Yamaha MG10XU | 3 Things You Should Know

[@JabbyMayo]

Regarding the heat: I use this all day every day as my soundcard for my PC. It gets hot, but never a problem. This thing is a tank, too. Dropped it on the ground once and only scuffed the frame. Great mixer. Also my dog pissed on it, but Yamaha was able to fix it. Highly recommend!

[@kettnercreative]

For sure, it’s a great audio mixer

[@albertocastaneda9690]

Do you think this yamaha sounds better then soundcraft signature ? Id like to know i have la behringer xenix and i want to upgrade do yo think is it worth it?

[@twiglet2214]

You mean Yamaha trained your dog not to wee on the mixer ? I'll get them to talk to Mr Twiglet my jack russell !

[@George-x8t]

Man, you are still the best-articulated and most informative source out there🧠! Thanks for doing all the hard work man! I know how much work goes into even a short video like this. I wish you all the success, well deserved!🙏

[@RamyaDuraiswamy]

Oh my gosh, yesterday I used this console going Live.. the sound was really low and I wanted to enquire the same and god sent u with this video. Got it, will increase the gain of the individual channel and balance it. Many thanks :)

[@kettnercreative]

Glad I could help!

[@richarddoherty5473]

Hey Jordan, there is an attenuation function on that console that is adjusted using the FX control. Click it 5 times then set the attenuation (up to -24dB). Mine was set at -6 and turning it up to 0 gave me a bit more gain through the iPad.

[@kettnercreative]

The attenuation is for the USB input, not the USB output.

[@GrayHughesInvestigates]

9/10 has the audio level for the usb connection

[@williamjackson3683]

Just got mine. I’m all over your channel

[@kettnercreative]

Welcome aboard!

[@ibmrmatt]

Great to know this about the mixer..... Thanks

[@wannesfey]

Hello Jordan, I am hooked to your YT vids, learned a lot from them. Great stuff! I just bought the MG10XUF with faders, coming from a AG-03 for streaming and podcasts. The AG-03 lacks mix-minus, so I got me the MG10XUF. Now I can mix phone-calls with my Teams sessions..... ^^. I do a lot of remote Support, conferencing and training viua Teams and Zoom. Even got me a greenscreen.... What I am struggling with is: I use speakers (stereo out) and headphones (phones) on and off, 50/50 percent of the time. Sometimes speakers are more convenient (it looks better on the webcam), sometimes I use headphones, mainly when not on screen..... I seem to be unable to get my XLR mic (Rode PodMic dynamic mic on channel 1) or any other analog channel to sound (hear back) thru the phones or monitor. Only my channel 9/10 (USB) has a 'to stereo - to monitor' red switch next to the fader. That seems a lack in the design?? I am ordering now extra cables so I can use my headphones thru the 2 extra 'stereo out', there are 4, should work? On the AG-03 I could turn down my USB input and turn up my XLR mic channel so I could hear back what I am saying myself. My Audio-Technica headphones (or Sure monitor in-ears) block all outside noise, even my own voice. I would like to hear my own voice back for control..... Switching headphones parallel to speakers seem to be the only way. Which has a drawback, I need to physically switch of my speakers when I want to go 'headphones only' in my home-office. Regards from a cold, windy and rainy Holland.... Wannes

[@falak88]

This is one of the best mixers within its segment, without a doubt. Would you consider doing similar analyses for Soundcraft notepad 8fx or 12fx ? I believe they are worthy competitors ...

[@kettnercreative]

That's a good idea. I only have experience on Soundcraft medium/large mixers, I've never played with their 8-12 channel USB mixers. I've always liked their mixers, I'm sure they would be a worthy competitor. I'll add it to the list.

[@thatfilipinodrummer]

@@kettnercreative though I already ordered the Yamaha mg10xu .. its already a year now... ^_^ where is the Soundcraft Notepad videos? hehe

[@sheskimusic]

Very informative and professional. Appreciate all of your videos. Especially regarding the Yamaha MG 10 XU mixer! Just purchased one yesterday. New subscriber. Take care care

[@Ronno4691]

I saw one of these in a pawn shop of sorts for £129.00 recently. I should've bought it!

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

Another thing to add is, FX send is super hot when you have all your level close to zero. Live event can be fixed by scaling it down but if you are using pc for live stream. Its a fine line from off to blasting your monitor or your mix minus.

[@kettnercreative]

That’s right, the FX send gets +4dB, which is a surprise to some! Great comment

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

would www.guitarcenter.com/Rapco-Horizon/CVPBLOX-Variable-Pad-Microphone-Volume-Control.gc?rNtt=VOLUME%20CONTROL&index=2 Variable Pad Microphone Volume Control do the trick?@@kettnercreative

[@akeemsemi4876]

Is there a slot to plug this into a amp as well a instrument

[@Boriken-PuertoRico]

When I join someone else’s live stream, the other members voices have echo for them even though I sound clear to me and them as well as they sound clear to me too. When I disconnect they no longer sound echo to each other.

[@BhugzBarug]

Thank you so much for this, I am experiencing clanking sound during playing the music and while singing, can you help me to solve it?

[@zombeat7376]

I had this Mixer for a couple of weeks now. Pretty good quite an upgrade tbh for my old Behringer one I must have had for nearly 20 years. One REALY irritatiing thing is it didn't come with a usb cable. The reason why I haven't bought one as yet is wheen I search all I am getting is printer cables. I do not know what I did with my instruction book either so this is not helping so, so far I haven;t heard the USB audio. But it is REALLY disappointing that they did not include this cable. What is really surpruising tbh is it looks like a REALLY old type of USB i haven't seen this kind of USB connection in at least a decade.

[@kettnercreative]

A printer cable will work perfectly fine. Yeah, the MG10XU could use a bit of a refresh and update with USB-C, but it's still a great mixer.

[@d74g0n]

Holy crap is it hot LUL. Glad U mentioned it I would have thought there was something wrong with it.

[@ZoneTelevision]

Does he have a video where he hooks up a Subwoofer on a separate channel

[@dirkdiesel6584]

Informative and helpful yet again! I had a quick unrelated question, what are your thoughts on the AVE Fusion 4 Studio Monitor (Pair)? I've tried looking online for videos that go in depth into reviewing it and also showing how to set it up but can't find anything online.

[@kettnercreative]

Good question. Unfortunately I don't have any experience with this.

[@PeredyReactions]

Question, can you control the volume of the sound from your usb (from computer) into the headphones? I struggle to find mixers where you can balance your mic and computer sounds without it affecting what is sent back to the computer. Great video btw thank you.

[@sheryltupa4289]

Came across your video today, and I’m so glad you have so many on the Yamaha MG10XU. I do have a question that you may be able to answer for me. I am looking at purchasing a Vocopro SingTools, in order to get even more effects for my karaoke singers. I also Have Vocopro UHF 5800 wireless mics. Is it possible to connect this SingTools piece to this mixer?

[@Mbee16]

How does this compare to the similarly priced Allen and Heath ZEDi10FX?

[@KRConnection]

Thank You!

[@leonluis]

After watching your videos, about the SM7B, I ordered a Fethead to boost the signal. Now, I have to decide between this Yamaha MG10XU or the Scarlett 2i2, I will use it just for regular gaming and some streaming, what would you buy if you were me in terms of clean signal and reliability? , thanks again for the valuable content you provide!

[@kettnercreative]

You can check this video out for more info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGaVdpWVj754g9E

[@theministryoftruth6398]

having weird squelch come thru sometimes, headphones and monitors? thought it was the headphones, and it happens on any program

[@mrmaramind]

Great video. Question: What is the difference between the “stereo out” and the “monitor out” and the “XLR out”? Thanks.

[@kettnercreative]

Stereo out would be for live sound (PA system), Monitor out would be for your desk monitors & headphones, you do get some different routing options and independent volume control of each.

[@mrmaramind]

@@kettnercreative Got it. Thanks.

[@pankajzaveri8290]

For a small group of about,50 people gathering, if we want to use this console with speaker or speakers, how to connect ? If you already have a demo video for this then, pl give the link. Thanks 🙏

[@kettnercreative]

If you search "how to setup a sound system" in KZbin, you will find our video on how to do this.

[@jhavinayak07]

I also need to do this setting for live karaoke. Please guide me

[@ChanceDevlin]

Thanks for the great video! I'm trying to use the FX send to create a monitor mix. But I'm finding I'm only able to send channels 9/10 by engaging the red button (to mon/to st). How do I get the other channels to also be sent out through the FX send?

[@AtulClassics]

How to use MON / ST toggle button to the left of master volume

[@RickyMasterChiefLaw]

The usb to pc audio is too quiet due to the usb driver that yamaha uses ASIO...had to use voicemeter to use MIME to push the volume up on for audio on livestream...couldnt push the gain or volume on the mixer as live event is already loud...

[@kettnercreative]

I don't think that's true. When I set my gain to -6 on the Yamaha, I get -6 on the DAW. The driver doesn't change the level at all. It sounds like you're running a hybrid event. I would suggest setting your gain/mix for your USB output, then using the Stereo Mix Level to set the speaker volume appropriately. This way you get the best of both. Instead of boosting your USB output with Voicemeter/MIME, I would just reduce the stereo mix to your speakers.

[@RickyMasterChiefLaw]

@@kettnercreative and its worst on Zoom app the audio/mic to pc is almost nonexistent...noted will try out your suggestion!

[@lexquizon]

Have you experience hissing sound from time to time when you play audio from a mobile phone? I can hear it in Monitor out, speaker out and also on the usb out to Webex via laptop.

[@wrichchikdutta6937]

can I connect my laptop for live streaming and amplifier box for live stage performance simultaneously

[@graceministries.]

This mixer work with all computers or only few software computers please answer me

[@mixalizambetas3215]

Can i run my guitar through this and if so where do i plug into and would i need a preamp?? Thanks.

[@Techno_dad]

Hi can this mixer work with the korg volca series I want to run each one independently to ableton live 11 to record them separately great channel too thank you.

[@virendrajaywant1968]

Hi Jordan, I want to know that aux send of this mixer is mono or stereo? So which connector to use, TRS or TS ? Secondly where to connect the aux return?

[@udichidankuni]

May I connect Powered speaker with main o/p and USB with Laptop simultaneously. as if Live progm. and live streaming both can be run

[@toypanda9023]

Thanks Man for the informations. Can I use passive speaker with it? If yes please tell me the specifications of speaker.

[@kettnercreative]

Yes you can, you just connect the XLR output > amp > passive speaker

[@rajeshnelli3605]

You need amplifier between mixer and passive speaker

[@tdntc]

Hi great video I got a concern I got an horrible noise when I hear my sound of a video or music from my pc not doing all time but every 5 mnts got that noise but when I connect my cellphone to a chanel an d go to speakers Don't do the noise it's only from the computer things have an idea ??

[@instrumentalwings9795]

Can I record all the channels at a same time using the usb in computer or the usb only works with channel 1 and 2?

[@andreasprot]

Thank you first of all for all your great and helpful videos!! I just wanted to ask if i can control the volume of a second pair of monitors through the Yamaha MG10 XU Mixer. The 2nd pair would go out from Monitor Out but could i control the sound in such a way that some instruments go out only from the 2nd pair of monitors and not from the 1st pair (from Master out), some instruments as normal through the 1st pair and some instruments even mixed all at the same time? For example i want to set my keyboards through a Leslie speaker and some other through my set of KRK speakers and some other even mix the Leslie Speaker and the KRK: Do you think thats possible? I am thinking of buying the MG10XU mixer through your videos. thats why i am asking.. I thank you already for your precious time!!

[@dougjohn45]

Shopping for something to go with my new QSC K8.2 powered speaker. Love the speaker but it is very dry with out some help and sometimes I need more inputs. Also disappointing is the instrument (acoustic guitar in my case) channel is set up for passive guitar pickups. All my guitars are active and makes this speaker channel too hot for my sound. Can I adjust the guitar channel to get a more natural sound instead of all Boom with the mixer? Does the MG10FXU have any mute control? I have an Alto Bluetooth xlr adapter. Can I use this with this mixer? I may not need 10 channels. Is there a MG model with all these futures with less channels? Thanks for sharing with us and you are doing a great job.

[@kettnercreative]

You may need a DI box for your guitar. If you want mute, you'll either need to go with the MG10XU or the Mackie ProFX10v3.

[@musicloverz610]

I got the mg10xuf with the faders. Do you have a video about it? What box would you recommend?

[@The_true_pogchamp]

Do you need the usb type A yes or no

[@rufo4004]

Nice hardware but it has problems with the windows drivers. Yamaha seems not been responding to these driver problems on their own forum site. Check the issues online before buying.

[@dtwow98]

Does the FC5 sustain pedal work as a effects on/off pedal?

[@guitarmike5932]

Hey there . . . Great video, I'm just wondering, Bout the low volume issue, when I first used this mixer as an audio interface I couldn't help but notice how low the volume was when I went back to watch / listen to the video I then recorded. . . It was pretty rough, I'm telling ya, I had to drive the gain / volume to darn well near max, and that was even with a dynamite preamp. Maybe u can help me out here, has Yamaha released a patch for this issue yet or not ??? I really wanna like this board and use it for further home music recording, but it's kinda hard too, when this unit seems to suffer from such low volume . . . A buddy of mine said that there is a somewhat fix for this by pressing one of the buttons 5 times and holding for 10 seconds , also he sent me some sort of driver update, but I forgot which one that is. In any case , I'm curious what ur recommendations are for this issue . . .I'm tempted to go w the Mackie v3, but if there is anything else that could be done to avoid having to sell this unit / spend more $$$ any other available solution would be greatly appreciated . . Much thanks and may GOD bless

[@jimilee4609]

Jordon Rocks👍

[@ramrosal7957]

Hello Kettner Creative - I am unable to connect my mx10u console to my pc. I am using window 11 and all of the USB ports are 3.0 I already installed the driver need but still it not detected

[@1975brij]

Sir How can we add reverb & delay both in same time ....

[@kettnercreative]

You would need a different mixer. Probably a digital one.

[@hesperidium]

could it be used as interface?

[@hariharanrajagopal2772]

While playing Karoke songs a cracking sound comes for few seconds and goes away. Can you explain

[@warigiyatno6764]

Please, provide tutorial on connecting to PC. I have problem that i couldn't record with audacity. It remains silent. Thank you very much.

[@kettnercreative]

Sounds good.

[@gavinlobo1438]

I'm getting some distortion noise when I play an audio track through the USB cable... It stops for 5 mins n it comes back n repeats after ever 5 mins ...what do u think is the problem behind this distortion??

[@albertocastaneda9690]

wich one would you recomend the most ? this model.of yamaha or the soundcraft signature? If anyone else knows i would like to know... Thanks

[@beefgriller]

Hey guys, really enjoy your videos. I have the Yamaha MG10XU and use it for acoustic solo (occasionally duo) gigs. Typically play an old Ovation 1861 Balladeer and use a Sennheiser e835 mic. My buddy uses the venerable Shure SM58 with a Taylor 414ce when he is able to join. I run regular speaker cables (TS) out of the 1/4" stereo outs into a Bose L1 Compact channel 2 with RCA-to-1/4" adaptors. I'll pan guitar one way, vocals the other. A couple questions: -is there any benefit to this vs. just panning everything to one side and using a single speaker cable into the single 1/4" Bose input -is there a benefit to using trs vs. ts cables for what I'm doing, or any reason to use the xlr outs instead -in other words, what in the world do balanced and unbalanced signals mean practically What I'm doing seems to work and I know nobody at the pizza place where I play cares, but these things can become obsessive. Take care...

[@kettnercreative]

Great questions. Honestly, I don't stress too much about panning until there are >50 guests at an event and many similar instruments. This is extremely subjective and I think almost every audio engineer will vote one way or another without a real consensus for you. If you're happy with your panning, I say rock on. In terms of balanced vs unbalanced. I would recommend balanced cable (TRS or XLR) for any run longer than 15', certainly anything over 20'. If you're just jumping 10' into your speaker, I wouldn't stress about it. If you need to replace your current cable, you might as well get a balanced cable.

[@jhavinayak07]

I have Yamaha Mg10xu, microphone I bought is E835. I am still struggling for a proper setting for live Karaoke performance. Since you also have the same equipments, i request you to please help and guide me with proper levels,settings, cables and if any extra hardware required to get good output quality. Request you to please reply. Thanks

[@chocloditelensman]

Good !!

[@ummedgehlot929]

When I connect a headphone in my mgxu12 the the mixer is don't work like a Master output

[@RupakLessons]

Want to know about mono/Stereo Button (Red) in this mixer, because it does effect Audio signal while playbacking my USB SOURCE and either it plays through headphones or Stereo speakers.

[@kettnercreative]

Yes, that's the point of the button. It will push the 9/10 to either be monitor/headphones or the stereo output. If you're in a home studio, you probably want the monitor setting. If you're in a live setting and playing a spotifly playlist at a wedding (for example), you would want the stereo setting.

[@navrasicsi]

Do the bass/treble control knobs of channels 9/10 have any effect on the audio signal played back from the computer over the USB interface? I am using the smaller brother Yamaha AG03, which I like, but EQ is missing for me in some cases.

[@Loko-wl7fo]

Hello Jordan, I have been watching your videos, and even commented on some of them (I am Loko1956). Well, I did it, I bought the MG10XU even after your great advice not needing it with Voicemeeter. But I was getting poor audio when trying to share music or sound fx with people on discord, so decided to go with the mixer route. So far, everything is working great. Clear audio (music, sound fx etc.) to those on discord. My one big question is, can I put the mixer through Presonus Studio One like I did the Presonus Studio 24c? I am finding that I am in serious need of a noise gate/suppressor. I have a AT2035 and it picks up everything running through the mixer without a noise gate. My settings are set just like you advise in your videos. Mic level to the triangle and the gain to where I stay below 0 (zero) on the level meter. But I know I heard a gnat sneeze. ;) Anyway, if you could let me know how to lose the background noise, I would be grateful. Thanks, Loko1956

[@kettnercreative]

You sure can. Once you own the software, you should be able to use it for any hardware device you're using.

[@JAMES-wi7tx]

Please, may you tell me why when I sing i sound muffled, and I know it's not my voice. It's something else in the mixer that I didn't adjust properly.. But please can you tell me what could be reasons that I sound muffled when i do vocals..?

[@GerardoJMendozaManuel89]

Thanks for this, Jordan. Quick question: If I´m using the mixer via USB, you said that the "Stereo knob doesn´t affect volume on your computer"... should I still set it to the level of the triangle thingy to be able to monitor my levels on the mixer itself if I don´t have (or don´t want to use) a set of headphones to monitor myself? Thanks in advance!

[@kettnercreative]

Yeah, I always leave the main output at the triangle anyway. Just an old habit.

[@ApurvaShah]

1) I was about to buy Mackie Profx10v3 on ur recommendation but found that we can't reduce or increase the intensity of the effects on Mackie....but I noticed that we can do that same thing in Yamaha Mg10xu, is that correct? As I m a Vocalist...effects means to me alot... 2) Yamaha Mg10xu also has usb recording quality of 192khz/24 bit...does it match the recording quality of Focusrite audio interface when used with Condenser microphone. As I m looking a device for streaming and recording both...kindly suggest.... Ur suggestions wud mean alot

[@kettnercreative]

1) Yes, the Yamaha has a parameter knob 2) Yes, yamaha and focusrite are both 192/24 but the yamaha has more gain and less noise.

[@ApurvaShah]

@@kettnercreative thnx alot

[@mrcroccington]

Hey! Do you think I could connect this mixer to a compressor? (like a dbx286s) and if so, what cables would I need and where should I plug them into?

[@kettnercreative]

If compression is really important to you, I would recommend using the Mackie ProFX10v3 because it has inserts on each microphone input. Then you could just use an insert cable to connect the compressor to your mic.

[@shreniktalati880]

advice please, should i buy powered or unpowered mixer?

[@kettnercreative]

Unpowered are far more popular, reliable, and less expensive.

[@shreniktalati880]

thank you.

[@TessaAnderson]

Why don’t you have a video explaining steinburg and connecting to a Mac I plug this into my computer and it does absolutely nothing. I have uninstalled and reinstalled and still get nothing. I have made sure to download the proper version and still nothing.

[@kettnercreative]

When you use the MG10XU with a Mac, you don't need the Steinburg drivers. The MG10XU is "Class compliant" and simply needs to be connected to your Mac with the USB cable. You will still need to connect the power supply to an external power outlet (the USB cable won't power your mixer). I've never installed a driver of any type for this mixer with my Mac. It really is "plug and play".

[@Raikas]

Does the usb b cable impact on the sound quality? i've seen some very expensive cables and some cheap ones.

[@redchipsss]

It should not since USB is a digital interface. Sound quality can be affected if you use cheap analog (mic/speaker cables, component cables, etc) cables due to low EMI protection, cheap/thin copper wiring, etc. But for digital interfaces such as USB, HDMI, DISPLAYPORT, its either you have a clean signal or you don't have any signal at all, no in betweens.

[@افضللقطاتفورتنايت-ت7ن]

bro i love you. i have Question and request . is there way to make Tracker or channels Separated from my game on tracker and discord on Separated tracker on dual pc (gaming & streaming )> if there way pls make video

[@kettnercreative]

We have a video on how to setup a dual pc streaming setup with the MG10XU.

[@افضللقطاتفورتنايت-ت7ن]

@@kettnercreative I know but all the soundtrack in one track on OBS...

[@gavinlobo1438]

Which software can use to record on a windows laptop?

[@jhavinayak07]

I got Cubase software DAW complimentary with this console. You can also use Audacity

[@VOICEOFCHRISTJESUS]

can i connect this mixer to my firewire audio interface 003rack?

[@kettnercreative]

Hi Voice of Christ Jesus, Yes, you can connect the XLR or 1/4" to that interface.

[@VOICEOFCHRISTJESUS]

@@kettnercreative thank u so much

[@djkoopawonka]

I'm not getting any sound out of my right stereo output . Tried switching cords and and plugged in different mediums to it and stil no noise. The left works fine so I use left monitor and left stereo output to get 2 speakers but would like to know why no right side noise . Please help if u know anything thank you

[@kettnercreative]

Where is your red Pan Knob on each channel set? It should be pointed straight up (50%).

[@djkoopawonka]

@@kettnercreative it is straight up on all channels

[@obhijeetbhattacharya5121]

Is it possible to record drums with this . Like suppose I only use 4 mics for drums. Will it be a suitable thing to buy this and in the software do we get complete 4 channels or it's 4 channels set in to 2 .

[@kettnercreative]

It would mixer the 4 channels down into two.

[@elgalan345]

I have this mixer and I use a yeti pro with it for streaming. My yeti picks up too much background noise, breathing and controller smashing. I have a boom arm with shock mount, cover filter excetera and the gain kn the mic is at 0. I want my voice to be louder without those hiccups. What else can I do?

[@kettnercreative]

Is your Yeti Pro in Cardiod mode with the logo facing you?

[@elgalan345]

@@kettnercreative yes it's is in cardioid and logo facing me.

[@BreeceMatarazzo]

I just bought one but actually had a hard time finding it. Seems like Yamaha might have discontinued The blue version but they're now manufacturing a grey/silver version. Wonder if the grey one comes with a USB?

[@kettnercreative]

As far as I know, it's not discontinued. It's just backordered like everything else in this category right now.

[@aryansharma1055]

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[@MrRuncut]

I bought a Yamaha after viewing your videos. I love this mixer, however, I have a problem that you might be able to help me with? When I try to use the USB connection, it works but around every 3 to four minutes while I'm playing music...my speaker starts squealing or maybe it sounds like high pitch Synthesized sounds. It fades in and fades out till it starts again...Please help. BTW it does not do this when I hook it up with a quarter inch and 5/8th to my laptop.

[@astasuleo]

it is only a matter of drivers upgrade. I had the same issue with my Yamaha MG12XU. So you can search on google for usb drivers for your Yamaha mixer.

[@rolanddelapaz9172]

Hi.. how can i identify fake mg10xu?

[@kettnercreative]

I don't have any experience with fake MG10XUs.

[@rolanddelapaz9172]

@@kettnercreative thank you.. too many immitations here in asia region.. trying to identify authentic yamaha mg10xu..

[@tonycosta9911]

I went and turned off mine in the middle of this video.