Behringer XENYX X1204USB USB Mixer with Effects
Get everything you need in a tiny footprint: 4 clean XENYX mic preamps, tons of 24-bit effects, and a stereo USB audio interface built in for easy recording.
Overall User Ratings (based on 23 ratings)
Submitted June 17, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com
"Thumbs up!"
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Sound
This steady mixer sounds great.
As I value ease of use very much so, I bought this mixer, expecting it to deliver me less headache then my former ProTools Set-up.
And it did! ProTools is history for me, now I use this mixer, combining it with the ultimate user friendly production software Energy XT 2.5 Plus. The results are phenominal! Even the reverbs sounds great, ass well as all the other features in Energy XT. My advice to all is, learn to use and experiment a lot with this set-up, and you'll be nicely surpriced how professional it actually works! It made me very happy to finally get rid of my over-the-top Protools Setup and start working intuitive instead. If you go for creativaty and inspiration, and don't want to let it get spoiled by endless menu's and difficulties, then this mixer, together with Energy XT, is the thing for you.
Features
Comes with standard software Energy XT (producing and recording software), but I bought a seperate package of Energy XT 2.5 Plus software. Together with the 1204 FX USB mixer it works wonderfull!
Ease of Use
In one word...........easy.
And all the highs and lows can be put right in the mix and recording...on the spot.
Quality
Hasn't let me down
Value
Great value for the money!
Musical Background:
Professional
Musical Style:
Pop, Jazz, Classical
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Submitted May 11, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com
"The Behringer XENYX X1204USB 12-Channel USB Mixer with Effects is a really nice mixer that anyone should look at if you are at t"
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Sound
I have used this in only limited settings. I am very pleased with its very low noise floor. I have used three different type microphones: condenser, dynamic and acoustic guitar transducer pickup on stringed instruments. The transducer has the worst noise issues but can be EQ'd out fairly well. I also have a dual CD deck feeding into the mixer with no noise issues at all.
Features
For a relatively small board it has a host of excellent mixing capabilities. I got this unit for its FX capabilities and was not disappointed at all.
Ease of Use
I rate this a little low only because I had to go online and grab a block diagram from another similar unit. The manual DOES NOT come with a block diagram and there are so many nice features to use that without the block diagram it is not at all clear how to use them well. After I got the block diagram and only a little learning curve I have generally mastered the board.
Quality
I have not had it too long but I was nicely impressed right out of the box. Everything seemed very solid-all the connectors, sliders, knob-pots, etc.
Value
For the mix options available, the flexibility and FX it is a great value.
Musical Background:
Amateur musician:drums and plucked string instruments
Musical Style:
Jazz
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Submitted August 3, 2012 by frances o in roper, NC
"Great mixer for my needs, playing live solo acoustic guitar,and recording at home!!!!!"
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i was surprised at how well the mic preamps sound on vocals,and the compressors are a sweet bonus. i've only used an allen & heath mix wizard16 live, and was very pleasantly surprised with the performance of the xenex 1204usb. it has made my home recording a smooth operation with the energy xt software, so...if you only need a few channels for live performance, and want to record with ease..you need one of these!!!
Musical Background:
playing guitar and singing for 30 years,east coast us, bahamas and us virgin islands
Musical Style:
rock,country,blues soca and reggae
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Submitted June 10, 2012 by Jerry H in Houston, TX
"More Than I Bargained For ..."
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I wanted a USB mixer with effects. This mixer makes that happen just fine. In my case, I work from a computer. I use the USB port to channel sound from my computer into the mixer. Then output the mixer back into the computer's sound card. It does this flawlessly. The effects are nice. The mixer is good quality.
I wish I had some control over the USB audio. I don't have any control over EQ or effects on the USB input. But honestly, this is not necessary.
The only complaint, if this is even valid, is that if I have a mic muted, with effects enabled, the effects are not muted. I still hear echo or whatever. I have to use the slider, not the mute button, to get a clean mute.
I bought this as a zZounds scratch/dent item. This item was clearly open-box, but it was flawless in every way. No visible signs of use or damage. It was a tremendous value.
I wish it has blue led instead of orange. :)
Overall, highly recommended.
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Submitted August 17, 2011 by a customer from unch.unc.edu
"Get One!"
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No issues
Sound
Once I figured out how to adjust the echo...its been GREAT!
Features
More than enough for my purposes
Ease of Use
Easy to work with.
Quality
If cared for, should last years
Value
Pleased with quality for the price
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to use as of yet.
The Wow Factor
Compact but powerful
Musical Background:
Singer, choir director
Musical Style:
Christian
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Submitted January 11, 2013 by martin bissell in roper, NC
"perfect economical quality sound live and recording!!!"
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i was very curious how happy i would be with the xenex x1204usb, since i've been using an allen & heath 16 channel live for 8 years. but, i have to say i'm extremely pleased with the sound, both live and in the studio, with energy xt2.6 software it's perfect!! the software that comes with the 1204 is energy xt compact, which you can use to practice your recording, but the sweet part is, the upgrade to energy xt2.6 full version is only 19 euros!! all the other recording software upgrades like ableton etc...are hundreds of dollars. get this package!!!
Musical Background:
playing 35 years..guitars,mandolin,kybd, singer i play solo acoustic, and 4 pc. band
Musical Style:
ballads,reggae,country......
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Submitted May 27, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com
"best ever hot"
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28 years then i will make music and will need more channels
Sound
It lets me change and corect sound
Features
I love efect 14 it is pitch so i get a song take the voice change it to higher pitch mute some set my mic on 14 and say something diffrent as i record and it is sweet
Ease of Use
I rate this nine out of ten because iam nine so its hard to figure out but once i have its easy
Quality
This will last 30 more years then i will get a 24 channell mixer
Value
yes it was worth it
Manufacturer Support
have not used it but is probly great
The Wow Factor
it looks good with the pa its cool and will be even more in case
Musical Background:
mixing up music
Musical Style:
rap, rock
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Submitted May 17, 2013 by susan t in duluth, MN
"where is my software?"
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this came with no software included. I believed it was supposed to come with energy xt, , amongst other things, per the behringer website. I got nothing, and now may have to return my mixer to get another one with a box that does include it? hopefully? I am in a bit of a hurry, so this is frustrating. I have a deadline. I still want to work with these products, but I just don't have the time to send things back and forth. I was happy that my call was answered by a live person, but he will have to do some searching to see if I can be supplied with only what was missing, or pack what I have all up again, and send it all back, to play a long waiting game of receiving, then sending out what I had ordered. A bit frustrating, to say the least.
Musical Background:
vocalist, instrumentalist, producer
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Submitted November 22, 2011 by a customer from illbefrank.com
"Nice Rack!"
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I like this case much better than my previous rack mount case, it fits everything I need to take on a gig and makes my system look more professional. Since I'm a solo Frank Sinatra tribute singer I'm almost always on my own at gigs, and this rack makes it easy for me to walk in with one case and a set of powered speakers and be ready to go in a few minutes. Only minor complaint, it is kinda large and a little rough for one person to carry when it's loaded with your gear, since the handles are recessed on the sides and a stretch to get your arms around.
Features
I was looking for a rack case that had a few spaces available for effects/CD player(s), but also accommodated a top mounted mixing board. This was really the only one I found that suited my needs in the price range I was targeting. The removable top, front and back panels give you great access from every angle and make it easy to quickly change patch cords, etc.
Ease of Use
It's easy to pop off panels and get them back in place. The only complaint I would mention is the cord access holes on the sides near the bottom rear of the case. The spring action to keep them in place or remove them is poorly designed. Spring doesn't stay put and comes out easily. I could recommend not bothering with them since you can easily route your cords by removing the entire rear panel
Quality
Well made and looks good too. It looks rugged and I'm sure will last for many years of gigging.
Value
Good price for this style rack.
Musical Background:
Professional singer, almost 30 years experience, also play piano/keyboard
Musical Style:
Frank Sinatra Tribute
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Submitted April 14, 2010
"Great product great price"
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I will use this product until my venue calls for a larger one.
Sound
The sound from the mic inputs are crisp.
Ease of Use
Plug and play even for the most novice.
Quality
Seems like it will last for a while, very sturdy.
Value
For the price this is an excellent piece of equipment. It does what some of the more expensive doesn't.
Manufacturer Support
Didn't have to use it.
The Wow Factor
I love the design; I like that its compact easy to carry around.
Musical Background:
Recording Engineer
Musical Style:
Gospel
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