Behringer sx2442fx mixer tutorial/review - 1/2

[@DustinBeyetteThePerson]

for anyone else that's coming back to hear an explanation of a certain part (just like I am, which must be in part 2), here's a time table to skip between parts... I didn't think to make it till about halfway through, but enjoy: Channel strips broken down(1-16) 22:00 auxilary 26:00 FX 28:30 panning 29:00 faders 29:45 buttons - mute switch 31:10 clip LED (also lamp for solo switch) 33:00 buttons - routing (1-2 and 3-4) 33:35 Channels 17/18, 19/20, 21/22 and 23/24 explained

[@dancetech]

nice one cheers..

[@rogatory1965]

Very nice thank you. I would move clipping back to 27.20 to get the whole idea behind it.

[@tokyorajuk6725]

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[@ejflesher]

I still come back to these videos every once in a while as they are just very comprehensive. Absolutely remarkable. I cannot thank you enough for your time and expertise in them.

[@dancetech]

thanks mate :)

[@StoneySnacks]

This was really useful! Thank you! I bought a Behringer x1204usb last year, and have been mystified by the right-hand side of it! The user's manual does not help very much, but this video has given me a much better understanding of it.

[@JonnyMog]

This was very useful. We have just purchased one for our church, and really appreciate both of your viewpoints - from a knowledgeable perspective and also using the board in a live scenario. Much better than the manual which doesn't give the broadness of your tutorial. And also because you've thought through the 'noob' aspect it means we can use this as a trainer for all our future operators, Cheers J

[@YesMeshari]

when I first the video with the mixer I kinda got scared because of the knobs, but after watching ur video I actually got it and it was fairly easy to understand . Thanks !

[@sbiegs3885]

You have the best video on KZbin!!! Great description!!! Just bought my SX2442FX and I feel much more confident after watching this! Thanks

[@timmymo22]

I love your comments on the "Brittish EQ"!!! I would really love to hear you do the "get him to the greek" quote, "Hello, I'm Jeffery, I just moved in!" fun times! Good job on the review.

[@AndryMacH]

I've just got the X1622USB - somewhat smaller than the 24 in the video, but the basic set up is the same - bells, but not perhaps the whistles of the 24. This video is great - far more helpful than the manual or the Behringer promo sales videos. Cheers

[@dancetech]

@rdev68 - yup - attach any external fx units Inputs to the send fx-send-sockets - return them via the channels (23/24) or if u want to eq the external fx units, return them via a full-featured stereo Line channel. A monitor stereo submix can be created using aux-1/2: Use aux-1 as left, and aux-2 as right - to pan something more left in submix, just turn up aux-1 (L) more than aux-2 (rL) etc - or use aux-1/2 as two seperate mono monitor sends

[@DennisMathias]

Nothing wrong with your voice. I have the 2442FX and it's similar so got a few of my questions answered. Thanks.

[@JrMata15]

Went To Guitar Center Seen A Bunch Of These So Wanted To See How It Worked :) Got Exactly What I Asked For, Thanks Man !

[@LemoUtan]

Superb - no, I'll go further - super-berb, exposition, especially part 2. You, sir, are why the internet and youtube.

[@jeroenfigee]

0:30 ---> just bought that one, that you mentioned. It came in yesterday :-) The silvery - white is called: the SL 2442 FX - PRO. . thumbs up

[@dancetech]

the 502 is a great little unit for what it does. excellent also for routing duties, where you need to feed monitors from several sources.

[@onetonf350]

you have a great mic voice, and you are so fidgety! just like any sound engineer... just cant stop touching the knobs!!! This has been very helpfull and am off to watch the next part. Beringer should hire you. This is Good

[@MarcosCruz-xe7vv]

Thank you so very much. I use this board for church. Learned a lot!!

[@luki01111]

This was the best tutorial i ever seen, good job. now i clearly know what's what.

[@SSMUSICSTUDIOshirshendu]

hi...are this is direct usb connect to the commputer....

[@captainboatman6281]

Thanks for your time on this, Great Info!!!

[@kimblewood]

Your mike voice is very good !, a cross between John Peel and Bob Harris I thought. . Thank you, a great video.

[@SquierStrat72]

I can't say I have anything that fancy, but for my own personal recording, I recently added the Behringer Xenyx 502 to my PC based rig. It's a very small, but useful, unit for the money.

[@anthonyspencer766]

On the contrary I think you have a pretty damn good mic voice. Its actually been one of my favorite parts about your videos. Very relaxing and chill. May not be a good game show host, but who the hell wants to sound like that anyway. I hate when I'm watching reviews - particularly the company "official" videos - when you get that corporate sounding autobot type of voice with the high pitched inflections and artificial sittin on a rainbow kind of tone.

[@markvisitation555]

really good review and clear explanations - thank you for taking the time to put this together

[@SquierStrat72]

Well, it certainly added to what I can do. Before, I just had non-realtime editing software and a soundcard. Now, I have better software, a digital audio interface, and the 502. Opens up a lot of potential. And once you start understanding the signal chain, the big mixers are not as scary as they might seem at first glance. Just more inputs and better features, but the basics remain the same.

[@shanekerchen]

You can go from the Behringer to the Pro40 via the Main Outs on the Behringer to 2 Channels on the Pro40 but you'd only get 2 channels going to your DAW (even if you have 18 mics plugged in to the Behringer). If you don't need anymore that 16 channels I'd suggest getting a Focusrite Octopre and connect that to the Pro40 via ADAT

[@AnishJohnThomas]

Thanks a lot for explaining it for a beginner like me..!

[@dancetech]

@MemoriesofSunday - you are very welcome.

[@peteryousef5177]

please have question, how can i connect personal moniter ( behringer p16 ) to this mixer

[@marekeos]

How come some of these consoles ship with orange lighting and some with blue? I bought the 1832, advertised as blue but got orange instead. What gives?

[@BBSTEVIEB]

Have a smaller Xenyx mixer - 1832 - but enjoyed your vids on these bigger-boys, and have found them helpful and informative. Keep up the brilliant work. And aren't we ALL Noobs at some point?? :)

[@darkeidholorimeevilgeniusp867]

Awesome instructional skills. No B.S. about ANY non-relative subject matter. Now could you tell me where to find vids on the best installation of various components like vocal processors, dual channel EQ, and multiple amps. to this model? I'm Old'scool rocker got my first guitar in June of 1969. I'm pretty tech savvy and can fix most anything. But this thing was going on the shelf and break out one of the old ones because every time I added a component it behaved differently (not better) I was thinking that's why I got it for $75 but knew that I wasn't getting something right because several of those configurations were sounding good but when I added something else without changing settings it wouldn't let out a peep. The manual is garbage. And up until I found your channel the internet was useless. Thank you once again. liked, subscribed, fan for life...

[@randomarco4676]

If someone was to turn up the vocals which one would turn it up if they're on panel 15 and 16

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

@9:10 when talking about the 1/4 'output', thats just for a direct channel out correct? will that take the mixed output of that channel? And what exactly do you mean by 'wired the right way'. I just found a sliver sx2442fx. It looks great, haven't broken it out yet. Great videos. Thanks so much.

[@ereckitt]

A good review and tutorial, although I admit I started feeling a little sick at the end with the constant moving and zooming in of the camera - not much you can do about that though really as you have to do it to show which bit you're talking about. Something that I am still lost on is the aux sends. I'm in a band that needs at least 4 aux sends to go to monitor wedges or in-ear monitors. BUT, the mixer didn't seem to have channel control for each aux out. How do you do 4 seperate monitor mixes, 1 for each wedge monitor? E.g. The singers, who need more of mic 1 and 2 (singer 1 & singer 2) but less lead guitar and less bass. As a drummer, I want primarily kick and vocals followed by bass and then rhythm guitar. I can't see how this can be achieved, and can't find and videos that discuss this. If you've got 4 monitors and FoH, that's effectively 5 different mixes, isn't it? Thanks. Ed.

[@PuertaAbierta2012]

Excelent way to explain! Thank SO MUCH!!

[@dancetech]

your are welcome.

[@gospelpagetv]

Hello I want the same mixer for facebook live stream with iphone. How do connect audio cable in our Church. Please help me

[@petaneli]

@slayermik if you have passive speakers then YES u need pre-amp , or if you have active speakers then u dont need pre-amp :) cheers

[@patkelly3966]

Hi. If I wanted to use this mixture in conjunction with a DAW such as Ableton would I be able to control my software mixer easily from this mixer? What interface would I need? I basically just want to control levels and Aux/Fx for Dubbing purposes. Cheers

[@peteryousef5177]

how can i change fron insert to work direct out ? usinging trs or Ts ?

[@ElectronicazMusic]

Just got a brand new SX3242FX. Love the built in fx but they cut out when I connect an external FX unit via the aux send and returns. Why? Surely both should be available? Can anyone help? Thanks.

[@dancetech]

use spare stereo channels as fx returns

[@Shawnee845]

Can I record separate channels at once to reaper. and if not what do you recommend.

[@DennisdeWeerd]

Hi! I hope i can ask you an question here. Do you know why the digital effect processors get blocked when i connect the output of my (external) FX unit to the 'stereo aux returns'? I have two external units. When i connect the output of my 1st unit to the 1st stereo aux return, the first internal fx1 cannot be heard anymore (fx2 still works at this point). Now, when i plug in my 2nd FX unit in 'stereo aux return 2', the 2nd internal fx processor also quits producing audio. Are you familiar with this behaviour? I received the unit today, and i was hoping using the internal effects along with my external units. I could of course ignore the stereo returns, and just use 4 mono inputs (i have plenty!) but i am wondering what's going on here (and if this is normal behaviour). I hope you can help me out! Thanks!!!

[@dancetech]

well it would seem from your description that plugging anything into the FX returns over-rides the internet FX processors sending into that fx return Bus. So use spare mono channels as you say

[@carlosrosales499]

i{m really into this console. i really like all the features it has, but my only conscern is the amount of channels it has. Dear friend, is this mixer with a less amount of channels, or maybe a similar mixer with the majority of these features but less channels. im looking for a 12 to 16 imput channels. Thanks for your response on this.

[@saulcantu347]

I tried to connect a mic that requires phantom power and I couldn't get it to work, Am I missing something? I don't see a 48V button on that exact mixer.

[@GPLNZTV]

I think its on the back

[@saulcantu347]

@@GPLNZTV Man, I am so stupid. Never thought of looking in the back. Thank You my friend

[@GPLNZTV]

@@saulcantu347 all good, I always thought each channel should have it's own 48v button. Good luck with your music!

[@saulcantu347]

@@GPLNZTV Thank You and God Bless

[@ralphgomez9006]

If two monitors are already in use by two singers, and a third member wants to hear just guitar...how? Much appreciated and great video...Super thanks!

[@dancetech]

use one of the fx sends. the internal fx can be turned off and each fx send as far as i remember has a physical out

[@AfterB4]

Can I plug in this mixer in a Saffire Pro 40 interface to have more channels available in a recording?

[@marjohnrodico1453]

sir help me how to set up the behinger xenyx 2442fx mixer with speaker mid high and low,pls help me,,

[@dancetech]

you can send the MONO out to the bass and the main L/R to the mid/high. If they are active cabs the crossover will be built in, if passive feed the crossover from the L/R. The MONO out has a Low-pass which starts at 300hz so you can tune that to whatever low end you want from the bass box/es. Or dont use the MONO out & just feed the speakers from the main L/R only & use their own built in crossovers if active & serial connect them as usual.. or feed the man L/R out into the crossover if passive

[@JSprayaEntertainment]

Line inputs can be stereo going through a single channel ? or are we just allowed to pan mono signals ?

[@lucamontefiori4128]

very good tutorial, but i have a question: first off, i like the hands on feeling of using a console rather than clicking a screen. so let's say i've got an adat adda converter to send 8 channels to my console right? so then why would i want to match the peaks between what i see on my screen on my 8 channels and the channels? couldn't i send the console out to 2 channels in the sound card and use the console to mix? or how is it done? if you do get back at me plese be lenghty i need to understa

[@slayermik]

@joeadzhiyev do you need a preamp with this for live use . also do you think this will work with powerd speakers

[@SANDIEGOROOTS619TM]

i have a behringer ub1204 mixer, numark 3ch mixer but wanted to know how to hok it up since it has 1/4 cables and xlr inputs etc... im trying to put the behringer mixer, stereo phono amp, numark mixer, gemini power amp, yamaha reverb unit and xlr stage mix to all be hooked up, i have 12 PA subwoofer and mids, can anyone help???

[@stockys1963]

Great review,

[@johnk6312]

bit confused about the i/o at 8.40 - 950. do the outputs on i/o bypass the eq or something, otherwise what is the output on i/o for? also, how is the wiring/patching to get the individual outs for 16 channels done and would that include the eq?cheers!

[@dancetech]

+John k the inserts are to "insert" any processor such as a compressor into the channel. not sure if the inserts are pre-eq, check the manual. the wiring required for all 16 channels is typically a loom to a patchbay.

[@johnk6312]

+dancetech thanks for the info.i'm looking at something with at least 8 dedecated outs for old school recording style when needed.after a bit more research i think the xenxy 2442usb(few) might be more up my street.thanks again for the help.

[@dancetech]

+John k checkout an old mackie 16 channel, they had direct outs on each channel & pretty robust

[@shamusband]

Great review!!!

[@amsl64]

Hi, I am new to mixing and have a question for you all. I would like to be able to record 8 instruments "raw" into 8 different tracks in a PC, use the borad (not the PC) to mix, and save it back to the computer. I need an audio interface with 8 tracks, but how do I send the tracks to the board for mixing ? May I use INSERT SEND to record the raw tracks, and INSERT RETURN to get then back to the board for mixing ? Woulnd't that create a loop when recording the output to the audio interface ? Thx

[@tw1ggys1xx]

Thank you, that was very helpful :)

[@sxayaxang]

@amsl64 hey i have the same question want to know how to send 8-24 track to the mixer? if any body know please help thanks

[@josepayan6219]

Como conectar consola berighersl 2442 a ecualizadoe croosover y poder

[@JoeFoderaroMusic]

so can this desplay each channel seperately via usb??? like an interface

[@metastorm7019]

very informative liked the two vids going to buy one for the band now as its outputs are awesome.could you tell me if your using the mono out for subs does it take the low end hertz off your top speakers automatically.

[@666ACDCROCKNROLL666]

Hi, loving the video. I have this same mixer exactly and something is really strange about it. I have tried EVERY single routing combo I can think of for the built in effects and this piss annoying buzzing and interference noises (every effects has a different noise) coming from the processors. I have NO CLUE why it's happening. I've used them perfectly fine before but do you have any ideas of what it can be??

[@GeneGodley]

Is the signal at the FX1/FX2 send jacks a wet or dry signal after using the on board effects? I want to use both effects engines on the board and also go out of the two sends to an out board processor but was wondering if the signal wet or a dry signal send..Thanks for any help.

[@dancetech]

i can't remember, what happens in the video?

[@GeneGodley]

dancetech At about 26:30 you mention them but nothing is plugged into the jacks. Was just wondering if the signal at that point is a wet or dry signal from the effect send knobs from the onboard effects.

[@dancetech]

Gene Godley eee. i can't remember without getting it out of storage, wiring it up and trying it again tbh. does the manual mention it? (pdf manual is on behringer website)

[@GeneGodley]

dancetech FYI..Called the tech support, It is a dry signal. It bypasses the onboard effects and sends a dry signal to FX jacks 1/2. Very cool. As you mentioned, can run second outboard gear or two more monitor mixes. Although they would be post fade but it can be done. Was debating between the sx3242 or sx3282.

[@dancetech]

Gene Godley awesome! that's what i suspected but didn't want to say unless i was 100%

[@necromorph92]

How would I run IEMs for 6 band members which would be 2 electric guitars, bass, keys, acoustic guitar and drums

[@dancetech]

feed the transmitter from the monitor chain on the board.

[@yuribolognini]

Hi, I know thus is an old video, but you knowledge is timeless. Thank you for delivering it in such an organized manner. I got a question for you. I know u call it a small mixer all the time but, I need a really small mixer with all this routing options and for that to be possible 8 or 10 channels would be more than enough. But all this smaller units try to give u the most amount of channels they can squeeze in but they take out the many routing possibilities. Which is what a mixing console should be made for. Versatility. Any particular model come to mind? I happen to have a zenyx 802 usb and it has the right size for me, but I would love to have pre fader sends. I would love to have inserts. No mixer has them in such a small footprint. It eould ve great if u could enlighten me. The pre sends I would use for fx loop that need to be 100% wet signal, like distortion and stuff. The inserts to half click and use as independent outs should the need arise. Please help me 🙏🙏

[@saheralayek]

Is there possibility for inside record with memory?

[@necromorph92]

Thanks one more I know these are beginner questions but by doing that i can a mix for each member?

[@PsnIDShMuK]

Hi. Liked the review. Im new to mixers but i was wondering if you can help me out. What is the BEST, UNDER $100 mixer for a small 2 monitor PA system? i just want to mic vocals, no instruments, just so that vocals can be herd through the monitors. Its for band practice in a small room. Thanks you -Jerry

[@PuertaAbierta2012]

Friend, how do you play audio on different channels without live musicians? What type of device do you use to connect to each channel?

[@dancetech]

+Projector you can connect whatever you like.. channels 1-8 for example could be the 8 outputs from a drumbox or sampler, etc

[@PuertaAbierta2012]

+dancetech Sorry, I think that I didn't ask my question in the right way. What I meant to ask is how can you play a guitar for example in channel 1 when you don't have a live musician? Do you connect an MP3 Player to that channel? Now, I have seen videos where channel 1 is guitar, channel 2 is voice, etc. How are they able to play sounds in each channel without having live musicians? What type of device do they use?

[@dancetech]

+Projector you either connect the mixer inputs from the outputs of drumboxes, samplers, synths etc or the mixer inputs are taking mic/line signals from real musicians.

[@Casadelpadre5]

ESTÁ LA OPCIÓN DE QUE SEA TRADUCIDO EN ESPAÑOL, SUBTITULO O VOZ?

[@josepayan6219]

Por favor yo comente. Como conectar consola beringher sl 2442 .aecualizador y crossover

[@sundamusik]

I see you posted this one, a long time ago and i've just only seen pt1 in 2019 hehe. But it was a good watch for a 41 noob, are you still using this mixer or got a new one allready? Greets

[@peteryousef5177]

please , i have a question. someone told me if i connect TRS to adapter TS female to TRS male on insert will change to work a direct output ? that right ? or 2. use 1/4-inch TRS Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male Headphone Extension Cable

[@dancetech]

just use a mono jack and plug it In until you get ONE click (not all the way in)

[@peteryousef5177]

@@dancetech sorry i did not understand ? this ways what i sent to you wrong ?

[@dancetech]

@@peteryousef5177 it doesn't matter, do what i said, no need to be complicated. just use a regular mono jack to jack plug - or you can make a special lead with a stereo jack on one end and a mono jack on the other & simply open the stereo jack and connect the two hot pins inside together

[@peteryousef5177]

@@dancetech the problem i have pesonal monitor mixer so i am seeing the best way

[@peteryousef5177]

@@dancetech so can i connect Trs to 1/4" Male TRS to 1/4" Female TS Insert Direct-Out Adapter ? can change insert to work a direct our ? or sec ,way if i connect TRS male to adapter Ts female to trs male. can change the insert to work a direct out ?

[@valeriapineda1225]

What year was it made?

[@ImageCandy]

is this only for use in Europe?

[@jakkin333]

can i hook up my dj setup to this or similar mixer?

[@rhythmsctn]

Excellent videos on this board. I have the SX3242FX and have some channels that intermittently stop working properly (Acts like the gain is turned up all the way on the channel, or "pops" and must be muted to shut it up). It it likely that dirt has found its way inside and how would you recommend cleaning it?

[@dancetech]

if you go down the channel twisting the pots one by one, does ONE pot cause the jumping in volume / popping? if yes, then thats the faulty one, they can be replaced of course, but it'll be all board mounted so a strip down is required... not for the fainthearted. otherwise is it the fader? (again when moving it does the voluem jump as you describe? first you gotta find wha is the bad bit see.

[@Basspost]

dancetech Are the individual channel strips plugin removable? If they are soldered to the main board that would be SO much more difficult. Thanks...

[@dancetech]

James Lancaster at this price point? no way. you need to spend a hell of a lot to get a modular board... i had one once, 24 channel, it was a beauty, custom made.

[@Basspost]

Thanks for the reply dancetech. Now I know...

[@josepayan6219]

Como conectar desde cero .consola beringher sl 2442

[@Shawnee845]

How does the compressor on the mixer sound and is it good.

[@dancetech]

it's pretty basic, it's simply designed and provided to apply general level control

[@incurablecivilian]

Hi! Fantastic videos and excellent information! I just bought one of these boards, and I am very much interested in the technique you briefly touched on whereby you can use a specially wired plug in the insert-I/O for a sort of makeshift direct out recording. Is there a name for this technique? An where can I find more information on this? Thank you!

[@dancetech]

no, and if you have to ask such a question, perhaps it's not the best idea for you to do this.

[@atrumluminarium]

Can you do a vid on how to make use of external hardware effects please? :)

[@fido3561]

Not a review or a tutorial. It's a how fast you can jump from one part to next. loves how the sliders feel while pushing them up and down

[@IwshIcldstrtover]

I just found your video. Thank you for making this for those of us just learning, or, in my case *trying* to learn. Can you tell me the answer to this: I have 12 microphones on my drum and percussion rig . I have 9 of the mics on the drums, 1 mic for tubular bells, 1 mic for both timpani, and one mic for two gongs. What size mixer would I need to connect all these mics--and possibly two more overhead mics which I would like to add--up? How many channels from mic to mixer does this require? The reason I am confused is, a 10 channel mixer doesn't have ten channels for 10 separate mics, right? This where I am confused. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

[@dancetech]

you just need a mixer with one mic channel for each mic. simple. Some mixers with "16 channels" might have 12 mic channels and then 2 stereo line channels, making 16 channels in total, so just look for total mic channels in the specs.

[@IwshIcldstrtover]

Thanks a million. This answered my question and solved my problem.

[@BirdOfParadise777]

Thought I was going to go "mental" due to the "ADD Cam!" lol

[@aboalthoq]

q: in 11:08 i have the same mixer but i dont know if am not solo the input channel the main out never show anything / how can i monitor the main out / some one answer me what is the problem i have the same model

[@dancetech]

+nice_q8t solo doesn't work on the main L/R outputs, it only works on the L/R MONITOR outs.

[@aboalthoq]

+dancetech in 10:46 when i rise the fader to zero i also have to press the solo button and also pressing the main button in that channel to make main output uv meter start lighting , in your video you didnt press solo button in that channel you just press the main button and the main meter start lighting / am really confuse if i didnt press the solo button in one mono input channel the main output meter not lighting but i hear the sound goes to speaker when i rise it to zero . thanks

[@dancetech]

+nice_q8t have you pressed/latched the MAIN button next to fader? only channels with MAIN latched go to L/R and monitor output

[@aboalthoq]

+dancetech finally i figure out why main outpot uv meter not light without solo button pressed in input channel yesterday i turn on my mixer without turning on my two behringer epx 3000 amplifier connect with 4 loud speaker / not really sure where the problem happen seems our amplifier if its connected with mixer doesnt monitoring and i have to solo every input channel to make uv main meter lighting

[@aboalthoq]

dancetech thanks the problem are no more my fault there is a small black button in phone and control rom called main after i press it down it then the main output meter start lighting

[@JSprayaEntertainment]

11:00 i/o into direct outs , would that get the the sound pre or post fader and FX ? could you do a video on how to do it ? Great Video's by the way

[@stankobby6422]

How do I record from the machine to my pc please

[@ralphgomez9006]

What instrument do you play?

[@samuelaffadzei3311]

Mlm I need behringremx8000 to buy

[@dancetech]

search google for: 'insert jack convert to direct out'

[@nbskate5298]

Your intro reminds me of loudwire

[@ArGyProductions]

This guy makes me laugh!!! 13:31 'And Zen Ve are into Ze EQ section' LOOOL 14: 08 Does WW2 Commentator voice ... Then goes on to talk about Chavs o_O

[@necromorph92]

Haha alright fair enough thanks

[@Bettys_Eldest]

Great review, but the video left me feeling seasick, can you not move the camera around so much, thanks.

[@rawstarmusic]

Well this was a little older video that popped up.

[@modernwavestudio]

Captain Black ;)

[@sbiegs3885]

IT IS GLOSS BECAUSE IT SEPARATES YOUR BOARD WHICH IS EASIER ON YOUR EYE TO FIND. LIKE THE COLORED KNOBS. WHOA... ALL CAPS

[@dancetech]

no

[@samthomson8445]

how many beginers are gonna go n buy one of these?lol

[@mcm1322]

6:54 haha