How To Record From the Mixer (Xenyx X1622usb)

[@arickfranke]

After a whole night of failing over and over again, I finally found this video. Thank you so much!!

[@reneheijt]

10 years later, you saved my mental health bro ! One button down, one button up was what did the trick for me 😅😅😅

[@zeitgeist909]

same. Why can't Behringher just print a decent manual?

[@ЖительПланеты-ф4з]

I have watched millions of video but only this one helped me out. Good explained sir! Thank you so much!!!

[@kazzadawn]

I’ve got the bigger version of this mixer the xenyx X2442usb. I’ve had it a couple of years now, and it wasn’t until I stumbled across this incredibly helpful video that I realised it wasn’t broken 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ thank you so so so much 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@growingingrace1176]

Sir! You have explained the obvious in a way that we DIY peeps need it told. I'm rescued. Thanks!

[@MarkMcDermottOtismojo]

Gary - you have saved my life! I have one of these mixers and have not been able to work out how to record on it! I knew it would be something simple - but not THAT simple! Thanks very much!

[@JackTorcello]

The great shroud of mystery has been lifted - pushing those button for months hadn't convinced me - until now - just what they did! Plain and Simple - left hand red USB when depressed - routes audio to your computer, where it can be recorded. The right hand red USB needs to be UP to send a signal out... When you want a signal - or the just recorded material - to come into the mixer, then the right hand USB red button must be down - no matter where the left hand red USB button is at! Phew, thanks for that, I finally see :)

[@jdstewart9689]

my band has this mixer elias..we practice new music by listening to cover song karaoke tracks..it helps us tremendously..after we learn the song..then we do on our own.. great video

[@zazoomatt]

Elias Gadgets NOW 2021 you my MAN did what all the others DID NOT SHOW! Congratulations ! Been looking thru ALL the posts on THIS MIXER YOU DID IT.

[@TraciStyner]

This video saved me! Trying to record into my Mac through the Xenyx 802USB and couldn't get it right...until now! Thank you.

[@XavierMachiana]

I am not able to record while listening the background track... Any advice? Thanks

[@paulmcgrath2430]

You finally turned on all the lights for me! Thx a lot for the clear explanation of the red buttons.

[@enlightment4747]

I almost spent an extra 100 on a USB turntable then I remembered that I had this mixer. I had never used it to record LPs, so thank you big time.

[@KRBadolato]

this is ok if you're only recording one mono or one stereo track. for multi-track recording you have to use the control room output to be able to hear the tracks that were already recorded. if you use the main output you wont be able to hear the other tracks you just laid down. since this is basically a mixer first and audio interface second, you can only simultaneously record two tracks at time. and remember that you have to pan your mono tracks left or right depending on which track is armed.

[@mattmawhinney]

Thanks, Elias. I just got a Xenyx, and I was having trouble figuring how to send my audio out to a recorder. This was very helpful!

[@KlausStoermer]

Thanks for this video! You really helped me out here. I was stuck, not being able to record, now I am all good

[@herrAsmo]

omg THX man. i already watched your video long time before i get my xenyx. the last 30 minutes i stuck in the recording, now i rewatched and get exact the point in 5:24 ... ty : D

[@EliasGadgets]

I agree 100%, it's the major thing I dislike about this mixer and why I've replaced it. I found myself too many times wanting to record and listen to more than 1 tracks or input and not been able too. Better to save and get a firewire mixer of just a simple audio interface. I would only recommend this mixer if you plan to not do any multi recording. Only for general listening of various connected inputs.

[@kirov6060]

Thank you Elias for posting this video. I learned a lot. This has been a great help. Good luck!

[@pmootthegreat1437]

WOW! I REALLY NEEDED THIS TUTORIAL..I COULDNT GET MINE TO WORK WHEN I PURCHASED IT.. AND THE MANUAL DIDNT HELP AT ALL..THNX DUDE!

[@-Deena.]

That approach does let you monitor exiting tacks and record new. To do that take monitor output from the control room output 1/4 jacks (not the xlrs) keep the desk in record mode and control already recorded track levels through the grey.pot under the red record button. You then keep red buttons always in the record confutation. Thais the right way to it 😊

[@useeatruplaya]

I just noticed you replied to my post 2 months ago. I really appreciate it I thought you never got around to it and I see I was wrong Ty so much for the help.

[@EliasGadgets]

not a problem, I pretty much answer everything within a day or the next but sometimes, I would not get everyone messages or be notified by youtube which way its best to message me at times.

[@EliasGadgets]

Yes you can. Mic to xlr, mixer output from rca output into your pc line in. Headphones via the phones out onboard. If you have pc speakers than try connecting them to a line in channel coming from you pc line out or use channel 5/6 - 7/8 etc for your pc/laptop output.

[@trainerbilly2302]

Yooo, this is a great video. I've been searching for a decent review for this product, and all people do is upload them unboxing it. Thank you very much, sir. You've done earned yourself another subscriber.

[@danjoto7359]

Thanks a Lot ! This Video is very beautiful for me and the other users of the behringer xenyx x1622 usb!

[@smikey73]

This is a great video. It has helped me with my mixer. I originally came here for the mpd videos, which also are great help. You have done a fantastic job explaining everything. Thank you for helping me to have a full understanding of my equipment.

[@lightmuzik]

very useful video, I've owned this board for a couple of years now and really like it. One caveat though is that it is limited for recording purposes as it is only a 16 bit interface.

[@-Deena.]

That approach does not let you monitor exiting tacks and record new trackd. To do that take the monitor output from the control room output 1/4 jacks (not the xlrs) keep the desk in record mode and control already recorded track levels through the grey.pot under the red record button. You then keep red buttons always in the record confutation. Thats the right way to it 😊

[@-Deena.]

@David Redman cba 😁 Done my bit

[@TrungKuOfficial]

Thanks for your video, i have a question please I use Adobe audition for.recording my music project, i have your mixer too but.. If i press Usb 2trk down and press usb 2 track to main Up, then can i record my voice, but i cant hear the beat, and if i hear the beat then i cannot.record my voice! Can you explain me please😭😭😭 thank you

[@spinachisnice]

Well done Elias. Thank you. I already know how to use the mixer but I enjoyed your video. I'm sure many will learn from it.

[@michaelgoulart8]

Thanks a lot, this was a very helpful tutorial... In my opinion Behringer should get some videos based on this content... the hint about the "USB to Main" solved my problem :) Now thanks to you I finally can record :) greetings from Portugal (Azores)

[@EliasGadgets]

Big Up Portugal :) thank you mate.. yea behringer should have more vids on this mixer, Ive had over thousand of question in this old mixer, it took me very far.

[@thomaskent3712]

Thank you so much! I was tearin my hair out tryin to figure out what was wrong. My Q802USB records sweet, but my Xenyx 1832, which I am using because it has less noise, was driving me crazy.

[@EliasGadgets]

My monitors are connected to the mixer main out. The only connection I have to the mac is via the USB from mixer to mac. I went to my macs main sound card and put both my sound input and outputs to via the mixer. So when I play sound from the mac, watch movies, iTunes,KZbin etc, it goes through to the mixer and disables the main output onboard. This allows me to control everything on my mac from the main mix on the mixer levels.

[@Profoundities]

I'd give this 2 thumbs up if I could. Very good demonstration, direction and tutorial. Simple and bold. Thank you!

[@Jetplaymusic]

Nice 1 man thanks alot but a quick question if I wanno put effect on my vocal but I don't want the effect to be recorded on my audio interface what should I press ?

[@bestrickie2]

Hello and thanks very much. I noticed this video is going back a few years. However in recent times I have bought myself the Behringer QX120 4USB mixer unit with on-board audio Interface. The only slight problem I’m having is getting audio to record from external instrument onto logic pro which my mixer is plugged into. I see in your video the two red buttons you’re talking about and the second one I have raised instead of pushed down but still No audio recording is being done. Instead, I see on logic pro where I am attempting to record, it is a red strip with a white straight line going through it acknowledging there is no Recording being picked up the watch is Recording but no audio signal is being picked up and the same on playback, it is a blue strip again was just a white straight line through it. I am attempting to record on either channels five and six which are stereo channels and also, I’m attempting to record on other channels including seven and eight but still no success so far. Is it possible I may have knocked something by accident on logic pro if you know anything about this please thank you.

[@Seethruthescript]

i have the same problem i have the behringer x1204usb, and it senses my voice and it records yet i still hear no sound btw im using reaper, all my settings are correct do i need to have any speakers plugged into my mixer to hear sound?

[@EliasGadgets]

Yes you can, from the mixer and to the mixer but with some form or tape recorder or sound recorder if to the mixer. These type of mixers are more like transmitters, where it carrys sound/audio signals in the centre of your studio where the end point is either your computer or another storage device if that makes sense.

[@EliasGadgets]

Nice tutorial vid on the Fl and Ableton. Yes, you can do that with this mixer on the available 2 channels. You would need to connect your first loops via the 2 channels for the first feeds. than for your second feeds via the aux sends to main mix outs. This is using external gears into the mixer and internal also.

[@kenf8563]

Thanks, Your tutorial was very helpful in fixing my X2222usb recording issue.

[@EliasGadgets]

Have you made sure that your audio interface you got with your mixer is set up so the input/output are selected or routed to the mixers? try taking the interface usb out and put it back in and that should bring up the interface where you can select the input and out to and from the mixer. Also check that you've selected on the channel section you want to record is correctly pressed down via the sub or main which ever one your using.

[@turadiolatinamix]

super awesome to the point video THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I've been looking for this for ever! really thanks!

[@ertanasar4735]

Thank you very much my friend. Your video was a great help. All the best luck in life.😀👍

[@G3TL4id]

thx for this video! you're the man! ive been looking for something like this in month! now i can finally record through my behringer mixer!

[@houseofmumbistudio]

where can I get a download of an installation cd for my xenyx x1832usb..... please guys hit me up.

[@EliasGadgets]

That will setup your mixer with garageband to record two tracks at once for the different instrument. just repeat the steps for the second track but remember if you select stereo 1-2 for just one track, that means your saying use 1 track as both the mono 1 and mono 2. If these mixers had allowed you to record more than 2 tracks as once, you would see more available choices. Remember to also click the "I want to hear my instrument as I play and record".

[@EliasGadgets]

Yes my krk's are plugged into the mains at the back of the mixer using the xlr -xlr cables. Sometimes I would use a xlr connected into the krk, with 1/4inch cable the other end into the front of the mixers main ontop.

[@EliasGadgets]

Yes 100% you can connect 4 mics max and at least 1 keyboard etc. It will also record well. You can go onto behringer website and see for yourself what can be connected. Just go to their site and select the mixer which should give you diagram of all type of connections.

[@EliasGadgets]

Have you put on "Multitrack recording" in garageband under the "Track" menu? this will allow you to record more than 1 mic on different tracks i.e mic1 on track 1 and mic 2 on track 2. Press the + to add a track which will bring up the option to choose between software instrument / real instrument / Electric Guitar. Now click "Instrument setup" for that track and select in the second drop menu which mono channel you want 1 or 2 or stereo for that track and than finish,repeat for the second track

[@rondetten]

recording this way is the same as running from your mixer (no matter how many channels it has) to a recorder, be it a tape recorder, a cd burner whatever, it will be a stereo mix of all tracks into the mixer, the only difference is you can go straight into your DAW using a USB interface, these are great for recording practice sessions, just not for multitracking.

[@34jazzman]

quick question....on the mixer, where the rca jacks are. would I still be pushing down the 2 track button for output to video camera with mic input?

[@FabioValdez]

how can I tell to the garage band to split the channel 1 and 2 from the mixer so I can record a guitar a voice at the same time? When I create a new track, I select Input 1 or input 2 and it records both channels in one track.

[@EliasGadgets]

yes you can, which is what i do. It's my audio interface that has allowed me to connect my synthesizer, guitar, mic and drum sampler. Downside is you can't do multiple channel recording which is limited to max 2 channel at once.

[@EliasGadgets]

plug usb provided cable from mixer to your cpu usb. Windows user will need to install codec on provided cd. Mac owners don't need disc installation. Once done, you need to go into your soundcard settings in your cpu and select both your input and output (Internal & External) to the mixers own installed codec as default. This will allow your mixer to be the main audio interface of all your sound, to and from your pc and also to record.

[@ernestthompson891]

Straight forward and very, very helpful. Thank you!

[@LewiOSD]

I need help! I have selected the USB codec on my Mac in the sound settings and on Garagband. Can see the input from the mic on the Behringer X1832 mixer and on the audio track in Garagband. Red 2 tr/USB to main is UP but I'm still getting a flat line when I record. Tried toggling the red button as suggested. Nothing happens. I just cannot get my head round it and my hair is going more grey by the minute!

[@denisdubuc3091]

How can i ear the track that i recorded and record other tracks over?

[@amras94]

You sir, are my hero

[@sammyholliermusic8343]

Thanks for the clip it gives me some ideas what I can do with my mixer recording 👌🏽

[@TerranceNock]

Hey Sammy! Maybe we can help each other. I am such a novice at this :_

[@pim3282]

I bought it to connect multiple instruments, but also to use it as a audio interface for my gaming setup. But in this case I can never play sound and use my microphone for comms at the same time :'( Or is there a solution to do this anyway?

[@Ripperx121]

I'm a idiot... I have owned this mixer for about 7 years. Back then I wanted to be able to record anything in my studio. I didn't understand this was a USB interface. NO! It being marked right on the mixer didn't give it away. I could never get it to record to my DAW. So I bought a cheap Behringer audio interface so I could record anything coming from the mixer. It worked. With a ton of wires I might add. I even took the mixer to Guitar Center in the US and they told me I can't do it and I need a USB interface. Yeah.... I was not pushing the right button. Being a newbie can be expensive. Don't be me! Push the right buttons! Live and learn. :)

[@EliasGadgets]

Have you checked out the other vids i've put up regarding recording on the mixer...behringer xenyx tutorial 1/2-2/2 a more recent update which should cover more. Anyway the only way to hear back your own recording is to press back down the both red buttons. If you want to hear what is playing from the computer and what your recording on top of it, it's best to use separate outputs..main mix from computer of whats playing as one speaker and the subs 1-2 output speakers to hear what your recording

[@rondetten]

If you want a multitrack recording you need a seperate multi channel interface, this mixer will only record a stereo track, you can pan vocals to the left and inst to the right so you can actualy record 2 tracks at one time, then do that again but you can't play the recorded tracks through the mixer and record at the same time. and you also can't record 1 track and play 1 track at the same time, its limited to either in or out at a time.

[@EliasGadgets]

Yes you can as long as you have multitrack recording put on your Sony acid which will allow you to record as many channels at the same time but in this mixers case 2 tracks at once max. Example.. I would always use channel one on mixer as mic and would select on the software of my choice 1st input and than another stereo channel my keyboard synth and in the software select or assign as my second input. the more your mixer allow the more you'll can assign or change around that is more suit to you

[@EliasGadgets]

Simple way for that is to use the "Phones input" and what you will need is an adaptor to connect both krk speakers, something like 1/4 Stereo plug to 2 Stereo 1/4 Sockets adaptor. You will find lots of them on ebay or amazon from even a 1/4 Stereo Jack 2-into-1 splitter adaptor. Plug into the phones input and connect krk's via the adaptor and all you do is now use the control room to hear your output.

[@EliasGadgets]

Yes you can do that but you will need a audio software. You should have been provided a free cd software with your mixer. You would load the track in the software and have connected your channels on the mixer, the guitar or keyboard synth. Play and record on the software. I do this a bit when I like a mp3 track and want to add my own mix or sample on top or even your vocals to a instrumental track only.

[@suniltiwari26]

Sir, i have beharinger mixer fx 1202 which have no audeo interface,in this mixer there are 12 in put in which i connect mic and c.d. player ,and i want to record the output from mixer in my p.c., at this time i connct tape out of my mixer to p.c. line in my question is that if there audeoi interface is requried in between p.c and mixer and pl what will be the set up

[@tanyatrombetta95]

I am using an Alesis Multimix 8. This tutorial still set me up, regardless of differences in hardware. Thanks so much!

[@EliasGadgets]

@ Jason Mendelssohn - No I have not experience that, have you changed the usb cable and did you get the same results?.

[@cindyshain3430]

I have mine all connected but my sound monitor on my mixer is only one side? I don’t get both side but both speakers are good.?

[@EliasGadgets]

I get that sometime when I would have a cable via one of my channels not properly in or the connected instrument is on but not been used building feedback to the channel. Normally any hum sound is due to the cable, try unplugging 1-1 to see which one is causing the problem. If its not the cable than something is not connected correctly.

[@ladariuss13thradio]

But how do I play instrumental in record my voice at the same time doe??

[@EliasGadgets]

For me it has to be firewire over both but second would be usb because today it has vastly improved from a few years back where there is less jittering. Than again if you are doing a true midi - midi transfer than it's faster and better, all depends on what your connections, equipment, sound etc are set-up.

[@nlmetalhead]

Oh dude I little update, I managed to get seperate inputs to ''mute'' and ''unmute'' without turning off the speakers. : My krk's are plugged in the Control room out's and my headphones are plugged into a second amplifier to change bass and treble and for my other 2 ''subwoofers'' and they are running via the ''video'' output to my mixer in the Mains, so when i record I can change my hearing via the mains and I can adjust the monitoring sound via the control room. Thanks a lot :D Greetz Niek

[@EliasGadgets]

Just plug into the mixer via 1/4 cable of your choice and adjust your gain,eq,low cut,fx etc. The mixer is made to handle 16 inputs on board but record only 2 channels.

[@cam5love]

I have a quest. Im using the x1204 which is the same set up, i want to record vocals into my pro tools and i have speakers connected to main outputs, I want to know how can i record vocals without having to disconnect my speakers every time so that i don't hear my voice threw them, the same way you hear your voice in this video?

[@djchur-bro6856]

How do I set up my mics separated to backing tracks played from my mains and mics coming out of the subs 1 and 2 thanks

[@evrouladimitriou]

PLEAAASE HELP!!! is it necessary to use the ipad? what's going on if i want the sound to come out from my computer when the USB button is up and not the from the ipad?

[@djtakinitback9717]

Elias, I have a question. Every time I connect an audio device to my FX1204 USB I only get the left level meter that moves up and down with the sound and the right level meter never comes on not even with stereo inputs. What can I do about that? Could someone tell me why it is only the left level meter that seems to work?

[@KevinSmith-nn9yw]

Hello everyone...I have purchased a Xenyx X1204USB model from Behringer... I have connected the USB cable from mixer to my laptop.... I havent bought speakers yet but I do have Sony MDR 7506 headphones that I will be using... basically I am a newbie in this field and all I want is to play a karaoke track on my laptop or iphone and then sing using my condenser mic and record the music along with my voice directly into the laptop and then apply all effects... This may be a very basic question for all the experts here but how can I accomplish what I am looking for

[@EliasGadgets]

+Kevin Smith - Depends on the software your using.. import the track into that software.. connect your mic, play the track and record your voice. Playback to hear and from there on the software you will be able to add the effects you need. Sometimes the software tends to do everything instead of the mixer.

[@KevinSmith-nn9yw]

+Elias Gadgets (Gary) Thanks Elias for your response. I am using audacity software. I have defined in audacity preferences under the audio i/o section where Behringer USB needs to be used for recording and playback. I had 2 main queries which I have listed below: 1. Is it possible for me to listen to a youtube karaoke track on my laptop via my headphones connected to mixer? Do I need to export youtube video into mp3 format and then import the karaoke audio into audacity in a separate track?  2. Is it possible for me to record my voice in a separate track when I try to sing along with the karaoke track so that I can apply the effects just on voice track without making any changes to the karaoke track?

[@EliasGadgets]

Kevin Smith yes to both questions. You don't need to export anything to listen but yes you will need to export if you want to sing along a track and record. Have you tried anything or tested? to be honest the best way is to do various test, experiment with various functions. I can't help much because i don't own the mixer anymore for the past year now.

[@EliasGadgets]

Try this..open a new project, any is fine. Go to your mean bar under "track", than add a new track or press + below. When the menu option shows up to select your choice, click on the one you want to use and than click on "instrument setup". make sure you have both the connected and hear sound from, as your mixer selected. Now you should see a third option where you can select the available recording channel i.e "mono 1,mono 2, stereo 1-2". what you do is select 1 for that channel, repeat and 2.

[@gustavoherrera5719]

Have a question i using RCA connectors to mini cd record but without effects in vocals i have effects in the mains but when i play song there’s no effects any help going to be appreciated tanks

[@sunnydeyaliofficial]

Can you get the controls of all mixer channels on your daw? In case you want to record through All channels of mixer

[@jeps5553]

can you hear yourself on the monitor? like if you have a backing track?

[@whoispradeep]

.I have a question can I record on audacity? It only records vocal . I want to record vocal and audio mixed to my computer.

can you multi track with it? like say 2 guitars, bass and vox played simultaneously, each channel is sent to individual channels in my DAW. or is it a 2 channel stereo L&R output? the only usb mixer/interfaces i can find that supports multi track are the presonus AR consoles. if anyone has any suggestions, they are greatly appreciated. :)

[@JonnyJekyll]

I'm having trouble finding out anywhere but can you record vocals from a p.a. into the tape ins on a mixer? (while the instruments are being recorded with the mixer)

[@EliasGadgets]

yes that is correct, it will cut the sound coming from the computer and mute the speakers which puts the mixer in a recording mode through the secondary channel on board.

[@EliasGadgets]

Yes, you can monitor from the mixer of every channel or from you software via usb to the mixer.

[@EliasGadgets]

on some occasion you may still have to go into your music software preferences and select as audio interface or input and out to your mixer selected codecs to.

[@preha5639]

I appreciate the video , it help me hook my dr-880 drum machine to my computer...tytytyty

[@suniljchandran]

Hi Elias..i am trying hard for a solution to record my karaoke through my xenyx fx1202 usb...i dont know why the karaoke track gets suppressed with very less amplitude with wavy low quality sound in audacity when the output is feeded from any of selections like control out or audio out or mainout through to my computer (Dell All-in-one) microphone jack (3.5mm)...but vocal recording (without karaoke track) seems ok through mic input in mixer and output from same same source as mentioned above..please advice the solution..thanks and regards

[@EliasGadgets]

Sunil J. Chandran Ive done many vids on this mixer which is similar to the fx1202 of the different solutions or connections to get better sound, I would advise you take a look at them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pabCg4ior7qefMk or kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIHEgJRmoL11eNE

[@jdstewart9689]

elias..can you send another link for downloading the software...my windows computer program ableton live does recognize the usb mixer

[@raoulchintje]

Hi Thanks for the Video, i also have a problem. when i'm recording and i select the audio 1 (mono) i only get on sided sound. when is selct the audio 2 as a second track for the guitar i also get the audio 1 in the second track.

[@EliasGadgets]

have you tried panning your audio if you hear sound on one side only? I don't really understand the other questions, can you please be a bit more specific, what DAW are you using etc.

[@ksh0504]

Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@Jaiz3r0]

Any idea how to record and have simultaneous playback through the mixer? I have 2 Behringer Truths connected to the main mix out. I can record with the 2-tr/usb button under "Source" but it will not playback without pressing the 2-tr/usb to main button. Problem is with the latter it will not send audio from the microphone to the computer. Any ideas?

[@snap-n-shoot]

I have the X1622USB also, but no matter which Microphone I connect, I only ever get the Left Channel Audio showing. The Right Main Mix never displays. Is there a reason for this?

[@mariawicks5237]

Hi mate nice video. Can u confirm the audio interface is just 2 channel USB or direct outs. So the idea is that you can record stereo/mono sub out of all available connected channels.

[@AntonioCasoriaComposer]

THANKS ELIAS- USEFUL Tutorial----SUBSCRIBED

[@TheJayboin]

I use the x1832 USB one, but it always says that the Inputs are missing? Any ideas why?

[@popetingful]

Thanx! You make it very easy, although i don't understand much english