Behringer 1204 Xenyx Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps, British Eqs And Usb/Audio Interface

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> 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 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!!!

The title says "USB/Audio interface", but I scoured the image for a USB port and I couldn't find one. Where is it?

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!

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!