Podcasting With Behringer X1204USB Mixer Pt. 2 | Stereo Channels and AUX Sends

[@landrysmith3266]

I've watched so many videos on podcasting and sound mixers and this is by far the most clear cut and informative. Thank you!

[@marekeos]

THANK YOU!!!!! You have no idea how this helped me. I have the 1832USB version but had no idea how to connect everything. Thanks for all your work that went into this video!

[@stanman1958]

Dude, you are a tremendous help!! Thanks so much. I've gone back and forth on mixers and settled on an X22222USB which is very similar to this one, and your video really was a gem. Thanks for the kind and precise way you described each feature. A huge help, again... Thanks

[@beckybarnes8875]

I hope this helps because I have had an easier time learning how to use patch cords to get church service through the phone to the radio in 1989 than using than this 1204USB to my laptop. I am so over this!

[@dannyhorne9448]

Many thanks for these videos. Just taken delivery of a QX1204USB so although I found out as much as I could beforehand, this got me up to speed very quickly. Little tip, for ease of access, I used an old laptop stand I had to raise the back of the mixer up, possibly far cheaper than a 'pro music' version

[@regmiller5436]

Great Video, nice, clear and informative.

[@scottryfun]

This is great. As a 25-year radio guy, sometimes these little mixers confuse me. This helped a lot, but I was also looking for a mix minus configuration.

[@HowIPodcast]

Mix minus is pretty simple on these boards. I'll do a video on that soon. Thanks for watching!

[@jbrondos]

Very helpful. What I would like to see is you producing an actual session - not emphasizing the interview/program itself, but having the camera focusing on the mixer and on the computer screen. I'd like to see what buttons you push, what knobs you dial, etc., as you are doing the program. Perhaps also taking some video of how you get set up for a program (not in terms of cables, but in terms of sound levels, starting up programs, troubleshooting and the like. That would be EXTREMELY helpful -- and I don't think I've seen it anywhere else on KZbin.

[@HowIPodcast]

I plan on getting to that soon.

[@leecrowphotographer8034]

Great videos - I'm learning a lot!

[@HowIPodcast]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you found this helpful.

[@PurpScurpington]

Thank you! Why do the aux return/send FX knobs control the global volume of my effects even when I'm not using any aux sends/returns? And why do I get no FX on my Aux Send 2 unless I toggle FX to Alt3/4 (which are separate outs altogther), thus losing FX in my main mix?

[@girlinagale]

What's the 2nd Aux -> Return level knob to the right of the aux return knob, it seems to feed return 1 back into send 1 and just a feedback loop?

[@antoniolozada9606]

This video helped me a lot! Thx man

[@trevorbaldwin2935]

Michael, would you be able to suggest which is the best output from the mixer going to a Tascam recorder? Also, could a further output be sent back to the computer via USB for recording to Audacity. Yes, two copies of recording. Your help would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@humanderek]

your videos are great! I would like to learn how to get my settings so that the sound is better, it sounds like I am in a cave!

[@Ressy66]

heya great vid, did you do the one on mix minus? I can't seem to locate it

Mr, thanks for your explanation ! It's very simple, but you don't say nothing about the UBS cable back on the mixer. That's my problem. I got this USB cable connected back on the mixer to my lap top. It seems it dont do nothing. Can you give some explanation, what is useful to ?

[@beckybarnes8875]

Same issue here!!

[@jcowger2650]

I tried using channels 5-8 for an additional mic and was not getting a signal at all. Is there any button that is needed to be pushed that I missed?

[@TomArildHansen]

Thank you! Great videos you have here. I´m considering buying a X1204, and this just pushed me towards the purchase :-) Let me ask: Is there any way to send the effects (like a reverb) to the headphones only? Thanks again!

[@hubert17]

Got mine just the other month. And I love it! The only issue that I have is the audio coming out from the mixer to the PC via the USB is mono. So the guy is correct when he said just you the Tape Out or Main Out to record your mixer.

[@bobsorcery4869]

Hello Michael I have a question, I have a Microphone (Shure Beta58A), can I use it for studio recording, or do I have to pay a condenser one? And if so, which brand and model would you recommend for a condenser mic?

[@HowIPodcast]

I think I have one of those lying about in the studio. It depends what kind of recording you're doing. That mic would be pretty good for drums, and guitar cabinets. But you'd really want condenser mics for overhead/room mics, acoustic instruments, and vocals. Though dynamic mics are also used for vocals, e.g. Sure SM7B.

[@bobsorcery4869]

@@HowIPodcast Thanks a lot.

[@bajangtti]

Mine will be shipping soon. What's the pros and cons of digital recorder vs saving to computer?

[@HowIPodcast]

Jason Downey Thanks for watching. I discuss your question in the video about the Tascam DR-05 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnzIfZ94q5aYo9k

[@mustafaaliko9517]

good day sir and thanks for your kindness > all what I want is how I can use all rhe outputs togother , for example I want to make rhe main output to my speaker and another output for second room speaker and I want to give a headphone to me and a headphone to the recording room ,is that possible? thanks again

[@jbrondos]

One other thing: I'm curious if the XLR Main out gives a better signal quality than a 1/4-in jack main out . . .

[@HowIPodcast]

I would say no. Not anything that you could detect. The XLR outs are primarily for sending to an amplifier and then to speakers.

[@elbloc]

I love this video!!!

[@rads6631]

What a great video, very informative! I do have a question though. Will the built in fx be send over the second aux out? I currently have the yamaha mg10xu which has one aux which is shared with the fx send. If i i use that to send the mic audio seperatly from the main mix to another device and use the built in fx this is only being aplied to the main mix but i need it to also be aplied to the aux out. Will the x1204 do that? So lets say i route the first xlr mic input to the aux out with the aux knob, when i apply an fx with the fx knob wil it also be send over the aux or only main mix? Thanks in advance!

[@HowIPodcast]

No. It does not send the built in FX through AUX 1. At least I cannot get it to do so.

[@mustafaaliko9517]

GOOD DAY SIR I WANT TO ASK ABOUT OUTPUTS AT THE BACK AND ALSO ABOUT AUX, THANKS ALOT

[@HowIPodcast]

On the back of the board are two XLR outputs (L/R), two Control Room 1/4 inch outputs (L/R), and 2 ALT 3-4 1/4 inch outputs (L/R). I'm not sure what you want to know about the AUX sends. I think I covered them in this video.

[@matzahtacos8678]

Do you know if this mixer has preamps to power dynamic microphones like heil pr40 or podmic?

[@HowIPodcast]

Yes it has preamps. I don't know if there is enough gain for the PR40. I don't have one, but my understanding is that it is a gain-hungry mic. You may need a cloudlifter for that one.

[@ROGUESPIRIT_]

I get loads of line noise over the usb track, anyone else the same?

[@senatorsclub5700]

Can I go bare minimum and plug 4 mics into thr top and just use the USB on the back and plug right into my laptop

[@paulaspen7880]

Hi thank you for the info but where do I plug headphones into? That’s the only thing you didn’t talk about haha

[@HowIPodcast]

There is a 1/4 jack labeled "Phones". Top right quadrant.

[@th33network19]

he says he does not use the usb.... trying to wrap my head around tht. I use the usb on main pc.. and i use 7/8 for my laptop

[@halleysworld]

I did everything you did and my effects are not working 👀

[@johnestrada6395]

Great video!! Liked and subscribed. I have a question regarding the sound bites. I know you said you have your computer audio hooked to 5/6 as Stereo. Where are you plugging the other side of the 1/4 inch cables? I'm using a macbook pro laptop so i'm sure how to get the sound input coming in. Thanks!

[@mustafaaliko9517]

my interface is bheringer xenyx x1204 usb