BEHRINGER XENYX X1832USB Analog Mixer

Rehearsal on Thursday, karaoke on Saturday.

One mixer has to serve the band, the singers and the backing tracks. X1832USB puts 18 inputs, effects and a USB audio interface on one desk. Tools for feedback and for vocals are built in.

Spot feedback on the faders

In this series, only X1832USB has the 9-band graphic EQ. With the EQ on, FBQ Feedback Detection lights LEDs in the band faders at critical frequencies. Lower that band a little. To protect stage monitors instead, switch the EQ to the monitor mix.

Take the vocal out of a track

The Voice Canceller removes most of the vocal from a recording on the CD/TAPE inputs. Use the backing for karaoke, or rehearse a difficult part over a complete playback.

Channels built around the voice

Mono channels have XLR inputs, with switchable +48 V phantom power. Each one also has a compressor on one COMP knob and a 3-band EQ with semi-parametric mid. A dedicated MON OUT with its own MON SEND fader feeds the monitor mix. The effects processor offers 16 presets, and USB carries stereo in and out.

Features

• Premium ultra-low noise, high headroom analog mixer
• 6 state-of-the-art, phantom-powered XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps
• 6 studio-grade compressors with super-easy "one-knob" functionality and control LED for professional vocal and instrumental sound
• Neo-classic "British" 3-band EQs with semi-parametric mid band for warm and musical sound
• New studio-grade FX processor with 16 editable presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter, multi-effects, Tap function and storable user parameter settings
• Built-in stereo USB/Audio Interface to connect directly to your computer. Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins and ultra-low latency driver downloadable at www.behringer.com
• 9-band stereo graphic EQ allows precise frequency correction of monitor or main mixes
• Breathtaking XPQ 3D stereo surround effect for more vitality and enhanced stereo image
• Voice Canceller function for easy-to-use sing-along applications
• Channel inserts on each mono channel for flexible connection of outboard equipment
• 3 aux sends per channel: 1 pre fader for monitoring, 1 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, 1 post fader (for internal FX or as external send)
• Clip LEDs, mute, main mix and subgroup routing switches, solo and PFL functions on all channels
• 2 subgroups with separate outputs for added routing flexibility and 2 multi-functional stereo aux returns with flexible routing
• Balanced main mix outputs with 1/4" jack and gold-plated XLR connectors, separate control room, headphones and stereo rec outputs
• Control room/phones outputs with multi-input source matrix; rec inputs assignable to main mix or control room/phones outputs
• Planet Earth switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving