Yamaha MG10XU Analog Mixer

I was confused for USB interface vs mixers vs Karaoke/ independent microphones. I wanted a setup to cover both live vocal and instrumental performances with option to record to PC or pod-casting. I did some research for beginner to intermediate level home studio setup. Also visited a professional recording studio before finalizing this amateur setup.If you're confused whether to go for USB audio interface or mixer:1) USB audio interfaces with RCA input/ line inputs - go for this if you want to RECORD audio from a mixer, amplifier or any other AV device that has AV output. This can work to record cassette / CD player audio to your computer. This is the cheapest option with reasonable quality. Behringer gives most cost effective options.2) USB audio interfaces with both mic and line inputs- these are good for recording from AV source and mic input particularly for recording live music performance with instruments. Costlier than 1 above and the cost increases as you look for more inputs sources. Example, Focusrite Scarlet, Behringer, Steinberg, Zoom etc.3) Audio Mixers: You need a mixer, if you've multiple input sources. Do not go for audio interface with many inputs - you'll not get results with desired flexibility. ** Go for a mixer with as many inputs as you need for live performance and add USB audio interface for recording.** You're good to go for both live performance, recording to PC, pod-casting, Karaoke performances. Example, Yamaha, Mackie, Behringer, Steinberg etc.There are analog audio mixers with USB interface (like this MG10XU), but the recording results over USB are not as expected (USB sound output is too low) unless you go for costly digital mixers. I went for UCA222 with this Yamaha MG10XU that gives best possibility for all possible combinations for an professional quality amateur home studio.The download of Cubase available with this is trouble-free from Steinberg, but it is too huge and technical for beginners. Audacity is a better option for beginners. Windows 10 recognizes MG10XU as recording device and configure the drivers. Personally, I'm satisfied with recording via MG10XU USB interface to Audacity with some Amplification effect.This model MG10XU is a piece of beauty and quality. Nice value for money. The built, finish, presentation is good and controls' handling is smooth. The sound quality rendered by Yamaha is excellent and the effects are good. You'll need a lot of cables and connector/ converters, so research before you buy accessories to minimize cables, connections and converters. Went for Yamaha instead of Mackie or Berhinger for better chances of support in India.PS: Professional mixing and recording is quite different consideration. Above holds good for small to medium home or amateur setup.

This mixer is great peace of art made by yamaha ,this can give you joy of karaoke ,home studio quality recording,live performances thanks to spx 24 digital effects ,while recording you get crystal clear noice free 24 bit 192 khz quality recorded file ,i also like this mg10xu very much because its a very very simple mixer to operate ,but read user manual very care fully before use it first time if you are a beginner.Last but not least , for recording always u need to amplify output file through various daw like audacity ,traction,cubase ,ects because it will give u very low volume sound recording which we have to amplify by the help of daw (digital audio workstation ) .Pros:-1- best recording quality 24 bit 192 khz2- very easy to use.3- great mic pre apms ,0 noice i feel .4- compact not need much space but yet feature full.5- adopter is with 2 pin ac plug this will reduce issue of ground loop6- made in Malaysia {not Chinese}And many more pros are there7- great 24 spx effects covers each and every effects one need in live performancesCons-1. It is suitable for small bands only not for big ones2. It gives low volume output while recording in pc via usb but it can be amplify by daw (digital audio workstation ) very easily .This is it this is a great mixer with great spx 24 effects

This product is well build with metal body but get heated after 30 minutes of use. Sound quality is good but vocal records low noise in my i7 pc thru usb cable( printer cable). Cubase daw is not user friendly like audacity. Does not requires additional audio interface. Effects, fx are good. Mic preamps requires more amplification. Easy for beginners. Good value for money.

This is the best one for Karoake and home recordings.. even live streaming is pretty good with this console., Im very satisfied with Yamaha 10xu mixer for it sounds pretty good and USB option is very useful for zoom musical shows. Really worth buying it and I bet u can give a professional standard high quality music with this excellent concise. Loads of luv Yamaha for this fabulous one!! ❤️❤️❤️

Yamaha MG10XU With EffectsI got this little mixer a week ago. I have to say I'm very impressed with the clean and quiet sound of this mixer. The USB feature is great.I conected it to my laptop and it did recognize the mixer right away. Once again Yamaha has manage to offer great tecnology and amazing performance at affordable price, in this little but very professional mixer. Great product.

Wonderfull and very useful best value for moneyRecords alike audio interface but only thing when you use any DAW it returns to mixer and become echoo so it is not a 100℅ substitute for audio interface but records like audio interface with 24bit mixer&audio interface best mixer

awesome product by yamaha ...first of all good mixer powerful and clean sound quality,10 inputs are available so you can connect easily everything ,you can use this mixer as interface because it has usb and usb quality is also good and yamaha gives you free quabase softwer it is also good ,so this is good for recording also... and also for good live usage but only 2 outputs ...so for beginers this is a big giant and go for it because finally it's yamaha and it's proved why it has powerful quality .

Sound quality awesome, absolutely value for Money and best digital eco effects . Some issues of existing cables just like sterio cable but problem solve. My suggestion are pls provided existing cables with this mixer. All over fabulous product.