Features:

  • Premium, ultra-low noise, high headroom analog mixer
  • 2 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps
  • Neo-classic "British" 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
  • 1 post fader FX send per channel for external FX devices
  • Main mix outputs plus separate control room, phones and stereo CD/tape outputs
Great for small mixing jobs

I write reviews of equipment and software for a popular pro music magazine. I test things in my full studio but I like to have access to them while I am writing my review at my desk. The pro audio card I have in my desk PC has no analog stereo audio outs, only S/PDIF - AES/EBU Toslink or RCA. When I test audio plug-ins I need to get an audio signal out. Also, if the product I'm testing is an external device I need a way to handle its audio as well. Finally, I need to get analog signals to my powered monitors above the desk. This mixer meets all of these needs, works with both +4 and -10 signals, and has excellent audio characteristics in its line level paths. The only caveat is that it is a Behringer product. Because of the way their Chinese quality control program works, completely assembled units aren't tested (dont ask!). The result is that Behringer products that you receive and which work correctly will function for a lifetime (well maybe not a lifetime, but I have very complex Behringer stuff that I've had over 14 years, including a digital mixer with flying faders that works as well now as it did 14 years ago). So, don't be too surprised if you get a dead one (I average about 1 dead Behringer product for every 10 I buy! That being said, Amazon's return product policy is great.

This mixer is fantastic! I originally bought a Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface ...

This mixer is fantastic! I originally bought a Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface for livestreaming/recording purposes, which was more than 2 times the price... but this mixer is great and I got rid of my Scarlett the minute I hooked this up. It's great/ideal for a dual mic set-up, as only two of the channels can adjust hi/mid/low, and the remaining 4 inputs can only have the pan and volume adjusted. Also, it's worth noting that the phantom power provided on this mixer can only power ONE input port. (for instance, channel 1 has an XLR input and a 1/4 jack, but phantom power will only be supplied to one of the two) If you are looking to start streaming games with one or two people and want to use condenser mics, this is the best way to go about it. Best purchase I've made in a long time. I have had no issues, and what you see is what you get. (FYI, if you want to use a USB cable to deliver your sound to a computer, then go to the Xenyx 1002USB, NOT this.)

Great bang-for-buck

I bought this to replace my existing mixer, a Behringer EURORACK UB1002, which had a switch that stopped working. I determined that the effort required to replace the switch wouldn't be worth it. At this price, the mixer is almost disposable. This appears to be a newer version of the earlier UB mixer with just a different silk screen job on the metal chassis. As others have mentioned, the "on" light is pretty bright. It doesn't bother me, but black electrical tape will fix it. Also, the lack of a power button isn't a problem for me; I have a master switch that controls my studio monitors, subwofer, and this mixer. I use the mixer for my home recording studio. I don't record through it; I only use it for playback into my studio monitors. The 4 stereo inputs are for (1) ProTools MBox Pro interface (2) PC audio, (3) CD player (4) keyboard. This leaves the two preamp channels for any instruments I want to plug in just to practice. Although I don't record through it, I think the sound quality is good enough for home studio or demo work. Obviously, this will not compare to a Neve mixing desk, or other high-end pro gear. But for a home studio, it is very clean and noise free. Behringer has found a niche in the low-cost/good quality area. This mixer provides tremendous value for the price paid.

100 for the 1002

Top products. This one does not fail to live up to that lofty perch. Only wish it had those small rubber stick on pads for the bottom. Other than that very small item, love it.

Okay, so, Behringer seems to have cleaned up their act!

I bought this to use as a sub-mixer to get from one synth station in my studio to another. The main mixer was running out of inputs, and I could justify loosing flexibility (3 pieces of gear on separate channels in the main) to keep the main open for different gear. I've had bad run-ins with Behringer over the decades, but at this price, I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm glad I did. SIMPLE mixer, is what this is. The mic pre's are good, and the EQ on the first two channels are very nice (again, lookit the PRICE). HAPPY, and would recommend for a similar application.

Recommend!

great price and great customer service at behringer i use the tape in and tape out to connect to my computer with ease. a little noise if you have the mic gain and mic volume all the way up and you have speakers on so if you hear a lot of static just make sure those are turned down.

exactly what i needed

what can i say? its exactly what i needed and works as intended. got all 4 of my synths and a guitar running through this into my audiobox interface and going into my computer works like a charm.

This is perfect for what I need

This is perfect for what I need. I'm a small time podcaster, and this mixer really makes production so much easier. I highly recommend this if you're just getting started.

Satisfied

Works well, especially if you need phantom power for your mic.

Perfect Solution for Home Recording

Just getting into recording music at home and wanted to be able to record vocals and acoustic guitar. This mixer provided the preamp and Phantom power necessary for many microphones. The price and that feature convinced me to give it a try. Meanwhile, I've connected a keyboard and edrum kit to the mixer and realize how great the mixer actually performs. In short it does what a mixer is supposed to do (blend tracks together) and doesn't introduce any additional noise or ground loop hum that I've always dealt with in the past when recording through a computer. If I had it to do over I'd probably get the 12 track Behringer simply because I have too many inputs now that I've connected everything I own (iPod, etc.). I don't use the EQs because software give more control over equalization. Pros: (see above) Cons: No power switch, brighter than a small sun blue power led, connections are on top rather than on back which makes cable routing rather ugly.

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