Best Home Studio Mixer / Yamaha Mixer MG12XU Unboxing, Sound Test and Review
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- This is by far the best upgrade to my home studio audio recording set up, look no further. It has all the options you would ever need in a mixer, including Amazing powerful and quite pre-amps, built in compression, ZERO noise usb connectivity to your PC or Mac, a bundled pro audio editing suite, on board FXs and oh, it just looks pretty has heck. Do yourself a favor, pick the Yamaha MG12XU or the MG10XU. You will not regret it.
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I am seriously loving this mixer. I feel so confident knowing im going to sound great with very little noise in my signal. Tell me what you are using or if you have this mixer give a shout out!
I am having Yamaha MG 12XU USB version with Yamaha PSR S950 and Shure mic for recording gospel song with CUBE BASE LE 9 and I am trying to use the software to record it where I am struggling a bit to do recording, if you can do the demo recording show with your Yamaha Mixer that how to use Cube Base for recording that will be so helpful
Thank you
God bless you
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Lo Knows, Sort Of I use the YAMAHA MG10XU love it it is so simple to use and the sou d quality is amazing.
Can you output the main audio from both the XLR and TRS jacks?
There is an XLR out in the top right corner for speakers or output if you like
Lo Knows, Sort Of bro, how does guitar rig or amplitude sound through it.. I'm trying to find a mixer with no noise using guitar vsts.
This is the best video about this mixer series! I have learned more from your 15 minute video than I have in the last 15+ years of owning these mixers. Thank You!!!
Hey, dude! Thanks for the going over the setup for installation and the interface. That was unbelievably helpful! You killed it
You did a GREAT job on this video!!! I literally knew NOTHING about mixers, but after sitting for the last 2 hours & taking notes on literally everything you said, I now have a clear picture of how all the potentiometers (knobs) work & feel comfortable purchasing this product for my husband. Thanks very much. Kerrie
Thank you for sharing this, its helped me learn how to use my mixer properly. I like that you not only talk about it but you demonstrate it.
Thank you for this video! I have been considering this mixer for awhile and doring my research. So far this has been the most helpful video for me!
Excellent review. Not only did you unbox but you explained the controls. Makes a "quick start" efficient to get up and running. Kudos!
Just watching you makes me want to run to the store already, currently scouting a mixer for podcasting. Thanks for this review man.. Love it!
I know the feeling, man! I hope you find the one you are looking for
Can this mixer work for PA system
Thanks for the video ! I bought the very same Yamaha mixer a couple of years ago as a backup to my VERY old Yamaha mixer....so the new one got very little use. However...your excellent video answered lots of questions that I had so I am eager to try working with this board again.
I'd like to point out, that the "ST"-Button is for "Stereo". That means, that the line, on which the ST-button has been pressed, routes to the regular "Stereo Out". The "1-2"-button is for putting the signal on that line to the "Group 1-2" line out. Please make sure you read the manual before you review it. :) It even says so (also it's color coded...)
ForeGoneProduction thanks man appreciate it. I missed that the first time around when I first go it. Honest mistake.
Though, nice little review there. :) Thanks!
If i use the USB out, does that apply to the Group 1-2 also? or just the Stereo mix?
same I was gonna also point that out
Hey, real quick, can you route the same line to both the ST and 1-2 outputs at the same time? (i.e. would it be possible to run mic audio to both at the same time?)
I clicked your video to find out what this mixer thing actually does, because I was totally clueless. By the time I was done with your video I wanted to buy one, not sure what for, but I wanted to own one none the less. Great video, thanks for taking the time to show what this magical thing can really do.
I'm thinking of buying the next model down and this is so similar that you've answered most of my questions.
Jerome Mc Kenna awesome, glad I could help
You sound so much better. Nice mixer
Thanks Jim, i am honestly excited for this mixer, it fixed soooooo many issues i was having with my old gear. I cant wait to connect all my other stuff to it to see what improvements it makes
The sound with the mixer sounds great
Thanks for the video. Most mixers like this only do 2 channels in and 2 channels out via USB. It's a limitation of the mixer.
I ordered one for my music productions. Thanks for the quick overview!
That’s awesome. I’m in the middle of a, how is it holding up 2 years later, video. I love this mixer.
Best MG12XU Video on YT, thanks.
I use the exact same Behringer mixer for live solo acpustic gigs. I absolutely love it. Originally bought it thinking I'll upgrade... 2 years later still amazing.
I'm interested in this Yamaha... but only if it features the samne kind of delay / reverb effects
I was waiting to listen to some very much useful thingsand you got me onethank you 😊
Other than the ST button which was already answered on what it is. There is also a 1-2 button. This assignment button routes the channel to the fader to the left of master. Which should also be laleled 1-2. This is called a sub master. Sort of "Grouping" So you can group multipule inputs into one fader without taking the master fader down.. The submaster also has a stereo asignment button which would of course route the submaster to the master output fader
Hope this helps
Great video!
PS. Dont leave ST and 1-2 assignment buttons engaged at the sametime on one channel, it will essentially double the volume going to the outputs
Deraco1 dude thank you so much for the explanation
If i use the USB out, does that apply to the Group 1-2 also? or just the Stereo mix?
One more helpful video. Thanks LO
Thanks for the information, I didn’t realize that you could record 4 channels at the same time
Man,love my mx12.Best mixer I've ever owned.
Bro u rock. I was looking for this exact comparison my man
Just got the analog one for myself switching from beringher. Fun vid man. Subbed.
Thank you so much for the helpful video , very informative. Excellant instruction and information on the yamaha mixer .JJ
Great looking mixer. I am curious about your running a signal from your Interface(protools?) back to the mixer. Is that necessary to hear playback? Other reason and ,, which input in the mixer did you run back into.? Thanks
Hello, thanks for the video. Could you please tell me how can I connect my keyboard to this mixer and what are the keyboard settings?
Regards,
I have a question regarding speaker feedback from my voiceover microphone:
I purchased the MG 10XU and was able to hook up my powered monitors (which workfine either using the monitor outs or the stereo outs equally well). The audio coming in from the computer through the USB was flawless.
The issue I have is feedback through the speakers when trying to record.
My former mixer (another USB mixer made by Alesis) has a feature called "Auxiliary Sends" which allows me to keep the main microphone level knob down to zero and I use the AUX SEND knob to feed a line output to my computer (unfortunately the USB [OUTPUT] on this mixer doesn't work no matter what I do).
So, with the Alesis using the Aux Send, I can record even at a high gain with no feedback whatsoever through the speakers... and then, I can immediately play back anything and without having to press any buttons or turning knobs (yet, with playback, everything coming through the speakers, gloriously. (If I try turning up the level knob in the lower left, I get of course the feedback, but with the Alesis, I can leave it at zero).
Now, with the Yamaha, there are no Aux Sends anywhere on the board - is this why I am not able to record without the feedback (unless I mute the audio out every time)?
In any event, I got the Alesis hobbling along again and the sound is decent, so I'm living with that (the downside being I am running analog and using the soundcard, rather than using USB interface which is what I wanted to do with the Yamaha).
The reason I'm reaching out with this comment is, I'm wondering if there is a workaround to mute those speaker outputs while not having to adjust anything every time I go to record (which is very often as a voiceover artist doing auditions all day long). Or is this mixer just not designed that way? Thanks in advance!
Once again thanking u. I am eagerly waiting for that video.
it’s nice that you showed the noise floor. i wish you did that without anything on and with the audacity meter showing down even more so we can get an actual number out of it.
the noise floor is really quite, i was surprised that the meter didn't even bounce for me when i wasn't talking
Lo Knows, Sort Of > in audacity default meter is at -60db, you have to go in preferences and set it for at least -92db: that’s when noise floor will start to show. « quiet » is subjective, but showing us the actual self-noise number is objective result that can be compared to other gear.
Best review yet‼Thankyou 👌
When I am going to record audio , the sound or volume level is very low, I increase gain level, fader up to 0 and USB line switch also keep on..Plz sir tell me how can I create better loud sound while recording audio
Thanks for the video. Are you able to record in multi channels? Thanks again
Just bought this model MG12XU. The centrepiece of a children's band as they grow up being educated with familiar and reliable gear.
Will use Apple Garage Band / audio via the mixer's USB, Rode M2 x 2 and M5 x 2 microphones plus keyboard, electric-acoustic guitar, recorders and purcussion instruments. Already using nine channels just with that, with room to expand.
How do I connect an external rack to this mixer?
Great review, did you ever figure out how to get more than two tracks in the daw?
I’m scooping dis up real soon💯
I want to know how to set it up to record and audacity without getting feedback because I constantly get a feedback loop and I don't know if I'm doing it wrong
Those little birds LOL I died. Awesome & thorough review! I think I'll buy this soon :)
Thanks, im loving mine
Hey, nice vid! Can I use this Yamaha for my 4-MIC podcast show? I need to hear all 4 mics, no need for separate signals, just to have all 4 on one output signal to my OBS software...? Tnx!
I am looking for some in budget mixer by which I’ll be able to control my DAW’s on screen mixer. Which one should I go for?
Brother very nice demonstration I have same one bought it in Auguest but doesn't come with USB cable or XLR cables in Canada. Also can you do another video possible that how to configure USB connected with computers with the sound card and do the recording with Cubase AI. I am trying to record live music keyboard one man band recording for You Tube. I am trying and having difficulties because I am in the learning stage.thank you
This is the best video of explanation. Audio and all. Can I ask - How do you have this connected to the PC so that you can record multiple channels. By USB or Whatever???? Im using Mixcraft 8 as the DAW.
When he said "ST" stands for "Stand by or Safe Safe" I almost clicked off the video..lol. He saved it with
the whole review being great though. SUBBED !
Same... a room full of audio tools and no basics. Also the expectation of separate USB channels for a stereo in/out device.
Do you think using USB connection while phantom power is on will damage my laptop? or better rca connection for the safety of my laptop?
Thank you so much! Very good mixer for Mac too
The reason the MG is so great for home studios (Logic Pro X) and Streaming is it gives you multiple inputs, built-in live effects, on board compressor, on board pre-amp, and precise dialing in. I can be used for streaming, recording and LIVE!
nice video!! hey can you record 5 mics at the same time like for a drum set up? and get the individual effect for each channel?
So, If I got this right...
If I connect this MG12XU into my MacBook Pro USB port, and open Logic Pro X...
Logic will identify it as a Audio Interface, and EACH channel of it can be recorded individually into Logic?? Parallel, all channels at same time??
Curious how you are currently connected to your computer? USB or Audio Cable to a sound card?
I'm currently connected via USB and unless I have the mic pressed against my mouth, the levels are basically zero.
Hi, did you check if yamaha mg12Xu can record 4 independent mic inputs simultaneously and separately as different files ??
wow i like this mixer you have clearly explained
benjah it sounds great. Often sounding better or just as good as some expensive mic preamps. I’m loving it. R
Hi sir! struggling between MG16XU to this MG12XU.. are you still using this mixer right now? if not what did you replace?
Great review! 👍🏾
WOW, it came with 4 XLR cables!? What kind of bundle is that? Also, that kind of sucks it doesn’t come with a USB cable. 🤨
Question?
I have a Yamaha MG 166cx. For some reason, when I plug microphones in, they are always on. And it doesn’t matter if I push the on off button, the microphone stays on. But, I can turn the sound off with the PFL button. Also, the faders don’t turn the volume up or down, I can only control the volume with the master. Do you know what this means? 🤔
Is it advisable to use USB aux to PC for audio input using OBS live stream? or should I use Phones stereo out to 3.5mm Jack input?
Hello. I'm having sound problems after hooking my laptop to this mixer. Could you advise me on what I can do please?
Thank you in advance.
Hi do you have another video on how to connect everything with the M-box and how to connect with Pro tools
Hey, man, greetings from Brazil. I am thinking of buying this mixer and I have a serious question: Does the Yamaha mixer send the L-R stereo signal to the interface (DAW), or can I use separate outputs to control the mixer faders in my mix on the computer? That is, when many microphones are connected, etc. instruments, using all the possible channels in the mix, in DAW everything becomes just a stereo track? Thanks for the video!
Thx great video. If you are not using Cu base What program do you use and do you have a video on how to set a camera to the mixer?
Hello! With a mixer it is possible to connect two laptops (and send different sounds) to the same speakers?
does it work without an external sound card? does it work if we connect this mixer to computer directly?
So how well did it integrate with your DAW ? Which DAW are you using? I am running PreSonus Studio v.4 Pro. Any help would be appreciated.
So if I have a dynamic mic like the shure or the re20 will I still need my Aphex pre amp?
Nope. My buddy uses a wide variety of dynamic mics. Shure SM58 (good for high voices)... Sennheiser 835 (great for low voices)... plus several others. They all sound great with the mic pre-amp built in the MG12-XU.
Hi ,ive bought the MG16XU and i am trying to get a clean signal for recording vocals in cubase.Can you help me by telling me how to wire it up please x
An informative video. That looks like a nice unit.
I'm trying to find the proper device flow. Since my device lacks all the USB Inputs, I'd like to know can I route the mixer board into the audio interface, then into the laptop? Or should I route the Audio Interface into the mixboard and let that send to my laptop? Or is it best to keep each device separate? Thanks for the help!
May I ask how do you connect The mixer on the computer? and how to set it up on your daw? I'm kinda confused which Mixer to get (Analog/Digital) I want to record my guitar without interface? and also how was the latency if there is any? thanks.
Hello, this video may be old but i'm looking for the upgraded version of this little fella, the MG20 XU. Considering they are quite similar I was wondering if you could separate all the channels on the DAW ? Do you agree ?
Please help: In Cubase 9.5, I have four instrument tracks. I then add a new audio track to record a vocal. I select the monitor and record-enable buttons in the audio track, hit "record". Instead of just hearing my vocal recording now, all of my instruments have been recorded into my vocal track. How do I fix this?
Can you please tell me how to connect the mixer audio output to the laptop using a USB port on the mixer. Is it possible to feed the mixed audio from the mixer to the laptop using a USB Cable ? If so, how to do it ?
Thank you for the review, I purchase this unit for a podcast project 6 month ago but have not used it yet , also if possible ZOOM just came out with a L12, look more compact whats you opinion on that , but I like the look of the YAMAHA and there reputation as solid sound equipment , thanks, very good info.
Wow the zoom looks killer, if you can record each of the mic inputs separately and independently, then im sold
which is better if i just use the line out of the mixer to my computer mic input. or just stay with the usb? what are the advantage
I am thinking about replacing my alto Alto ZMX862 with this or Mackie ProFX12v3. How is the mixer as a sound card?
Lo Knows, please forgive this question, if it's redundant, but this is a brand new world for me & I thought I understood until I began reading the comments below. My husband needs to be able to record songs from his djembe, his mbira & congas, as well as singing & then be able to mix them together, in addition to using the effects, and now it seems the Yamaha MG 12XU, is not the right equipment for this. Can you please confirm? I'm thinking we will need something like the Focusright Scarlett 18i20 (2nd gen) USB Audio Interface with Pro Tools mentioned below? Also, please recommend a mic as well? Thanks very much & I really loved your video...Maybe you could make one for the Focusright as well? Best. Kerrie
Totally though that your review of the compressor was very informative, but, I got confused on the "buss" interpretation, is the "St" button for assigning to Stereo Out Buss?
Please ..we have de same mixer ,but i have no ideea how can i use them to record . I also have an Cubase Ai . Can you respond me ?
When I plug an instrument into channel 5/6 or 7/8 there is huge volume drop compared to using channels 1-4. Is this the result of placing plug into the upper input (mono) of 5/6 or 7/8. Should actually be using the lower inputs (line) of these? Tnx.
Can I plug in a voice live play acoustic into the board thru the XLR inputs? I had seen you posted earlier that preamps will not work with this unit and I'm not sure if the voicelive play acoustic would work or be prone to getting feedback because it is some sort of preamp I believe.
In 9:28 : Devices-> VST connections -> on the input tab, press the button "add bus", select 2 mono inputs and assign them to the other outputs of your Yamaha mixer. I think it has 4 mono outputs and 1 stereo out(the main mix). let me know if I'm wrong.
So in this inputs tab of Cubase, you should normally have 4 mono ins (the 4 mic/line direct outs from your mixer) + one stereo input,from the main stereo of your mixer.Total of 6 inputs.
Can you check it for me please?
How many keyboards/synthesizers can you connect to the MG12XU?
Can we assign one EQ to channel-1 and another EQ to channel-2
different EQ's to different channels
Can we do ?
I don't understand what the computer/USB connection is used for. What would you be getting through the computer? I figured you plug in your microphones and instruments into the mixer and then just do the XLR cable out to my powered speaker. What use the computer for? Thanks, I'm a neophyte on this stuff. I got this mixer on order to hook up to two Harbinger Vari 2212 powered speakers i just ordered. I intend you use for me and my wife to do little duo gigs at nursing homes/55+ communities, and such.
Jey bro what mixer do you prefer or recommend the yamaha MG12XU or the mackie profx12v2❓
Got an mg10xu and im hearing a audible hiss still. I have a cloud lifter hooked up to my mic as well. I know they're 2 different mixers, but I thought they were the same quality.
Can this mixer be used with a Blue Yeti pro mic? My blue yeti came with a USB cord, which is how I have it hooked directly into the computer now. But my Yeti also came with another cord too. This other cord has one plug on one end and 2 plugs on the other end. If this mixer would work with my mic; do I plug the double plug end into the mixer, side-by-side?
I have this but realize after the fact is has no inserts, how would I use a beringher mdx4600 with this particular mixer?
i bought mg2xu but can't get connected with mic ,headset or to pc..does i need sound card also to use this mixer ?
Nice video man! It remember me when I get computer parts :D hahaha like!
I have a Roland drum module. Where do I plug that in the board?
Great review thanks a heap for those tips
Does this mixer connect to your computer via a USB cable? My old Yamaha has to be retired but it served me well..I podcasted years back when hardly anyone did it. Thank you Lo
My bass teacher gave me a free MG16xu and since we're stuck inside for Quarantine I want to make music and get into recording. Are these relatively similar? Between each other I mean? For recording into a DAW
What is the name of the USB cable that connects the MG10 to the computer. My mixer came without a USB cable too.
nice very helpful and very clear explanation
Old school USA built Mackie CR-1604’s here .. two of em. Back when I got my first in 1992, big studios here in Los Angeles would use them to sub mix keyboards into big Neve and SSL consoles, they were used quite a bit by TV guys, as well as film composers. You can pick em up cheap nowadays on Reverb or eBay .. but they were pretty inexpensive new back in the day as well.
I know you said it already but I rather ask, can you use this one a blie yeti and would you also be able to add all the effects to it you did say that if you connect the computer to the usb then it will pick up the audio from the computer but still I rather ask
@Lo Knows, sort of Great video plz do an update video about your experience with it and if you fix the problem.
Seems like a really good mixer.. almost ready to get it.. but would like to record onto a small zoom8 since the old Cubase I have still works but takes time to learn ..any suggestions? I know some people record their mix onto a recorder.. wondering if the quality would be compromised ..thanks in advance for redd st ponding..
In the end it’s really up to YOUR needs. I have a zoom H6, so I trust the preamps within the device. I also love the preamps in the Yamaha but both take care of 2 different needs.
How did you get the mixer to send the mic audio to Audacity, nothing i do seems to send the mic signal to the pc, i see the signal range on the mixer from the mic but can't seem to get it to the pc if my life depended on it.lol plz help, going nuts over here...