Yamaha MG16 16 Channel Analog Mixer Yamaha MG16 16 Channel Analog Mixer – Feature-rich and delivering outstanding sound quality, the Yamaha MG16 analog mixer is well-suited for portable rigs or permanent installations. The MG16’s quality op-amp ensures that your mix sounds transparent and articulate. The MG16’s crystal clear D-PRE preamps will squeeze every drop of tone from your mics, with natural-sounding bass and smooth highs. Featuring switchable phantom power, a pad switch, one-knob compressors, EQ, plenty of I/O, and LED metering, the MG16 can take on just about any task you throw at it. Utilizing many state-of-the-art features from Yamaha’s high-end consoles, the MG16 is ready to work for you! Yamaha MG16 Analog Mixer at a Glance: D-PRE discrete Class-A mic preamps deliver clean and natural sound One-knob compressors provide easy-to-use dynamics control EQ and highpass filters allow for effective sound-shaping High quality op-amp ensures transparent sound reproduction D-PRE discrete Class-A mic preamps deliver clean and natural sound Nobody wants to hear mics that are plugged into thin, distorted, or underpowered preamps. MG Series mixing consoles employ Yamaha’s transparent D-PRE preamps, which provide more power with lower impedance, delivering natural-sounding bass and smooth highs. D-PREs simply sound good – without hyping any specific elements of your mix. The D-PRE’s pure sound will ensure that you won’t need to spend hours EQ-ing just to get a barely-acceptable sound, like you would with low-quality mic preamps. One-knob compressors provide easy-to-use dynamics control When you’re in the midst of a live event, you don’t have time to tweak a large number of complex outboard units. To resolve this issue, the Yamaha MG Series of analog mixers features simple, time-saving one-knob compressors. Simply twist a single rotary control and you can dial in livelier guitars, punchier basses, tighter drums, and well-defined vocals. EQ and highpass filter allow for effective sound-shaping Whether you’re tweaking your sound to perfection or whether you’re removing some unwanted frequencies, effective and powerful EQ is necessary for building a successful mix. Featuring equalizers on all mono channels, the Yamaha MG Series mixing consoles provide you with ample control over the tonal balance of your mix. Additionally, a highpass filter allows you to get rid of any mud that might be present in your mix by eliminating unwanted low-frequency noise. High quality op-amp ensures transparent sound reproduction Here we know that few things will kill tone as quickly as sub-par op-amps. The Yamaha MG Series utilizes new, high-quality MG01 op-amps, ensuring that your mix sounds its best. When designing these op-amps, Yamaha focused on sound quality, rather than prioritizing electrical design and efficiency. Yamaha has always strived to deliver the purest possible signal instead of imparting their “signature” to your sound, and the MG Series is no exception. You can count on a transparent, natural, and articulate sound when you mix through a MG Series analog mixer. Yamaha MG16 Analog Mixer Features: D-PRE mic preamps deliver clean, transparent, and natural sound 3-band EQ on all mono channels for sound-shaping 1-knob compressors provide straightforward dynamics control Pad switch on mono inputs for managing loud sources Metal chassis for durability Rackmount kit included Tech Specs Type: Analog Channels: 16 Faders: 15 Inputs – Mic Preamps: 8 x XLR/TRS Combo, 2 x XLR Phantom Power: 12 Inputs – Line: 8 x TRS, 4 x RCA Outputs – Main: 2 x XLR, 2 x TRS Outputs – Direct: 2 x TRS (Monitor) Outputs – Other: 4 x TRS Aux Sends: 2 x Pre/Post, 2 x Post Send/Return I/O: 4 x TRS (Sends) Busses/Groups: 4 x Bus Headphones: 1 x 1/4″ EQ Bands: 3-band, Sweepable Mid Rackmountable: Yes Height: 5.1″ Width: 17.5″ Depth: 19.7″ Weight: 14.6 lbs. Model #: MG16 Yamaha
