassis built to withstand the rigors of live and studio use
- • **Effortless Dynamics:** 1-knob compressors deliver punchy bass, tight snares & polished vocals
- • **Seamless USB Interface:** Plug-and-play connectivity for recording and playback with Mac/PC
- • **Pro-Level Sound Control:** 16 channels with 3-band EQ & high-pass filters for crystal-clear mixes
- • **Creative FX at Your Fingertips:** Integrated SPX digital effects plus flexible FX send for layered soundscapes

## Overview

The Yamaha MG16XU is a 16-channel mixer featuring studio-quality Class-A D-PRE preamps, built-in SPX digital effects, and 1-knob compressors for dynamic control. Designed with a rugged metal chassis, it offers versatile routing through 6 buses and seamless USB connectivity for recording and playback. Ideal for professionals seeking reliable, high-fidelity sound with intuitive control in both live and studio environments.

## Description

For more than a century, Yamaha has been building a legacy of superior craftsmanship and innovation exemplified in all of our products, from an unrivalled catalog of world-class musical instruments to touring-grade professional audio. Now in its third incarnation, the MG Series embodies this pursuit of design excellence, and incorporates some of the same technologies developed for use in high-end professional consoles, including studio-quality preamps, powerful digital processing, and a rugged, reliable construction.

Review: I was looking for something that was reliable sounded great, and had a good feature set - I looked at buying a few different mixers before deciding on this one. I was looking for something that was reliable sounded great, and had a good feature set. This mixer is great for a few reasons 1) It's yamaha. They are generally pretty reliable. I own other yamaha music equipment and haven't had any issues with any of those items 2) Has good fx including a compressor. The mic compressor alone makes this product so much better then other mixers in terms of versatility. For recording its nice to have a little compression for the vocal before it hits the AD converter. 3) You can use this as an interface. I can't comment on its use as a an interface as I own a universal audio solo 610 interface that I love. But its a good feature to have. 4) The reverb: sounds wonderful. Particularly room 1, fx 3. It helps to glue everything together and put it in the same space. 5) The use the fx send and it has been great for a ton of uses. I use it mostly as an external bus. Whats great here is that you can use the internal effect like say a reverb and mix in a little. You can simultaneously use the fx send and send out to a delay unit, and then place the return on another channel. Other units its fx send or internal fx, you won't be able to use both. 6) Feels sturdy and seems well built. So far i've had it on well over 20 hours of use and its been good. I'll update this in a few months. 7) Value. For the money if you compare the comparable mixers like behringer and mackie I think the choice is clear. Both of the former companies have reliability issues. Mackie preamps are good but fx are bad. Behringer preamps are hit and miss but fx are good. Yamaha is overall great. Cons: For me nothing really except I wish the EQ had three bands for every channel. And I wish I could have an fx send that wasn't tied to the internal fx.
Review: Great sound and features. - This is a high quality, great sounding mixer that's easy to set up and use. I originally bought the 10 channel version to connect media source (iTunes/Apple Music) to existing amplifier for practicing drums. Once I got it, I connected a few low quality mics to my Kick and snare drum and Oh Man! this really woke up my drums. I immediately bought the 12 channel version to mic up the rest of my drums (8 pc set) and record my playing. PROs: Easy set up (plug and play to MacBook via USB for playback (Apple Music) and recording (Garage Band) with great sound using 5 low end mics. (2 overhead, kick, hats and snare). FX really adds to overall sound/experience. Excellent mixer for live performances. CONs: Only has 6 mic inputs and 6 balanced (RCA-1/4" Phono jacks) so I wasn't able to mic up my additional 6 toms (used overhead mics for toms and cymbals). Also, the "final mix" is done on the mixer itself, pre recording, meaning the output is stereo only (2 tracks using left/right if you use pan knobs on 2 channels) vs. multi track recording, so no adjustments/fine tuning can be done on individual channels/mics in the mix post recording. Due to the cons and wanting "best of both worlds" (live performance with multi track recording) and more importantly, more mic inputs for toms. I ended up returning this mixer. I've considered the 16 and 20 channel versions of this mixer by Yamaha but overall cost would get me more inputs but still not have multitrack adjustment flexibility post recording. Leaning towards an audio interface by PreSonus or Focusrite for recording and possibly feed the output of that to the 6 or 10 channel Yamaha MG**XU for live/practice. This is a great mixer and sorry I had to return it. I would definitely recommend this mixer if you don't need excessive mic inputs with multi track, post recording processing.

## Features

- 16-Channel mixer with USB and SPX digital effects
- Featuring studio-grade discrete class-A D-PRE preamps with inverted Darlington circuit - providing fat, natural sounding bass and smooth, soaring highs
- 3-band EQ and high-pass filters give you maximum control and eliminate unwanted noise, resulting in a cleaner mix
- 1-Knob compressors allow easy control - resulting in livelier guitars, punchier bass lines, a tighter snare and a cleaner vocal sound.
- MG Series mixers feature a rugged, impact-resistant, powder-coated metal chassis

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00I0Q8LIO |
| Audio Input | XLR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #685 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in DJ Mixers |
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Brand Name | Yamaha |
| Connectivity Technology | 16 Line Inputs, Max 10 Mic inputs (8 Combo jacks + 2 XLR inputs) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,987 Reviews |
| Frequency | 192 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00086792991221, 04957812556231, 04957812556255, 04957812556293 |
| Item Type Name | 16-Input Stereo Mixer with Effects and USB Interface |
| Item Weight | 6800 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha PAC |
| Number of Channels | 16 |
| Output Connector Type | XLR |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| UPC | 086792991221 086792343006 632709974896 613815614920 600599651630 658700906674 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer warranty yamaha corporation of america (yamaha) is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into every product we represent. Yamaha sells its products through a network of authorized yamaha retailers. Only these authorized retailers are equipped with sales and service support materials and training that are not readily available to non-authorized retailers. The yamah… |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Connectivity Technology:** 16 Line Inputs, Max 10 Mic inputs (8 Combo jacks + 2 XLR inputs)
- **Item Weight:** 6800 Grams
- **Number of Channels:** 16
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric

## Images

![MG16XU 16-Input 6-Bus Mixer with Effects - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91b449EMVmL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: who made it?**
A: Product Specs say Made in Malaysia

**Q: Can this do multitrack recording?**
A: This is a mixer and not any type of recording device. This operates on USB and does not have any recording capability built-in. This is used to record multiple sources at one time and make that into one Stereo/Mono audio output that can be used with a recording software, streaming software, or even a live speaker system. You can record the main output via computer, but even then, this will all be one audio stream, not one for each separate channel.

**Q: Is this mixer capable of "mix minus" configuration?  If so how is it done?  I cant seem to get it to produce any audio from the "fx send" port**
A: been trying to determine this for my own setup. thus far it seems No as the AUX is post fader. im trying to isolate the mic on the FX send and have it removed from the main mix.. nothing seems to allow this to happen. i can get the FX send to work but if the usb and the FX send are connected to the same source, both signals carry the mic audio...

**Q: Can I add echo and reverb at to the mic?**
A: This mixer will only do one effect per channel if your are only using the internal DSP. I believe you can input reverb or chorus, etc into a channel along with a guitar signal if your  using a guitar processor like a Line 6 brand.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was looking for something that was reliable sounded great, and had a good feature set
*by M***. on September 4, 2016*

I looked at buying a few different mixers before deciding on this one. I was looking for something that was reliable sounded great, and had a good feature set. This mixer is great for a few reasons 1) It's yamaha. They are generally pretty reliable. I own other yamaha music equipment and haven't had any issues with any of those items 2) Has good fx including a compressor. The mic compressor alone makes this product so much better then other mixers in terms of versatility. For recording its nice to have a little compression for the vocal before it hits the AD converter. 3) You can use this as an interface. I can't comment on its use as a an interface as I own a universal audio solo 610 interface that I love. But its a good feature to have. 4) The reverb: sounds wonderful. Particularly room 1, fx 3. It helps to glue everything together and put it in the same space. 5) The use the fx send and it has been great for a ton of uses. I use it mostly as an external bus. Whats great here is that you can use the internal effect like say a reverb and mix in a little. You can simultaneously use the fx send and send out to a delay unit, and then place the return on another channel. Other units its fx send or internal fx, you won't be able to use both. 6) Feels sturdy and seems well built. So far i've had it on well over 20 hours of use and its been good. I'll update this in a few months. 7) Value. For the money if you compare the comparable mixers like behringer and mackie I think the choice is clear. Both of the former companies have reliability issues. Mackie preamps are good but fx are bad. Behringer preamps are hit and miss but fx are good. Yamaha is overall great. Cons: For me nothing really except I wish the EQ had three bands for every channel. And I wish I could have an fx send that wasn't tied to the internal fx.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound and features.
*by B***S on February 13, 2024*

This is a high quality, great sounding mixer that's easy to set up and use. I originally bought the 10 channel version to connect media source (iTunes/Apple Music) to existing amplifier for practicing drums. Once I got it, I connected a few low quality mics to my Kick and snare drum and Oh Man! this really woke up my drums. I immediately bought the 12 channel version to mic up the rest of my drums (8 pc set) and record my playing. PROs: Easy set up (plug and play to MacBook via USB for playback (Apple Music) and recording (Garage Band) with great sound using 5 low end mics. (2 overhead, kick, hats and snare). FX really adds to overall sound/experience. Excellent mixer for live performances. CONs: Only has 6 mic inputs and 6 balanced (RCA-1/4" Phono jacks) so I wasn't able to mic up my additional 6 toms (used overhead mics for toms and cymbals). Also, the "final mix" is done on the mixer itself, pre recording, meaning the output is stereo only (2 tracks using left/right if you use pan knobs on 2 channels) vs. multi track recording, so no adjustments/fine tuning can be done on individual channels/mics in the mix post recording. Due to the cons and wanting "best of both worlds" (live performance with multi track recording) and more importantly, more mic inputs for toms. I ended up returning this mixer. I've considered the 16 and 20 channel versions of this mixer by Yamaha but overall cost would get me more inputs but still not have multitrack adjustment flexibility post recording. Leaning towards an audio interface by PreSonus or Focusrite for recording and possibly feed the output of that to the 6 or 10 channel Yamaha MG**XU for live/practice. This is a great mixer and sorry I had to return it. I would definitely recommend this mixer if you don't need excessive mic inputs with multi track, post recording processing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good clean mixer with decent effects. Very solid for the price.
*by A***R on January 2, 2026*

Good Mixer and easy to navigate. The only problem is navigating the monitor out section. I can get what I need through the Aux sends but still have trouble understanding the monitor out.

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