The XENYX 1204USB is a compact mixer that lets you easily get top - notch sound. It comes with 4 studio - grade XENYX Mic Preamps on board and classic 'British' channel EQs for a warm, musical tone. Behringer's user - friendly 'one - knob' compressors give you full dynamic control, ensuring your performance has punch and clarity. This mixer is not only great for live shows but also perfect for making professional - quality recordings. With its built - in USB/audio interface and included recording and editing software, your computer can become a high - performance home recording studio. Key features include a low - noise, high - headroom analog design, 4 state - of - the - art phantom - powered Mic Preamps, 4 studio - grade compressors, neo - classic 3 - band EQs, a built - in stereo USB/Audio Interface with free software and plug - ins, 2 aux sends per channel, clip LEDs, 2 subgroups, 2 multi - functional stereo aux returns, balanced main mix outputs, control room/phones outputs, long - wearing faders and controls, a 'Planet Earth' switching power supply, and included rack mount brackets. Engineered in Germany.
Using the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB is straightforward. For live performances, connect your microphones to the inputs and use the XENYX Mic Preamps to adjust the sound. You can use the 'one - knob' compressors to control the dynamics of your audio. When recording, connect the mixer to your computer via the USB/audio interface. Then, install the free recording and editing software from the Behringer website. Remember to turn on the phantom power if you're using microphones that require it. For maintenance, keep the mixer in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If the mixer gets dirty, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it. Also, check the power supply regularly to ensure it's working properly and to save energy, turn off the mixer when not in use.
