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Behringer Xenyx 1204 Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer With Xenyx Mic Preamps, British Eqs And Usb/Audio Interface
 
Manufacturer: Behringer USA
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List Price: $269.99
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Product Description
The XENYX 1204 is an analog mixer that brings old-school feel together with the endless possibilities of digital recording. Its included USB interface and energyXT2.5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition software will have you laying down your masterpiece in no time at all.

Old-school feel together with the endless possibilities of digital recording. Click to enlarge.

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Includes USB/Audio Interface for direct plug & play connectivity to your Windows or Mac computer.

Four high-quality XENYX mic preamps and "British" EQ for warmth and musicality.

Channel Your Inner Guru
The 8-input XENYX 1204 has four XENYX mic preamps with +48 V phantom power, making it possible to use four dynamic or condenser microphones. The three-band British EQ per channel ensures warm, musical sound. Two subgroups give you seamless transitions for backup vocals, drums or whatever the mix calls for.

XENYX Preamps
The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX preamps that compare well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality and dynamics, and boast the following features:

  • 130 dB dynamic range for plenty of headroom
  • A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for nuanced reproduction
  • Low-noise, distortion-free circuitry for a transparent signal
  • Perfect for most any mic, with up to 60 dB of gain and a +48 volt phantom power supply

"British EQ"
The equalizers used for the XENYX series are based on the legendary circuitry of top-notch consoles made in Britain, which are renowned throughout the world for their warm and musical sound character. Even with extreme gain settings, these equalizers provide outstanding audio.

Two Aux Send Subgroups
Add some outboard digital magic to your sound using the AUX send and return jacks. Simply connect an outboard device to apply effects such as reverb or delay, then use the control room function to monitor the effect signal via headphones and control room outputs. Two auxiliary send subgroups make it simple to assign multiple channels to outboard FX units.

Play music between sets via the RCA CD/tape inputs (assignable to main mix or control room/phones outputs) and record your performance to an outboard recording device via the RCA outputs.

Separate Outputs
The XENYX 1204 features balanced main mix outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors plus separate control room, headphones and stereo tape outputs.

United by USB
The XENYX 1204 is built to become fast friends with your home computer. Commit your mix to digital perfection via the included USB/Audio Interface, then polish and archive your creativity with energyXT2.5 Compact music production software. You can download even more free audio recording and editing software at www.behringer.com.

energyXT2.5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition Included
If you're ready to take your projects to an even higher level, XT Software's energyXT2.5 is just the trick. This amazing DAW (digital audio workstation) makes it easy to manipulate your audio and MIDI files, turning song ideas into stunning CD or web-ready recordings. energyXT2.5 includes built-in synthesizers, which can be accessed directly via an external controller or programmed by step-write mode. There's even a built-in drum machine and internal multi-FX processor.

What's in the Box
Behringer 1204 Mixer, USB/Audio Interface, Power Cable, RCA Cable, Rackmount Bracket, User's Manual

Product Details
  • Premium ultra-low noise, high headroom analog mixer
  • 4 state-of-the-art XENYX, phantom-powered Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps
  • 4 studio-grade compressors with super-easy "one-knob" functionality and control LED for professional vocal and instrumental sound
  • Neo-classic "British" 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
  • Built-in stereo USB/Audio Interface to connect directly to your computer. Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins and ultra-low latency driver included
  • Built-in stereo USB/Audio Interface to connect directly to your computer.
  • Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins and ultra-low latency driver included

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Customer Reviews
What more Could You Ask For??
 
Review Date: April 18, 2009
Reviewer: RICHARD SILVESTRI,
I got this mixer about 6 months ago. My friend and I do a weekly radio show on livevideo dot com every wednesday. We began by calling in on headsets with a mic, but I got this mixer and man is it great. I can have myself, and 3 other friends all on individual mics. I can control the volume and EQ for each mic, and mute them with one click. While thats all hooked up, I have a computer used soley as a music/sound effects machine. This mixer also has a total of 3 outs. So you can record on one out and still have 2 other usable outs. I did alot of research on mixers, and I'm 100% satisfied. I might suggest spending the extra money and buying the FX model. I didn't think I would need it, but I wish I would have the option to add effects to the sound. Even without that options is still a 10 out of 10!
The Little Guy That Could
 
Review Date: January 5, 2010
Reviewer: P. Vernon, Evanston, IL United States
I love this little mixer -- and at a great price point too! The USB interface, though not on board per se, is not the biggest of deals as it works well and is CLEAN as a peripheral! I plan on using it in the field as well in my own studio. Thanks Behringer!
sounds great!
 
Review Date: July 11, 2010
Reviewer: Frank M.,
+:
> great quality
> great sound

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> the phones and the control outs are on the same volume control. no way to record from a mic while listening to existing tracks, except by plugging out the cables to the monitor speakers (I'm using this mixer in a home recording setup with a computer)
> software: it's all freeware or demoware which could as well be downloaded from the internet
> no windows 7 driver
> 2 rack mound brackets included, they don't seem to fit, no clue how to use them, no instructions, no hint from the web, and my friend can't figure it out either.
Please Be Aware
 
Review Date: July 9, 2010
Reviewer: freebaser69,
Please be aware that although this is a fantastic mixer, the description is somewhat deceptive. The description says it comes with recording software, which it does. The problem is, is that it requires you to purchase additional software. Sure you can use the free program Audacity that comes with it. But when using audacity, it's like being back in the early 80's and trying to record your favorite song off the radio with the tape recorder. Too much time being spent editing! Or, you can upgrade to some lame ass software I've never heard of before. Here is the real problem I have with this. In order for you to be able to use this mixer in say Cubase, Ableton, FL Studios etc. you have too purchase the software to incorporate the mixer into your host The program costs like 19 euros which is about the equivalent of 25 US dollars. I realize that for the most part, this a relatively inexpensive mixer. But it becomes a royal pain in the ass, when something or somebody is wanting more money to make something work the way it should. Like I said before, it's a fantastic little mixer. BUT THE SOFTWARE ISSUES BLOW!!!
USB?
 
Review Date: July 2, 2010
Reviewer: R. H. LENEAU, San Diego, CA USA
The title says "USB/Audio interface", but I scoured the image for a USB port and I couldn't find one. Where is it?