Yamaha MG06 Mixer

The Yamaha MG06 is a compact and robust 6-channel analog mixing console, part of Yamaha's popular MG series. Designed for portability and ease of use, it's an excellent choice for small performances, lectures, home recording, or any application where a simple, high-quality mixer is needed.

Key Features:

• Channels: 6-channel mixing console:
  • 2 x Mono Mic/Line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks)
  • 2 x Stereo Line inputs (1/4" TRS jacks)
• Preamps: Features Yamaha's acclaimed "D-PRE" mic preamps with an inverted Darlington circuit. These discrete Class-A preamps are known for delivering transparent, natural-sounding bass and smooth highs with very low distortion, providing a high-quality signal foundation.
• Phantom Power: Switchable +48V phantom power on the two mono channels, allowing the use of condenser microphones.
• PAD Switch: A 26 dB pad switch on the mono input channels helps handle high-level input sources (like loud microphones or instruments) to prevent clipping.
• EQ: 2-band EQ (High and Low) on the mono input channels for basic tone shaping:
  • High: +/-15 dB at 10 kHz (shelving)
  • Low: +/-15 dB at 100 Hz (shelving)
• High-Pass Filter (HPF): 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct HPF on the mono channels to eliminate unwanted low-frequency rumble and noise.
• Outputs:
  • XLR balanced stereo main outputs for connecting to PA systems, powered speakers, or recording interfaces.
  • 1/4" TRS stereo main outputs (often parallel to XLR).
  • 1/4" stereo headphone output with level control for personal monitoring.
• Metering: 2 x 7-segment LED level meters (Peak, +6, +3, 0, -3, -10, -20 dB) for clear visual monitoring of output levels.
• Construction: Rugged, impact-resistant, powder-coated metal chassis designed for durability and optimal convection cooling, separating the power supply from analog circuitry for superior noise reduction.
• Compact Design: Extremely portable and lightweight.
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 149 mm x 62 mm x 202 mm (5.9" x 2.4" x 7.9")
  • Net Weight: 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs.)

The Yamaha MG06 is a no-frills, high-quality compact mixer that focuses on providing clean, transparent audio. It's a reliable choice for anyone needing a small, easy-to-use mixer for live sound, podcasting, small recording setups, or practice. Note that the standard MG06 does not include built-in effects (like the MG06X model does), nor does it feature USB audio connectivity.