I've had a Yamaha MG8CX for 5 years now and it's been great. My only gripe was the main outs are 1/4" unbalanced. The newer models, like the one you're looking at have XLR outs and have plenty of headroom to spare. I've had a Yamaha MG16XU for over a year now and it's great! The mic pre's are stellar. The Yamaha one knob compression is a nice feature--especially if you do palm muting or go crazy with vocals.
I'd go for the MG10XU that way you have extra channels down the road. You always use them eventually.
Can't help with the other ones.
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As my username suggests, huge fan of Yamaha products. Own many acoustic-electric models from 2009-present and a couple electric. Lots of PA too.
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