If you need a Yamaha mixer for a small band, a church, a podcast or a function hall, the choice in the MG range comes down to one number: how many microphones you need to plug in at once. The Yamaha MG10XU takes 4 microphones, the Yamaha MG12XU takes 6, and the Yamaha MG16XU takes 10. All three have the same USB audio interface, the same SPX effects and the same D-PRE mic preamps.
Quick verdict: buy the MG10XU for a solo act, a podcast or a two-person stream. Buy the MG12XU for a small band or a function with a few mics on stage. Buy the MG16XU when you need 16 channels, four group buses and four aux sends for monitor mixes. Past 10 microphones, the MG20XU takes up to 16, and for bigger stages the Yamaha MGP24X and MGP32X take over.
The channel number in a Yamaha model name counts every input, including stereo line channels, so a "12 channel mixer" does not give you 12 microphone inputs. This guide explains what each model really takes, what the prices are in India, and which one fits which job. Specifications come from Yamaha's own spec pages and technical specification PDFs.
Yamaha MG and MGP mixers at a glance
| Model | Channels (mic inputs) | Buses and sends | USB audio | Weight | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG06X | 6 (2 mic) | Stereo bus only | No | 0.9 kg | Rs. 11,900 | Solo singer, speech, one guitar |
| MG10XU | 10 (4 mic) | 1 aux (incl. FX) | 2 in / 2 out, 24-bit/192 kHz | 2.1 kg | Rs. 17,999 | Podcasts, streams, duo acts |
| MG12XU | 12 (6 mic) | 2 group, 2 aux (incl. FX) | 2 in / 2 out, 24-bit/192 kHz | 4.2 kg | Rs. 29,900 | Small bands, functions, rehearsal rooms |
| MG16XU | 16 (10 mic) | 4 group, 4 aux (incl. FX) | 2 in / 2 out, 24-bit/192 kHz | 6.8 kg | Rs. 41,999 | Full bands, churches, halls |
| MG20XU | 20 (16 mic) | 4 group, 4 aux (incl. FX) | 2 in / 2 out, 24-bit/192 kHz | 7.1 kg | Rs. 59,900 | Larger bands, installed systems |
| MGP24X | 24 (16 mic) | 4 group, 6 aux + 2 FX, 1 matrix | USB device recording and playback | 15.5 kg | Rs. 1,11,900 | Venues, live bands, event companies |
| MGP32X | 32 (24 mic) | 4 group, 6 aux + 2 FX, 1 matrix | USB device recording and playback | 19 kg | Rs. 1,33,900 | Big stages, choirs, conferences |
Prices are as listed on proaudiobrands.com in September 2026. You can compare every mixer we carry in the mixers collection.
How Yamaha counts channels: mic inputs vs line inputs
This is the part most buyers searching "Yamaha 12 channel mixer" or "Yamaha mixer 16 channel" miss. Yamaha's spec sheets split the inputs into three kinds of channel:
- Mono mic/line channels: one XLR/jack combo input each. One microphone per channel.
- Mono/stereo mic/line channels: a mic input plus a pair of line jacks. One microphone, or one stereo keyboard, not both at the same time.
- Stereo line channels: left and right line inputs for a phone, laptop, keyboard or DJ mixer. No microphone.
Each stereo channel counts as two inputs in the model name. So the MG12XU is built from 4 mono mic channels, 2 mono/stereo mic channels and 2 stereo line channels. That gives 6 microphones at most, or 12 line sources at most. The MG16XU has 8 mono, 2 mono/stereo and 2 stereo channels: 10 microphones or 16 line sources. The MG10XU has 4 mono mic channels and 3 stereo line channels, so 4 microphones.
Count your microphones and DI boxes first, then add your stereo sources. If a keyboard player needs stereo and you also need 6 vocal mics, the MG12XU is already full.
What every MG XU model shares
D-PRE mic preamps
Yamaha fits its D-PRE preamps, a discrete Class-A design with an inverted Darlington circuit, across the MG range from the MG06X up. The published equivalent input noise is -128 dBu on the mono channels of every MG XU model, so the smaller mixers are not a lower grade of preamp. You pay for more inputs and more routing, not for better sound.
SPX effects
The MG10XU, MG12XU, MG16XU and MG20XU each carry the SPX effects processor with 24 programs: reverbs, delays, chorus and similar. The MG12XU and larger models add a parameter control and a foot switch jack to switch the effect return on and off, which Yamaha does not list for the MG10XU. The MG06X has 6 SPX programs.
USB audio interface
All XU models are USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant, 2 in and 2 out, at up to 24-bit and 192 kHz, and Yamaha includes a Cubase AI download. Two channels out means the mixer sends its stereo mix to the computer. That covers a livestream, a podcast, a church service recording or a rehearsal recording. It does not record each microphone to its own track. For separate tracks, look at the MGX digital mixers further down, or at a dedicated interface from our audio interface buying guide.
1-knob compressors
A single knob sets threshold, ratio and output gain together, with a ratio range of 1:1 to 4:1 per Yamaha's spec sheet. It keeps a vocal or bass guitar under control without a sound engineer. The number of channels that get one differs by model, as covered below.
Yamaha MG10XU: 4 mics, compact, price Rs. 17,999
The MG10XU has 10 inputs: 4 mono mic/line channels and 3 stereo line channels. Channels 1 to 4 have the 26 dB pad and an 80 Hz high-pass filter, and channels 1 and 2 get the 1-knob compressor. EQ is 3-band on channels 1 to 4, with the mid fixed at 2.5 kHz. There is one aux send, shared with the effects.
It measures 244 x 71 x 294 mm and weighs 2.1 kg, so it fits on a desk beside a laptop. Unlike the bigger models, it runs from an external power adaptor (Yamaha's PA-10) rather than an internal supply. Keep the adaptor with the mixer, because a replacement has to be the correct Yamaha type.
Who it suits: podcasts with up to four hosts, YouTube and Instagram live streams, a singer with a guitar and backing tracks, small seminars and classrooms. One aux send is enough for a single monitor mix, not two.
Yamaha MG12XU: 6 mics, 2 groups, price Rs. 29,900
The MG12XU is the model most people in India search for as the "Yamaha 12 channel mixer". It has 4 mono mic/line channels, 2 mono/stereo mic/line channels and 2 stereo line channels. That gives 6 mic inputs, and up to 12 line inputs if you use the stereo inputs for line sources.
Against the MG10XU, you gain:
- Two more microphone inputs.
- 1-knob compressors on channels 1 to 4 instead of 1 and 2.
- Two aux sends (one can feed the effects), so a separate monitor mix plus reverb is possible.
- Two group buses, useful to send drums or choir mics to their own fader.
- An internal universal power supply (AC 100 to 240 V), so there is no external adaptor to lose.
- Effects parameter control and a foot switch jack.
It weighs 4.2 kg and measures 308 x 118 x 422 mm. A rack-mount kit (RK-MG12) is an optional extra. EQ on the mono channels is 3-band with a fixed 2.5 kHz mid.
Who it suits: a four or five piece band with a couple of vocal mics, wedding and corporate function sound, rehearsal rooms, and small houses of worship. If you need more than one monitor mix, count carefully: with one aux on effects, only one aux is left for monitors.
Yamaha MG16XU: 10 mics, 4 groups, 4 aux, price Rs. 41,999
The MG16XU answers the "Yamaha 16 channel mixer" search. Yamaha builds it from 8 mono mic/line channels, 2 mono/stereo mic/line channels and 2 stereo line channels: 10 microphones or 16 line sources.
The step up from the MG12XU is bigger than the price suggests:
- Four more mic inputs (10 against 6).
- 1-knob compressors on channels 1 to 8.
- Sweepable mid EQ on channels 1 to 8, 250 Hz to 5 kHz, instead of a mid fixed at 2.5 kHz. That helps when you need to cut a boxy or harsh frequency from a vocal in a difficult hall.
- Four aux sends (one feeding the effects) and four group buses. With three monitor mixes available, a singer, a keyboard player and a drummer can each get their own wedge.
- Rack-mount kit included, per Yamaha's accessory list.
It weighs 6.8 kg and measures 444 x 130 x 500 mm, so plan table space or a case for it. Power is internal, AC 100 to 240 V.
Who it suits: a full live band, a church with a choir and a band, a school auditorium, or a rental company that needs one desk to handle most small events.
Smaller and bigger: MG06X, MG20XU, MGP24X, MGP32X
MG06X: the simplest option
The Yamaha MG06X at Rs. 11,900 has 2 mono mic/line channels and 2 stereo line channels, 6 SPX effect programs, 2-band EQ with an 80 Hz high-pass filter, and +48 V phantom power. There is no USB audio, no compressor and no aux send. At 0.9 kg it suits a speaker at a small event, a singer with one mic and a music player, or a shop announcement system.
MG20XU: 16 mics without leaving the MG range
The Yamaha MG20XU at Rs. 59,900 has 12 mono and 4 mono/stereo channels, for up to 16 mic or 20 line inputs, with 4 groups, 4 aux sends and the same USB interface. It weighs 7.1 kg with a rack-mount kit included. Choose it over the MG16XU when a drum kit with several mics pushes you past 10 microphones.
MGP24X and MGP32X: bigger stages
The MGP24X (Rs. 1,11,900) and the Yamaha MGP32X (Rs. 1,33,900) are a different class of console. The MGP24X has 16 mono and 4 stereo channels with 16 mic inputs; the MGP32X has 24 mono and 4 stereo channels with 24 mic inputs. Both have phantom power switchable per channel, 4 groups, 6 aux sends plus 2 effects sends, a matrix output, channel inserts, and two effects engines: REV-X reverb with 8 programs and SPX with 16 programs.
Yamaha's owner's manual describes Ducker, Leveler and Stereo Image functions on the stereo input channels. The ducker lowers background music automatically when an announcer speaks on another channel, which is exactly what a wedding MC or a temple announcement needs. A built-in USB device recorder records the mix to a USB drive and plays files back. The MGP24X weighs 15.5 kg and is 819 mm wide; the MGP32X weighs 19 kg and is 1,027 mm wide.
If you searched "Yamaha MGP24X price in India": it is Rs. 1,11,900 on proaudiobrands.com in September 2026. Buy it when the MG16XU or MG20XU runs out of microphone inputs or monitor mixes.
Analog MG or digital MGX?
Yamaha's MGX digital mixers sit between the MG and MGP ranges on price. The Yamaha MGX12 (Rs. 62,900) has 4 mic/line combo inputs, 4 TRS line inputs and 4 RCA line inputs. The Yamaha MGX16 (Rs. 75,900) has 8 combo inputs plus the same line inputs. Both have a 4.3-inch touch screen, 60 mm faders, Bluetooth 5.0 audio input, a microSD slot for up to 16-track recording, and two USB-C ports: the main one records 18 tracks on the MGX12 and 22 tracks on the MGX16.
The difference that matters: an MGX gives you multitrack recording, gates, full compressors and a ducker, but fewer microphone inputs for the money. An MG16XU gives you 10 mic inputs with a knob for every function and no menus. For live sound run by volunteers or hired operators, analog is quicker to learn. For a church or a creator who wants to record every mic separately and mix later, the MGX is the better tool. For a larger digital desk, Yamaha's DM3 digital mixer is the next step.
Buying a Yamaha mixer in India: practical points
Power, voltage and stabilisers
The MG12XU, MG16XU and MG20XU have internal universal power supplies rated AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, and the MGP consoles are rated 100 to 240 V. That range covers normal Indian mains. It does not protect against spikes and deep sags from a generator at an outdoor function or a shaky supply in older buildings. Run the mixer and amplifiers from a proper stabiliser or online UPS, switch the mixer on before the speakers, and switch the speakers off first.
Heat, dust and humidity
Yamaha lists an operating temperature of 0 to 40 degrees C for the MG series. An outdoor stage in May can go past that in direct sun, so keep the mixer shaded and away from amplifier exhaust. Cover the desk when it is not in use, because dust in faders and pots is the most common cause of crackle on analog mixers. Pack it in a case with silica gel if it goes into storage through the monsoon.
Space in a home setup
For a bedroom streaming setup, the MG10XU at 244 mm wide sits beside a keyboard. The MG16XU at 444 x 500 mm needs its own table.
Warranty and service
Buy from an authorised Yamaha dealer so the warranty is honoured by Yamaha's service network in India. Keep the invoice, and for the MG10XU and MG06X, keep the original adaptor.
Which Yamaha MG mixer should you buy?
- Podcast or stream with up to 4 mics: MG10XU.
- Singer with one mic, backing tracks, no recording: MG06X.
- Small band or function DJ with 5 or 6 mics and one monitor mix: MG12XU.
- Full band, church or auditorium with up to 10 mics and several monitor mixes: MG16XU.
- Drums miked up, 11 to 16 mics: MG20XU.
- Event company or venue with 16 to 24 mics and announcements over music: MGP24X or MGP32X.
- You want every mic on its own track: MGX12 or MGX16.
Once you have the mixer, match it to speakers. Our Yamaha DBR vs CBR speaker guide covers powered and passive PA boxes that pair with the MG range, and powered speakers such as the Yamaha DBR12 plug straight into the MG stereo outputs.
FAQ
What is the Yamaha MG12XU price in India?
The Yamaha MG12XU is listed at Rs. 29,900 on proaudiobrands.com in September 2026. That includes the internal power supply, the SPX effects and the USB audio interface. The rack-mount kit is sold separately.
How many microphones can I connect to the Yamaha MG12XU?
Six. The MG12XU has 12 channels in total, but 4 of those inputs come from two stereo line channels that have no mic input. Its 4 mono channels and 2 mono/stereo channels each accept one XLR microphone.
MG10XU vs MG12XU: which is better?
Both have the same preamps, effects and USB audio, so sound quality is the same. The MG12XU adds 2 more mic inputs, compressors on 4 channels instead of 2, 2 aux sends, 2 group buses and an internal power supply. Choose the MG10XU for podcasts and streams, and the MG12XU for live bands and events.
What is the Yamaha MGP24X price in India?
The Yamaha MGP24X 24-channel analog console is listed at Rs. 1,11,900 on proaudiobrands.com in September 2026. The 32-channel MGP32X is Rs. 1,33,900.
Which Yamaha 16 channel mixer should I buy?
The MG16XU is Yamaha's 16-channel analog mixer, with 10 mic inputs, 4 groups, 4 aux sends, SPX effects and USB audio, at Rs. 41,999. If you need 16 separate microphones, move up to the MG20XU or the MGP24X, both with 16 mic inputs.
Can the Yamaha MG12XU record a band to separate tracks?
No. The USB interface is 2 in and 2 out, so it records the stereo mix. For separate tracks per microphone, the MGX12 and MGX16 digital mixers record 18 and 22 tracks over USB.
Do Yamaha MG mixers have phantom power for condenser mics?
Yes. Every model in the MG XU and X range has +48 V phantom power. On the MGP24X and MGP32X, phantom power is switched per channel.