The Digital Evolution of an Analog Classic
Building on the legacy of Yamaha’s MG Series—already established as a global standard in mixing consoles—MGX digital mixing consoles deliver a perfect blend of flexibility, performance, and premium sound quality, excelling in a versatile range of live and installed sound, podcast/live streaming, music production, and recording applications.
In addition to the essential features and versatility you expect from a professional mixer, the MGX16V also integrates an HDMI-USB audio/video interface with capture and pass-through functionality. This enables users not only to mix and output audio in a variety of ways, but also to simultaneously capture video to a PC and record or stream it together with the audio.
For musicians, sound engineers, producers, as well as artists, streamers and content creators, the ability to seamlessly integrate high-definition video into their workflow opens up new creative possibilities in a wider range of environments. In any application that involves content with both audio and video, the MGX16V will elevate your production quality and captivate your audience.
All the Essentials
The MGX16V is equipped with 8 premium-quality MGX mic preamps on Mic/Line combo inputs, along with 8 Line inputs, 2 XLR outs, 8 TRS OMNI outs, and 4 headphone ports, enabling smooth collaboration and versatile monitoring.
Power. Capability. Versatility.
It also delivers extensive mixing capacity with 8 mono channels, 4 stereo channels, a dedicated Sound Pad, and 2 FX channels, supported by a bus architecture comprising 8 MIX buses, 2 FX buses, 1 CUE bus, and 1 STEREO bus.
Professional, True Sound
By pursuing Yamaha’s “True Sound” philosophy and utilizing high-performance AD/DA converters, the MGX mic preamps achieve an impressive 86 dB gain range with ultra-low distortion, and a 125 dB dynamic range at stereo output. Every nuance of your vocal and instrumental performance will be captured and reproduced with stunning accuracy.
This refined professional sound is guaranteed to satisfy not only discerning engineers, but also musicians, performers, and audiences alike.
Hone Your Vision
MGX also offers creative tools like Gate, Compressor, EQ, Reverb, Amp Simulator, and Voice Changer, letting you shape your sound exactly as you imagine. And with clear, comfortable monitoring—on stage, in the studio, or streaming—every moment you capture will resonate with beauty.
Wherever You Go
Despite offering a wide range of features, the MGX16V achieves an impressively low weight of just 10.8 lbs through meticulous engineering and careful material selection. Without compromising durability, its rugged build is more than ready to handle a variety of environments with confidence.
Flexible Power, Unrivaled Performance
In today’s world, traditional applications such as live or installed sound, podcasting and live streaming, and recording production continue to diversify and evolve. Hybrid live events that combine live performances with simultaneous streaming are becoming more common, as are applications that handle both audio and video signals. To meet this broad range of demands with greater flexibility, the MGX is designed not only as a versatile mixer but also as a multifunctional hub, equipped with a powerful USB interface, Bluetooth audio connectivity, sound pads, microSD card recording/playback, and HDMI-USB audio/video interface function—all packed into a compact, portable body.
Optimized Integration
By making full use of its flexible routing functions and dual MAIN/SUB USB ports, you can integrate a wide range of audio sources and devices into a setup that works exactly the way you want.
– USB MAIN: 22-track recording / 22-track playback
– USB SUB: 2-track recording / 2-track playback
Convenient Bluetooth Audio Input
Bluetooth connectivity allows users to easily integrate wireless audio sources into their live performances, streaming, and studio sessions.
Effortless Style in Sound
Equipped with eight customizable pads, you can easily add sound effects in real time to enhance your events, podcasts, and streaming. These pads also function as user-defined keys.
Maximize Your Multi-Track
With the MGX, you can record up to 16 tracks of audio and playback 2 tracks directly from a microSD card. From creating a reliable backup for mobile standalone recording sessions, to playing background music at a venue, you can deliver pro-quality sound anywhere.
Seamless Creative Flow
The highly versatile MGX digital mixing console is equipped with professional-quality effects, flexible routing, and a wide range of other features that can all be operated fast and intuitively using its touch-panel GUI, comprehensive controllers, assistive functions that streamline workflow, and scene recall capability. The MGX provides an operating experience that keeps your creative workflow focused and free of interruption.
Systems
1. Live Sound – Hybrid Live Setup
This setup enables simultaneous FOH sound reinforcement, livestreaming, and recording for small-scale band performances.
Audio from instruments, vocal microphones, a DJ mixer, and background music playback devices is fed into the MGX16V and routed to the venue’s FOH system and stage monitors.
The audio and HDMI video sources are consolidated into a USB-connected computer for real-time streaming, with the audio also recorded in Cubase. At the same time, a multitrack backup is captured to a microSD card inserted into the MGX.
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2. Installed Sound – Internal Online Conference
This setup integrates in-room audio sources, remote participants, and video inputs to support internal online conferences.
Audio from presenter microphones, Bluetooth audio for background music, other playback devices, and time-cue sounds triggered from the MGX sound pads—used for schedule and presentation-time management—is fed into the MGX12V and routed to the room’s monitor speakers.
Video sources via an HDMI switcher and audio from remote participants over USB are consolidated into a computer for online conferencing and streaming, while a multitrack backup is simultaneously recorded to a microSD card in the MGX12V.
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3. Video Podcast with Four Speakers
This setup supports a four-person video podcast by integrating studio microphones, remote guests, playback sources, and video inputs into the MGX16V.
Audio from four MC microphones, remote participants, music or playback devices, and jingle cues triggered from the MGX sound pads is routed into the mixer and delivered to both studio and control-room monitoring.
HDMI video sources are combined through a video switcher and, together with the mixed audio, are sent to a computer via USB for recording and streaming in Wavelab Cast. At the same time, a multitrack backup recording is captured to a microSD card in the MGX.
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4. Video & Audio Content Production Setup
This setup supports video and audio content production by integrating studio microphones, remote guests, playback sources, and video inputs into the MGX12V.
Audio from multiple MC microphones, USB-connected remote participants, stand microphones, Bluetooth audio, and sync tones triggered from the MGX sound pads is routed into the mixer and delivered to individual monitoring headphones.
HDMI video sources are combined with the mixed audio and sent via USB to a computer for recording in Cubase, while a simultaneous multitrack backup is captured to a microSD card in the MGX.
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Product Information
The MGX16V is a compact Video interface-equipped digital mixing console with versatile capabilities that make it perfect for a wide range of applications. The MGX16V offers superb sound quality, intuitive and fast setup and operation, and professional-level features.
- 15 + 1 fader configuration (non-motorized fader)
- A 4.3-inch touchscreen with five control knobs
- Input mixing channels: 8 mono + 4 stereo + 1 Sound Pad + 2 FX return
- Busses: 1 STEREO + 8 MIX
- Local Inputs: 8 Combo (Mic/Line), 4 TRS (Line), 4 RCA (Line)
- Local Outputs: 2 XLR, 8 TRS Phone, 4 Headphones
- USB MAIN: 22 inputs / 22 outputs (32-bit / 96 kHz)
- USB SUB: 2 inputs / 2 outputs (16-bit / 48 kHz)
- microSD Card: 16-track recording / 2-track playback (24-bit / Up to 96 kHz)
- Bluetooth Audio Input: 2 inputs (Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP)
- HDMI-to-USB video/audio input with capture function and real-time HDMI passthrough
- Built-in DSP processor for professional sound and latency-free monitoring
- Assistive features: Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Simple / Standard mode, Scene Recall
- Included accessories: Start Guide, Safety Guide, Steinberg Software License Card x2 (Cubase AI + WaveLab Cast, Steinberg Plus), Basic FX Suite license card, AC Power Adapter (PA-300C)
