Yamaha MG10 XU
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Yamaha
MG10 XU
Product Info
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The MG10 XU is a great little workhorse mixer – perfect for small bands, solo performers, or anyone needing a compact and affordable solution for live sound or basic recording. Yamaha's reputation for reliability shines through, and the built-in effects are a nice bonus. It’s a solid entry point into the Yamaha mixing world.
Product Description
- Yamaha MG10 XU
- Mixer
- 10 Channels
- 4 Microphone inputs (XLR/jack) with +48 V phantom power: Channels 1-2 with built-in compressor
- 3-Band EQ
- High-pass filter and 26 dB pad switch
- SPX effects processor with 24 programs
- 3 Stereo inputs (jack) with 2-band EQ
- XLR output
- 1 AUX send on all the channels
- USB with 2 inputs/outputs (compatible with iPad 2 or later versions - a camera connection kit is required)
- Downloadable version of the Cubase AI DAW software is included
- Dimensions: 244 x 71 x 294 mm
- Weight: 2.1 kg
- Suitable case available under Article Nr #353022# (not included
- must be ordered separately)
- Suitable USB cable available under Article Nr #165520# (not included
- must be ordered separately)
- Suitable adapter for mounting device to a microphone stand available under Article Nr #604527# (not included
- must be ordered separately)
PROS
- • Solid Yamaha build quality; feels robust despite the price.
- • Compressors on channels 1-2 are genuinely useful for vocal leveling.
- • SPX effects are surprisingly decent for a mixer this size.
- • USB interface and Cubase AI offer basic recording capabilities.
CONS
- • EQ is fairly basic – lacks mid-sweep capabilities.
- • Phantom power might be noisy with some lower-end microphones.
- • Aux send is mono only; limiting for stereo effects sends.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
10
Aux Sends
1
EQ Bands
3
Effects
24 SPX programs
Phantom Power
48V
Weight
2.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's adequate for simple podcasting, but expect some latency; a dedicated audio interface would provide better performance and lower noise.
They're reasonably quiet, but budget-conscious users recording very quiet sources might notice a touch of hiss – higher-end preamps would be preferable.
Absolutely; the aux send and XLR output make it suitable for expanding a larger PA setup, but its limited channel count is a factor.
