Feature:
On paper the features are great. Key among them is the multiple mic inputs. The problem is that the mic volume knobs don't cut the mic's off. Even with the mic volume knobs at 0/10, the mic signal comes through loud and clear. You can cut the mic by depressing the mic mute button. However, the problem is that if you're running the board maxed out as described above, the lowest possible volume still feeds back. The only way I can use a mic with this board is to use a wireless because it has it's own volume.
Quality:
Quality and design are really bad. Some of the problems may stem from the fact that the power source on this mixer is internal. The noise-free Behringer mixers I own all have external power supplie and this seems to work better. Also, I jam my fingers every time you try to disconnect the XLR outs on the back of the overly-recessed rear panel.
Value:
If someone wanted to hand me one of these mixers for free, I wouldn't waste the energy it takes to reach out and grab it.
Desirability:
Ugly. The BPM counter lights are ugly. They are using dim incandescent lights that don't look very sharp. In a day and age where companies such as Denon and Numark are using super bright, super sharp LED's, Behringer could have done better.
Sound:
Very noisy. There's a very loud hiss that is present with only this mixer (I own a bunch of others). It's so bad, that I can't turn my powered speakers up past 1/2 way or the hiss is just too embarassing. This mixer has no headroom whatsoever. I have to run it with the gains at 10/10, the channel faders at 9/10 and the master at 3/4 before it's danceable volume.
Support:
I haven't dealt with Behringer regarding this mixer, but I have tried to get service out of them for my DX-1000 and it wasn't pleasant. They have a North American division so you don't have to call Germany, but just because they speak English doesn't mean they're going to understand what you're saying.
Overall:
I own 4 Behringer (1202, DX-1000, 2642 and VMX-1000) mixers. This is the last thing I'll ever buy from them. Sorry, Uli.
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