SeriesBehringer Eurorack

Small mixing console with 8 inputs, 4 mono and 4 stereo. Each input has its own gain control to amplify the input signal.. EQ that acts on two specific frequencies (lows and highs), then there are two buttons to output the sound present at the input to send it to a multi-effects, for example. They are the aux. Then there's a pan control to move the sound left or right. On the stereo inputs they are labeled "balance" instead of pan, but I don't know why. And finally, there's the fader to mix sounds. Oh, yes! I almost forgot about it!! There is also a switch labeled pfl/solo, which allows you to listen to a sound at the input before pulling up the fader. When it comes to the outputs it's really easy because, besides the aux, this console only has a Main output to connect you monitoring speakers, for instance. Which is what I did. UTILIZATION It's very easy to use, but, on the other hand, it's not the most pleasant to use. I think the faders are very plasticky and I often end up with a cap in my hand. That's probably the worst about it, but anyway... SOUNDS I'm not quite an audio engineer and have not many references, but it isn't bad at all! Mine doesn't produce too much noise. OVERALL OPINION I bought it secondhand for next to nothing. Based on my experience, I wouldn't buy it again. It was really annoying, for example, the knobs made a lot of noise when I turned them or there were even faulty contacts in some channels.

(Originally written by ralphadam/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Eight inputs, including four mic inputs with 48V phantom power L/R master XLR outputs L/R control room outputs with 1/4" jacks Headphone output that allows you to listen to each channel separately (using the mute/solo switch). It's convenient for live gigs because it allows you to mix your sources for the FOH system and use two channels for your in-ear monitor system! UTILIZATION Ultra easy setup... You won't need the user's manual! Everything is clear... SOUNDS I can't say the sound is transparent because I can't compare it with any other product... I can only say it doesn't add noise to the signal even with high gain settings. The sound is always clear and I don't expect more from a keyboard mixer on stage. OVERALL OPINION I've been using for nearly two years and I haven't had a single problem (not even with the faders). I've used it for several professional applications (large stages with huge PA system, open-air events, shows with lots of fog machines, etc.) and haven't had a problem! Surprising considering the price and the manufacturer's reputation...

This is an 8 input 2 bus mixer. It has 2 strips and 2 stereo strips. There are 2 XLR inputs, each on one mono strip and each mono strip has one 1/4 inch jack. The stereo strips each have two 1/4 inch jacks. There is an fx send and return, control room outs, main outs, a headphone jack. There is one set of 2-track in/outs. Each strip consists of a 3 band eq, fx send, pan/balance knobs and a level knob. No sliders. One of the greatest things about this, is that you get two XLR inputs that provide phantom power, which is pretty darn awesome. It'd probably be cheaper to buy four of these and run them in unison instead of buying a 16 strip with 4 XLR inputs. I really love this, the preamps sound pretty good, for only costing 80 bucks. The value to money ratio here is pretty high. The lack of sliders can be impractical, but certainly not unlivable. Plus, this thing is tough. Works fine in all kinds of weather and conditions and stuff. UTILIZATION Everything on this mixer is sturdy, and does what it says. The parts are high quality and it's super easy to use. It doesn't have a lot of built in effects, and doesn't have any bells or whistles, just the basics. It is a great value for the price, and the Preamp is pretty much completely transparent, I love it. The manual is barely need, this thing is practically plug and go. I do wish it had a USB out, but one can do without, especially given the great price. SOUNDS The sound of this mixer is great. Not incredible, but great. The eq is pretty good. It has a pretty transparent sound, which is nice. I love the simplicity of it and the operation. It's INCREDIBLY quiet, and it provides enough preamp gain for most applications. I have a condenser mic that I use pretty consistently for smaller applications. There are no hisses, or pops, and all the inputs are sturdy. The thing is built like a tank, dropped it multiple times on concrete, no problems. OVERALL OPINION This mixer is worth every cent. It is an astounding deal, especially for the price. Behringer makes some awesome products now and then, and this is one of them! It's simplicity is a gift from heaven, and it's very well put together space wise. Your fingers have enough space to tweak the knobs, and there aren't too many knobs. Everything is clearly labeled and does what it says. The phantom power it supplies is so nice. and hard to find at such a low price. If you need a back up mixer, or something portable for smaller bands, BUY THIS NOW. You won't regret it. I do wish there was a usb output, and maybe faders instead of knobs for the main strip, but overall this thing performs. I currently own and use 3 of these things.

This mixer is not rackable, it is a small/midsized desktop unit. However, included in the package is a little rack-mounted plate on which you can put the mixer - so I guess it's semi-rackmountable. This mixer has 8 mono XLR inputs, and 4 stereo 1/4" inputs. Each of those channels has an EQ strip with 3 bands. There are also 3 sends, a pan pot, mute, and solo buttons. This mixer also provides phantom power. There is also an input section for RCA if you want to input a CD player or something. There are integrated effects that you can send into the individual channels. These range from reverb, delay, chorus, pitch shifting, and combos of those effects. There are also inserts on the back panel. This is an analog console. UTILIZATION The setup is pretty generic and simple, so there is not a lot of new ground here. The only thing that steers from the norm that jumps out at me is the FX section. The FX are digital and built into the mixer. So you select which one you want to run, and you can then send that in various amounts to your channels. All the other normal mixer functions are easily accessible. I personally found the manual to be a little bit vague at times. It is not as in depth as it could be. However, most of the functions are largely self-explanatory so it's not a huge deal. SOUNDS The console is not very transparent. Most of what this unit does sounds rather cheap, I guess because the unit itself is cheap. Sounds are brittle, small, and lack a lot of extreme high end that can bring a track to life. I definitely do not recommend this for recording. Noise tends to be a problem on Behringer products, and you can hear it as you push up the gain - another reason you maybe wouldn't want to use this in a studio. The EQ does what it's supposed to do, but again sounds grainy and not very smooth. The effects fall into a similar category, although a couple of the stranger ones sound kind of neat - such as the delays/reversal one which sounds like it could be used for scary movie whispers. A couple of the reverbs are not bad. OVERALL OPINION I have had this mixer for about 2 years. I like the very low price about it, and that it is reliable. The sound is definitely a weak point however, so I only use it for live things where a top sound quality is not necessary. I've used a good amount of mixers. If you are just looking for a workhorse mixer, not for studio use but for other things such as an open mic or for speakers, than this would be a good value due to the very low price. For my purposes, it hasn't done me wrong, though I do not use it for many musical applications due to the sound being second rate.

There are 16 inputs on the UB1622FX-PRO and a bunch of knobs and sliders. This mixer reminds me of the XENYX 1204usb mixer that is also made from Behringer. The UB1622FX-PRO is no longer manufactured and has been replaced by several models but I still think that the quality and build of the UB1622FX-PRO is one of the best they have made over at Behringer. UTILIZATION Some of the cons: It is not made anymore and may be hard to find one still in good shape. Also it only has 4 stereo channels. Some of the Pros: Each one of those stereo channels has a 4 band parametric EQ. On the mono channels there are 3 band EQ’s and low cut options. SOUNDS This mixer does tend to have a lot of noise to it though and it does generate hissing and humming tones from time to. It is very affordable though and served its purpose for us. I would buy this mixer again because I know how well it was built and I never had a single problem or issue with it. I would use it as my main mixer if it didn’t have that much noise though. OVERALL OPINION Check out the XENYX 1204 USB mixer you are looking to get a mixer in this price range because it is very close to the UB1622FX-PRO. The parametric EQ is so much better than what this unit is worth the. The parametric EQ is the type that I see on more expensive mixers that are not made by Behringer. The precision and quality of sound is average maybe a 5 out of 10. But the build and make up of this mixer is a 10 easily because it is very solid and sturdy. Out of all of the Behringer models that I have used in this price range, this is the best built on by far.

Acquired through American Musical Supply. Shipment arrived earlier than the estimated date (very cool!). I ordered the mixer through AMS's website. I bought the unit for use with live performance with bands and also for home recording. Paid 79$ for the unit, shipping was about 5$. The board has four xlr inputs on it. Each one has Behringer's great sounding mic preamp included. These four channels have high, mid, and low eq. These same four channels, in addition to your standard level knob, also have a gain knob. This board has a lot of potential gain if you're starting with a weak signal. The master fader is a slider...nice for things like fading in or out. RCA Tape input/output...nice for either running a cd player into the board, or running your mix out to a recording device. The headphone level rotary knob is nice. Each channel has an FX send. Most of my complaints about the board could be alleviated by spending more money on a board with more features. The independant channels have rotary knobs for the level adjusters. EQ for only the first four channels. It would be nice to have EQ for the tape input, although a workaround can be had by using one of the four EQ channels and converting your RCA CD player output to a 1/4" jack. Construction seems solid, for the most part. There are some slots on the underside of the board for the area around where the power supply hooks up. This area can get somewhat hot. I usually put an old cd case underneath the right side of the board to give it some breathing room. It seems odd to me that behringer didn't put slots on the right side of the unit, as most of the time the side of the unit would have more room for venting hot air. I like the board very much. For my simple uses for it (live band use + personal recording studio), its more than I need at this point. If you have many instruments to run through a board, and you're looking to have EQ on every channel, this is not the board for you. If you're looking for an easy-to-use board with four EQ'd, xlr'd channels + eight 1/4" basic channels (db level and FX level), then this board will work for you. Its also very small, so if you're looking for a board that requires little effort to transport, pick one of these babies up. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I picked up this unit after trading in my old mixer at my local music store. It was $569 CAD plus tax. I like the preamps, and the way everything is mounted, with the knobs riding on the metal, and the potentiometers inside (built like a mackie!) By far the best part of this unit is the direct outs on channels 1-8. This is the only mixer I could find that had that feature in a reasonable price range. The built in effects are decent too, good enough for live use anyway. The direct outs aren't balanced! Who's stupid idea was that? I run it into my Digi001 with 1 fotters and I can't tell the difference, but I would like to know who decided to make the main selling point UNBALANCED! Also, I wish they would make a version without the effects. Like I said, they are good enough for live use. But I own a recording studio and I don't need them. Lots of others feel this way too. The unit is built tough. The faders are smooth, the detents at 12 oclock on the knobs are enough to let you know that it's not going anywhere until you turn it, and it is better than any of the other behringer mixers I've used in the past. I wish that behringer would hire some people that speak english to write their english manuals. I have owned 5 behringer products over the years, and all manuals are ridden with typos, run on sentances, and in the case of the fcb1010 midi controller, it was useless. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Mars Music (Out of Business) $79 currently running approx $75 on Ebay. This is one of Behringer's well-known ultra-compact mixing consoles. These tiny tools are ideal for small-scale, small-budget recording projects. And the stereo 802A would also do as a super-portable mixer for a 2-3 piece live act. I also take mine in my briefcase and use it with a battery powered portable PA box for quick in-and-out gigs. The MX 802A has six basic input channels including four mono XLR/LINE (i.e., HiZ/LoZ) inputs and two stereo line-level inputs. Each channel has its own three bands of EQ, Aux send and return, stereo pan, and level contols. The first four channels also have a low-frequency cut switch and (critically handy) an input gain control. The unit also has the phantom power necessary for my condensor mics. I use the 802A mixer for making home-brewed demos with a PC-based digital recording setup. Behringer has been accused of "borrowing" designs, especially from Mackie products. I can't verify the charge, but I can verify that they do sound remarkably close in quality to products several times the price. The mixer is fairly simple to operate, but like other Behringer products I've used, their manuals are written for a more experienced user than their prices are likely to attract. For the money you simply can't complain. The very hefty seperate power supply isn't the most elegant thing. But it's probaby necessary to keep the noise down in the unit itself. After a year of regular use it has performed flawlessly. The pots are all quiet and smooth. It also seems to resist hum, though I've got it sitting on top of another rack unit that has a built in power supply. Though I've heard Behringer service is not great, and I doubt the MX 802A would survive heavy road use. But heck, for the money, you could think of Behringer's mixers as disposable Mackies. Their sound is very good and the compact design is simply the handiest for home studios. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought this mixer at Guitar Center for $55 as a small solution for an incredibly small home project studio. I'm using a very nice mic (Audio Technica 3035), with the Presonus TubePRE preamp, so I didn't want to cheap out with a crummy mixer. I was born and raised on Mackie. I've had 3 1402s, a 1604, and a couple of 1202s for various uses in my home and mobile studios. The only reason I didn't go Mackie today was budget - but I'm not disappointed at all! (read more, my friend!!) Every Mackie-head that I talked to told me "no way, this is a cheap board from a budget company". Finally, a friend who knew better told me otherwise. I am amazed at the sound on this thing! The mic preamps are as good as a Mackie and it's QUIET! I'm not comparing them side to side, but I feel the same amazement I originally felt when I plugged in my first Mackie. I admit... I was hesitant to defect from my Mackie addiction, but with all the features of a 1/2 sized 1202, this board is about one SEVENTH of the PRICE of a 1202. If you're shopping for a good phantom power preamp, you can't touch a good one for this price. The pots feel to be pretty good quality. They don't stick or turn very stiff-ly (stiffly?). The external power supply is not a wall-wart, so you get the benefit of a smaller unit and still get a fairly nice non-grounded plug power supply. Seperate control room / main mix outputs is kinda nice too. Considering that for a mixer of this price and size, turnpots will be the standard, rather than sliders; the only other thing that really bugs me is the 3-LED meter. Oddly enough, it's pretty easy to use for referernce. It has no XLR outputs, which kind of bugs me, but again - size and price are most likely the cause of that too. The plastic sides bug me, but seem sturdy. As soon as I got it out of the box, I whacked it really hard against the concrete floor to see what would happen (better now than after the warranty expires). I might hesitate to take this on tour with me, but I'd not hesitate to toss it into my luggage (padded in shirts and pants) and fly it with me. It's pretty solid. The mixer doesn't seem to be manufactured "cheaply". It just feels good. It sits level on the table and the pads keep it from sliding - just a lot more than you'd expect form something this cheap. Heck, I once owned a Radio Shack mixer that cost twice this price that was no where near as cool! I just got done emailing a handful of Mackie-addicted buddies of mine to tell them about this board. There's no reason why this board couldn't sell for $100 or $125 if you compare to Mackie. However, Mackie is starting to appear overpriced with competition like this. If you need a board this size and 4 inputs (2 mono mic/line and 2 stereo line) will do ya, then this is a no-brainer. I've got a couple of friends who bought a Mackie 1202 but don't need all the inputs. This would have been a GREAT solution and saved them the price of about 26 pizzas (around $330 difference in price from the Mackie). Obviously, some people need more inputs etc - but if you are even THINKING about something this size, BUY THIS MIXER. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Purchased second hand, US$300. I wanted a mixer for my home studio setup with several synths, plus the requirement to record accoustic instruments. Ita a great unit. Solid construction. Typical EQ and Aux sections. 8 XLRs with Phantom and huge range on the preamps. Makes it easy to record any type of source. Behringer clain big head room, and they are right, lots of gain is available, the mixer is suitable for a range of applications. Great for live, and very good for project studio. Noise floor seems very low, I've never had any audible noise with all faders right up. Insert points for the 8 mono channels is cool. Hardly any dislikes but one major one: Unit has 4 stereo input pairs, thats cool. What is not cool is that you cant Aux send the stereo channels in stereo! The are summed to the auxiliary. There should be an option to send each channel to a different aux send. With out that, it makes it a compromise in the studio setup because if you use stereo effects, or record from your auxillaries, then you are faced with a reroute to the mono channels, or using the Alt outputs. The Alt outputs are almost ideal, but then you find that it means you cant mute other channels while you are using them as mute and Alt are shared on the same button. Great construction quality Minor thing with the design... a 20 channel mixer is quite likely to be something that you setup and leave in one place, its not tiny. But with nearly all the connectors on the top rather than at the back, it makes life messy. Its pretty minor, and i'd probably complain if they were on the back. Its great, only one issue I mentioned above. For live its a 5 out of 5, especially being perfect for rackmount. For a small studio its pretty good as long as you are only recording 2 channels. Its a fantastic live sub-mixer for foldback or dropping drums to stereo. Its also far better value for money than anything else i've tried of this size. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought this from a chain music store for $400. I wanted a mixer to use in my home studio to connect to my computer and to use in live performances that had the mixing capabilities this unit has ,but without spending too much money. first of all this has 6 mono line ins, 4 stereo ins, 2 aux sends , 4 band equalizer on each channel, a 7 band equalizer for the main output, and built in effects processor. It has a lot of features for a relatively low price. It sounds very clean and it's easy to tailor each channels sound to be as crisp or bassy as desired, okay its not that perfect but close. I thought behringer might be a cheapo line of products ,but die Deutschen machen Sachen nur vom hoechsten Qualitaet!! Very high quality german craftmanship, gut gemacht! It's a good thing i speak german otherwise the hand buch might have been a little hard to follow. The on board multieffects processor is somewhat on the weak side. The reverbs are good and suitable for guitars, vocals, and drums, but the flangers don't sound that flangy and the delays arent't really noticable. Again, high qualitaet german hergestellt. It even looks german- very sleek ,matt silver, solid construction. besides the effects being a little weak I am amazed at this mixers capabilities at it's low cost. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Purchased online from Musician's Friend in June 2000 for $80. I use this unit as an input mixer into my computer soundcard for recording. This is a very compact unit with 2 mic channels 2 mono/stereo channels. RCA-jacks for tape in/out. Single effects send/rtn. 3 EQ controls gain and pan on each channel. Ultra low noise circuitry does not intrude on the signal. It goes clean into the computer. It sits on my desk beside the the speakers. I can mic my voice and acoustic guitar or two voices. I have a channel set for my Strat and another for my bass. This is a convenient easy way to plug in without crawling under the desk. The separate level and EQs give easy control BEFORE you record reducing post-production tasks. There is no power switch - I switch power through my computer power distribution. The fit and finish is beautiful - very German design and construction. The controls are small but logically placed and very accessible. The power supply is not a wall wart very thoughtful touch. The sale price was excellent. Much less than the competition.A small price to pay for a great recording or small group live mixer. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com