Behringer XENYX QX1202USB Premium 12-Input 2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps and Compressors, British EQ, Klark Teknik Multi-FX Processor and USB/Audio Interface

All very basic but great value for money. The simple to use compressor and EQs work well and do a fine job as a foundation for recording spiky vocals and synth. Effects are great, lots of them, sound good and simple to use. Sound quality good for the money. Haven't tried the mixer as an interface yet.

Very impressive. Low noise, lovely clean signal and great flexibility. If you need a small, high quality mixer for desktop use, this is ideal. The only gripe is the lack of an on/off switch, but I can live with that. Otherwise this is superb for the money.

Received yesterday and here are my findings so far.Good: Cheap, flexible, great sound, low noise, lightweight and pretty.Bad: Two pin plug (so need a shaver adapter), no on/off switch, runs very, very hot.Summary: Recommended. So very nearly a perfect product. If Behringer would just fit a power switch, and more importantly a cooler running transformer, it would be unbeatable.More info. I haven't used it with a pc yet.I don't know how reliable it will be with all that heat inside. The bottom gets too hot to touch after about an hour (The psu runs hot too). A good diy'er could probably fit a fan underneath, and replace the euro plug with a three pin plug and an inline switch.I bought a DI box for my electro-acoustic and then found that it plugs directly in! Similarly, my electric guitar works fine without a DI box. I'll probably find a use for the DI box one day...The built in effects are okay but there is no parameter adjustment on them other than the amount of the effect that is applied per channel.2017 update; Recently connected it to my windows 7 pc running Mulab DAW and it runs perfectly!

I bought this mixer to replace my older oneafter only a day I'm in *love*it works very well and has very little (if any) hiss or other noiseso far I've built this little list of pros and consPROs12 inputs (well 8 are L & R channels are counted as 1 each)USB works with Linux (Debian Wheezy, KDE) out of the boxFX processer built in for real time effectsSmall form factor considering number of inputs and outputsUSB "sound card" built in to the mixer for input and outputvolume faders are nice and smoothfeels well-made and sturdyCONs***Not*** a UK plug on the PSU needs a "shaver adaptor"Runs a little hot on right hand sideNo manual included in the box (manual on website)unless viewed from above the numbers on the FX counter are hard to seeList of FX are not in the Box only in the manual on the website

I like Behringer gear and I have quite a bit. For those not aware, they started of supplying the parts used by many other manufacturers. If you wonder why so many mixers have pretty much the same spec...Behringer.However Behringer now produce their own products at a pice point. And here lies the problem some of the build is not great.1) The case is not square and the mixer rocks - enough for my mic to pick it up. I thought this could be my desk so Intried it an extremely flat worktop. I returned it. The replacement exhibited by the same problem but not quite so bad. This can easily be fixed by a couple of felt feet.2) The power connector is not particularly tight. It is pretty easy dislodge and should fit tighter.3) No power switch. The mixer runs quite hot and the only way to turn it of is pulling the power lead or the mains.. As the power connector is not solid, I would wonder if I'll make it worse.The good1) It seems pretty quiet2) The built in effects are ok3) it feels pretty robust4) it's low profile means it comfortably sits under my desk shelf, especially with right angle connectors.5) it has a lot of functionality on the mic channelsIf you can live with the problems, or they are not relevant for you, then I'd recommend it. You might want some felt feet for the front.

Bought this to start doing podcasts. Absolutely love it. So easy to use, just plug and play using USB and your good to go. Phantom power on board is great to use my condenser mics and the on board effects are awesome. A real handy piece of kit for home recording. As well as podcasting I used it to record some acoustic covers and also some live videos and its really done its job. Amazed at the quality especially for the price. Highly recommended.

I have 30 years experience with mixing desks and stage equipment and required a small desk for home use for music making.Being mainly used for guitar work this was the ideal solution given the on board effects engine.The effects alone are awesome tools for guitarists and the overall sound quality of the desk is amazing at this price point.Totally satisfied with this desk, buy one !!

I saw several podcasters using this particular mixer on YouTube and went for one, I was happy to find one, 'just like new' and it arrived the next day.As far as the noise floor goes, that's fine, it's well made and sturdy but ... it wobbles on a flat surface which is where it will be mostly used. It rocks and scratches a decent desk.Yes, it works well BUT:This mixer overheats in a way I consider dangerous !! It has already stripped the varnish off my desk where it was placed ... it is possibly outside of HSE standards ?This particular unit is being handed to a HSE officer this week.There are no rubber feet to elevate it for the free flowing air to cool it., obviously there is no cooling fan.There is no on/off switchThe great shame is that basically it's a good mixer and has many useful features ... but it's dangerous !Sorry