Behringer Xenyx Q802USB - Multitrack Recording with Zero Latency in Detail

[@dewinchy]

This man is a genius and saved me some dime. Zero latency recording with a 50 euro tool is now possible. Thanks, man! You want to look at 3:33 and understand 5:53 -- 5:28 is an extremely important hint/warning!

[@thedonovon4334]

You have a gift for explaining things so impeccably...very fluid and concise. I will recommend you to anyone who wants to know. Thank you!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jeffparryncc1701]

Just ordered the Behringer Q1202 this video will come in handy. Best video i've seen so far. Thanks so much.

[@chrisbrouns3593]

I had shelved this thing because I couldn't do exactly what you solved here. Fantastic! you have a new subscriber.. Thank you!

[@letsplayharmonica]

Awesome! You've provided a very handy solution for those who want to use Behringer USB Mixer as an audio interface. Congratulations!

[@JewellDWilliams]

Thank you for helping me understand the difference between multi-track USB and stereo recording.

[@jazalex]

Thanks a lot. Was scratching my head for 20 minutes and then decided to google and found your video

[@countryfriedent]

The RCA cable trick worked for me on a Behringer QX1002USB. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I've been using condensors and mixers since 2004, and this is my 1st USB mixer. Not sure I would've thought to do this. Thanks again!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad it helped!

[@richiOMG]

Such a simple trick to bridge the RCA connectors, and still, I would've never thought about it. Awesome!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Thanks

[@enzymeXfactor]

Excellent tutorial, which also applies to many other Behringer USB mixers. Thank you!

[@JLPetter]

Thanks! This might be the solution I was looking for! (edit:) Yes, this IS the solution I was looking for! I am so very happy, tested it thoroughly, works like a charm!

[@LeonJohnEdwards]

Thank so much I only had to connect the left side Works great !!’

[@dontbescammedonline734]

Your video has been a great help to me. This procedure even works on the Behringer Xenyx Q502USB mixer.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Correct, as I have a video with Q502USB too.

[@efraincoll2079]

I'm really thankful man. I purchased this mixer for both function: live performance and home studio but i had this problem. Thanks a lot. I'm subscribed now!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad I could help!

[@zachharder6302]

The RCA-short trick helped me figure out my issue with the Q502! Thanks for the help.

[@CapitalMMastering]

You are the GOAT thank you for this video 🎉

[@ruhlej]

Thanks for your video You saved our lives!!! Great Man!!

[@kopunski]

This is very helpful. The manual is lacking information. Thanks you. 👍🏼

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zuguluss1]

Wish i saw this video before I went and got the 1202. Because i was hoping the 1202 had the built in mix minus. Anyway i had a 204hd interface. And i remember i could send and receive audio via the usb no latency on the 204hd interface. So what i did was to unplug the 1202 usb and send the audio from the 1202 to the 204hd via quater inch jacks. So now the interface is my main source to get audio to and from my computer via usb. I can now listen my play back straight away. I can also do my live stream. And i can also still record. Am will try your way and see if it makes it even more easier. One thing i notice is the 1202 is not 24 bit its actually 16 bit. While the 204hd is 24 bit. So i still would prefer using my audio interface 204hd as my usb send to laptop. Thanks for sharing your idea using the rca set up. Am trying this like i said today

[@RecordingStudio9]

Hope it will help.

[@ahfoonyork7119]

Very nice!!! Thanks for the clear explination, that totally save me money!

[@ztube39]

Thanks so much! Well explained. This issue was torturing me!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad it helped! Welcome to heaven.

[@jasmenter]

Thanks Mate, very helpful !

[@Megapixelers]

Thanks! SUPER helpful!

[@Astyaro]

Thanks!!! Works perfectly

[@UDASAN1]

Very informative Video I had the same mixer and it used to have a buzzing noise when ever I plugged in the usb to the mixer I used and output from my DDJ-400 headphone jack to a stereo input on the mixer and a output from the Dj Console to another input on the mixer with left and right posit pan on the 2 mixer inputs so I could use it as a Mono Split Option when mixing tracks { So the main mix came through the right headphone and the cued track---The next track would come through the left channel on the headphones } I also had an output from the mixer to the amp / Speakers. I replaced all cables with new ones and took the output to amp and speakers out but I still got a buzzing noise whenever the USB was plugged into the laptop.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Are you using TRS or balanced cables for al the connections? That could be the problem.

[@UDASAN1]

@@RecordingStudio9 3.5mm to 6.35mm Cable 2m,Hanprmeee 3.5mm 1/8" TRS to Dual 6.35mm 1/4" TS Mono Stereo Y-Cable Splitter Cord

[@UDASAN1]

@@RecordingStudio9 So what cables should I use X2 Phono 3.5mm output Red & White from DDJ-400 TO x2 large headphone jacks x2 in the mixer { 6.35mm } and a headphone out from the DDJ 400 Small Headphone size one ie 3.5mm to large headphone { 6.35mm inputs to the mixer } I tried to put a link up from amazon for the x2 cables I bought but it would not let me for some reason Thanks

[@MartinRivers26]

Thanks, you just saved me a lot of unnecessary swearing 😂

[@RecordingStudio9]

No problem 👍

[@drrainlim]

😂

[@turinreza]

@@RecordingStudio9 does this work with the non USB version ? Behringer Xenyx Q802?

[@RecordingStudio9]

No.

[@anzamamie-hymnsandcovers2003]

Lol 😂

[@user-mi2ng3xr1r]

Thank you very much!

[@thomthom5737]

Thank you for the video : You explain clearly whant I wanted to know! Thanks!

[@laskholt]

Good video Vatche. Thank you for creating these videos

[@unknownentity330]

Hello there sir. Glad to have found your channel. Thanks for the nifty trick, much appreciated!

[@oscwildle1]

Incredibly helpful, thank you very much

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KozmykJ]

A valuable observation there RS9 👍 Expands the Utility of the Q802 a long way. I've had one for years to use as an Aux mixer and never really used the USB until recently when I wanted to run Ableton along side Studio One 5 in Windows. By using the Q802 USB as a secondary output interface I could take the Ableton output and then feed the Q802 into my main 8 channel interface (old Firepod) Et voila ! 2 DAWs in Windows, sync'ed via MTC You see, I'm almost as crazy as you are 🤪 Maybe worse ...

[@RecordingStudio9]

Yes, crazy = creative, definitely crazier than me 😁

[@KozmykJ]

​@@RecordingStudio9 That arrangement can work well for Tube'ing and Streaming. OR Conversely, bringing web audio into a DAW for study, conferencing, remote collaboration in real-time etc I got around the Studio One Windows version obstacle to employing a second output interface. Voxengo do an app called 'Recorder' which, as well as Recording can output to the port of your choice. Put it on the Master bus and Robert is your Mother's Sister's live-in lover ... It's old skool 32-bit but jBridger sorts that out.

[@Farrukhw]

Thanks a lot for such a detailed solution... I was planning to buy it, now it helps in my decisions... Appreciated...

[@RecordingStudio9]

Most welcome 😊

[@easyrelocationservices]

excellent explaining.

[@jsmith5278]

Thank you! Answered my question exactly!

[@jsmith5278]

If I setup the mixer with vocals, guitar, and bass and then connected a headphone amp like the Behringer HA400 to Phones for in-ear monitoring - is it possible to simply connect a laptop or mp3 player to the mixer and play a backing track at the same time for our band to play along with? I don't want to record (yet). I am just getting familiar with this equipment. Thank you! I watched your demo video and now see I can simply use some Free DAWs software to play the music (rather than a phone or mp3 player). Thanks again -

[@joshuayalowitz2112]

Thanks. This was the missing piece of my studio setup.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mieszko777]

Thank You!

[@mikolasstrajt3874]

I would rather use external audio interface with internal monitoring option (mostly for safety reasons), but nice trick and very good explanation.

[@LeonJohnEdwards]

Thank you!!!

[@harrythuillier]

It works perfectly, thank you!

[@RealHomeRecording]

Nice tutorial, Vatche!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Thanks Adam

[@petermackj]

Great explanation!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad it was helpful!

[@royn6971]

Fantastic! Thank you for an informative video

[@johnranielbacsafra6997]

Thanks. Very detailed explanation.. I've learned alot..

[@raypitcher9767]

This is great information, as I'd tried different ways to make this work and needed this explanation in detail, much obliged. This is good for multiple recordings especially acoustic guitar and mics. A Bass amp can be recorded with mic as receives the sound better also, just a preference with this model.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Thanks

[@ersycom]

Thanks you very much for this video, very helpfull... (from Indonesia)

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidhorst4017]

Thank you!! Very helpful!

[@rhobinuddin]

Thank u so much for video! I liked this!

[@dilyandamyanov1696]

It's working! Thanks a lot!

[@librarysmith]

Nice one Vatche. I'll give this a try. Should work for podcasting too.

[@unkleian]

This was an awesome explanation thankyou very much.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielrossi9225]

thats genius, good work!!

[@AdrianGeorges]

You are a genious. Thank you very much. Ist helped my out a lot.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Glad it helped!

[@SuperBluechips]

Fantastic! Thanks

[@samcitytvofficial]

Thank you very much sir

[@chrisleegraham]

Yes!!!!!!!!

[@SteveXyd]

Genius

[@mv3261]

Awesome, thanks. C'mon Behringer, add a button for us users!

[@franciscofarnezi7720]

Love this...

[@chaabidrums]

Thank you for this great explanation. It was very helpful. I hope your tips will fix my recording problem. Liked and Subscribed ;-)

[@payeebonds8027]

Heart!

[@roophx]

He is like Mads Mikkelsen's older brother who knows everything about mixers

[@marchristiansen]

Super helpful 👍

[@danielandrespat]

Thanks !

[@tonystrignert]

Great explaining Vatche. Although I bought a Mackie PROfx12 V3 that has more options that I don´t understand ;-)

[@RecordingStudio9]

Nice mixer with some great options.

[@iliyasakkus7]

Dear, How we can use qx2222usb audio interface to send out live music via mixer inputs through usb audio interface to zoom conference meeting participants and receive their voices?

[@LaDariusSONGS]

I'm wanna buy the behringer x1622usb so if i plug the rca outputs into the rca inputs can i record my vocals over a back track, in get no instrumental bleeds in my vocals?? Just wanna know, and while that create multitracking?? And one more thing should I do the RCA trick or should I buy trs cables in plug it into my audio interface I already have??

[@GetRealMusic1]

I'm a big fan of your work. I watched all of your excellent videos on Zero Latency several times over. You explain things so well. Can one do a Mix Minus setup with the Q802USB via the USB port?

[@jddoylefam]

Hi! Thank you very much for this video. I don't know very much about audio equipment, but I have a Behringer Xenyx Q 1202 USB which I believe was made in October 2016. Beginning your video with the explanation of what the Q802USB was very helpful. What would you say is the main difference between the two machines? Would your fix work as well on the Q1202USB? It was also helpful to hear that multi tracking is different from having a multichannel USB. So far I have mostly used the Q1202USB for connecting to an powered speaker for public performance, but would like to use it more for recording. Do you have an opinion of its use for recording a number of musicians? Also, I have been trying to use jamkazam and have found that my latency tends to stay right around 11.4 ms. I am using it with a Mac, with Catalina 10.15.7; Input and Output USB Audio CODEC, both are at 44.1 KHz, 2 Channel 16 bit Integer. Is there anything about the Q1202USB that makes it difficult to reduce the latency? Whether I'm doing jamming for recording through jamkazam, would your fix be helpful for reducing that latency? Thank you very much for any suggestions.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Yes, the zero latency trick will work with Q1202USB. There is not much you can do with the latency as the USB A/D and D/A converters are cheap off the shelf ICs.

[@lilvulgate]

Good tutorial, thx

[@lazloaluisa1906]

Thank for the great video. Could you, please tell me: can I get the mixer to go out the control room channel/headphone jack and the main out channel at the same time? My main purpose for getting this would be to split the sound coming of my other mixers sub-mix. I want to send stereo channels to a set of speakers and one to my headphone amp. That would also give me a quick master volume knob for each stereo set. I would also be using it to get some nice Pre-EQ shaping and color from the British EQ before I send it into the dry inputs of my other mixer. So, I am not concerned so much with using it as a USB interface. I have that covered with my Soundcraft Mixer. Again, I just need to know if I can get the "main out channel" and "control room/headphone jack channel" going out at the same time? I think I read a review that said it doesn't work that way so I'd like to be sure. Any insight would be most appreciated. Thanks again.

[@trinhk]

OMG, I've been wondering how to do that for the longest time. That's awesome! Thank you! Can you also let me know how I could connect if I want the audio to come from another source rather than from my PC? I want to do some vocal recording with the audio source from another device, but my vocal track will go to my PC.

[@realvntonio9572]

Hello my friend, thank you very much for your video! I just bought this Mixer and cant figure out how to hear the beat thats coming from the pc and my voice on my headphones, while just recording my own voice and not the beat, could you help me out how to do this?

[@rachelcato7819]

Many thanks. . . your Behringer videos have been really helpful. However, I have a similar question to Neal Caffrey. . . . I'm using my Behringer Q802USB for Zoom lessons with a mic and a keyboard plugged through it. I can either hear myself and the keyboard (but not the student) or vice versa. Would this method using the RCA leads solve this issue?

[@whitechocolate6405]

I did this RCA trick it helped me with latency but now it’s create another problem which is I can hear the voice through my headphones two times so when I press the piano one time i hear it twice in my head phone

[@RecordingStudio9]

Turn off the track or channel’s Monitor option off in your DAW.

[@whitechocolate6405]

@@RecordingStudio9 thank u so much it worked

[@neilraygellido23]

thanks for this wonderful video presentation. but this trick can resolved also my problem? via zoom, i keep talking to to the mic but i cant hear my voice. but the viewer can hear me clearly. what do you think is the problem?

[@bulukuduk6504]

This is the answer ...😀 😀👍👍

[@ivankoo2024]

voy a probar. ojala pueda ya que me esta causando mucha frustracion. en mi pais sale muy caro y la compre para multipista en el daw sin saber que no se podia. voy a intertarlo. parece ser que funciona ya que tu ya lo has probado. gracias.

[@RecordingStudio9]

When I mention multi-track, it is still only 2 mono channels.

[@robynrox]

Seemed to work using 6.35mm jacks from the main mix outputs to RCA plugs for the two-track input port too (that was the cable I had to hand). Thanks!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Correct, same parallel outputs.

[@fredericsicsic9391]

I've read that in the 802s model, if no source is connected to line in 7 and 8, the knob for 7 and 8 controls the input level of the USB port. In the 802USB model, there's no line for 7 and 8, but it has two equivalent inputs labeled "Stereo Aux Return" and the input level for this line is controlled by a dedicated knob labeled "Aux Return". I'm wondering if not connecting anything to line 7 and 8, the "Aux Return" knob performs the same function as in the 802s model, meaning it can control the input level of the USB port like the 802s. I appreciate your prompt response in advance.

[@RecordingStudio9]

No, that option is not available on the 802USB

[@fredericsicsic9391]

@@RecordingStudio9 Thank's a lot

[@grahamcharlton9704]

Really useful - thanks. I was thinking of buying one of these mixers to boost the input from a mic. which is recording a guitar amp into Garage Band on a Mac. Q1 - do you know if an SM58 mic. plugged in to line input 1 would actually boost the mic.'s signal into G.band? Q2. I have a pair of speakers for monitoring. They have RCA jacks - would I plug them into CTRL ROOM OUT or MAIN OUT to hear what Id just recorded? Q3. Would I need your 'fix' to hear that amp recorded track while I add a bass alongside it using input 2? Many thanks.

[@slayabouts]

If you're just looking for an input boost, check out the cloudlifter. It adds clean gain to the signal, usually for a mic like the SM7b which has notoriously low output. I use one for my SM57, which is pretty similar to the 58

[@grahamcharlton9704]

Sorry - just realised that my speakers won't connect via CTRL ROOM OUT or MAIN OUT. Will I get an output to them using '2 TRACK L and R OUT'? Ta.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Yes. They are parallel with Main Out.

[@uacho]

Hey. Excellent work with this video! As I understand it, it's possible to make another walk-around to listen to the DAW and record at the same time. What happens if instead of looping the RCA ports, I plug the main output and the ctrl room output into to the same speaker system. I will get the audio signal from the main mix and from the usb as well right?

[@RecordingStudio9]

I highly advise against connecting two outputs into one input. You’re likely to damage one or all devices.

[@petercheng1229]

HI there, thanks for your awesome video. I am trying to use this mixer as an audio interface connecting from my main audio mixer which doesn't has USB interface to this behringer Xenyx then to my computer for broadcasting. Will that work? If yes, how? Thanks in advance.

[@sujoybose77]

This is a very nice trick. Thanks for sharing. My need is a bit different. I want to use my iPad as effects processor (have loads of auv3 effects in the iPad) in Live performance. What should I do after I connect my iPad with USB? (Typically I use AUM as DAW in iPad)

[@RecordingStudio9]

I don't believe it's possible what you want to achieve with this mixer.

[@williamcicio8751]

I’m anxious to try with PowerPoint

[@jrbr7628]

Thanks for this video. WIll this work on the Xenyx X1002usb as well? I believe they are the same, only difference is the number of channels I think. Please advise. Thank you in advance.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Yes, I think so.

[@genman74]

Thank you so much for the video. What would the setup be for FB or KZbin live streaming, Would I route the karaoke track on the RCA Input line and use the main mix out button

[@RecordingStudio9]

If the karaoke audio is on the pc, then all you need is pressing down To Main Mix button. If a karaoke unit, then yes, rca and same button.

[@dorneanulucian3990]

Hello! I have one question. Can I plug in my studio monitors into CTRL ROOM OUT with this setup? Or how can I hear my live vocal and the daw in real time on studio monitors not on headphones. Thanks!

[@RecordingStudio9]

Control Room & headphone volume adjusts both outputs.

[@slayabouts]

So is what's getting sent to the DAW for tracking the clean mic signal or is it the signal having been processed by the mixer? For context of what I'm looking into this for, I'll copy and paste what I asked on another video: I've recently been having newfound issues with major monitoring latency that Presonus hasn't been able to help solve (I use both Studio One and a Presonus interface). Would you be able to run a line into one XLR then run that signal back out and into a second XLR for monitoring? For example, say I were tracking vocals and I used the first XLR for my recording and then used the second XLR for the compression and EQ to get a basic mix to monitor myself on. If so, I think that would be great for recording vocals That being said, is there a way to disable that button that would cause the feedback and potentially damage the device?

[@RecordingStudio9]

Quick answer is no. All inputs are summed to the main bus.

[@skyrimmarvel8282]

i have problem with this mixer ..just bought this mixer..when i try record with my voice and plug in guitar same time ..i put two tracks on record then i change the input channel 1 and 2 but the problem is the mixer pick up a signal my voice and guitar on same channel..just like 2 channel on 1 same signal recording ..can someone help me.. im also looking for the real driver of behringer q802

[@RecordingStudio9]

Did you PAN them LEFT and RIGHT, like in the video?

[@inm42]

Thanks a lot for this, incredibly helpful and I love the visual explanations. I have a quick question about potentially buying this mixer for use with a DJ controller e.g. the Pioneer DDJ 400. These models have a standard RCA master out. Would it make sense to route this RCA cable into the 2-track IN on the Behringer? Or is it correct to just buy an RCA-to-TRS cable and plug the DDJ into the stereo channels (3/4 or 5/6) and treat it like an 'instrument' e.g. electric piano? (I'm guessing it's the latter, but want to make sure before I spend my money)

[@RecordingStudio9]

Ask why do you need this mixer since the Dj Controller can connect to a power amp or powered speakers. Maybe use the extra Mic inputs? You are better off with RCA to TRS to channel 3/4 or 5/6 as you can control the volume into the mixer. RCA input has no volume control on the mixer.

[@polio5815]

Hello, Thank you for your explanation. I have a qx1002usb and with this trick I am much more satisfied. I have one question though...i have my speakers connected to main Out, and when I want to record, I always have to unplug them because the sound is coming out independent of buttons up or down. What am I doing wrong? Thank you

[@RecordingStudio9]

Thanks. That is correct. Disconnect or turn down the speakers.

[@LocutorAbilioMix]

I have a Beringer table, could you make a video showing these connections in practice and showing them in the daw

[@RecordingStudio9]

Search my channel for all the videos on Q502USB and Q802USB for more info.

[@washingtonls]

Hi good job.Thanks for sharing this valued info. I've configured as your explanation and it apparently worked fine.I have a question: If I plugin 2 mics and one guitar, do I manage to handle 3 separately tracks on DAW (Reaper)?.

[@RecordingStudio9]

Thanks. It's only a simple 2 channel, stereo USB interface of the main mix, so no.

[@udrickvidal775]

Sir, is it ok if i use mic 1 for condenser phantom power and in mic 2 for dynamic mic same time in recording? Is my dynamic wont be destroy of the 48v current of the phantom?

[@pramu5]

I am trying a different setup. I am planning to do a live streaming (say FB or KZbin etc). During the broadcast i may use karaoke tracks in the computer as well. So what i want is to hear both the main mix + computer audio to my headphones and send main mix+computer audio as one out to the live stream through computer itself. Is is possible?

[@Le_Lys_Eclectique]

Hello! On the manuals they say the IN are balanced while the OUT are unbalanced. But some people says both ins and outs are balanced. How comes and what do you think? Cheers!!!

[@RecordingStudio9]

I might have to open the unit and check.

[@btriminio]

Sir thank u you have no idea how this was helpful, one question, if a route the control room out to channel 3/4 and press the Phones/CtrlRoom and depress the ToMainMix I should be able to send and recibe all the other inputs mixed with the USB audio on my computer, right?

[@RecordingStudio9]

Yes, but you need to make sure the buttons are in the correct position before you increase Ch 3/4 volume, as this WILL cause loopback and damage the mixer's electronics.

[@monotoshmukherjee871]

Hi, I'm from india. Listened your demonstration, but was dificult to understand, as i hv never used it. I hv one AKG transducer, one this mixer, a desktop. I wish to record my sitar playing in desktop/ mob phone. I'm eagarly waiting for your guidence to record in those. Thanks a lot in anticipation.

[@udrickvidal775]

Sir, i have my q802usb and i try your tricks and it realy works on vocals but why it does not work when i play drum covers. Using a headphone I hear the latency of the drum from my cover tracks. I can't play well because they are not synchronize to hear. Is there any other tricks for drum recording for q802usb that has no latency?

[@RecordingStudio9]

Make sure you turn off the drum track's 'Listen' or 'Monitor' option off. Are you playing live drums? Electric or VST Instrument drums?