Detail 01
USB audio out
Stereo mix goes to your computer on one cable. Good for capturing a rehearsal or streaming a live set.
Product detailSKU #1274115050176
BehringerXENYX X1204USB USB Mixer With Effects
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
12-input analog mixer with USB out and onboard effects. A smaller board for duos, small bands, and desktop recording setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Duos or trios with vocals, guitar and a backing track
- Podcast or stream setups with two or three mics
- Rehearsal rooms needing a simple, portable board
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full bands miking a whole drum kit plus horns
- Anyone wanting each mic on its own recorded track
- Setups that need saved scenes between shows
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Built-in effects
Vocal reverb and delay without an outboard unit, which keeps the setup to one box on the table.
Detail 03
XENYX mic preamps
Behringer's own preamps. Fine for dynamic mics; quiet ribbon mics will need most of the gain range.
Detail 04
12 channels versus the X2222's 22
Roughly half the inputs for eighty dollars less. Choose on channel count, since the feature set is otherwise close.
Detail 05
Analog controls
No presets or recall. You reset every knob at each gig, which is faster to learn but slower to reproduce.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mics, cables and stands are not included
- 02USB records a stereo mix, not individual channels
- 03Count your sources first; 12 channels fills up faster than expected
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between this and the X2222USB?
Channel count, mainly. The X1204USB has 12 inputs, the X2222USB has 22. Same XENYX preamps, USB output and onboard effects on both.
02Can I use this for podcasting?
Yes. Plug in two or three mics, monitor on headphones and send the stereo mix to your computer over USB for recording.
03Does it supply phantom power?
Yes, for condenser mics on the XENYX mic channels. Mute your outputs before switching it on or off.
04Will it run passive speakers?
No. This is a line-level mixer with no power amp. You need powered speakers or a separate amplifier.
