Mixer VS Audio Interface

[@JoseAngelMorente]

As a synth junkie, what I really need is something that no manufacturer has done yet at a reasonable price: a digital mixer/audio interface with TONS of 1/4" inputs (48 ?) and just a few basic features: the ability to record any channel via USB (no need for 40 USB channels; just a stereo subgroup to select which channels are being recorded), two aux sends for use with external effects and simple channel controls (gain, 50Hz cutoff, pan and maybe a simple 3-band EQ per channel). No need for powerful internal FX units, complex routing, automation or dynamic processors. It would be nice if it had also no faders or physical controls. Mixers used by synth collectors are used very statically so knobs and faders tend to damage by dust accumulation and usually turn the device into a maintenance nightmare.

[@someoneanonymous1]

Check out the XR-18 or the X-32 rack.

[@JoseAngelMorente]

@@someoneanonymous1 I already have an X18. Too few channels, too many features I will never use. And the X32, without any expansion, has got even less physical inputs than the X(R)18. Definitely not what I need.

[@someoneanonymous1]

@@JoseAngelMorente makes sense!

[@dalejason]

Welcome back Anna, where have you been? What was in your box? We never found out 🤔

[@nickolasyounker]

She's Back! Yes! Bella its so good to see you again! Did we tell you there was a whole pandemic while you were away? We missed you, welcome back!

[@skarajmusic]

Nice video, I would recommend making a part 2 showing real world examples of combing the two or using just one. I remember when starting out I found it extremely confusing between the two. Also multi-track mixers are hideously expensive in comparison to stereo ones.

[@synthlab]

Well, the best would be to have a real analog mixer with eq and effects PLUS individual channel sends to USB, allowing us to record many audio channels on the computer at one time, all in individual tracks. Of course this means separate DA conversion on each channel, but it is worth the money. Especially studios with many analog synths ... please make a mixer with 16 stereo channels and separate tracks sent to USB for recording (USB 2.0 can handle it), analog synth owners will love you.

[@tapechronicle8712]

Behringer has the Xenyx QX2442USB which has 8 direct out and 8 subgroups so you can have 16 outs going to your soundcard, That's a very nice alternative

[@OhGodThe]

I did this in my studio. I had a vintage 700 lb Teac studio mixing desk. Each channel had a direct out, post-amplification, which I would direct in to individual analog ins on my MOTU 20 in/20 out A/D conversion rackmount. I liked the analogue sound and generous overhead of my vintage board, its gorgeous-sounding creamy EQ and compression tones, but didn't want to sacrifice the post-production flexibility of having each instrument/mic isolated to its own track, in the box. My point is, you don't need some kind of new product to do what you are describing.

[@CarolinaClaude]

Exactly. Something like a scaled down and affordable version of the Wing mixer.

[@Sycokay]

@@CarolinaClaude There is the X32 which has become even cheaper since the Wing arrived. I'm using one AND a analog mixer with direct outs before it. Really great setup.

[@aerialcombat]

Um.............

[@BubbaSatori]

Good info for somebody just getting started. Thanks!

[@oskie66skye]

I got all of them...Thanks Behringer. I'm waitng for the 2600.

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

Same!

[@markotrofenik5861]

Finally Anna is back!!!!! ♥️

[@setphaser]

thank you for addressing us girls! i first got a mixer then changed to 16 channel interfaces.

[@CARABAGEACLAURENTIU]

Hello . Flow 8 update … I would like to ask if it is possible at the next update, in the effects section… .. you could also put the PLATE effect as it is on x32, or if you can make a package with more premium effects that we can buy separately and activate. Thank you very much .

[@kentaccordionist]

I use a Behringer X1204usb mixer as it allows me to have my accordion, synths and guitar permanently connected, and send any of these through my fx racks if I need to before the audio hits my iPad. It’s useful if you are going to be using lots of different synths etc in your music, and also if you want to mix several synths down to one track to make a really fat bass or lead sound.

[@kannon3979]

I wish Behringer comes out with a analog multi-track 16 channel cassette recorder like Tascam 688 midi studio.

[@rossanderson6859]

And by "like" you mean an exact copy for much cheaper than tascam and without the need to pay for R&D and slowly kill innovation in the industry.

[@sugarhady]

Thanks for the video! Great presenter!

[@MikeGuerr]

The Behringer X-Air 18 is a mixer that will send multi-track output to your computer, so it works great for both live sound and multi-track recording.

[@swschilke]

Aren't there Mixer which allow to record multitrack on the computer or even recording in the mixer to SD/USB (UFX 😉). Best would be to have, besides the eq/compressed signal also the dry signal via USB (so 12 channels become 26).

[@chent]

Yes, like the Soundcraft Signature MTK or the Flow. Seems like they are moar aimed towards stage use then studio.

[@tuftynuts]

Yup, there are a few multitrack audio interface mixers out there. Behringer themselves made two models, but discontinued them ridiculously quickly (the Xenyx UFX1204 and 1604 units - I have the latter).

[@plunky58]

@@tuftynuts I have the 1204 version. They were really good versatile products. A shame they didn't continue with them.

[@madmac66]

I need a mixer with a load of stereo channels for all my synths and no mic pre’s. I have a tube mic pre if I need to use mics and they waste space and money on most mixers

[@maximusheronimus23980]

Nice video ! using a A500 for almost 21 years, still pissing the neighbors off now into the search for or the Xenyx line mixers or a DX2000....

[@mindpowerchamber4376]

Thanks for the video. Trying to set up for podcasting. Still very much confused on the equipment to use.

[@malavita112]

Hi Anna from Behringer 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️❤️🔥

[@The_Sonic_Ally]

weyhey! the lovely Anna so nice to see and hear you again, happy new year.

[@behringer]

Thank you! Happy new year ali*!

[@furiobisotti8150]

I think that many live musicians need a small, simple hybrid. Just between a mixer and an audio board. An idea for Behringer: an audio board with some inputs (maybe 6 or 8), with two independent stereo output on XLR or TRS (balanced), and independent potentiometers. To drive theater PA and personal monitoring of a keyboard player. There is nothing on the market with these features. And I need it so bad... Thanks and happy new year to the tribe!

[@rhkavli]

What about the Behringer XR18? It seems to fit all your parameters.

[@furiobisotti8150]

@@rhkavli It is very nice and it sounds very well. But it is much bigger than an audio board. I couldn't place it on my keyboards. To drive it I must use a tablet or a PC. I would prefer two simple knobs.

[@rhkavli]

@Furio Bisotti The XR18 can be hidden anywhere you want, and the virtual faders can be driven with anything that sends midi CC. You'll need a computer to set it up initially, but in the field, you only need a midi controller to manipulate it.

[@furiobisotti8150]

@@rhkavli I know... And I have several faders on my midi controller. I was thinking at that mixer as an item for my band. Surely useful and quite powerful. A compact audio board is good for rehearsal too. It stays in my computer bag, not bigger than a power supply. I was thinking at something similar

[@joesalyers]

​@@furiobisotti8150 The Behringer X18 Tabletop Mixer not the XR18 is what you want. It has all the features you need and will fit in a backpack. If you want something smaller look at the tascam 1608 which has a live mixer mode as well as an audio interface

[@micaelav.48]

Very good job, Anna my best friend

[@jjrusy7438]

Danke Anna. :) You can laugh at me, but when my old 2442 mixer wore out, i got a new x2442USB and ran it into my stereo audio interface just like the old one. I didn't have to rewire my whole monitoring setup is really why i left it the old way. lol, there i laughed at myself. PS. i really like your mixers. i wish you would make a mixer with 4 mic/hi-z channel strips and at least 12 or even 16 stereo channel strips with adjustable trim and left(mono) option. now that there are SOOOOO many behringer synths to connect, we need massive mixers for all of them. i had to get a spare lil' xenyx with 4 more stereo inputs because the 2442 ran out of inputs.

[@clebersantanna-djjustin2344]

It's clear now Thanks !!

[@attizzoso]

Anna please come back recording videos!

[@texacomann]

Thx for bringing back the cute Anna

[@maydaygoingdown5602]

Hello there, good video. I know this question is off topic but I understand you guys are releasing 2 new models of your 2600. I would like to purchase the Grey model. Could you tell me where I can purchase this Grey model from and when will they be available? I'm in the UK but could order from Thonman if required.

[@Lorneplumber]

Yeh shes back

[@fsdkonjab]

I will buy a uphoria um2 and c3 microphone with a filter. Nice work.

[@kentaccordionist]

In the background you have an ms-101 above a vc-340 what is the stand you are using, I cannot find a double keyboard stand that will take the ms-101. Thanks great video

[@behringer]

Thanks Stephen - I believe it is this stand but you may want to check with the store to ensure the dimensions fit your requirements - bit.ly/3hk6mYo

[@kentaccordionist]

@@behringer thank you so much. Happy Christmas and happy new year.

[@vz-v]

Quick and to the point, gave me some ideas. 😄

[@fjfrancois]

Thanks God, she’s back 👍🏻 were’s the Solina String Desktop Synth, Behringer.

[@cvsradio1]

Great products! which one is use for internet radio. Thank you!

[@carlosserrano3985]

Long time not see!

[@NominalTopic]

If you’re a drummer, a mixer is usually the better option (because price per input).

[@dictabeat]

Yaaay Ana is back!

[@Hamfantasy56]

Bella brava e simpaticissima !

[@zoulsham2394]

Good explanation

[@gctechs]

The perfect match for me was Behringer UFX1604, best of both worlds, but you stopped making it for some reason.

[@sock_park]

The way she says "D.A.W." makes it sound appetizing.

[@blackhat1894]

Thanks for the time to help us, i was wondering if i have a mixer with headphone output and connected that output to an audio interface would the output be the same quality as the main output??

[@naveensaaryans6771]

Which one is best in two for singing and quality

[@rolanddehoop6825]

A Flow 12 would be great. You can have multiple effects, more I/O than the 8 and physical faders, which gives me more direct control over the mix then the XR 18. The 8 is just too small for me. The additional inputs then can just be stereo channels. I think it would make sense.

[@bobhoran9778]

An XR18 Air does it all

[@pastaway3620]

Anna: we miss you!

[@Smaragdschloss]

I would like to see an analog mixer with 32-48 channels, Direct Outs and/or an Audio Interface with 4x ADAT. @Behringer, btw, when do you offer us a replica of the terrific Korg 800 DV and a Korg Minipops 7?

[@ralflemoine1970]

We could easily switch between both scenarios (or even do a bit of both in parallel) at the push of a button, if Behringer would create a digitally controlled analog patchbay (with total recall functionality of the virtual patch-cables).

[@mattiadevivo3716]

Clear, thanks for the video!

[@minutokatashi]

brava Anna :)

[@johncarter2741]

Aren't the USB audio interfaces built within your analog mixers 16 bit? Whereas the UMC202HDs (as an example) are 24 bit? Maybe the use of the analog mixer main outs into the UMC is best of both worlds?

[@raajram4232]

Good day, instead of buying audio interface it's better to buy flow 8. What is your opinion.

[@elikamin5678]

I need live effects to help me singing into my daw what should i take it s for home studio and only for singing vocals to recore it

[@botany500kojak]

What with all the gear Behringer have and will release, I would like to see you put out some stands which can be built up to hold all the gear we will buy.....

[@onkelberra3166]

I need a audio interface with just lots of audio in. For some stupid reason there's always more OUT than in.

[@onkelberra3166]

@@lewisalexander i got a motu with 8 in. I just want a cheap 16 in. Most interfaces are either overkill in features or price. I just want audio in via usb. Use the computer as a mixer (touch screen).

[@pauls-audiolabor]

Best Solution: X32 or M32 if you have a lot of gear and can also use it dawless

[@JoseAngelMorente]

Using the X32 just to connect a lot of gear is overkill IMHO. You pay for thousands of features that aren’t needed for that purpose. And, without expansions, the X32 has less inputs than a plain X18 after all. A 48-input mixer with little features (the minimum required to just mix and record your analogue instruments) would be my first choice.

[@jbrumfield6090]

Have a xenyx 8 channel mixer, and I'm waiting on my uphoria interface. I just needed 1 input for vocals tho.

[@kontrajelly]

Ana. Long time so see!

[@MrCartershow]

Do a mixer table with multitrack recording like tascam model 12, 16 and 24.. we are soon in 2021 damn.

[@kannon3979]

But add a cassette deck

[@MiguelHoisel]

I would like to have a comparison like that talking about the quality of a high end mixer, like the Wing, and a high end multichannel interface. Can I get a similar AD conversion quality for a professional studio ? Thanks

[@Tony-Stockport]

It would be helpful to have a ASIO driver for the xenyx usb rather than third party one.

[@TheLegendKc]

I'm an old school gut. I use a tascam fw 1082. It has the capability to be used as a live mixer or a daw controller. I can record 8 channels at once or one at a time. I use cubase. This has been working flawless for me for years

[@monsieurpatate303]

Hello, is it true that on the onyx the USB port only outputs the final mix? so it will not replace a sound card with separate channels

[@margaritavgonzalez7877]

Hi! Does anyone know if it's possible to livestreaming via facebook live or zoom and sing over a track or song from my phone using a USB mixer with effects or do I need an audio interface to have my voice and the music be heard at the same time on the livestream? Thanks in advance!

[@miguel_the_miko]

I need a good mixer to send various tracks (at the same time) to the DAW instead of the stereo signal, preferably with 8 or more channels. What would you recommend? (Sorry if my english is not spot on btw)

[@behringer]

Hi Miguel A, have you considered our FLOW8? You can have a look here: www.behringer.com/behringer/product?modelCode=P0DNM Or, please, give us more details on what you need. We'll be glad to guide and help you. Cheers!

[@levigonzalez7399]

PLEASE make a Pro high end Interface. PLEASE

[@NEOREV_MUSIC]

A Xenyx with multitrack recording, please. Flow8 is not enough tracks.

[@Strepite]

Behringer needs to make a proper studio grade mixing console... 24 / 32 / 48 inputs, in-line... and that it doesn't suck like mx8000...

[@TheDocster5]

Think the general idea 💡 in the comments is have a multi-input mixer, instead of just stereo, I currently have a focusrite 8i6 which has 6 audio inputs i use inputs 1and 2as is, but I have a Behringer Ultragain going to inputs 3 and 4and my 1204fx going to inputs 5 & 6. It would be great to just have one mixer which gives me 8 straight inputs with every input having control over input gain, eq, etc.

[@ΓιαννηςΔιαμαντης-ρ5ρ]

Can i buy a audio interface and then connect a mixer on it? If i do it, will i connect on mixer many microphones?

[@madradubh986]

What audio interface would u recommend for small two three channel home work please?

[@cnoriga]

Depends really what kind of home work but for example the one mentioned in the video is a very good start, if need more channels simultaneaously, like for live broadcasting, go for the 404HD or otherwise even a mixer.

[@AlekseiDroganov]

Merry Christmas beautiful lady 🌹 How about the promissed TR-909?

[@matthewdeward1984]

A AUIDO INTERFACE MIXER with the Capapbillities of Multitracking if necessary ( motorized faders would be great! just saying) :)

[@behringer]

Mh Matthew, your request seems to correspond to FLOW8 :) www.behringer.com/behringer/product?modelCode=P0DNM

[@rjbush7955]

I'd like to see a mixer with 12/16/24 channels into 8 buses to my DAW through USB.

[@agoushy74]

Yamaha 01v series, only the 01v version 2 and on has the usb, thru are around $700-800, has amazing sounding preamps, has tons of features, and also amazing eq and effects. You can send channels, either individually or as buses through ADAT, and also USB.

[@gabrielgheorghiu1976]

Behringer X and XR series.

[@Monicaslo]

Great video, very educational!

[@corican]

Thanks Anna!

[@ThePCxbox]

Behringer solina when

[@ruangaudiosystem]

Indonesia Cirebon disni #nyimak 😎👍

[@riansholiqin]

Jogja nyimak. Xenyx USB user 😆

[@TBSDrinkTeam]

Can I use both of them?

[@danilozanussi8209]

Yes, of course. It depends on what you wish to achieve. As an amateur electronic music producer, a 4x mono / 2x stereo input audio interface is sufficient. My synths are connected to the mixer. The output of the mixer goes into some synth effects, then into the sound card. This way I can always record 2 independant tracks at the same time, a mix of different instruments or both at the same time. However, if you wish to recording a band and do some post-processing in your DAW afterwards, you will need an audio interface with a larger number of inputs to satisfy all of the instruments recording independently. note: all my synths are also connected to a controller keyboard by a "midi-thru" interface. This way, I can control the different synths from a single keyboard and mixer without moving away from my desk and/or disconnecting cables.

[@gabrielgheorghiu1976]

You should change the video title in "Analog mixers with usb vs. Audio interfaces". I own a XR18 and it's way better than any uforia audio interfaces. I use it for live, recording and studio mix.

[@pastoelio]

is behringer making laptops now too *hint hint*

[@riansholiqin]

Is there any fan of the Behringer xenyx 302 USB audio interface mixer loyal here and tell us about the experience of using this device?

[@galeftube]

😍

[@octavianussudirarjo4902]

I have one (umc404hd), why cant connected windows10 thisday? I already try to reinstal driver, but its still unconnect? 😓

[@behringer]

Hi Octavianus, sorry to hear that. If you are still facing the problem, please, raise a ticket on our Community Forum. Our CARE Team will be glad to help you! community.musictribe.com/pages/support

[@aerialcombat]

What happened to Swing? It was a good deal!

[@audiolego]

XR18

[@Rainier_]

Thank you for this information. I am wondering what the black synth with keys is behind Anna. Looks like the MS101 but different...

[@wollie1211]

Hi, good catch. It looks like a Roland style Bender, but it's not a MS-1....Now I'm curious :-)

[@dwaynedibley1396]

RELEASE SOMETHING

[@lucastea]

Behringer have you considered creating an analogue recording console? Inline, decent quality, patch bay, but with your great pricing...

[@NoyaD9]

Italiana?

[@behringer]

Sí!

[@rockmanrock3984]

Welcome back Anna! We thought you had eloped with Patrick!

[@jumpingman8160]

Need an audio interface with 12 ins.

[@bobhoran9778]

Get an XR12, XR16, or XR18 Air mixer.

[@sainsay]

then see if the XENYX X2442USB fits you better than the XENYX X2222USB. the 2442 has 8 mono and 4 stereo channels and all 4 stereo channels can be used in mono.

[@jumpingman8160]

@@sainsay its for synths and guitars. Do they have the line/instrument thing? Latency? I have the UMC404HD. But as good as that one is, can't have every piece if gear connected at the same time. Seriously, there shoyld be a "multiple ins" gadget for folks who have a rudimentary interface.

[@sainsay]

@@jumpingman8160 all the inputs have a line in yes. but I am not familiar with this product. i just googled it. some information online seems to suggest that the audio send through the USB is the stereo out mix and not all channels individually. although others suggest the opposite. also, the digital mixers bob is suggesting are also good options if you don't have a need for a physical mixer. when you do some research make sure you can verify if the individual line ins will be available on you pc or if it is a mix output. depending on what you need both can be of use.

[@amnesiaSa]

Ciao Anna la tua voce infonde allegria ☺️

[@SVTechsolutions609]

Use dj sound system

[@royerkaricias377]

en español, en español

[@jocee2257]

Hey gorgeous

[@jfphotoandlife8287]

toujours pas de traduction en Français !

[@DJRexOfficial]

Tanto esforzarse en decirlo en inglés, yo lo hubiera entendido mejor en castellano/español. Aunque parece al final qué es italian@.

[@mindpowerchamber4376]

Thanks for the video. Trying to set up for podcasting. Still very much confused on the equipment to use.