Behringer XENYX 1204USB Manual page 2

XENYX X2442USB
X2222USB / X1832USB
X1622USB / X1222USB
X1204USB / 1204USB
Channel inserts on each mono
channel for flexible connection of
outboard equipment (not available
on 1204USB or X1204USB)
2-4 aux sends per channel
(see table for details)
Clip LEDs on all channels, mute/alt
3-4 function on 1204USB or
X1204USB models
2 subgroups on X1622USB, X1832USB
and X2222USB (4 subgroups on
X2442USB) with separate outputs
for added routing flexibility
2-4 multi-functional stereo aux
returns for flexible routing
(see table for specific model details)
Balanced main mix outputs with
gold-plated XLR connectors
Control room/phones outputs with
multi-input source matrix
Long-wearing 60-mm
logarithmic-taper faders and
sealed rotary controls
"Planet Earth" switching power supply
for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~),
noise-free audio, superior transient
response plus low power
consumption for energy saving
Rack mount brackets included for
ultimate flexibility
One-knob Compression
Ask professional sound engineers
what their favorite piece of external
processing gear is and the majority
response will be virtually unanimous—
dynamic compression. What is
compression? We're glad you asked.
Compression essentially limits the
dynamic range of a signal, lowering the
level of loud sounds and turning up
softer sounds, to achieve sonic balance.
But applying compression is a delicate art
that many novice, and even intermediate,
sound techs have great difficulty
mastering. Our "one-knob" compression
is available on all mono channels and is
easy to operate, even for entry-level users.
With this one knob, you can easily dial in
the perfect amount of compression for
instruments and vocals, creating powerful
mixes with punch and clarity. This is indeed
a rare feature for products in this class—
but standard on all XENYX USB mixers.
Effective FX
All XENYX USB Series mixers
(except the 1204USB) feature our
new 24-bit dual engine FX processor,
with 16 editable, studio-grade presets
including reverb, chorus, flanger,
delay, pitch shifter and multi-effects.
Complete with a highly accurate input
meter, these effects can be altered to your
personal taste via the Parameter control.
Time-based functions can be entered
manually by pressing the Tap button in
tempo with the music.
Recording Bliss
There was a time when the recording
process called for lots and lots
of expensive gear, which meant the
average musician had to buy time at a
recording studio—and that time was
pricey indeed. But modern technology
has put personal recording well within
the reach of virtually anyone with access
to a computer. How do you get all that
music flying around your brain into your
computer? That's where XENYX USB
mixers come in. Thanks to the built-in,
bi-directional stereo USB audio interface,
you can connect any of these mixers
directly to your PC or Mac computer via a
single USB cable. Now any signal source
you connect to the mixer can be recorded
directly to your hard drive. Which brings
us to software...
Free Would Be Nice!
Because you'll want to take full advantage
of the XENYX USB Series mixers' recording
and podcasting potential, we've thrown in
a massive software package that includes
Audacity (the most popular open source
audio editor), Podifier, Juice, Podnova
and Golden Ear (a great selection of
podcasting software). You're ready to
go live on your PC or Mac computer
right out of the box! You also get more
than 100 virtual instruments and 50 FX
plug-ins, turning your computer into
a complete home-based or mobile
recording studio from input to output.
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