Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

This mixer is very versatile, with lots of inputs, phantom power, built-in eq, and great built-in effects. It is super quiet, and comes with the USB interface. I've added some Behringer mikes (both dynamic and condenser types), and have a great little digital home studio for under $400 total outlay!

Where should I start with this board? Hmm how about at the beginning?

Purpose: Home Karaoke System

Setup:
This Mixing Board
Pyle 4 channel wireless mics
Computer Karaoke System (custom)
40" samsung lcd TV
Denon 110wX5 receiver
Infinity towers, center, quadrapole surrounds, kenwood servo sub

Ok now you see what I use it for, so let me just say that this board is the best bang for the buck you are going to get. The built in effects are actually pretty decent. Especially for a low rent home karaoke setup such as mine. The EQ's are actually quite good and useful. The sliders have a nice feel akin to a mackie board. It has plenty of buses just in case you need them. The USB was a bit disappointing but I think I was expecting too much. The USB goes in the tape monitor loop and outputs the boards mix to your pc. Overall the interface was noiseless; but I had envisioned multi tracks out... OK that is not fair to ask of a sub 200 dollar 12 input mixer. I will tell you the mic preamps are spot on and that Every thing is good and quiet here. Good board for the price... You will not be disappointed.