Yamaha MGX16 Digital Mixing Console

Elevate your mix with “True Sound” accuracy

Boasting abundant connectivity and robust digital processing, the MGX16 offers a flexible solution for live sound, podcasting, streaming, and recording. Thoughtfully selected local I/O options, including eight stunning MGX mic preamps on Mic/Line combo inputs and four Headphone outputs, provide an effective foundation for a wide range of applications. Onboard DSP provides studio-quality effects and latency-free monitoring, while extensive mixing capabilities — featuring mono and stereo channels, a dedicated Sound Pad, two FX channels, and robust Mix, FX, Cue, and Stereo buses — ensure total control and creative freedom. At Sweetwater, we’ve found that the MGX16’s MGX preamps and high‑performance AD/DA converters perfectly encapsulate Yamaha’s celebrated “True Sound” philosophy, delivering an impressive 86dB gain range, ultra‑low distortion, and a 125dB dynamic range.

Powering creativity with a multifunctional workflow

While the Yamaha MGX16 is certainly a powerful digital mixer, it also serves as a capable multifunctional creative hub. Its optimized integration capabilities, which include flexible routing and dual Main and Sub USB ports, equip you with a 22-in, 22-out USB audio interface, plus 2‑track recording and playback on the Sub port. Bluetooth connectivity enables smooth wireless audio integration for performances, streaming, and studio sessions, while eight customizable pads allow you to trigger sound effects or user‑defined functions in real time. Moreover, with the ability to record up to 16 tracks and play back two directly from a microSD card, the MGX16 empowers you to capture professional‑quality audio anywhere, whether you’re backing up a mobile session or delivering polished playback in a live venue.

Smart tools that work as fast as you do

Navigating the MGX16 is an incredibly intuitive affair, thanks to its streamlined physical controls and an easy-to-use 4.3-inch touchscreen. The mixer’s 16 non-motorized faders facilitate precise control over audio levels, bolstered by dedicated Send knobs, a feature-packed touch LCD, four customizable knobs, and a responsive Touch and Turn knob. You’ll find the MGX16’s intelligent assistive tools — featuring Smart Gain and Clip Safe — especially valuable. Moreover, the Total FX suite, which includes a Ducker and a Multi‑Band Compressor, certifies consistently polished results whether you’re onstage, in the studio, or in the midst of a livestream. You also get lightning‑fast Scene Recall and an optional Simple Mode, enabling you to switch setups instantly and stay focused on what matters most: your creativity.

Yamaha MGX16 Features:

• A 16-input digital mixer melding studio-quality sound with flexible routing and intuitive operation
• 16 non-motorized faders, a vivid 4.3-in. touchscreen, and 5 control knobs offer straightforward operation
• 8 premium-quality MGX mic preamps on Mic/Line combo inputs
• 4 Headphone outputs yield robust monitoring capabilities
• 16 mix inputs with mono and stereo channels, a dedicated Sound Pad, 2 FX channels, and robust Mix, FX, Cue, and Stereo buses
• 22-in/22-out USB audio interface, plus 2‑track recording and playback on the Sub port
• Bluetooth audio input enables smooth wireless audio integration for performances, streaming, and studio sessions
• 8 customizable pads allow you to trigger sound FX or user‑defined functions in real time
• Onboard 16-track recording to a microSD card with 2-ch. playback
• Refined DSP provides you pristine digital FX and latency-free monitoring
• Useful assistive features, comprising Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Simple/Standard mode, and Scene Recall
• Includes a practical cache of Steinberg production software

Tech Specs

• Type:Digital Mixer
• Channels:16
• Inputs – Mic Preamps:8
• Inputs – Line:8 x XLR-1/4″ Combo, 4 x 1/4″
• Inputs – Other:2 x Dual RCA Stereo
• Outputs – Main:2 x XLR
• Outputs – Direct:8 x 1/4″ TRS
• Headphones:4 x 1/4″ TRS
• USB:2 x USB-C
• Faders:16
• Screen:4.3″ touchscreen
• Storage:microSD card slot
• Software:Cubase Al, WaveLab Cast LE, Basic FX Suite, and Steinberg Plus software bundle
• Power Source:16V DC Power Supply
• Manufacturer Part Number:MGX16 B