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Behringer SX2442FX Eurodesk 24-Channel Mixer

16 XENYX Mic Preamps. Neo-classic 2-band British EQs. FBQ Feedback Detection system. 24-bit FX.

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Whether in a recording studio or a live context, there's nothing worse than running out of channels. Not only is it annoying, but in a pro audio situation, it can be a downright liability. You don't want artists refusing your future service because you can't provide them with all the inputs their twelve-piece, two-drummer, afro-bengali groove-funk outfit requires. The Behringer SX2442FX Eurodesk boasts a whopping 24 channels of audio, including 16 fully fledged microphone channel strips outfitted with XENYX preamps and three-band "British" EQ -- because sounding great is just as important as having enough channels.

Huge Channel Count
Just try getting this many channels anywhere near this price from a different manufacturer. You can't. Behringer's manufacturing output makes it possible for them to offer an incredibly low price for professional-grade audio equipment. With 24 microphone channels, and an additional eight line inputs arranged in stereo pairs, you'll be able to mix rock bands, chamber groups, pit orchestras, choirs, worship services, and a whole lot more. In addition to the 24 true input channels, the SX2442FX gives you four subgroups for assigning group inputs to a single fader. Use the subgroups to control an entire drum kit or all the backup signers from a single volume fader, or use them to create specific monitor mixes for different performers. You also get a mono output that can be used as a center channel, a monitor send, or a subwoofer send. This may seem like a lot of routing options, but the Behringer SX2442FX is just giving you what any serious venue needs.

Absolutely Pro-Quality Sound
Behringer Eurodesk mixers certainly do not champion quantity over quality. Each of the 24 microphone channels features Behringer's crystal-clear XENYX preamps, renowned for their low self-noise and transparent gain architecture. They make the perfect complement to the three-band "British" EQ on channels 1 through 28. By "British," Behringer means the kind of warm, musical equalization (or should we say "equalisation") that British console manufacturers specialize in. In stark contrast to the surgical EQs found on most American-designed consoles, the SX2442FX's British EQ makes it easy to dial frequencies in (or out) in a way that always sounds "pleasant" to the listener. In other words, it's hard to make this board sound bad.

Built-In 24-Bit Effects
To further sweeten your sound, the Behringer SX2442FX has its own effects processing built right in. Instead of having to spend thousands on racks of outboard processing gear, all your compressors, reverbs, gates, delays, and other effects are right in the box. The Eurodesk's dual, 24-bit digital effects processors let you make use of two independent stereo effects for use in your mix. You even get oft overlooked effects like Ultrabass, Ultramizer and Exciter -- algorithmic audio processes that can mean the difference between a good mix and an amazing mix. Not mention. . .

Automatic Feedback Detection
Typically you'd need to buy a separate unit dedicated to the destruction of feedback, but the Behringer Eurodesk SX2442FX comes with an intuitive and effective system built in. Just activate the FBQ, and watch the LED's under the seven-band master EQ light up, indicating problem bands for whatever space you're working in. Simply adjust the EQ until the LED dims. . . it couldn't be easier. Feedback is the biggest literal headache for any live sound system, and the SX2442FX makes feedback problems a thing of the past.

Give your venue the sound it deserves, and the sound that serious musicians demand. Pick up a Behringer SX2442FX Eurodesk mixer at an unbeatable price from zZounds.
The Behringer SX2442FX Analog Mixer is a four bus mixer that features XENYX microphone preamps. Mono input channels feature three-band, semi-parametric mid-range EQ with Neo-classic British response. Stereo input channels provide four band equalization. Each input has four aux sends; with two sends switchable between pre/post fader, for a flexible mix of monitor and effects applications.

External signal processing racks can be largely eliminated, thanks to the SX Series' two integrated effects processors and stereo 9-band graphic EQ. One-hundred 24-bit / 96kHz studio-quality effects presets can be called-up and assigned to one or both internal effects buses. Main or Monitor output EQ is set and fine-tuned with the intuitive FBQ Feedback Detection display.

When external processing is required, the SX Series provides extensive insert patch-points for input channels and main outputs. The Master section offers features such as multiple aux and stereo returns, switchable SIP / PFL monitoring, Talkback, metering and more.

An internal auto-ranging power supply (100 - 240V), gold-plated XLR output connectors and rugged steel construction ensure that the SX Series consoles will travel anywhere.

Technical Info

16 XENYX Mic Preamps

Two stereo input channels with 4-band EQ plus 2 additional stereo input channels with Level and pre-fader Aux controls

Neo-classic British 3-band EQs with semi-parametric mid band

Two independent 24-bit stereo FX processors with 100 presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects

High-precision 9-band stereo graphic EQ for monitor or main mixes

FBQ Feedback Detection system

Peak LEDs, Mute, Main mix and subgroup routing switches, Solo and PFL functions on all channels

Inserts on each mono channel and main mix for flexible connections to outboard processors

4 Subgroup outputs and additional Mono output with sweepable Low Pass filter for subwoofer application

4 Aux sends per channel: 2 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, 2 post fader (for internal FX or as external send)

Balanced Main mix outputs with 1/4 inch jacks and gold-plated XLR connectors, separate Control room, Headphone and stereo Tape outputs

Solo-In-Place and Pre-Fader-Listen functions plus full-featured Talkback section

Standby switch mutes all channels during breaks while background music is provided via CD/Tape inputs

Long-wearing 60 mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls

Internal auto-ranging power supply (100 - 240 V)
16 XENYX Mic Preamps, 2-band British EQ, Feedback Detection, and 24-bit FX.
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Behringer SX2442FX Eurodesk 24-Channel Mixer Reviews

8 People rated this product :
           9 out of 10
           1 out of 10
"Accept Compromise At A Bitter Price"
Feature:
All the bells and whistles.

Quality:
Shoddy components. Cheap plastic things all over it.

Value:
If you need something for one session and can't borrow something from a friend, buy this, use it once, and throw it in the trash. Your signals will be thin and compromised, but who can't fix it in the mix? I give this a big 2 fir Behringer's constant devotion to spot on mimicry of reliable products.

Desirability:
It's like getting a fake Rolex. Need I say more?

Sound:
Behringer products are great, until you touch them. I bought this console on a dare, and my friends are paying me back in installments. The preamps are solid in construction, if you are talking about the construction of a light souffle! Use a feather or a toothpick to move the faders because seriously the wiring in this thing is 1 molecule thick and built by cheap nanobots. If this console existed in space, operated by a weightless, invisible hand, it would be spec-perfect to a more expensive Mackie or comparable mixer. However, we live on Earth, where components need to resist stress, and last over time. Everything you have heard about Behringer is true. It works, but all of a sudden, it doesn't!

Ease of Use:
A clone of a much better product.

Support:
You can't get them to help you. They just make things for beginners to use. It's a joke that they are manufacturing products at this high a level. It's like getting a Formula 1 car from Yugo.

Overall:
What a stupid idea. Seriously, what musician or engineer with any self respect would buy anything from this company except for a small accessory or a quick fix? No one with any sense would make a major purchase from this company.

Submitted: 04/17/2009
Style of Music: All Styles. Rock. Post-Pop.
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