Yamaha MGP24X A 24-Channel Analogue Mixer with Effects
The Yamaha MGP24X A is a 24-channel mixer that blends analogue mixing with onboard digital effects and USB recording. It pairs 16 D-PRE mic preamps with X-pressive EQ, so you can shape each source from the first stage. Also, four stereo channels and a clear bus layout give live sound, events and installations plenty of room.
D-PRE preamps and X-pressive EQ at the front end
Each mic input runs through a D-PRE preamp built on an inverted Darlington circuit. Yamaha designed this circuit for a full, smooth tone. Every mic input also has 48 V phantom power and a 100 Hz high-pass filter. As a result, you can power condenser mics and clean up low-end rumble on each channel.
Because phantom power runs through the XLR inputs, connect your mics with balanced XLR cables. X-pressive EQ then draws on the character of classic EQ modules. In addition, channels 1-8 and 13-16 add a sweepable mid band from 250 Hz to 5 kHz.
Route monitors, groups and effects clearly
Six AUX sends cover stage wedges or in-ear mixes. Two FX sends also feed the onboard effects. With four GROUP buses plus the ST bus, you can sub-mix drums, vocals or band sections onto single faders. Similarly, the Matrix and Mono outs provide extra feeds for fills, a separate zone or a recorder. Finally, 16 channel inserts and a stereo return leave room for outboard processing.
1-Knob compression and REV-X and SPX effects
1-Knob Compressors on channels 9-16 control dynamic vocals and instruments with a single turn. FX1 runs Yamaha’s REV-X reverb with eight programs. FX2, meanwhile, runs SPX with 16 programs. Both engines offer parameter control, so you can fine-tune each program to suit the room.
Record every show straight to USB
The USB Device port records your mix directly to a conventional USB storage device. That makes it easy to archive gigs, rehearsals and services straight from the desk. This mixing console runs on 100-240 V mains at 50/60 Hz. It measures 819 mm wide, 169 mm high and 565 mm deep, so check your desk or case space first.
Key Features
- 16 D-PRE mic preamps with 48 V phantom power and HPF per channel
- 24 line inputs across 16 mono and 4 stereo channels
- X-pressive EQ with sweepable mids on channels 1-8 and 13-16
- 1-Knob Compressors on channels 9-16
- REV-X and SPX effect engines with parameter control
- 6 AUX sends, 2 FX sends, 4 GROUP buses, Matrix and Mono outs
- 16 channel inserts and 1 stereo return
- Direct USB Device recording to USB storage