Behringer XENYX X1832USB Brochure - Page 2

XENYX X2442USB X2222USB / X1832USB X1622USB / X1222USB X1204USB / 1204USB Channel inserts on each mono channel for flexible connection of outboard equipment (not available on 1204USB or X1204USB) 2-4 aux sends per channel (see table for details) Clip LEDs on all channels, mute/alt 3-4 function on 1204USB or X1204USB models 2 subgroups on X1622USB, X1832USB and X2222USB (4 subgroups on X2442USB) with separate outputs for added routing flexibility 2-4 multi-functional stereo aux returns for flexible routing (see table for specific model details) Balanced main mix outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors Control room/phones outputs with multi-input source matrix Long-wearing 60-mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls "Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving Rack mount brackets included for ultimate flexibility Page 2 of 17 One-knob Compression Ask professional sound engineers what their favorite piece of external processing gear is and the majority response will be virtually unanimous- dynamic compression. What is compression? We're glad you asked. Compression essentially limits the dynamic range of a signal, lowering the level of loud sounds and turning up softer sounds, to achieve sonic balance. But applying compression is a delicate art that many novice, and even intermediate, sound techs have great difficulty mastering. Our "one-knob" compression is available on all mono channels and is easy to operate, even for entry-level users. With this one knob, you can easily dial in the perfect amount of compression for instruments and vocals, creating powerful mixes with punch and clarity. This is indeed a rare feature for products in this class- but standard on all XENYX USB mixers. Effective FX All XENYX USB Series mixers (except the 1204USB) feature our new 24-bit dual engine FX processor, with 16 editable, studio-grade presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and multi-effects. Complete with a highly accurate input meter, these effects can be altered to your personal taste via the Parameter control. Time-based functions can be entered manually by pressing the Tap button in tempo with the music. Recording Bliss There was a time when the recording process called for lots and lots of expensive gear, which meant the average musician had to buy time at a recording studio-and that time was pricey indeed. But modern technology has put personal recording well within the reach of virtually anyone with access to a computer. How do you get all that music flying around your brain into your computer? That's where XENYX USB mixers come in. Thanks to the built-in, bi-directional stereo USB audio interface, you can connect any of these mixers directly to your PC or Mac computer via a single USB cable. Now any signal source you connect to the mixer can be recorded directly to your hard drive. Which brings us to software... Free Would Be Nice! Because you'll want to take full advantage of the XENYX USB Series mixers' recording and podcasting potential, we've thrown in a massive software package that includes Audacity (the most popular open source audio editor), Podifier, Juice, Podnova and Golden Ear (a great selection of podcasting software). You're ready to go live on your PC or Mac computer right out of the box! You also get more than 100 virtual instruments and 50 FX plug-ins, turning your computer into a complete home-based or mobile recording studio from input to output.