Ideal for small-group recording or live sound.

The MG102C Stereo Mixer from Yamaha offers sonic quality that will satisfy the most critical listener, surprising flexibility and ease-of-use, and some advanced features you normally wouldn't find in this type of compact mixer.

Inputs & Channels

Flexible 10-Input Channel Configurations
The MG102C has a total of 10 input channels comprised of two mono microphone/line channels and four stereo line channels. The stereo channel can be used as mono microphone inputs, providing a total of four microphone inputs when necessary. Gain trim covers a wide -60dB - -16dB range for microphone input, and -34dB - +10dB for line input.

Comprehensive, Easy-access Connector Panel
Top-mounted input and output connectors make setting up and re-patching your system quick and easy. It features high-quality Neutrik balanced XLR connectors on both mono microphone/line channels and two of the stereo channels. The XLR-equipped stereo channels can accept mono microphone input either via the XLR or phone jack connectors. The remaining two stereo channels on the Yamaha MG102C provide phone jack and pin jack connectors for compatibility with a wide range of sources. The two mono input channels also feature insert I/O connectors that let you patch external signal processing gear into those channels as required. Separate pin-jack 2TR inputs are provided to accept the output from a CD player or similar stereo source.

Four High-Performance Microphone Preamplifiers with Switchable Phantom Power
Microphone preamplifiers are critical in any mixer, and a performance bottleneck in many. That's why pros often spend thousands of dollars on just a single channel of microphone pre-amplification. The microphone preamps built into the MG mixers inherit technology from Yamaha's top-line professional consoles, and have been painstakingly designed to deliver superior sonic performance with any dynamic or condenser microphone. All four microphone preamps also feature switchable phantom power so you can take advantage of the natural, extended response of high quality condenser microphones. A single switch turns phantom power on or off for all four channels.

Built-in Channel Compressors
This advanced feature can be a tremendous advantage in achieving great vocal sound. It can also be used to refine the sound of bass, guitar, and other sources. You won't find built-in channel compression on too many other mixers in this class, but in the MG102C mixer you have Yamaha's innovative one-knob compression feature on mono input channels 1 and 2. Conventional audio compressors with their threshold, ratio, knee, makeup gain and other controls can be complex and time-consuming to set appropriately for a given source. Yamaha's one-knob compressor eliminates the need for an engineering degree with a single control that lets you simply dial in the amount of compression you want.

3-band Channel EQ and High-pass Filter
Building a truly useful, musical-sounding channel equalizer is no easy task, but Yamaha has decades of experience in building pro consoles to draw on, and you reap the benefits in the MG-series mixers. Channels 1, 2, 3/4, and 5/6 feature full 3-band equalizers with LOW, MID, and HIGH controls, while channels 7/8 and 9/10 have 2-band EQ for smooth equalization of stereo sources.

Master & output section

Effect/Aux Sends
The MG102C has AUX send controls on all channels, and these adjust the level of the signal sent from the corresponding channel to the AUX SEND jack that can be used to feed external effects or a monitor system. A RETURN control in the master section of both models adjusts the level of the signal returned from external processors via the RETURN jacks.

Stereo, Control Room, Monitor, and Headphone Outputs
Located above the audio mixer's master controls, on the convenient easy-access connector panel, are the main stereo output connectors, phone-jack monitor output connectors, pin-jack recording outputs, and a stereo headphone jack. They may be compact, but these mixers offer plenty of connectivity for a wide range of applications

Lightweight, Portable Design
The MG102C weighs only 1.6 and 1.5 kilograms. That's small enough to pop into your briefcase or shoulder bag and easily take with you anywhere. But the performance you'll get at the studio, club, outdoors, or anywhere you choose to use these fine mixers is far from lightweight.

Bright Meters for Visual Level Monitoring
Accurate visual level monitoring can help you achieve maximum signal-to-noise ratio without distortion. The MG mixer's bright, easy-to-read 12-segment LED meters make it easy to control system levels for optimum overall performance.

Easy Operation
All switches, controls, and displays have been designed and laid out for intuitive access and smooth, reliable operation with positive tactile and visual feedback.

Yamaha MG102C 10-Channel Stereo Mixer Features:

• 10-input, 2-bus design
• 2 mic mono, 2 mic/line stereo, 2 line stereo channels
• 2 channels of single-knob compression
• 3-band EQ on mic input channels
• Microphone stand mountable (requires BMS-10A)

Order today and mix it up.

Yamaha MG102C 10-Channel Stereo Mixer Specifications:

• Frequency Response: STEREO OUT, EFFECT SEND (AUX SEND*), MONITOR OUT, REC OUT
• GAIN: min (CH 1/5/6) 20Hz 20 Hz Nominal output level @ 1kHz: -3.0 1.0 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) STEREO OUT, +14 dBu @ 20 Hz-20 kHz, Input GAIN Control at minimum : 0.1%
• Hum & Noise:
• CH INPUT 1,2 MIC, EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): Rs = 150 Ohms, GAIN: maximum (CH. 1, 2): -128 dBu
• STEREO OUT, STEREO Master control at nominal level and all channel Level controls at minimum: -87 dBu
• EFFECT SEND (AUX SEND), all CH. EFFECT (AUX) controls at minimal: 85 dBu
• STEREO OUT, STEREO Master Control and one CH fader at nominal level (Ch1,2) : -64 dBu
• STEREO OUT Residual Output Noise 100 dB
• Crosstalk (1 kHz): Adjacent Input CH 1, 2: -70 dB; Input to Output STEREO L/R, CH 1-2, PAN: panned hard left or right: -70 dB
• Phantom Voltage MIC: + 48V
• Input HPF: CH 1-5/6, 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct
• Input equalization CH 1-5/6 HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving), MID: 2.5 kHz (peaking), LOW: 100 Hz (shelving); CH 7/8, 9/10 HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving), LOW: 100 Hz (shelving)
• PEAK Indicator: Red LED turns on when post EQ signal (either post MIC HA or post EQ signal for CH 3/4, 5/6) reaches -3 dB below clipping (+17 dBu).
• Internal Digital Effect* : 16 PROGRAM, PARAMETER control, Foot Switch (Digital Effect On/Off)
• LED Level Meter, Pre MONITOR Level, 2 x 7 points LED meter (PEAK, +6, +3, 0, -5, -10, -20 dB), PEAK lights if the signal level reaches 3 dB below the clipping level.
• Power Supply Adaptor PA-10: AC 35 VCT, 0.62 A, Cable Length = 3.6 m
• Power Consumption: 21 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 10.10" x 2.4" x 11.9" (256.6 mm x 62.2 mm x 302.5 mm)
• Net Weight: 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg)

Yamaha MG102C 10-Channel Stereo Mixer

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Just got one

Posted by WHAT from Pittsburgh, PA on Nov 23, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Hip Hop artist/ Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Hip Hop

This mixer is good for anyone who has a home studio. Its what I am using right now, and I've had zero complaints from my friends, group members, or clients.

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Inexpensive with a compressor? Sign me up!

Posted by petruchio from Michigan on Sep 3, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Engineer, active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, acoustic rock, media production

I bought the MG102C to use as foley submixer for live theatre. Since then, I've used it for voiceover work, project studio recording, and even karaoke. It's performed admirably in all situations. I wouldn't attempt to use the mixer for anything that requires more than the most simple routing (e.g., multiple effects sends, summed L/R/C to crossovers, etc.), but then again, it's a cheap little project mixer that really gets the job done, reliably and quietly.

To brass tacks: the compressor is handy but not particularly adaptable to a lot of situations, in that the knee and ratio aren't adjustable. The low cut is almost unheard of at this price level and works well. It's also a nice touch to have dual stereo input channels with 3-band EQ. Build quality is on a par with other mixers in this price range, with the exception of the screw-on connector for the power cord. Nice!

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Nice Features, Below Average Sound Quality

Posted by Rhythm Signal from Texas on Jun 19, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Engineer, Musician, Producer,Label Owner

Reviewer's Play Style: Whatever I want and whatever I'm paid to do

Maybe I got a lemon. I do like the features especially the low cut and compressor which are hard to find on inexpensive, small mixers but the sound really bothers me. Any time something is run through the Yamaha, low end and 1kHz on up are heavily altered leaving a boxy sounding instrument. Even a tone deaf, inexperienced novice like my wife (her words not mine) can clearly hear the difference when comparing 3 different ways - direct signal, the Yamaha MG102C, and a Mackie 32/8. Also the preamps are weak, needing a lot of gain as compared to 3 other mixers I own (behringer and 2 mackies). I can get kind of close to the original sound using the EQ (which isn't that great either) but there really shouldn't be this drastic of a change in sound.

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Sounds great

Posted by Drummer062 from NY on Dec 28, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: any

This is a very good sounding mixer. Nice EQ's, good mic pre-amps, low distortion, and the compressors work well. Way better than any other low cost mixer. The only cons are the plastic base and somewhat cheesy pots. But when it comes to the sound, if I ever upgrade this mixer to a better one, it will definately be from Yamaha.

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Recording and or Live

Posted by David from Georgia, USA on Dec 1, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Since 1984

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Funk, Metal

Everything about this MG102C is great. I tested all of its input and output features with the help of a patchbay, so I could break in and compare original signals to signals going through the board. Everything is identical when all controls are set to flat response. I've tested it for recording and "garage/live" jamming. To jam live with drum machines, synths and mics, it even works great to shove everything out to a mono bass amp through the Aux Send as an alternative to the stereo or monitor outs. For recording with this type of board, channel in isolation and out assignment can be confusing. It just takes some getting to know the Monitor/Stereo selector switch in order to keep your recordED tracks from going through the board twice while your recordING track is also going through the board. It does route for recording once you know how to do it.

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