Behringer XENYX 1204USB Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps and Compressors, British EQ and USB/Audio Interface, Compatible with PC and Mac

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or make available through this Software or the content that is made available to you by third parties. The mute button on each channel is actually a toggle switch to change the output of a track to the “ALT 3-4” output, which has a separate output level slider and line out jacks on the back of the mixer. It used to be the heart of our bar-gig PA system, but had ended up being my desktop mixer for controlling mikes, acoustics, and other isolated devices into my desktop and laptop computers. For example, you can add reverb to a microphone connected to channel 1 and delay to a guitar connected to input 2.

These state-of-the-art mic pres represent a major step in the evolution of audio technology—and they can easily hold their own, even when compared to the most expensive stand-alone mic preamps. The Xenyx X1204USB also includes a USB audio interface, allowing for easy integration with digital recording software. In your studio, you can record the stereo output of the 1204USB to virtually any recording software, and you can also play back audio from your computer through the mixer. The sound is okay I guess, but you can get much more clarity from a 24-bit audio interface like the UMC HD series. The British consoles of the 1960s and ‘70s changed the sound of rock and roll – without them the British Invasion might not have happened.

The alt bus is the feature I was looking for the most, to be able to allways choose whether to send a channel to record with the looper. But the XENYX 1204USB isn’t just designed to handle your live gigs; it also provides the state-of-the-art tools you need to make stunning, professional-quality recordings. As a result, when the level control in Audacity is set to 100% I am actually amplifying the input signal from the mixer. Our “one-knob” compression is available on all mono channels and is easy to operate, even for entry-level users.

The British consoles of the 1960s and '70s changed the sound of rock and roll—without them the British Invasion might not have happened. Great care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the preparation of this article but neither Sound On Sound Limited nor the publishers can be held responsible for its contents. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, you may use the Image only for editorial use or as an authorized distributor or reseller. The case on mine was a slight bit warped when I got it, nothing too drastic, it's just a little wobbly but you don't notice it that much.Other important features of the mixer include a 3-band EQ on each channel, allowing for precise sound shaping, a 60mm fader for easy mixing, and phantom power for condenser microphones. Premium ultra low-noise, high headroom analog mixer 4 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps Neo-classic “British” 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound USB/Audio Interface included to connect directly to your computer. It was clear from this first practice that we needed at least a PA system for our singing, and probably a mixing board to feed into the PA.

I had no experience and little money to get started recording and found myself in need of a simple way to connect my synthesizer to my computer and also be able to play my flute with a basic microphone. Perfect for a small live-performance mixer, as well as home-based recording setup, the 1204USB provides four mono channels with premium XENYX mic preamps, neo-classic 3-band British-style EQ and two stereo input channels. qjackctl makes it easy to set different profiles for using different interfaces, so I have one preset for the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB and another preset for the internal sound card.

Because you’ll want to take full advantage of the XENYX X1204USB’s recording and podcasting potential, we’ve included all the software you’ll need for audio recording, editing and even podcasting – all free of charge and downloadable from behringer. You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. I already have a 12 channel Berhringer mixer I've been using for my main setup since 2002 and it's still working great! Overall, the Behringer Xenyx X1204USB is a versatile and reliable mixer suitable for a range of musical applications. The Xenyx 1204USB worked great for the gig, having just enough inputs to run our microphones and acoustic instruments through.