Yamaha MG10XU vs MG10XUF | Review & Comparison

In this video, we discuss the 4 big differences between the Yamaha MG10XU to the Yamaha MG10XUF audio mixers.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Pricing & Specs
0:55 - Similarities between MG10XU & MG10XUF
1:51 - On/Off Button
4:02 - Rotary Knobs vs Faders
6:48 - PFL Button
9:00 - Overall Size
10:00 - Live Sound Recommendation
10:47 - Live Streaming Recommendation
11:45 - Home Recording Recommendation
12:47 - Summary
13:05 - Final Thoughts
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[@kettnercreative]

Prefer to read? Here's the full article: kettnercreative.com/audio-mixer/yamaha-mg10xu-vs-mg10xuf/

[@smack5447]

since it only has 1 knob for Monitor / Phones does plugging the Phones Jack stop transmitting sound from the Monitors? (Apologies new to the game) :)

[@stevedewdney6978]

So clearly explained and easily understood… thanks a million!

[@falxonPSN]

Awesome video! In case anyone else is wondering, like I was, PFL stands for "Pre-Fader Listen"

[@StonerCindy]

I found this very helpful. I am somewhat new to mixers and found the explanation of what the features that are different between the two, and how you could use those features extremely helpful. I know sound guru's would already know these things, but for me it makes an amazing difference in how I understand what to do with a mixer. Thank you!!

[@buildingsheriff]

Love your videos, Jordan. Keep them coming!

[@kettnercreative]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MN-cc9go]

You are so clear, direct and easy to understand. Great Job Jordan!

[@DjeasyMuzikRyder]

Love this video could you do as comparison between the YAMAHA MG10XUF Vs MG12XU Beside the extra 2 channel of the MG12XU,please i want to know what difference they got thank you

[@blindlygoing]

Great comparison of both with different use cases. I got the MG10XUF for £3 more the the 10UX, so it was a no brainer for me to go for the one with faders, pfl and channel on off. I've been very happy with my desk for the past 2 years.

[@jasonchurchyvr5651]

Thank you so much, great comparison between the two mixers. Your video covered everything and was a main factor in deciding which one to buy! Thanks again.

[@RobertRoweMusic]

Just picked up the MG10XUF from Reverb thanks to your video. Was looking for something decent for hosting open mics, but also something I could use for a long time. The Faders/Channel Mutes sold it for me.

[@BarrieVee]

Superb 'to-the-point' explanations ~ very useful videos from your channel KC.. Salute!

[@BillKeilt]

Man, great video.... I almost bought the Yamaha MG10XU, not knowing the XUF existed. One of my main concerns is the "mute" switch for each channel, (On buttom). I play live (Guitar and cell and two mics), and turning of the mics when it's not a vocal song is really important. Worth the extra cash. The PFL monitor is also very useful for sound check, and the "kill switch". You really brought out the key differences for me and helped with my purchase....thanks a heap, (from Colorado)......

[@MacLamar]

You always answer any questions I may have regarding any equipment I'm interested in. Much appreciated. Great job as always.

[@djmickeyTV]

Awesome video man

[@johnjones9750]

Love your reviews and tutorials Thank you.

[@markgiddings8382]

Hi Jordan …. A BIG Thank you from the UK here …so, so helpful Was about to buy the XU, but having now done our 1st DJ set using 2 Controllers ….. the real benefit of having sliders is we can use 1 hand to easily mix between the chosen controller … hadn’t realised this necessity before. Cheers Bro

[@larrycoffey806]

Just watched your MG10FU setup video. Qs answered. I'll use controller XLR into mics 3/4. Prefer XLR. I'll use line in as secondary option. Thanks again!

[@jazznotes3802]

Just subscribed. Your videos are very informative and clear 👍🏻

[@kettnercreative]

Welcome aboard!

[@indranilbandyopadhyay4076]

Excellent demonstration 👍

[@lorrenaelliott161]

Brilliant!! Excellent content and presentation. Helped me make my choice

[@Lisastellare]

Thank you for the brilliant explanations! It was helpfull for me!

[@stratt281]

You make excellent videos. Thx from a fan in NH🎸🎸🎸👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jasb06]

Muito boa a explicação. Vejo agora claramente as diferenças (Very good explanation. I can see clearly now the differences)

[@neilcox1911]

Love your work and your videos, keep them up I use a Sound-craft Signature 10 Analogue mixer, I’m thinking of getting this mixer for the effects and pre amps, many solo singers rave about these mixers, also they will go well with my Yamaha DXR12. Thank you fab review.

[@kettnercreative]

You're welcome. Back when we did rentals, we had 15-20 various Yamaha MG mixers and about 20 x DXR12s. Super solid, completely reliable. Never had any issues with any of it after 6-8000 events.

[@neilcox1911]

@@kettnercreative Thank you for your message Jordan, I'm so tempted to get the Yamaha mgx12 Usb, fantastic reviews love your work

[@TheElevenBravo]

Another great video by Jordan, folks! You are hands down one of the best out there! Keep up the great work, sir, and thank you so much for the video! p. s. Would you know how to my connect an android phone via BT to either of these?

[@furycorp]

Helpful, thank-you for the clearly explained video.

[@Zyliara]

Thank you! Great video!

[@onzkicg]

Awesome review thanks😊

[@RBAOLP]

Hola Jordan! realmente tu explicación ayudó a tomar una decisición en la elección del modelo MG10XUF, es excelente! Gracias.

[@kettnercreative]

You're welcome.

[@neilbissett1240]

Top review mate thanks 😎🇬🇧

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@68cristian]

brilliant explanation. thank you so much. extremely useful breakdown

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StevenAhmodu]

Thanjs so much for the explanations. Iv developed a better understanding and interest on mixers and features listening to your channel. Does the MG10XUF offer multiple track recording?

[@MintaCreativeArts]

Another great video

[@guitargod6997]

Good review!

[@logophile]

I am very thankful for your videos.

[@GordonMarkWebber]

great video, very imformative! thanks

[@msvtechx]

great review! Ty very much

[@RustedMelody]

We have used both, and with two mics and two instruments we prefer using the MG10XUF because we can mute channels and mix better.

[@vinay_rajwade_originals]

Very much clearly explained. I just have a question. Do both mixers support multi track usb recording? I have a laptop and cubase pro with me.

[@jimpowell6964]

Excellent comparison

[@reecechin4965]

Hey Jordan, love the videos. I have a mg10xu - used for my podcast. When running a zoom call online via the USB cable and having audacity running at the same time, a sound distortion occurs. (Screech/fuzzy kind of noise) Is this due to the fact that we are running the laptop through the USB? And should use your mix minus setup? Would be greatly appreciated to hear your opinion!

[@avinashchandralittle8843]

excellently explained

[@TrueArcadio]

Hey Jordan, I love your videos!! Based on some of your previous videos I've checked out, I'm planning to buy a Yamaha MG10. I was just wondering if you knew of a way to route one or all of strips 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10 to only the headphone output (and not through the main outs)? I'm a drummer and route my click into my mixer for easy control of my mix. I also like to film my live performances using the handy Zoom q8 camcorder. I like to plug the L/R Main Outs of my mixer directly into the Zoom q8 combi-inputs but my live click is always mixed down into the Zoom files. Thanks for your great content!

[@furanseyon7762]

Thank you Jordan!

[@kevindrykjja2959]

Do you have a video explaining how to set-up the channels for gaming etc? For the XUF? Would love to watch that!

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great video! I have a question? Yamaha MG12XU 12 Channel Stereo USB Mixer with Effects and Yamaha MG10XUF 10-Channel Analog Mixer are they the same size?

[@hansstrijbosch6942]

Thanks for the great comparison! I am just wondering if the effects on the XUF are better than the ones on the XU. Can you respond on this?

[@larrycoffey806]

Purchased the MG10FUX yesterday based primarily on your reviews and my experience w/Yamaha. Your demos/reviews made the owner's manual much simpler. Question: Regular mobile setup will be SM58s and a Pioneer DJ controller into the Yamaha. Controller has XLR master outs. Do you recommend XLR to unbalanced 1/4" cables into the mixer's Line In? Upcoming outdoor book signing event has my DJ background music, author speaking, and vocalist w/keyboard.

[@Uuuuyyyyuuu]

For anyone reading this now, always choose XLR over all other options if you have the choice. It provides a cleaner, balanced signal path than even a balanced 1/4. Even if the XLR must be converted to 1/4 at the other end of the cable, the source path being XLR FIRST will always give you a cleaner, balanced, and louder signal up to 10-15 percent more volume, leaving a lower noise floor for gain staging.

[@katzyyyy]

This guy, amazing!

[@navypti]

Great Vid. I was tossing up between these 2, and watched all your reviews, but ended up getting the Mackie ProFX10 V3. No faders but mute buttons....a bit more flexible for me. What a mixer!!

[@melodology-5383]

Thank you very much ❤️❤️

[@jetduongofficial]

Thanks for the video comparison. Will you review digital mixer such as the Behringer X Air XR12/18 etc.? Thank you.

[@kettnercreative]

Hopefully soon.

[@jetduongofficial]

@@kettnercreative thank you!!!

[@exclusivelynyc]

Thank you for this video. I'm looking for a mixer for a church which is back in session and is live streaming. I'm new to live streaming and the event I recorded for them today didn't sound as good as the in person experience. I had one mic for the Pastor, 1 mic for a singer, one line in for the keyboard 1, line out for audio speaker and all that sent to a iPhone for Facebook live. So no crowd noise or drums/bongos. So it did not sound well. As I re-watch the live stream, as they were hitting the drums, no real sound came out nor was there real crowd noise. Can you recommend a mixer that would help that has compression and I keep hearing it should be a "broadcast mix" separate from the house mix. Which BUDGET ($400) mixer will get me both? Thank you so much.

[@The_Mohnish_Sharma_TCE]

Which one would you recommend for live performance (singer & keyboard player)?

[@InTheMoog]

Thank you for interesting video. To host a simple radio show from home (probably using Mixcloud Pro), I'd need one mic, one phones, one monitor and a hook-up to my laptop to run OBS software and access to Spotify and WMP for the tracks. Dumb questions: how do these units hook up to my laptop; and would these units work for such a show? Thank you!

[@angelmmorales4643]

Thank you for your presentation, very informative. I like to know why you have a cloud lifter on your mic if the Yamaha mg 10 xuf have phantom power.

[@kettnercreative]

Phantom power provides power for the cloudlifter.

[@Uuuuyyyyuuu]

Cloudlifter is commonly used to increase the signal while removing unwanted noise correct? Most likely is giving you a warmer, cleaner signal path for your vocals in this video, rather than going direct through the board. Would be interesting to hear how your voice changes with the cloudlifter removed so people can hear what the true color of the phantom power is providing through this particular Yamaha board?

[@samspritzer1643]

So the PFL buttons are roughly equivalent to SOLO buttons in (most) DAW software systems?

[@paulheitkemper1559]

If you turn a channel off on the XUF using the ON button, does it still send to the onboard FX? That's the problem I have with my current Behringer mixer. I can't really turn a channel all the way off with 1 button, because it's till contributing to the FX.

[@Looshbaby]

Ta, great vid

[@DJbernardo1320]

thank you so much 😊

[@kettnercreative]

You're welcome.

[@denismorissette7318]

I wish could communicate well like that. Thanks for the info!

[@Xtinatributeuk]

Hey! Fairly new to live sound world. I have the MG10UXF but there seems to be no aux output channels for IEMS. Working with a mic and backing tracks only - would I be able to use IEMS with this mixer in a live environment?

[@Colora2]

Also, the MG10’s accept a mic stand adapter while the rest of the Yamaha MG line does not. The Yamaha BMS10A Microphone Stand Adaptor screws right into the underside of the MG10’s making it very versatile and even more portable.

[@kettnercreative]

Great point!

[@oyenalok5887]

Hi Can do review how to setup a sound system using Yahama MG10XU?

[@veritaslibertatem]

I see that you're using the Cloudlifter on this yamahas mixers. Does this mean that the mg gain is not enough to push up dynamic mics? would I need to get a Cloudlifter for a Shure SM57/57? I ask you because I have understood that this mg series have enough gain dBs for demanding mics as Shure SM58/57. Thanks for your accurately made videos. I look for a mixer for recording at my home studio for podcasts with 2 or three mics like a small radio podcasting station both live and recorded. Later I'm gonna add a digital piano. I like the MG10XUF but the question about the microphone preamplifier is important.

[@andriescarstens9245]

Would like to know which outputs (on XUF) is best for connecting to digital recorder for recording purposes?

[@Swiftray]

So basically if you just want to use instrument+mic at home get the XU - since you rarely need to adjust anything once you perfectly setup things for your home. If you got multiple people/Inputs which changes and in a new envoirement = get the xuf.

[@DaveFlash]

do you know if yamaha sells mixers of this size and range that also work digital with motorized faders from a computer DAWs?

[@br2590]

Wait wouldnt phantom power on that dynamic mic potentially mess it up? or are you using a CL? idk if CLs are powered by phantom or external power

[@mr.bigcommonsense3089]

Can I mount the mg10xuf to the bms10a? Edit: no, since the mg10uxf doesn't have the 2 back mounting screws required ,like the mg10ux and mg 06xor something

[@odyssey1537]

i use a MG12xuk for live music in small venues, those places that dont have much room at all. when im in a bigger place, i use a Presonus 16.4.2 I love both boards, mute buttons arent a problem because i have everything go to a mute pedal so i can change what i want on the fly

[@PeredyIzhere]

Is this mg10xuf better for streaming with obs than the mg12xu? Because im having some problems with the 12xu because you cant have the mic and computer audio separate in obs without losing the ability to change levels in the headphones

[@dawdali]

Hi bro , I have a problem my phone is oneplus nord I buy beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 250 ohm but sound is not loud , So how I can powered 250 ohm With my phone

[@ceecampbell537]

Hey…very clear and informative….thanks. Maybe you should run for president. 😎

[@kettnercreative]

I’m Canadian, ahah.

[@djjoeykmusic]

Yamaha MG12XU 12 Channel Stereo USB Mixer with Effects is Dimensions (WxHxD) : 12.1 x 4.6 x 16.6 inches (308 x 118 x 422 mm) and the Yamaha MG10XUF 10-Channel Analog Mixer is Width: 12.1" Height: 4.6" Depth: 16.6" Weight: 9.3 lb. from online that would be the same size. Can you help me.... are they the same size? Thank you in advance

[@kornelijekovac9793]

Great expo.

[@hammeriq]

Thanks

[@truelionofjudah4097]

hi, i´m looking for a mixer to connect my mpc live 2, a drum computer and a synth. which mixer do i need? can you recommend one? would a mg10 work or have i go for a mg12? thx

[@alexisratsch7265]

Which one would be best for DJs?

[@rubycrosslive5069]

Hello, i just unpacking my mg10xuf, but it didn't send signal by the Main xlr or Jack, but in the phones i can hear allá. Did i miss something?

[@bhumika80]

Having issues for sound not coming out of the speaker from the mixer I believe. One speaker is working define and the other does not through sound at all. Can u help.

[@arbainmel8568]

Which better for both outdoor live event & recording on my com. Do mg10xuf plug in with any interface console?

[@kettnercreative]

I think we answered this in the video.

[@JavierRodriguez-ou1rt]

I have a external vocal fx, can I connect it and use it as independent?

[@furanseyon2602]

Hello, I would like to ask of his mixers voltage range?

[@Andy19884666]

Hi Jason can you help me out I was getting no sound out of the monitor on this mixer the Yamaha mg10xuf I am a Entertainer singer and DJ who like to do the odd live stream now and again as well as my gigs was watching your video did you say the ppl button has to be down to get sound out of the monitor & phones

[@ericzohar1345]

Thank you again. I juste can't makeup my mind between Yamaha mg10xuf, allen&heath zedi 10fx and mavkie profx10v3 I really want more vocal on board effects and general sound quality . For home live music. I heard that you have to crank up the gain a lot more on the Yamaha..

[@kettnercreative]

The Yamaha actually has a better preamp than the other two (less gain cranking). But it really depends on what you want to do. The XUF is a pretty sweet mixer, it would be my choice out of those three.

[@ericzohar1345]

@@kettnercreative thank you so much

[@voiceoveractor3891]

How can I plug my Samson compressor into my Yamaha MG10XUF 10 Channel Analog Mixer.. This mixer doesnt have an insert jack to plug the compressor into the mixer using a Y cable?

[@jersonpagapulaan3714]

Wow!

[@Drum4Chops88]

I plugged the XLR coming out my xdj-rx3 to channels 3/4 on my yamaha mg10xu mixer and it was peaking and distorting so what is the best way to connect or is there a correct way to unbalanced or should I press the HPF button on the 3/4 don't know can someone help please ? Thanks .

[@seriksson9721]

A very good and clear explanation. The details can often determine what is important. I think xu12 is the same as xuf10 but with 2 extra channels and 2 extra compressors

[@pirulashowoficial379]

Cual sería mejor la MACKIE PROFX10v3 ó la YAMAHA MG 10XUF..???

[@MainhoonGiyaan]

I want to buy the 10XUF model of the product in India. But it's very high priced on Amazon. So is there a way I can order it directly from the company...?

[@ricstahfrancis6260]

the mg10xuf is it stereo or analog is it desame analog and stereo mixer pls help me i dont know about mixer

[@DesmondNoel]

Yamaha can compete in podcasts mixer category if only mic on monitor mute like broadcast console and it would be top choice il pay extra $150 for this feature

[@kettnercreative]

Mute button & 4 channel multi-track recording would be amazing.

[@emockeyable]

Hallo. I need help setting up a podcast studio with SZC-300 condensatormicrofoon, and Yamaha MG12XU Analoge USB-mixer. Can you help me set it up? Ps Do I need an interface to connect this or thier is no need for one? Thanks

[@Lyfehurts66]

Greetings I have the Yamaha MG10XU and the Alto Bluetooth total MK2 and I'm noticing distortion when I turn my phone up past the first red mark. Is this normal??

[@kettnercreative]

Yeah, turn your phone up to 80% or so, and let your audio mixer do the rest.

[@MichiMallu]

Do they still sell 10XUF, it’s a hard to find mixer, even Amazon don’t have them!

[@kettnercreative]

It's still around, but most retailers prefer to just carry the MG10XU and the MG12XU. The MG10XUF is in a weird middle ground. It serves a purpose, but I'm sure most retailers would rather sell you the MG12XU and found that the MG10XUF was taking sales away from the MG12XU.

[@kettnercreative]

I just got curious so I called a couple friends at various dealers. Apparently, it's just a supply issue right now. Much like the MG10XU had a year ago, it's in really high demand now that small events are coming back.

[@MichiMallu]

@@kettnercreative make sense, when I bought my 10XU couple of years ago, the retailer encouraged me to buy 10XU versus 10XUF, they carried both then. and I was told/ misled telling 10XU is newer and better!

[@kettnercreative]

I mean, it all depends on what you're using it for. For some people the smaller form factor is better.

[@stephenhernandez4403]

Can I connect my amp to this mixer???

[@Parkster44]

Is there a way to contact you for a mixer question for a band ? Email by chance or phone ?

[@gourabshow3993]

😎👌