The Hybrid MG1608QFUU is a fully-featured 16-channel professional mixer, designed for live bands, venues, and studio applications. With eight mono channels, four stereo channels, powerful routing, onboard effects, and modern digital playback/recording, it delivers the flexibility and control required by serious sound engineers.

Input Channels

• Channels 1–8 (Mono)
  • XLR / 6.5mm jack combo connectors + dedicated 6.5mm insert jacks
  • -20dB pad switch & low cut switch
  • Rotary gain control
  • Rotary compression control on all 8 channels
  • 3-band EQ: High, parametric Mid, Low rotary controls
  • Aux sends 1–4 (Aux 2 with pre/post switch; Aux 4 doubles as effects send)
  • Rotary pan control
  • Channel on/off switch
  • Signal & peak LED indicators
  • Pre-Fade Listen (PFL) switch
  • Sub 1/2, Sub 3/4, and Main send switches
  • 60mm level fader
  • Phantom power: not available on Ch 1, 4, 5, 8; switchable banks for Ch 2–3 and Ch 6–7
• Channels 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16 (Stereo)
  • Female XLR input + dual 6.5mm jacks (stereo line inputs)
  • -10dB pad switch, rotary gain control
  • 4-band EQ: High, Mid-High, Low-Mid, Low rotary controls
  • Aux sends 1–4 (Aux 2 with pre/post switch; Aux 4 doubles as effects send)
  • Rotary balance control
  • Channel on/off switch
  • Signal & peak LED indicators
  • Pre-Fade Listen (PFL) switch
  • Sub 1/2, Sub 3/4, and Main send switches
  • 60mm level fader

Master Section

• Outputs
  • Left & right balanced XLR main outputs
  • Left & right unbalanced 6.5mm jack main outputs
  • 4x 6.5mm Aux send outputs
  • Left & right 6.5mm Aux return connectors
  • 4x 6.5mm Sub group outputs
  • 6.5mm headphone output
  • Dual RCA “Tape” inputs + RCA record outputs
• Digital & Processing Features
  • USB lamp connector
  • Built-in USB audio interface / soundcard (record & playback)
  • Integrated MP3 player with USB drive input
  • 24-mode digital effects processor with on/off switch
  • Switchable 9-band graphic EQ with 20mm LED-lit faders & feedback detection (assignable to Aux 1 or Main)
  • Effects routing: assignable to Sub 1/2, Sub 3/4, or Main outputs
  • Effects PFL switch & 60mm effects fader
  • Aux 1 send, Aux 2 send & Aux return rotary controls
  • MP3/Soundcard/Tape In level control
  • Dual 12-segment LED level display
  • Rotary headphone level control
• Faders
  • 4x 60mm Sub group faders (1–4)
  • 2x 60mm Main L/R output faders

Key Highlights

• 16 total input channels: 8 mono with compressors, 4 stereo with 4-band EQ
• Dual phantom banks (Ch 2–3, 6–7) for condenser mics
• Comprehensive Aux & Sub group routing options
• Integrated MP3 player, USB soundcard, and digital effects
• LED-lit graphic EQ with feedback detection
• Professional outputs & inserts for flexible live or studio use
• Rugged build with intuitive controls and precision faders

The Hybrid MG1608QFUU is a serious mixing tool for professionals who need advanced control in a compact 16-channel format. With compressors on all mono channels, flexible EQ, digital integration, and robust output options, it’s built for bands, sound engineers, and venues that demand more from their mixer.

HYBRID is a South African brand with over 30 years’ experience in professional audio, stage and lighting. Our brand is aimed specifically at the African market to meet our continent’s demands for features, performance and budget.
HYBRID+ is our flagship brand, offering features and performance comparable to world renowned brands and making HYBRID+ one of the best price-to-performance ratio brands.