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With 8 inputs' worth of flexible sound-shaping and routing in an ultra-compact design, the Behringer XENYX 1204USB is ideal for computer-based studios with limited desk real estate. XLR and 1/4" jacks accommodate line-level sources or phantom-powered microphones. And with built-in 2-in/2-out USB connectivity, there's no need to use a separate audio interface box. Best of all, the 1204USB is one of the most cost-effective small mixers around.
With a compact footprint and a utilitarian design that includes a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface, the Behringer XENYX 1204USB is just enough mixer for small acoustic performances, podcasts, DJ sets, and home-studio recording projects. Four channels accept line-level 1/4" inputs or XLR microphones, providing 48-volt phantom power for your condenser mics. There's even an onboard dynamics compressor on the four mic channels -- a must-have for taming peaks and fattening up voices in both live and recording situations. Behringer's built-in compressor is tailored for vocals, and easily dialed in via a single knob.
Two more pairs of channels provide line-level inputs, perfect for stereo sources like samplers, keyboards, CD players, turntables, and more -- though you can also use them as mono channels. And every input channel on the 1240USB has access to two aux sends, one pre-fader and one post-fader, so you can incorporate external effects units, headphone sends, or monitor speakers into your rig. Got outboard effects boxes? The 1204USB has a pair of 1/4" returns for each aux send, so stereo effects like reverb, echo, and chorus retain their dramatic spatiality. There's also a utility stereo RCA input for connecting MP3 players or other audio sources, paired with a stereo RCA output for recording to external devices like digital recorders or CD burners. The main mix is served up via two balanced XLR outputs for a reliable connection to your monitors or house PA system, and it's accompanied by a pair of 1/4" alternate outputs, plus a pair of 1/4" control room outputs with their own dedicated volume knob. And there's a 1/4" headphone jack, for when you need to get up close and personal with your sound.
The Behringer XENYX 1204USB may be an impressively affordable compact mixer, but it doesn't cut corners on audio quality. Make the most out of your microphone collection with four XENYX mic preamps, boasting 130 dB of dynamic range. Then, tweak your tone with Behringer's 3-band EQ section -- a "British" equalization circuit with a pleasingly musical character for fool-proof sound-shaping control on all eight inputs. The 1204USB is quiet, rugged, and employs reliable jacks and knobs for years of trustworthy operation. And unlike most compact mixers that replace faders with knobs, the 1204USB gives you real faders on all eight inputs.
The simple addition of a stereo in/stereo out USB interface opens up a world of new possibilities. Plug in a USB cable to send the main mix to your computer and start digitally capturing DJ sets, solo performances, or podcasts. There's no need for a separate audio interface box, saving you space and money. The 1204USB can also send stereo audio digitally from your computer back into the mixer, providing a high-fidelity playback option for your mixes -- or just listening to a movie over your monitor speakers.
Because it has built-in USB connectivity, the 1204USB is a perfect partner for digital audio workstation (DAW) software. Just in case you're not rocking a DAW yet, Behringer packs the box with a wealth of computer recording software, including the perennially popular Audacity editing program. Also included are applications for producing podcasts, including Podifier, Juice, Podnova and Golden Ear. For more advanced multitrack recording, the XENYX 1204USB ships with a special Behringer-centric edition of EnergyXT 2.5 -- one of the most powerful DAWs you've never heard of. This well-kept secret has been the weapon of choice for pioneering experimental music-makers and DIY rebels alike, and now you can tap into the exciting production potential that EnergyXT offers.
To sweeten the deal even further, your XENYX mixer comes with 150 virtual instruments and effects plug-ins so you can set up an entire computer-based production studio around your 1204USB compact mixer. Just add a microphone and a musical idea -- with built-in USB, flexible routing, and tons of bundled software, the Behringer XENYX 1204USB introduces a vast world of computer recording potential.
