Yamaha MG06X Mixing Console - Compact mixer with 6 input channels, SPX digital effects and D-PRE mic preamps, Black, 11.6 x 10.5 x 4.7 inches

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This board is useful in situations where I need just a few microphones and/or want to run an iPad or CD player through my powered speakers. In my world it ends up being used for awards shows, picnics, school dances and karaoke parties -- it even makes for a nice headphone practice amp for my guitars and keyboards.

For gigging, recording, and installed applications alike, your console can be subjected to a wide range of environmental conditions and hazards. Excessive humidity, unstable power supplies, and the rigors of road travel in general can take a serious toll on a mixing console, often causing expensive, time-consuming repairs, and reducing its lifespan. The included power supply has an extremely short cable. An extension is recommended if you're using it on stage.The Yamaha MG06X is Yamaha's most compact mixing desk of the new MG III range, an ideal choice for small duets or solo performers that don't need the bells and whistles of a 24 channel desk on stage. As part of a portable audio system, the MG06X gets the job done with great results. I found the MG16XU to sound really good. I plugged in a Shure Beta 58 vocal mic and an acoustic guitar direct into the board and was really encouraged by how easy it was to get right into playing music. The EQ section is wide ranging and I was able to dial in a clear and warm tone on both my voice and my guitar. The sweepable midrange is a great feature for that. The “one knob compressor” gave both my voice and guitar a nice boost and presence. Then by bringing in some of the onboard effects really brought everything together. The reverbs are very nice sounding and clean and even some of the crazier effects like the tremolo, flanger, and distortion are very usable. They made the AUX knob for the onboard effect white so you can’t miss it. In my setup, the 5/6 channel knob receives the submixer output, and the 3/4 one controls the amount of processed signal coming from the MG10 aux send and the FX pedals. To my ears, it sounds phenomenal, there's a little noise but barely noticeable unless you crank everything up. The bonus is that you get two extra preamps (with effects) for connecting microphones, ipods or whatever. It is a bummer to not have any options for monitor output, no compression, and no mid EQ controls, but if you need that much flexibility you are probably going to buy a bigger mixer anyway. Sliding faders and mutes switches also would have been nice, but at this price point I am happy enough with the knobs that they provided. Yamaha HS5 5-inch Powered Studio Monitor 70W Powered 2-way Studio Monitor with 5" Woofer and 1" Tweeter (each)

Channel Mixing Console: Max. 16 Mic / 20 Line Inputs (12 mono + 4 stereo) / 4 GROUP Buses + 1 Stereo Bus / 4 AUX (incl. FX) Frequency response +0.5 dB/-0.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) , refer to the nominal output level @ 1 kHz, GAIN knob: Min Channel Mixing Console: Max. 16 Mic / 20 Line Inputs (12 mono + 4 stereo) / 4 GROUP Buses + 1 Stereo Bus / 4 AUX

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Most of the basics are there, such as EQ functions, a headphone out, switchable phantom power for two of the inputs (channel 1 and two are combination XLR/TRS), and balanced XLR and 1/4-inch stereo outs. Unfortunately a few things disappeared from the previous entry-level MG-series mixers, including the effects loop, compression, the monitor outs, and the mids for the EQ.