All user reviews of 5/5 for the Yamaha MG10/2

I've been playing drums since 1998, guitar since 2000, and synthesizers since 2001. I enjoy composing all sorts of music, from acoustic to funk to trance.

I paid $100 for this unit at CV Lloyd's in Champaign, Illinois. I needed a mixer that had a variety of inputs and outputs, but still fit my budget.

The best thing about this mixer is the quality you get for your money. This unit has virtually no noise and is priced with shoe-string musicians in mind. It has plenty of inputs and outputs, and even has channel inserts on the first two channels, which are great for adding effects. The first four channels have a built-in, switchable high-pass filter at 80Hz to cut unwanted low frequencies that often get added by external hardware. Each channel has a three-band EQ, balance, and pre/post auxilliary sends. There are four low-noise mic preamps, both RCA and 1/4" inputs/outputs, and even a phantom power switch for your condenser mics. All of these features combine to make one heck of a machine that you would expect to pay alot more for. I have never had a single problem with the unit and it sounds incredible with a good set of monitors.

The only thing I dislike is that four of the channels have both a mic (XLR) input and a 1/4" input, which isn't bad by itself, but you can't use both inputs at the same time. I know that's asking alot, so it's really not a problem.

This mixer is solid as a rock. It is sturdy, the paint is tough, the knobs are not slippery, and the sound is clear and crisp. I've left the unit on all night and it hasn't overheated once. It's got a good weight to it and could probably stand to be dropped afew times without consequence, though I wouldn't dare do it on purpose to such a great piece of equipment.

If you're looking for a top-quality mixer at a fraction of the price, this is the mixer for you. This line of mixers is even available with built-in effects and up to 32 channels, so you can handle even big jobs. This should be the first mixer you look at in your search because it might just be the last one you'll ever have to look at.

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UTILIZATION

It mapremiere table. I needed to get my pc and my mc 303 the same time.
Hyper easy grip, after 3 minutes, the time to connect everything, c'tait good.
The functions are simple, as the manual (provided in several languages, a booklet by language), it is accessible and can quickly rev to discover the principles of foonctionnement and take control

SOUNDS

The yam produced very few blows and the equalizer works pretty well. evietr to push the risk of serious sdonf Saurat but because the medium and treble, nickel (I never heard my peter hi-hats like this!)

OVERALL OPINION

I have a baby for 3 weeks. What I like a lot, it is the quality of knobs, a little thin in the setting, prampli that is clean, her small mouth (super light, easy to transport, all blue nice), the ease of connectivity ...
Brief Premire a table, given the price (115 new) and the quality of the beast, not absolutely nothing, no I do not regret anything

Ben I mean. I do that is taken for the studio, and for the RPTS.
I had a Phonic MM1002, but the Yamaha is better carrment.
4 XLR inputs, it's really not bad at all for a map that price l.
In addition to a 3-band equalizer, although effective, even if I do not use too much, a button and a pan balance for RPTS is really nice mix for returns. Yes, we use returns RPTS, yes ...
: O)
I also love between the I / O, which allows you to connect, such as a compressor for a track.

UTILIZATION

Everything is really nice, I had a bit of an a priori on the volume knobs, jsute rounds instead of the age-old knobs that are in long, it's true a little more pro. But hey, it's a vanity, because they are Submitted to the console for TRS, even if the scales are too thin compared to guide the volume knob. It's a bit boring for rglages qd same, but hey, hey, hey it's a small console.
The buttons are easily accessible, and the manual clearly Retailer subtlety of operation.
In fact, I put a reference to particulire contribution to the care instructions.
Once again, Yamaha provides much of the cot l. We feel that no matter of fun, and finally reassured.
I love it.

SOUNDS

Equalizer effective, not breathing, and high-pass filter is effective.
I have not the hardware pro, but has done really well in her.
For a map of the price I'm pat.

OVERALL OPINION

I do not like:
- The look
I really enjoy:
- The price (100 in ngociant) ===> Report Klit / unbeatable price
- The quality of finish
- The manual (There's even advice on mixing, nice!)
- The box for transport (one that makes the diffrence dtail qd is just not afford a fly)
- The 4 XLR + phantom
- Accessibility assistive technology software the buttons (no need to go the tweezers is a good sign)
- The mark (which guarantees a minimum of seriousness, I think)
- A more than adequate qualiseur
- The two returns (at) super apprciables.

4 XLR inputs and preamps ... For this price!

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration. For a home studio where there is little room is extra.
The volume knobs, to make the mini console, are round ... you get used to very quickly and it is no problem.
The connectors are easily accessible as on top. Good when there are plenty of twisted wires that come down, it's mess because you can not hide.
The manual is very well screwed.

SOUNDS

I use almost no equalizer.
Not a breath and noticed the console appears transparent.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month. It is a product that corresponds to a certain type of use: home studio console or booster ...
It is really small, despite the full connectivity ...
I hesitated between several series consoles MG Yamaha, Mackie or possibly ten tracks.
Finally, the value for money this little MG 10 / 2 convinced me and I am fully satisfied.

Cf Yamaha

UTILIZATION

Simpler you die!

I use it to grate the diffrent sources, namely pregnant (for the PC and the turntables at the same time), the mpc and md to save.
The manual is trs clear, I am new and it is packed with information, so I am less con APRS couch reading it.

SOUNDS

Not a breath noticed how all the other users.

OVERALL OPINION

Have to buy a small console to use my speakers for the PC and the turntables at the same time, my choice is port on it for the price first.

I've had two weeks and nothing wrong.

Remains that ADAP buy up to a microphone and will nickel!

Audiofanzine CF test, nothing to add.

UTILIZATION

Trs simple use, the manual is clear and gives some ides routing for beginners.
Submitted Cettte console all you need lment as a mini home studio.
J'apprcie control mixes Return to the effects in post or pre fade, there is not a tojours on small consoles that price.
The size of this console can also win by rpetition player or small scne if the training has little instrument.

The connection quality is satisfactory.
She serves primarily as a mixer plugs into my sound card M-Audio.

SOUNDS

The legalization is good but not spectacular, at least has not saturated the prampli.

OVERALL OPINION

This small console Submitted qualitprix good value and is perfect for me in my little home studio.
I possde last year and 119 new, I would do the same choice today no doubt

Simple table without effect.
4 XLR, 2 stereo jack. RCA.
3 slices of EQ per voice.
Could not be more simple

UTILIZATION

Simple installation. Intuitive handling.
The manual gives some advice, it is always nice.
I use it to mix in RPET voice studio equalizer for the microphones to take her, and cif together to regain some of the guitar.

SOUNDS

Console n'met not breath, do not PForm sound.
The qualisation is simple but effective.

OVERALL OPINION

I have less than 6 months. I'm glad it's out pitch, but it should not be less votes, otherwise I would be short.
I had a Behringer equivalence of the same before (ub802a) it took me time to adapt, which I do not necessarily require for this sort of table like this, even small have a personality .
It is not CHRE and I would do the same choice.

This is my last word Jean-Pierre

It is very easy to use.
I would have preferred notched knobs (like on the 01V), which regulate more precisely and less likely to disrupt.

UTILIZATION

Arises everywhere, very little space.

SOUNDS

Preamps breathless high-volume, very transparent.
EQ "heavy" use sparingly. Personally, I do not use it, I make the settings on the amp or the "big" table mix.

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent for what it is I am not using the EQ-:
- Sound for parties, conferences, ...
- Repeated two musicians (two electro-acoustic guitars + 2 microphones) to avoid the 01V96 out of his rack.
- Stereo recording moods or choirs with a Rode NT4 in power supply. phantom: the sound is nickel.

Here are the features of Yamaha's little beast:

Analog console with 4 mic inputs (2 with insert)
2 line inputs
4 stereo inputs
3-band EQ per channel + HPF on the mic inputs
2 auxiliary sends
1 stereo return
Possibility of mounting it on the optional BMS10A mic stand

Simple and comprehensive for an entry-level product, every inch is well used.

It's non-rackable. And it should also be noted that all cables are on top, except for the power chord, which is on the rear panel, so its use is more horizontal than vertical.

Everything is facing you and easy to understand.

If you are looking for something simple, reliable and compact, go for it!

UTILIZATION

The mixer is somewhat basic in terms of usability, but it does its job. Even if you have Hulk-like fingers, you can turn buttons without the need to do a choreography with the others. Very practical for giants!

Next...Setup is simple and solid, the buttons don't pop like Champagne. Beginners and pros alike will easily understand more or less everything, more or less right away.

The manual is very hard to understand for an illiterate person, for all others it's OK.

I use it as a complement of a Gemini EX-26 mixer to which I have connected one cd and one vinyl turntable each. That way I only need one track via RCA to listen and/or sample a sound.

The other ones I use for:

1 track for a mic (XLR)
1 track for an ASR10 sampler (stereo jack)
1 track for my MPC 1000 (stereo jack)
1 track for a Roland Jv1080 (stereo jack) / Mp3 Walkman (rca)
1 track for another expander (stereo jack) / Gemini EX-26 (rca)

The advantage of this mixer is that you can connect several devices to the same track.

You only need to keep track of the cable.

i can also use it to sample, re-sample, listen to sounds, to hear my productions and record my masterpieces on MD.

It is stable and perfect for what I do!

SOUNDS

HAHAAAA!!!! The main point!!! The sound of the device!!!! How does it sound???

Well, it's certainly not something you'd use to mix or master an album, that's true. But that's not something you'd expect from it.

It spits out whatever you give it.

The equalizer is more than effective!!! It overloads the lows, distorts the highs and squeezes the mids. It's better not to fiddle too much with it. It is very sensitive.

In normal mode it's OK. If you move the knobs slightly it's all right. But it really loses its temper if you turn them all the way, and if you like the sound of its rage then you have a major auditory problem.

I looked into the noise issue. Is it true or not? The sequel in the next sentence!

With the mixer turned on and all pots cranked all the way up... Yes. There's a bit of noise.

Using the knobs in "normal" mode, the noise is barely audible, if at all.

But once my other gear is on, I can't hear anything. My gemini EX-26 makes more noise than the Yamaha... But its EQ is more effective. So there!

For an entry-level mixer, it sounds quite all right. It's a pity that the EQ is not at the same level.

OVERALL OPINION

I've used it since 2005 and it suits me perfectly.

I bought it new for $99 (and yes, it always pays to bargain with the salesman ). I had the choice of a Phonic, Behringer and some others of the like. I tested the other ones, they were pretty decent, but not sturdy nor reliable enough.

Yamaha has the advantage of manufacturing good pro gear at fair prices. So I decided to spend a bit more and get something better rather than get a subscription to the After-Sales Service Club of my local store.

The electronic components are sturdy enough, like the soldering and I think it can work fine both live and in a home studio.

Practical and reliable, it does the job all right.

Excellent value for money. It's a good compromise between the after-sale-service products and the very high-end ones.

If you don't have the money for a Mackie or an Alesis (very, very expensive), you'd better go straight to Yamaha, even if its EQ is not the best, it's reliable and it works!!!