Yamaha MG20XU D-PRE Mixer With Effects & USB

The MG20XU features 16 D-PRE microphone preamps, 20 line inputs, 3-band EQ, 1-knob compressors, XLR balanced outputs, SPX digital effects, +48V phantom power, a metal chassis and USB. Supplied with Steinberg Cubase AI DAW software. Rack mount kit included.

For a more precise control and enhancement of your sound, XU models of the MG Series come equipped with a suite of Yamaha's renowned SPX effects. Featuring high-resolution Chorus, Flanger, Distortions, Reverb and Delay, all with editable parameters, these are the same multi-effects processors used on Yamaha's high-end mixing consoles, giving you the tools you need to elevate your mixes to a higher plane. When was the last time you heard guitar without EQ or a completely unprocessed vocal on one of your favourite songs? Probably never. Yamaha mixers are famous for their flat response and sonic purity, but it often takes more than a perfectly-captured instrumental performance or vocal to achieve a professional-sounding mix. Equipped with some of the same state-of-the-art functionality featured on Yamaha’s high-end consoles, the MG Series gives you the tools you need to produce high quality sound that is uniquely your own.

Compression plays an essential role in just about any recording or sound reinforcement environment by altering the level of dynamics of an audio signal when you need livelier guitars, punchier bass lines, a tighter snare, or a cleaner vocal sound. However, it can take countless hours to master the complexities of even the most basic outboard compression units and use them effectively. Originally a Yamaha innovation, 1-knob compressors are now an industry standard that gives you instant access to optimised compression settings via a single rotary control. There's nothing more useful than reliable equalisation when you need nuanced management of your tone. The MG Series benefits from Yamaha's unparalleled experience in designing pro audio gear, featuring 3-band equalisers on all mono channels for precise control of your sound. High-pass filter allows you to eliminate unwanted low-frequency noise, for a smoother, cleaner mix.

MG Series mixers feature up to AUX sends for expanding your sound reinforcement or recording setup, allowing you to incorporate additional effects, output to external recording devices, or feed to an monitoring system. Master send controls are also provided. The MG06 / 06X and MG10 / 10XU have a single stereo bus. All other models additionally feature one or two stereo group buses and outputs that can be used for convenient channel grouping. Assign switches for the stereo and group buses are located next to each channel fader. All models feature high-quality Neutrik™ balanced XLR connectors on mono microphone/line channels and XLR equipped stereo channels. Each of the mono inputs is equipped with combo jack and accepts both MIC and LINE level signals. Two of the stereo inputs are equipped with XLR and two phone connectors with XLR accepting MIC level signals while two phone connectors accepting LINE level signals and can be used either mono or stereo.

Features

• 20-Channel Mixing Console
• Max. 16 Mic / 20 Line Inputs (12 mono + 4 stereo)
• 4 GROUP Buses + 1 Stereo Bus
• 4 AUX (incl. FX)
• “D-PRE” mic preamps with an inverted Darlington circuit
• 1-Knob compressors
• High-grade effects: SPX with 24 programs
• 24-bit/192kHz 2in/2out USB Audio functions
• Works with the iPad (2 or later) through the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit / Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
• Includes Cubase AI DAW software download version
• PAD switch on mono inputs
• +48V phantom power
• XLR balanced outputs
• Internal universal power supply for world-wide use
• Rack Mount Kit Included
• Metal chassis
• Dimensions(W×H×D): 444 mm x 130 mm x 500 m (17.5" x 5.1" x 19.7")
• Net Weight: 7.1kg (15.7 lbs.)