Behringer 1204FX Xenyx Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps, British Eqs, 24-Bit Multi-Fx Processor And Usb Audio Interface

by Behringer

Product Features

• 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
• Studio-grade 24-bit stereo FX processor with 100 awesome presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects
• USB/Audio Interface included to connect directly to your computer. Free audio recording and editing software downloadable at www.behringer.com
• USB/Audio Interface included to connect directly to your computer. Free audio recording and editing software downloadable at our website

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.3 x 5.8 x 13.6 inches ; 10.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000J5Y246
• Item model number: 1204FX
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,215 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #36 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Mixers & Accessories > Mixers > Powered
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Be it bone-simple rock or classic folk, the XENYX 1202FXFX gives mind-blowing voice to intimate performances with an internal 24-bit FX processor. It's simple, lightweight and just waiting to make you sound amazing.

Lend optimum sound quality to small-scale performances easily and affordably. Click to enlarge.

Four state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps.

Give voice to performances with an internal 24-bit FX processor.

Perfect for Small-Scale Applications
The 12-input, 2-bus XENYX 1202FX 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 ensures warm, musical sound every time. Simple, high-quality controls make it possible to create beautiful mixes with minimal technical expertise.

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.

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.

Feel the Effects
Add some digital trickery to your sound using the internal FX processor. It gives you 100 excellent effects presets for delay, reverb and other time-tested favorites. You can also connect an outboard device via an auxiliary send with stereo returns.

Each channel features a post-fader send for determining effect amount, and the FX to control room function helps you monitor effect signal via headphones and control room outputs.

Little Wonder
Weighing in at just 3 pounds, the XENYX 1202FX is the compact, crowd-pleasing way to turn a small performance with multiple vocalists into an unforgettable experience. Keep it organic, or decorate your mix with warm, 24-bit effects. The XENYX 1202FX puts real sonic sorcery at your fingertips.

Built to Last
The 1202FX's long-wearing 60-mm logarithmic-taper master fader and sealed rotary controls are great examples of Behringer's high-quality components. Rugged construction means you'll get a long life out of your board.

What's in the Box
Behringer 1202FX 12-Input Mixer, Power Supply, User's Manual

Product Description

Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps, British EQs, 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor and USB Audio Interface

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK, June 18, 2009

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A. Castillo (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behringer 1204FX Xenyx Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps, British Eqs, 24-Bit Multi-Fx Processor And Usb Audio Interface (Electronics)

My first mixer was (is) a fantastic Berhinger XENYX 802 mixer that still works great. I wanted a couple more preamped inputs, some built in effects and a USB connection, all of which were included on this model, so I was sold, naturally. I thought I was going to replace my audio interface with this bad boy! I was really excited to get this mixer for this price. And therein lies my rookie mistake. Well the USB is not an ON BOARD USB. It is a separate device. You have to plug it in using RCA cables from the mixer to the box (It's called the Berhinger UCA200) then to your computer via USB.

This was very disappointing and inconvenient. I'm not even sure it's a USB 2.0 (It doesn't say anywhere!) as it is very slow on my computer anyway. Had I known that I would have second guessed this purchase. It's just another box to create noise and take away power. I looked through the manual for some other options but it was useless. Half of the manual consisted of plugging the product I just bought which makes no sense to me.

As a live mixer it's pretty damn good, and that's its saving grace, which is why I gave it 3 stars. But for home recording, this USB thing is a big disappointment. Noisy and a bit confusing. The FX are OK. I thought all the room, hall and plated reverbs sounded terrible though. Everything else was pretty good. Had lots of fun with the Reverse and Ambience FX. The MUTE buttons were also the 3/4 BUS buttons (which they don't call BUS but 'ALT') which was kind of confusing at first.

The outputs were great too. Two main XLR outputs and two 1/4" 'ALT' outputs as well as two 1/4" control room outs. Lots of possibilities. I salvaged this thing for myself but connecting the ctrl room outs to my audio interface. Oh well. Can't win em all. Lesson learned.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Mixer Console!!!, May 9, 2008

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Rafael Cortes (San Juan, Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behringer 1204FX Xenyx Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps, British Eqs, 24-Bit Multi-Fx Processor And Usb Audio Interface (Electronics)

The BEHRINGER XENYX 1204FX MIXER 12-INPUT 2/2-BUS w/EFX & USB is a GREAT console for the price! It has every feature that it advertises! Works like a champ. I've had it on since it arrived (I webcast 24/7) and it hasn't had a glitch! It has excellent sound quality and clarity.

Highly recommended from someone who has experience with various consoles and brands such as Mackie and Midas.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Behringer mixer, January 11, 2008

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Daniel F. Gurzynski (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behringer 1204FX Xenyx Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps, British Eqs, 24-Bit Multi-Fx Processor And Usb Audio Interface (Electronics)

I bought this at a local "Guitar Center" store and have nothing to say but great things about it. It's small, solidly built and really delivers. The mic preamps are clean and quiet, which is what I was originally looking for. Perfect for remote recording or podcast production.