Jim, that is a great idea and I will do that in the very near future. I don't have much room in my Radio / Music / Office room so it will be a bit of a challenge for me but I'll give it a go.
okay, your description is quite good. but we had a problem after Behringer QX1202 was turned on and when it was connected to Behringer Monitor what appeared was very loud noise. so I wait for your video when the machine works on your computer, I want to hear how you record guitars, keyboards and vocal into your computer. Thanks.
Always turn down main volumes before turn on. Always plug in all cords in the proper plugins prior to power up on mixer, rack gear and power amp. It sounds like you plugged something in while the power was on and gains turned up.
If you look at the white buttons on the mixer labelled 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12, these are stereo channels with 1/4 inch mono Left and one mono Right channel designations. This is the channels you can use for a stereo output of a keyboard. The only other way to mix 2 stereo keyboards in this mixer is to designate channel 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 as XLR or 1/4 high input channels. For keyboard one, take stereo channel left out and use channel one input (XLR or 1/4 Jack). Turn the black button of channel one to LEFT to designate that channel as left signal only. Then, take stereo right output of your keyboarad and insert into channel two (XLR or 1/4) and pan black button on that channel to RIGHT. Use thes same steps above for second keyboard but use channels 3 and 4 for LEFT and RIGHT. Don't forget to pan the signals on the black tip button to designate it as left or right respectively. In order to achieve a stereo audio you will need left and right speaker coming from your mixer output and they need to have the seperate LEFT and RIGHT output of the mixer in "MAIN OUT" This way you will achieve true left and right stereo sound. The "control room out" can also be used for stereo output for a different feed There are designated push buttons in the lower right of the mixer for this function. Refer to owners manual for more clarity on their use and functions. Also, your headphone out should also achieve a stereo output signal that output jack is labelled "phones" Good luck with your front of house mix down. God bless you.
@@Tobinindustrial thanks so much for a detailed reply...I am new to sound mixing stuff so a lot is yet to be explored..your answer is a great help...I was wondering if I could connect keyboard stereo output to channel 1 through a TRS cable, won't It be a true stereo? shouldn't the PAN knob give me control of left right? I also my like to know if it'd be safe to plug keyboards to 1-4 channels as they have phantom power..
@@fuelinjectors2606 If you are using a stereo TRS cable then the 1/4 jack input is mono to my understanding. The pan will send the same signal into both lft and right and if you have two speakers in left and right, I think they will both just have a mono signal. I'll have to test this for sure. the left and right on the mixer in this application may add more or less signal into left or right speaker. Some bands mix lead guitar more to one side or the other to make the sound seem to be coming from where it actually is on stage.
@@Tobinindustrial I think I understand what you say..It supports my logic...Ill be more determined once my leads are delivered and I experiment it myself...I might bother you again for my future queries..really appreciate the way you explain...be happy and safe..
Thinking of buying this and just to skip through many incomplete info on YT: can one use (for example) 4 channels simultaneously, each channel being allocated a different effect? If yes, can you very briefly say how? Many thanks for the clear vid !
Yes it is. The earlier Behringer builds worked well but were not rugged enough. Since then, a new company has bought them out and the chassis and electronics are being built much better. They are road worthy equipment now and are a popular choice for Bands, DJ's and people using audio interface on home computers, studio equipment, etc...
Is it possible to use this mixer sort of like a DJ mixer where you can pre-listen to one of the audio tracks in your headphones before mixing it into the main signal? I'm having a really hard time figuring this out on mine...
The best I can tell you cannot do that but what you need is to get a cross fader so you can play one tune and preset on the other channel the next song and have it ready to go. if you go digital with your music, you can auto set time delay and fade in and fade out times and just place each song on the list and your job is done. You can walk away then. If you go digital you can also play a separate signal through your headphones to check the audio.
Hi Andy. I just bought one of these to use with my EV50. I’m a solo acoustic and vocals performer and wondering how I can send different effects to different channels simultaneously eg, Reverb on vocals in channel 1 and Chorus on guitar in channel 2? Love your videos btw! Thanks, Graeme from Elicit Still 🤓👍
To do this you will need to research how to use insert patch cords. The mixer will only be able to produce one effect at a time to all channels as best I know. Any other effect will need to be set up to each appropriated chnnel and using the insert patch cord configuration. This is a bit difficult to explain but there is lots of literature on the subject online. Good luck with it and God bless you.
Great review there Andy. The bigger grown up brother of my EQ. Ive been impressed with mine but iam sure you will be using yours to better effect when you play.
Yes, indeed Fred. Behringer is certainly making its way in the audio business. I am impressed with it. My main band mixer that I use is a Mackie CFX16 MkII but in comparison, the Behringer gear is very good I must say.
the product information on amazon says 24 bit but it says nothing about smaple rate do you know if its 44khz to 96khz or 44khz to 48khz i had something similar before but it was only 2 input and also do you know if the usb allow you to route each input to different channels in cubase or other daw's
On your first question, I have no idea about that. As for the USB, I have not ever used that application as I just use this mixer as a pre-amp for rehearsal and for live mixing on stage from time to time. I am so sorry that I am unable to answer your questions.
Please suggest me a good mixer for recording indian flute yamaha vs behringer what about yamaha mg10 xu Is there any better competitors between these two brand . I wanted to use it mainly for recording So usb connection is required. What about mackie?
Mackie would be your best choice. Not sure of the model you'd need but the music shop or some google research would be easy enough. Yamaha gives you more than your monies worth. Behringer is also decent equipment but I'd put Mackie before Yamaha. Just be sure it is what will work for you. Either will do nicely my friend. Good luck with your quest. God bless you.
@@Tobinindustrial thanku for ur valuable answer😊 & my first preference to buy a mixer is on-board effects & required a clean & balaced recording output. Mic options would be shure sm58 I heard some drawbacks in yamaha mg10 xu of low audio output while recording some content. If i m looking for mackie please suggest me a model that could fulfill my demand. Recently i have checked a model mackie proFx8V2 is it suitable for me . I m getting so confused between these selection of mixer. Please help me find one.
I'll do some research on your specific needs and if I find something that I think will be better than what you have mentioned, I will certainly let you know. I will focus on Mackie products for sure but you never know what's out there.
Can you use the studio monitor section to split the signal and control it for the "Studio Control Room" application. I don't have the mixer in front of me but there should be a button and a volume control on the bottom left that you can split a signal and send it anywhere you wish as a separate signal that can be monitored or recorded. I am sure there is a way if you research that. Good luck and thanks for your post.
...And I hear a beep from time to time when either buttons are pressed, they say the mother board from the computer is sending it. (It records the beep) I can not hear my mic from the mixer when #1 Button is pressed. I can not record when #2 button is pressed anyway I wish botton 3 would allow me to monitor the voice instead of the effect!!! Come on Behringer I had a zoom h4n that I could monitor and record via usb I am very disappointed I cant do the most basic thing with this.
It is best to use the left and right output and then use the channel controls for each left and right as stereo to balance it. Your system needs to be set up for stereo for best results.
@@jacobvalente3799 If you have 5 mics for drums you probably have the rong sized mixer. You should have enough low imperdance channels for all mics, guitars, drums, etc and not have to use the high impedance. If you need, for example 12 low impedance channels then you should buy a 16 channel board with 12 low impedance channels. These stereo channels are not the best input for your musical needs. Always try and use the low impedance channels and incorporate a DI toi expand a 1/4 jack into a low impedance signal. I hope that helps.
Excuse me, sir. I want to record with my acoustic guitar as perfect as possible.Should I get this one or Xenyx Qx1204usb? I have low budget xD by the way great video. Straight to the point thank you
If you want a nice quality sound there are a variety of mixers such as this one that you can use. If your recordings are with acoustic alone then I suggest you allow mix your acoustic with a little boost of mid to give the guitar timber and body. If you are in a mix with other instruments, then I'd cut the mids a bit and drop out a lot of lows while boosting the highs a bit. A nice crisp sound with lots of high string ring will cut through nicely but not bloat the sound overall. In a mix with other instruments, the acoustic will become muddy so you need to keep the top end ringing with some slight mid signal just for a little bit of body. Everyone has a different idea about sound though so you do what you feel is right and what is pleasant to your ears. There are several effects that you can use on an acoustic but suggest that less is more. If you choose to dial in some effects, use it sparingly. A little goes a long way. I hope this was helpful to you.
My personal favorite mixer is the Mackie brand. It is more expensive but that is what I use for live band application. They make smaller CFX models to suit your needs. Yamaha is also an awesome choice and is well priced for what you get.
I have not used this unit for recording. All live band use. It is currently in storage. I am very sure this can be used to record but has no ability to actually record anything. There is no built in memory for recording stuff on it.
yes, this tool can not be used for recording studio, only has a USB interface. other than that the tool is only plugged in special mic / mic is not working properly when it is plugged in with this tool. Finally, you should have an amplifire to listen.
It gets warm but not abnormally warm. I did tests on this and as far as I can tell, it is normal AC heat and it, by no means affects the quality and does not compromise the audio or capability of the mixer. The AC adapter satisfies the amperage and power effectively.
It is very user friendly and not unlike many other boards today and in days gone by. A power supply powers it up. It has main volumes and pregain volumes plus eq on each channel ( Bass, mid and treble) It is fun to use. I suggest you just hook it up and tinker with it and learn as you go.
Very interesting Andy! It would be cool to see a demo of the mixer in action!
Jim, that is a great idea and I will do that in the very near future. I don't have much room in my Radio / Music / Office room so it will be a bit of a challenge for me but I'll give it a go.
okay, your description is quite good. but we had a problem after Behringer QX1202 was turned on and when it was connected to Behringer Monitor what appeared was very loud noise. so I wait for your video when the machine works on your computer, I want to hear how you record guitars, keyboards and vocal into your computer. Thanks.
Always turn down main volumes before turn on. Always plug in all cords in the proper plugins prior to power up on mixer, rack gear and power amp. It sounds like you plugged something in while the power was on and gains turned up.
Very comprehensive video Andy...I want to mix 2 keyboards...obviously both of them have stereo output...how can we do it on this device?
If you look at the white buttons on the mixer labelled 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12, these are stereo channels with 1/4 inch mono Left and one mono Right channel designations. This is the channels you can use for a stereo output of a keyboard.
The only other way to mix 2 stereo keyboards in this mixer is to designate channel 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 as XLR or 1/4 high input channels. For keyboard one, take stereo channel left out and use channel one input (XLR or 1/4 Jack). Turn the black button of channel one to LEFT to designate that channel as left signal only. Then, take stereo right output of your keyboarad and insert into channel two (XLR or 1/4) and pan black button on that channel to RIGHT. Use thes same steps above for second keyboard but use channels 3 and 4 for LEFT and RIGHT. Don't forget to pan the signals on the black tip button to designate it as left or right respectively.
In order to achieve a stereo audio you will need left and right speaker coming from your mixer output and they need to have the seperate LEFT and RIGHT output of the mixer in "MAIN OUT" This way you will achieve true left and right stereo sound.
The "control room out" can also be used for stereo output for a different feed There are designated push buttons in the lower right of the mixer for this function. Refer to owners manual for more clarity on their use and functions.
Also, your headphone out should also achieve a stereo output signal that output jack is labelled "phones"
Good luck with your front of house mix down. God bless you.
@@Tobinindustrial thanks so much for a detailed reply...I am new to sound mixing stuff so a lot is yet to be explored..your answer is a great help...I was wondering if I could connect keyboard stereo output to channel 1 through a TRS cable, won't It be a true stereo? shouldn't the PAN knob give me control of left right? I also my like to know if it'd be safe to plug keyboards to 1-4 channels as they have phantom power..
@@fuelinjectors2606 If you are using a stereo TRS cable then the 1/4 jack input is mono to my understanding. The pan will send the same signal into both lft and right and if you have two speakers in left and right, I think they will both just have a mono signal. I'll have to test this for sure. the left and right on the mixer in this application may add more or less signal into left or right speaker. Some bands mix lead guitar more to one side or the other to make the sound seem to be coming from where it actually is on stage.
@@Tobinindustrial I think I understand what you say..It supports my logic...Ill be more determined once my leads are delivered and I experiment it myself...I might bother you again for my future queries..really appreciate the way you explain...be happy and safe..
@@fuelinjectors2606 Drop by anytime brother. All the best with your audio quest.
Thinking of buying this and just to skip through many incomplete info on YT: can one use (for example) 4 channels simultaneously, each channel being allocated a different effect? If yes, can you very briefly say how? Many thanks for the clear vid !
Thank you for the nice comment. I am glad it was helpful to you.
Looks like a nice little board
Yes it is. The earlier Behringer builds worked well but were not rugged enough. Since then, a new company has bought them out and the chassis and electronics are being built much better. They are road worthy equipment now and are a popular choice for Bands, DJ's and people using audio interface on home computers, studio equipment, etc...
Is it possible to use this mixer sort of like a DJ mixer where you can pre-listen to one of the audio tracks in your headphones before mixing it into the main signal? I'm having a really hard time figuring this out on mine...
The best I can tell you cannot do that but what you need is to get a cross fader so you can play one tune and preset on the other channel the next song and have it ready to go. if you go digital with your music, you can auto set time delay and fade in and fade out times and just place each song on the list and your job is done. You can walk away then. If you go digital you can also play a separate signal through your headphones to check the audio.
@@Tobinindustrial Yeah i realize that, i've got several other mixers and some DJ mixers, I just was wondering if there was a way to do it on this one.
@@imothy I don't have this mixer before me right now but I will check and get back to you if I can find a way to do it.
Hi Andy. I just bought one of these to use with my EV50. I’m a solo acoustic and vocals performer and wondering how I can send different effects to different channels simultaneously eg, Reverb on vocals in channel 1 and Chorus on guitar in channel 2?
Love your videos btw! Thanks,
Graeme from Elicit Still 🤓👍
To do this you will need to research how to use insert patch cords. The mixer will only be able to produce one effect at a time to all channels as best I know. Any other effect will need to be set up to each appropriated chnnel and using the insert patch cord configuration. This is a bit difficult to explain but there is lots of literature on the subject online. Good luck with it and God bless you.
Andy Tobin Thanks Andy! Will look into it. Stay safe and well 🤓👍
Great review there Andy. The bigger grown up brother of my EQ. Ive been impressed with mine but iam sure you will be using yours to better effect when you play.
Yes, indeed Fred. Behringer is certainly making its way in the audio business. I am impressed with it. My main band mixer that I use is a Mackie CFX16 MkII but in comparison, the Behringer gear is very good I must say.
the product information on amazon says 24 bit but it says nothing about smaple rate do you know if its 44khz to 96khz or 44khz to 48khz i had something similar before but it was only 2 input and also do you know if the usb allow you to route each input to different channels in cubase or other daw's
On your first question, I have no idea about that. As for the USB, I have not ever used that application as I just use this mixer as a pre-amp for rehearsal and for live mixing on stage from time to time. I am so sorry that I am unable to answer your questions.
its okay i have it now and it has all the settings i asked but it goes up to 192khz i bought the u-phoria 404hd
Congrats on your purchase. I am glad you got your answers and are satisfied
Please suggest me a good mixer for recording indian flute yamaha vs behringer
what about yamaha mg10 xu
Is there any better competitors between these two brand .
I wanted to use it mainly for recording
So usb connection is required.
What about mackie?
Mackie would be your best choice. Not sure of the model you'd need but the music shop or some google research would be easy enough. Yamaha gives you more than your monies worth. Behringer is also decent equipment but I'd put Mackie before Yamaha. Just be sure it is what will work for you. Either will do nicely my friend. Good luck with your quest. God bless you.
@@Tobinindustrial thanku for ur valuable answer😊
& my first preference to buy a mixer is on-board effects & required a clean & balaced recording output.
Mic options would be shure sm58
I heard some drawbacks in yamaha mg10 xu of low audio output while recording some content.
If i m looking for mackie please suggest me a model that could fulfill my demand.
Recently i have checked a model mackie proFx8V2 is it suitable for me .
I m getting so confused between these selection of mixer.
Please help me find one.
I'll do some research on your specific needs and if I find something that I think will be better than what you have mentioned, I will certainly let you know. I will focus on Mackie products for sure but you never know what's out there.
Which one better effect? 1202 or 1204 ?
I would think the effects are the same in both units. That being said, I have not had a chance to try the 1204.
I can't Monitor voice from the mixer and record and hear music from the DAW at the same time 😕
Can you use the studio monitor section to split the signal and control it for the "Studio Control Room" application. I don't have the mixer in front of me but there should be a button and a volume control on the bottom left that you can split a signal and send it anywhere you wish as a separate signal that can be monitored or recorded. I am sure there is a way if you research that. Good luck and thanks for your post.
There is bro, you need to put the RCA output into the into and then have the headphone button pressed in and the button below that pressed up.
...And I hear a beep from time to time when either buttons are pressed, they say the mother board from the computer is sending it. (It records the beep)
I can not hear my mic from the mixer when #1 Button is pressed.
I can not record when #2 button is pressed anyway
I wish botton 3 would allow me to monitor the voice instead of the effect!!! Come on Behringer
I had a zoom h4n that I could monitor and record via usb I am very disappointed I cant do the most basic thing with this.
How do you balance the 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12
It is best to use the left and right output and then use the channel controls for each left and right as stereo to balance it. Your system needs to be set up for stereo for best results.
What if you have 5 mics for drums what do you do?
@@jacobvalente3799 If you have 5 mics for drums you probably have the rong sized mixer. You should have enough low imperdance channels for all mics, guitars, drums, etc and not have to use the high impedance. If you need, for example 12 low impedance channels then you should buy a 16 channel board with 12 low impedance channels. These stereo channels are not the best input for your musical needs. Always try and use the low impedance channels and incorporate a DI toi expand a 1/4 jack into a low impedance signal. I hope that helps.
Andy Tobin ok thank you. What do you think of a Harbinger L1402FX-USB?
@@jacobvalente3799 Never did use one.
Excuse me, sir. I want to record with my acoustic guitar as perfect as possible.Should I get this one or Xenyx Qx1204usb? I have low budget xD by the way great video. Straight to the point thank you
If you want a nice quality sound there are a variety of mixers such as this one that you can use. If your recordings are with acoustic alone then I suggest you allow mix your acoustic with a little boost of mid to give the guitar timber and body. If you are in a mix with other instruments, then I'd cut the mids a bit and drop out a lot of lows while boosting the highs a bit. A nice crisp sound with lots of high string ring will cut through nicely but not bloat the sound overall. In a mix with other instruments, the acoustic will become muddy so you need to keep the top end ringing with some slight mid signal just for a little bit of body. Everyone has a different idea about sound though so you do what you feel is right and what is pleasant to your ears. There are several effects that you can use on an acoustic but suggest that less is more. If you choose to dial in some effects, use it sparingly. A little goes a long way. I hope this was helpful to you.
thank you for answering. I guess I am gonna get this one coz I don't have so much money. I hope it works but you might know other brands and models?
My personal favorite mixer is the Mackie brand. It is more expensive but that is what I use for live band application. They make smaller CFX models to suit your needs. Yamaha is also an awesome choice and is well priced for what you get.
damnnn. it is too late, man. LOL anyway I hope at least this one works properly. Thank you for your help
No worries, you will not be disappointed especially with the price and value. This unit should serve you very well
Can i use this to record my voice in audacity tooo ???
I have not used this unit for recording. All live band use. It is currently in storage. I am very sure this can be used to record but has no ability to actually record anything. There is no built in memory for recording stuff on it.
yes, this tool can not be used for recording studio, only has a USB interface. other than that the tool is only plugged in special mic / mic is not working properly when it is plugged in with this tool. Finally, you should have an amplifire to listen.
Does it heat a lot around the AC plug?
It gets warm but not abnormally warm. I did tests on this and as far as I can tell, it is normal AC heat and it, by no means affects the quality and does not compromise the audio or capability of the mixer. The AC adapter satisfies the amperage and power effectively.
Thanks for the quick reply Andy! I'm planning to get one. Very good review!
You are most welcome Sir. Thank you for taking the time to watch my video. I am glad it was helpful to you.
Hi my uncle is giving me one of those what do I need to know
It is very user friendly and not unlike many other boards today and in days gone by. A power supply powers it up. It has main volumes and pregain volumes plus eq on each channel ( Bass, mid and treble) It is fun to use. I suggest you just hook it up and tinker with it and learn as you go.
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Thanks, I have already sub'd you earlier. God bless