Behringer XENYX 2442FX 24 Channel Mixer

Behringer XENYX 2442FX 24 Channel Mixer

With close to one million units sold, the UB mixer series has become one of the most popular mixer series of all times that has no doubt connected musicians all over the world. XENYX mixers will take you to an even higher plane.

The XENYX 2442FX has 24 inputs and 4 Aux Sends for each channel. Additionally, 4 subgroups with separate outputs have been incorporated for routing flexibility.

The new XENYX Mic Preamp matches the sound quality, transparency, headroom and even the dynamic range of boutique-style, stand-alone mic preamps. The neo-classic“British EQ”brings back the warmth and musicality of those ‘60s and ‘70s mega-console desks that made music history. The XENYX FX mixers incorporate a new studio-grade 24-bit FX processor. Get 100 real-world and awesome effect presets at your fingertips.

This XENYX mixer comes with a USB/Audio Interface for direct plug & play connectivity to your Windows® or Mac® computer. Get your audio to and from any DAW and make your XENYX mixer the perfect globetrotter in both analog and digital worlds. Features:

Premium ultra low-noise, high headroom analog mixer

10 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps

Neo-classic "British" 3-band EQs with semi-parametric mid band for warm and musical sound

Studio-grade 24-bit stereo FX processor with 100 awesome presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects

USB/Audio Interface included to connect directly to your computer. Free audio recording and editing software downloadable at www.behringer.com

Channel inserts and direct outputs on each mono channel plus main mix inserts for flexible connection of outboard equipment

4 aux sends per channel: 2 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, 2 post fader (for internal FX or as external send)

Peak LEDs, mute, main mix and subgroup routing switches, solo and PFL functions on all channels

4 subgroups with separate outputs for added routing flexibility; 4 multi-functional stereo aux returns with flexible routing

Balanced main mix outputs with ¼" jack and gold-plated XLR connectors, separate control room, headphones and stereo tape outputs

Control room/phones outputs with multi-input source matrix; Tape inputs assignable to main mix or control room/phones outputs

Long-wearing 60 mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls

Internal autorange 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

High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

Warranty:

One year parts and labor.

Channel Input Type	XLR
Audio Connections	24 inputs and 4 Aux Sends for each channel
Compression	Yes
Bands of EQ per channel	3
Model	XENYX 2442FX 24 Channel Mixer
Series	XENYX Series
Busses	4
Computer Interface	USB
Number of Channels	24
Effects	Yes
Expansion Capabilities	n/a
EQ Type	Parametric
Phantom Power	No
Level Controls	Both
Metering	LED

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BehringerXENYX 2442FX 24 Channel Mixer

5.0

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3/11/2008

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5.0

Mixin' it up down at the church.

By Joe E, choir member and sound engineer

from Rialto, California

About Me Experienced

Pros

Accurate Controls
Compact
Easy To Use
Excellent Sound
Realistic effects
Versatile

Cons

Confusing user's manual

Best Uses

Events
Performances

Comments about Behringer XENYX 2442FX 24 Channel Mixer:

With the previous UB series, Behringer began to shed its image as a maker of throwaway gear for DJs and touring bands who don't have money to burn. The UB series turned out to be solidly built mixers that delivered a lot of bang for the buck and were darn near impossible to destroy. With the XENYX series, the transformation is complete. Once considered a bargain-basement brand by serious musicians, Behringer has become a contender. I wouldn't be surprised if other gear makers are taking these things apart to see what makes 'em tick.

At the top of the XENYX line is the 2442FX with 12 fader channels. The first 8 are mono mic or line inputs, followed by a pair of mono mic or stereo line inputs, shades of the Eurodesk series. Another pair of stereo line inputs rounds things out.

The mic pre-amps are dead-room quiet, delivering vocals with a natural presence. The line inputs are just as impressive, imbuing my wife's Epiphone guitar and Dean Markley ProMag Gold pickup with a warmth and range I hadn't heard before.

Additional inputs include mono and stereo insert points as well as sends and returns for modifying the sound with external processors, none of which we'll ever use at church but nice to have nonetheless. You can mix the sound down to 4 subgroups before sending everything to the main mix. The uses for the subgroup faders and routing switches are limited only by your imagination.

And then there's that built-in effects processor. Our church is a steel-frame building that acoustically doesn't cut it, so we add in some hall reverb (setting 8), giving the music those ethereal few seconds of hanging in the air. With the effects routed to subgroups 1/2 while subgroups 3/4 are left dry, I can announce hymn titles and numbers without effects, then switch over for the performance. For spoken readings during a hymn, the effects can be potted down on individual channels. The subgroup buttons also function as standby switches, muting all the mics and instruments between hymns.

As if all that wasn't enough, Behringer includes a USB interface box so you can lay down tracks directly on your Mac or PC. Suddenly, you're not just a musician. You're a record producer as well.

With so much performance for the price, it's almost sinful.

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Behringer XENYX 2442FX 24 Channel Mixer
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for one year and labor for one year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.

Behringer XENYX 2442FX 24 Channel Mixer

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