Yamaha MG20: 20-Channel Analog Mixer Boasting D-PRE Mic-Preamps

The Yamaha MG20 is a versatile 20-channel mixing console designed for live performances, studio recordings, lectures, and more. With its compact yet robust design, it offers professional-grade features suitable for any audio application. The mixer includes 12 mono mic/line combo inputs and 4 stereo line inputs, all equipped with Yamaha’s renowned D-PRE preamps for clear and natural sound reproduction. Channels 1-12 feature a sweepable midrange EQ and one-knob compressors on channels 1-8 for easy dynamic control. The MG20 provides flexible connectivity with balanced XLR and TRS outputs, along with headphone and stereo monitor outputs for seamless integration into any audio setup. Built with a durable metal chassis and an internal universal power supply, the MG20 ensures reliability and adaptability for worldwide use.

Product Specifications:

Phantom Power: +48 V

Input Channels:

12x mono (mic/line)

4x mono/stereo (mic/line)

Output Channels:

2x stereo out

1x monitor out

1x headphone out

4x aux out

4x group out

Bus:

Stereo: 1

Group: 4

Aux: 4

Pad: 26 dB (mono)

High-Pass Filter (HPF): 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct (Mono/Stereo: Mic only)

Compressor:

Threshold: +22 dBu to -8 dBu

Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1

Output Level: 0 dB to 7 dB

Attack Time: Approx. 25 ms

Release Time: Approx. 300 ms

Equalizer (EQ):

High: ±15 dB @ 10 kHz (shelving)

Mid: ±15 dB, Mono 250 Hz – 5 kHz (peaking), Stereo 2.5 kHz (peaking)

Low: ±15 dB @ 100 Hz (shelving)

LED Indicators:

Peak LED: Activates when post-EQ signal reaches 3 dB below clipping (mono).

Level Meter: 2x 12-segment LED meter [Peak to -30 dB].

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):

0.03% @ +14 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz, Gain: Min)

0.005% @ +24 dBu (1 kHz, Gain: Min)

Frequency Response: +0.5 dB/-1.5 dB (20 Hz to 48 kHz)

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -128 dBu (Mono input, Rs: 150 Ω, Gain: Max)

Residual Output Noise: -102 dBu (Stereo Out, Master Fader: Min)

Crosstalk: -78 dB

Power Requirements: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption: 36 W

Shipping Weight: 20.55 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 22″ x 20″ x 8.5″