Experts recommend Yamaha MG10XU more than Yamaha MG12XU
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha MG10XU over Yamaha MG12XU, but both Audio Mixers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha MG10XU received 5 recommendations: from filmlifestyle.com, Vlog Tribe Podcast Insights (21 Sep 2021) and 2 others. By contrast, Yamaha MG12XU received only 1 recommendation from Futurism (23 Jan 2023).
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | filmlifestyle.com | Futurism | Vlog Tribe | Podcast Insights | Music Critic | Music Radar | BestReviews | BestCovery | obsbot.com | GamesRadar+ |
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1 | - | $268 | Yamaha MG10XU The Yamaha MG10XU mixer is a versatile and reliable tool with 24 built-in effects presets, audio interface capabilities, and 10 input channels, making it suitable for a range of use cases. | 5 | - | 2 | 9 | 4 | - | - | -
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10 | N/A | Check price | Yamaha MG12XU The Yamaha MG12XU mixer is a versatile and reliable option for musicians, sound engineers, and content creators who require a compact and efficient mixer with excellent connectivity options, customizable effects, and superior preamps. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- filmlifestyle.com ranked Yamaha MG10XU as #5
Rank Audio Mixer ... ... #5 out of 9 Yamaha MG10XU ... ... Source: filmlifestyle.com - Vlog Tribe ranked Yamaha MG10XU as #2
Rank Audio Mixer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Yamaha MG10XU Great All-in-one Audio Mixer... ... ... Source: vlogtribe.com - On 21 Sep 2021 Podcast Insights ranked Yamaha MG10XU as #9
Rank Audio Mixer Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 14 Yamaha MG10XU Best Mixer For Multi-Person Podcasts... ... ... Source: www.podcastinsights.com - On 16 Feb 2024 Music Critic ranked Yamaha MG10XU as #4
Rank Audio Mixer ... ... #4 out of 7 Yamaha MG10XU ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 14 Aug 2024 obsbot.com ranked Yamaha MG10XU as #10
Rank Audio Mixer ... ... #10 out of 10 Yamaha MG10XU Source: www.obsbot.com - On 23 Jan 2023 Futurism ranked Yamaha MG12XU as #1
Rank Audio Mixer Comment #1 out of 5 Yamaha MG12XU Best Overall... ... ... Source: futurism.com
After counting and adding up the 90 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Yamaha MG10XU outranks Yamaha MG12XU. This is not to say that Yamaha MG12XU is a bad option. Like Yamaha MG10XU, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | filmlifestyle.com | Futurism | Vlog Tribe | Podcast Insights | Music Critic | Music Radar | BestReviews | BestCovery | obsbot.com | GamesRadar+ |
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1 | - | $268 | Yamaha MG10XU The Yamaha MG10XU mixer is a versatile and reliable tool with 24 built-in effects presets, audio interface capabilities, and 10 input channels, making it suitable for a range of use cases. | 5 | - | 2 | 9 | 4 | - | - | - | 10 | - |
2 | - | $2696 | SSL Big SiX | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - |
3 | - | $160 | Roland Go:Mixer Pro X | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | $349 | TC-Helicon GoXLR The TC-Helicon GoXLR mixer is a versatile and user-friendly audio mixer that offers customizable effects and audio parameters, making it ideal for content creators, streamers, podcasters, and musicians who want to produce high-quality audio. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 6
Highest score by Karaoke Systems | 96 |
Average score based on 7 reviews | 96 |
Lowest score by Karaoke Systems | 96 |
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- The addition of the D-PRE Class-A microphone preamp provides a musical sounding preamp with low noise and loads of gain.
- The bi-directional USB connectivity provides 2-channel recording and playback capability to computers or Apple iPhone and iPad.
- The built-in SPX digital effects processor has 24 different effects.
- The mixer has 3 output sections: Stereo Out, Monitor Out, and Phones.
- The MG10XU is great for live performers, recording enthusiasts, and those in need of more inputs.
- The plastic sides are a minor drawback.
- The lack of an included USB cable is a minor drawback.
Expert reviews [2]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
Highest score by Digital Piano Review | 68 |
Average score based on 2 reviews | 68 |
Lowest score by Digital Piano Review | 68 |
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- High-quality Class-A D-PRE microphone preamps for natural and clean sound.
- Easy-to-use single-knob compressors and effective EQ filters for shaping sounds.
- SPX digital effects system with 24 digital effects that can be edited.
- Lightweight and portable with a metal chassis for durability.
- Versatile connectivity options, including USB connectivity for easy connection to common devices.
- Some units may experience hissing.
- The console can get hot during heavy use.
- 10 channel mixer with USB and SPX digital effects
- Featuring studio grade discrete class A D PRE amps with inverted Darlington circuit providing fat, natural sounding bass and smooth, soaring highs
- 3 band EQ and high pass filters give you maximum control and eliminate unwanted noise, resulting in a cleaner mix
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- 12-Channel Mixing Console
- Max. 6 Mic / 12 Line Inputs (4 mono + 4 stereo)
- 2 GROUP Buses + 1 Stereo Bus
- 2 AUX (incl. FX)
- "D-PRE" mic preamps with an inverted Darlington circuit
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