Yamaha MG166CX 16-Channel 4-Bus Rack-mountable Mixer
The Yamaha MG166CX is a versatile compact audio mixer designed for both project studio and live sound applications. The mixer features 16 total input channels with 1/4" TRS phone inputs on all channels and 10 XLR microphone inputs. Channels 1 through 10 are mono while 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and 15/16 feature stereo paired 1/4" TRS phone inputs for connecting stereo devices such as keyboards, recorders etc. An internal effects processor provides up to 16 user selectable presets including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, distortion and more. In addition, a built-in compressor is available on all mono channels for vocals, instruments, etc.
The MG166CX provides plenty of routing possibilities with 1/4" TRS inserts on all mono channels. Inserts send signal to external signal processors and effects and allow the signal to be returned to the original channel. The stereo outputs can be grouped with the provided stereo group bus for a total of 4 output buses. Three-band EQ sections provide high pass filter and sweepable mid-range. All microphone inputs are capable of providing +48V phantom power. The MG166CX is a suitable solution for project recording studios, video editing facilities, and live sound reinforcement.
- 16 Inputs
- The MG166CX features a total of 16 line inputs via 1/4" TRS balanced Phone connections.
- Internal Effects
- An internal effects processor provides up to 16 user selectable presets including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, distortion and more.
- Built-in Compressor
- A built-in compressor is featured on 6 of the mono channels for controlling vocal and instrument dynamics.
- 4 Stereo Inputs
- Input channels 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and 15/16 are stereo paired for inputs, suitable for connecting playback devices or keyboards.
- High Quality Microphone Inputs
- 10 of the inputs feature high quality balanced XLR connections. The inputs are capable of +48V phantom power.
- Inserts
- 1/4" TRS phone connections are found on every microphone input allowing flexible signal routing to external processors.
- 4 Output Buses
- A Stereo Group bus output features a pair of 1/4" TRS phone outputs. The MG166CX features a total of 4 buses when using stereo group and main stereo outputs simultaneously.
- Sweepable EQ Section
- All mono channels feature a 3-band EQ with sweepable mid-range and high pass filter.
| Total # Of Inputs | 16 - Total Inputs |
| Mic/Line Inputs |
10 - Mic Inputs: Balanced 3-pin XLR 16 - Line Inputs: Balanced 1/4" TRS Phone |
| Stereo Line Inputs |
4 - Stereo Line Inputs: (L/R) Balanced 1/4" TRS Phone, channels 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16 channels 13/14 & 15/16 feature both TRS Phone and RCA Phono connections |
| In-Line Inputs/Returns | No |
| AUX Sends | 2 - L/R Stereo 1/4" TRS Phone connections |
| AUX Returns | Aux are returnable via stereo input channels |
| Inserts | 1/4" TRS Phone all mono channels |
| BUS (Group) Outputs |
Stereo Group Bus: (2) 1/4" TRS Phone 4 Bus output when used in conjunction with main stereo output |
| Main Outputs | Stereo Outputs: L/R 1/4" TRS Phone & L/R XLR 3-pin balanced |
| ALT I/O | REC Outputs: L/R RCA Outputs |
| Monitor Outputs | C/R Outputs: L/R 1/4" TRS Phone |
| EQ Section |
CH & ST High Pass Filter: 80Hz 12dB/octave Mono Channel EQ -15dB (max.):High: 10kHz (shelving) Mid: 2.5kHz (peaking)Low: 100Hz (shelving) Stereo Channel EQ -15dB (max.):High: 10kHz (shelving) Mid: 2.5kHz (peaking)Low: 100Hz (shelving) |
| Solo/Mute | Mute & PFL Solo - all input channels |
| Channel Level Control | Faders |
| Trim/Gain Control |
Sealed Rotary Potentiometers (POTS) Gain Range:CH IN MIC: -60 to -16, 3k ohms actual CH IN LINE: -34 to 10, 10k ohms actual ST CH MIC: -60 to -16, 3k ohms actual ST CH LINE: -34 to 10, 10k ohms actual |
| Phantom Power | +48V |
| Metering | Stereo Peak LED |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz @ +4dB 600 ohms (ST Out) |
| Dynamic Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
-128dB 20Hz-20kHz, RS=150 ohms, Input Gain=Maximum, Input Pad=OFF, Input sensitivity -60dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
Less than 0.1% (THD+N) <20Hz - 20kHz @ +14dB 600 ohms (ST OUT) |
| Hard Disk Space | 27W 120 V/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 18.81 x 4.13 x 19.52" (478 x 105 x 496mm) |
| Weight | 12.12 lbs (5.5kg) |
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Inexpensive
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Film Location Recording
- Music Videos
- Performances
- Soundtracks
Comments about Yamaha MG166CX 16-Channel 4-Bus Rack-mountable Mixer:
For the price, this mixer offers you a lot for personal recording or reinforcing a small band at a small venue. The controls seem fairly solid, as do the short-throw faders. Clean sound and decent EQ. The compressors on the first six channels are simple but helpful for taming vocals.
Sure, it could have more than two aux sends, but it could cost more too. The built-in reverb is decent enough, and if you are a DJ, it has a fun echo effect, along with chorus and flange and a few others. The thing I too wish it had were inserts on the main stereo channels to run a final processing chain pre-fader. Also, the phantom power is an all-or-nothing single switch, so if you intend to mix mics that require external phantom power with mics which can be damaged by it - don't! (or you'll have to buy an external phantom power supply for those mics and shut it off at the board). Then there are a few very minor things I wish it had, such as a jack to add a little light (the board is almost completely dark except for the channel on buttons), and maybe a talkback circuit. But again - for the price it is very nice.
I use a FireStudio Mobile to record six tracks at a time (eight if I plug mics or instruments into the front jacks on the FSM box). The four groups are nice to have for this purpose. I use this for home recording and for the PA for my small band. It is more than adequate unless your drummer has twelve mics and your keyboardist has five keyboards (tell em to get their own submixers then!) I also use it for location recording for film and video (one of my side jobs) when my little 4x2 portable field mixer isn't enough. I run the group outs to an Edirol R4Pro or the groups and stereo outs through the FSM to my MacBook Pro.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Versatile
Cons
- Odd size
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Yamaha MG166CX 16-Channel 4-Bus Rack-mountable Mixer:
I bought this mixer for a conference room and it's simple and easy to use but I wish it was more of a standard size. It didn't fit in the rack that is standard size.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Lacks Aux
Best Uses
- Small events
- Small Performances
Comments about Yamaha MG166CX 16-Channel 4-Bus Rack-mountable Mixer:
As a FOH sound technician, I have come across and worked with many mixing consoles that range from small size all the way up to MIDAS and DiGiCo. For small bands and events, this board is an excellent choice.
The board allows enough mic inputs to cover most smaller gigs and the built in compressors are of decent quality for the price of this board. The routing capability is also quite decent given that the board has a 1/2 and 3/4 group out that can also be sent ST. The nice feature Yamaha includes on the MG series boards is that you can run an RCA Composite directly into a channel if you are using a CD deck or iPod.
As stated earlier, I am very accustom to having a large format console at my finger tips, so with this board I was quite upset at the lack of aux outs. It features an EFX out and 2 aux outs. One PRE and the other POST/PRE. The built in effects really can be used in a bind but I do recommend using external effects processing. Having the effects uses valuable space on such a compact board that could've been used for a aux 3 and 4 which is desirable when using multiple monitors and effects processors.
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