Behringer UB2222FX Pro Eurorack 22 Input Mixer with FX

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Ultra low-noise design 22-input 2/2-bus mic/line mixer with premium IMP mic preamplifiers and 24-bit multi-FX processor.

This is Behringer's second-largest console in the entire UB Series. There are 16 balanced high-headroom line inputs, 8 Invisible Mic Preamps (IMPs), 3 aux sends per channel (1 pre fader for monitoring, 1 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, and 1 post fader for internal FX or as external send). There are effective, extremely musical 3-band EQs with semi-parametric mid bands plus switchable low-cut filters on all mono channels. 2 subgroups with separate outputs for added routing flexibility and 3 multi-functional stereo aux returns with flexible routing are also there. You will also find the integrated 24-bit digital stereo FX processor with 99 great-sounding Virtualizer presets.

Every crucial development stage of the new UB Series has Uli Behringer's name on it - literally: from the design study to the circuitry layout to the mechanical makeup of the consoles. He has personally selected each and every individual component, all with the goal of squeezing the very most out of every single one of them. These consoles have been pushed as far as the technology permits to-date.

Features
Ultra low-noise ULN design, highest possible headroom, ultra-transparent audio

8 new state-of-the-art, studio-grade IMP "Invisible" Mic Preamps with:
130 dB dynamic range for 24-bit, 192 kHz sampling rate inputs
Ultra-wide 60 dB gain range
Lowest possible distortion 0.0007% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Integrated 24-bit digital stereo FX processor with 99 great-sounding Virtualizer read more presets including reverb, delay, chorus, compressor, tube distortion, vinylizer, and more - plus 1 kHz test tone generator

Effective, extremely musical 3-band EQ with semi-parametric mid band plus switchable low-cut filter on all mono channels

Inserts on each mono channel for flexible connection of outboard equipment

16 balanced high-headroom line inputs with +4/-10 level selection on stereo channels

State-of-the-art 4580 operational amplifiers provide lowest noise and distortion - better than 4560 op amps

3 aux sends per channel: 1 pre fader for monitoring, 1 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, 1 post fader (for internal FX or as external send)

Peak LEDs, mute, main mix and subgroup routing switches, solo and PFL functions on all channels

2 subgroups with separate outputs for added routing flexibility

3 multi-functional stereo aux returns with flexible routing

Balanced main mix outputs with TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors, separate control room, headphones, and stereo tape outputs

Control room/phones outputs with multi-input source matrix

Tape inputs assignable to main mix or control room/phones outputs

Switchable +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones

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

Internal switch-mode power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus lowest possible power consumption for energy saving

Extremely rugged steel construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions

Rack mount brackets included

Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system

Invisible Mic Preamp (IMP)
Five years in the making, the Invisible Mic Preamp (IMP) is a superior mic preamp that delivers crystal-clear audio with incredible reproduction of the slightest nuances. It matches or exceeds the performance of outboard mic preamps. You get extreme bandwidth of 5 Hz to 100 kHz coupled to unusually neutral, noise- and distortion-free circuitry. The Behringer IMP provides ultra-linear frequency response up to 100 kHz. The result of perfect design. Almost unmeasurable distortion for your signal integrity.

24-bit/46 kHz
Digital recordings are often done at a depth of 16 bits, which breaks up the dynamic range between the loudest and quietest portions of a signal into 65,536 steps. They use the finer resolution of 24 bits, which divides the signals' loudest-to-softest dynamic range into 16,777,216 steps, allowing for far more accurate rendering of the quieter parts of the audio.

Audio signals change constantly, so a digital device must capture these changes as faithfully as possible. The higher the sampling rate, the better. The consoles use a sampling rate of 46,000 times per second. To capture any given frequency, a digital signal's sampling rate must be roughly twice that frequency. The sampling rate of 46 kHz is more than adequate for capturing all signals in the audible range - the human ear cannot hear the sounds whose frequency is higher than 20 kHz.

Ultra Low-Noise (ULN)
ULN stands for the Ultra low-noise design of our circuitry. It is based on extremely low-impedance components that keep thermal inherent noise and crosstalk at an absolute minimum. The result: your console is considerably less noisy and crosstalk between neighboring channels is virtually non-existent. The result of perfect design. Almost unmeasurable distortion for your signal integrity.

Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
Every console in the PRO series uses a state-of-the-art, over-sized, switch-mode power supply with lots of headroom. One of the great advantages is that (compared to conventional circuits) a switch-mode power supply adapts to mains voltages between 100 and 240 volts automatically. Furthermore, due to its much greater efficiency, it consumes much less energy than a conventional supply unit. Even more important is the fact that conventional transformers always induce 50 Hz hum (check it out on other mixers when you turn up all volume controls). Their switch-mode supply operates at very high frequency and therefore keeps the mixer "dead" quiet.

XPQ 3D Surround
The XPQ 3D surround effect available in the UB1832FX-PRO widens the stereo image and adds life and transparency to your sound - an easy way to put a unique final polish on your music and turn your performance into an incomparable experience.
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (108 ratings)
Submitted February 15, 2004 by a customer from satx.rr.com

"A good board if you don't NEED the FX procesor to be quiet."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I'll probably use it in some way until it dies, but when I make enought money, I'll be moving up. Will work fine feeding a larger console for more ins!
Sound
It's really quite if you use it dry. The only problem is that the noise floor on the FX bus is LOUD. For Live PA, it is not noticable, but for recording it is out of the question. Even the limitter is too noisy to use for recording.
Features
Built in Live worthy FX, the normal mixer stuff, etc.
Quality
Travelled a lot and still works fine. Has spent a month on and still works. It's durable.
Value
For $250, what more could you ask for. I didn't get it for the FX anyways.
Manufacturer Support
My dealings with them have been good (simply Q&A, no product problems).
The Wow Factor
I got it. I would rather have the MX9000, but this one is great for any small live or studio setup.

Musical Style:

Rock and anything else.
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