Description
Achieve premium-quality sound for live performance and studio recording with the Behringer XENYX X2442USB, a 24-input, 4-bus mixer with built-in digital effects and an integrated 2x2 USB audio interface that offers clear and natural sound. The mixer features ten high-quality XENYX mic preamps with phantom power for working with high-end condenser microphones. Channels 1-8 feature mono line inputs, channel inserts, one-knob compression, and 3-band EQs. Channels 9-16 offer stereo pair line inputs with 4-band EQs. The XENYX X2442USB includes a pair of XLR and 1/4" main outputs, subgroup 1-8 outputs, 8 direct outputs, and dedicated control room outputs as well as two headphone outputs. Additionally, the mixer includes four aux sends and four stereo returns for flexible outboard processing. Along with the built-in USB/audio interface, the X2442USB comes with all the recording and editing software needed to turn your computer system into a complete, high-performance home recording studio. The X2442 USB includes rackmount brackets for ultimate flexibility.Benefits Premium ultralow noise, high-headroom analog mixer10 state-of-the-art, phantom-powered XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps8 studio-grade compressors with super-easy "one-knob" functionality and control LED for professional vocal and instrumental soundNeo-classic "British" 3-band EQs with semi-parametric mid band for warm and musical soundStudio-grade FX processor with 16 editable presets, including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter, multi-effects, Tap function, and storable user parameter settingsBuilt-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 ultralow-latency driver downloadable at www.behringer.comChannel inserts and direct outputs on each mono channel plus main mix inserts for flexible connection of outboard equipmentAdditional Details 4 aux sends per channel: 2 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, 2 post-fader (for internal FX or as external send)Clip LEDs, mute, main mix, and subgroup routing switches, solo, and PFL functions on all channels4 subgroups with separate outputs for added routing flexibility; 4 multi-functional stereo aux returns with flexible routingBalanced main mix outputs with 1/4" jack and gold-plated XLR connectors, separate control room, headphones, and stereo rec outputsControl room/phones outputs with multi-input source matrix; rec inputs assignable to main mix or control room/phones outputsLong-wearing 60mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controlsRackmount brackets included for ultimate flexibilitySonically Superior Mic Preamps All XENYX mixers have one thing in common great-sounding, high-headroom XENYX mic preamps. These state-of-the-art mic pres represent a major step in the evolution of audio technology, and they can easily hold their own, even when compared to the most expensive stand-alone mic preamps. XENYX preamps offer a staggering 130 dB of dynamic range, with a bandwidth that extends from below 10 Hz to well above 200 kHz.One-Knob Compression The studio-grade compressor is based on classic and famous studio equipment from the 70's. This totally transparent and musical compressor design allows your full dynamic range to shine through until your signal reaches the compression threshold, which is indicated by the highly visible status LED. The compressor increases sustain and gently smoothens out signal peaks, which is especially handy when you're laying down the funk or hammering home your most-aggressive metal lines.Musical British EQ The British consoles of the 1960s and '70s changed the sound of rock and roll. Without them, the British Invasion might not have happened. Those legendary mixing desks soon became the envy of engineers and producers all over the world. The channel EQ on the XENYX mixers is based on that very same circuitry, allowing you