What's Wrong With the Behringer Q802USB Mixer and How to Fix It

When using the USB as your input and output, you can't hear audio in both directions. Let's fix it! ► All gear linked below*.
The good news is I found a few ways to use this mixer to monitor both the incoming and the outgoing audio. Despite this limitation, it's still possible to monitor both sides!
Option 1 - Mix-Minus
The first solution would be to remove the USB from the audio chain. One of the nice features of the Q802USB is that it provides you with an auxiliary channel (labeled FX Send). Using the mixer in a classic mix-minus setup enables you to monitor the audio in both directions because you are not relying on the USB connection.
Audio from the computer is being sent into an available channel on the mixer and audio from the mixer is being sent out the FX Send, minus the channel that has the computer audio on it. To understand how this works and to setup a mix-minus for yourself, see my complete guide and video.
There is another nice advantage of going with a mix-minus setup that actually brings the USB back into play. because you are not using the USB for Skype or other VOIP software, you can record all the audio from your mixer into audio recording software (Audition, Audacity, etc.) using the USB connection. This is great option for recording your interviews, podcasts, etc., on the very same computer that you are using Skype on.
Option 2 - Splitting the Headphones
The next option is sort of a hack but I was very happy that it worked. If you still want to use the USB as your input and output for Skype, you can monitor both directions by using a Y-cable to split the 1/8" connection of your headphones to 2 1/4" leads that will pull audio from the phones (Skype) while at the same time send your own audio into your headphones via the Main Out.
The Main Out on the Q802USB always receives all analog inputs. Therefore, by plugging one lead of your headphones into the Main Out, you will be able to hear yourself. At first it may feel strange to have yourself in one ear and your guest in the other but with time you may actually come to prefer monitoring the audio this way. You can more easily pick out which side contains any audio issues.
To create this split headphones setup, you'll need a female to female adapter that fits the size of your cabling. In my case, my headphones have a 1/8" male lead and the Y-cable has the same. The adapter allows me to make the connection between the headphones and the Y-cable.
Once you've created your split headphone cabling, place one 1/4" lead into the Phones output and one into the left side Main Out.
In the USB routing section, leave both buttons in the up position if you want to also use the USB to record into software.
Option 3 - Splitting to a Recorder
Another option is much like the last except in this setup, you don't need the female to female adapter.
Use a Y-cable like before, plugged into the mixer the same way (one lead into Phones, one into Main Out) and plug the 1/8" lead of the Y-cable into an audio recorder.
From there you would monitor the audio on the recorder itself which is receiving both sides of the audio.
Option 4 - Software Monitoring
The final option is the least favorable. If you are using Skype recording software that allows you to monitor the incoming audio such as Audio Hijack, you monitor both sides of the Skype call.
When you enable monitoring in Audio Hijack, it sends back your own audio albeit with some latency.
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[@e.h.6040]

Hello Ray, Thanks for the video, after reading almost all comments down, the video inspired me and As an amateur user, I also would like to share my observations and experiences for other friends ; I bought it 3 years ago for the it's price and little size. Before I had same but 12 channels one. This little mixer is sound quality wise quite good , almost zero hiss or distortion and very capable for both recording and small gigs/ rehearsals. Note: if you have any noise , firstly please check the empty input channels' gain knobs. a) For music recording ( up to my knowledge and experience) it is only 6 channels , 2 balanced mic input and 2 +2 quarter inch stereo inputs which can be used for electric piano or drum or any other electric instrument. 2-TRACK RCA IN and OUT stereo connections have no use for recording thru USB!. First of all , the USB link between the computer and mixer is only directional. With the USB , it is very easy to connect these 6 channels as stereo 2 channels to your laptop-any S/W .If you are using windows you will need Asio4all s/w , With Asio4 connection is absolutely zero latency ( I worked with both win7 and Win10 without any problem ).MacBook is even easier. And most tricky part of this mixer is " USB/2-TRACK" buttons. When the "TO MAIN MIX" is UP signal transfer is from mixer to laptop direction. When "TO MAIN MIX" button is down , sound signal is "only" comes from laptop to mixer, now you can listen from mixer (thru main or monitor) only what you play from your laptop.I think Behringer designed it in this way for the musicians , first record and monitor than listen what you have recorded to see the result. Second button called "PHONES /CTRL RM" , if it is DOWN , you can monitor what you are sending from 6 channels to your laptop, this button doesn't effect on signal transfer from mixer to laptop. If you use it for little gigs or rehearsal , it is 6+2 channels , those two RCA 2-Tracks can be used as extra input (without gain control) , you will here them thru MAIN MIX-OUT. 48 volts phantom power works perfectly, I have Studio Project B1 , it works w/o problem. I am using it for 3 years , there is no over-heat problem even s/t I forget it as plugged over 24 hours. Negative point, the AC adaptor is an hassle for me, but it is not a big issue . I wished Behringer would put it in the mixer. There are also 2 extra functions I never used and I have no clue about them,.as "Stereo Aux Return" and " FX Send". Summary , For the usage for limited purposes above mentioned , it is very nice product, very practical, small, easy to handle. Of course there are limitations as control room outputs and phones level are controlled thru same knob but TBH even I never needed monitors , I use phones. Note: Please correct my comments if I am wrong . Regards to all.

[@AdamHougham]

Five years on and this is still relevant! I've had the Xenyx Q1002USB for 6+ years and only just bumped into the issue of the USB not accepting two-way traffic! (How had I never noticed?!) Fortunately I had a UCA222 lying around that added into the chain and I've now rigged the mixer for mix-minus - I like the bonus of having two audio inputs for the computer. Thanks for saving me from tearing hair out for too long!

[@RayOrtega]

Adam, thanks for the feedback and I'm so glad to hear this was helpful! Enjoy the new, old setup! ;)

[@Noelli88]

The easiest Way to monitor your input as well as getting audio from your PC is to plug in an RCA cable into both 2 track in and out, and pressing the USB / 2TR to phones / control room button down. That way, you can monitor everything you're putting into the mixer, as well as what's coming back from the computer via USB.

[@tyre3]

Dan Emmanuel Ventura you should make a video of that

[@poatrej]

Great idea! TY

[@sobatsintang]

It's just plug in? Not connect to something. Thank you

[@e.h.6040]

it sounds perfect, I will try,thanks

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

Holy shit, this is brilliant! I was skeptical, but it really works. @Agus Literally just connect any stereo RCA couple from the output of the board directly back into the input and it works exactly as it should.

[@timjolynnlittleman5148]

This was so helpful! Another tip: If you are using the Xenyx Q802 USB for a podcast and can't hear people when they call in, the only thing that worked for us as we switched to Google Chrome. Since then, smooth sailing.

[@rongerman1]

Thanks Ray. Just watched your video and it has answered my problem about the exact point you shared. I don't understand much about mixers but I bought this entry level Q802USB to get myself started started recording to my laptop. But I was wondering what I was doing wrong when I couldn't hear the playback when I wanted to record a second part. Frustrated because I simply don't know enough to work out how to get to where you took us. I haven't tried your solution yet as I have only just watched your video but it has been a great relief for a pensioner on a budget to find a solution and to have people like yourself sharing your knowledge with us. Perhaps it would have helped a little more to show the actual split cables clearly as you mentioned splitting the cables but I haven't grasped this just yet. Thanks once again and best wishes.

[@RayOrtega]

Thanks, Ron, I’m glad this was helpful.

[@rongerman1]

@@RayOrtega Yes very, thanks again and best wishes.

[@rongerman1]

Re my comment below. Just found a cable among my cables that splits the signal and...it works :) So I could record my second part while monitoring...how great! The split signal is a mono signal but that doesn't matter when the point was to be able to hear what I was recording while listening to the playback. So, my Q802USB was not a waste of money and, once again, a huge thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@davidnollmusic363]

Just want to thank you again. Your video solved the problem I was having. Thank you so much for making it and sharing it on KZbin!

[@sameermurthy4389]

Cannot thank you enough for this effort / video. I recently bought the same mixer, but was lucky to find this video which helped me understand this particular mixer well and also led me to see your other video on having a mix minus setup which works perfectly for me. This video has certainly helped many people like me who are new to mixing. Thanks for this noble video. Great work.

[@RayOrtega]

Thanks for the kind words, really happy that this helped.

[@tiaxanderson9725]

The best solution that solves all these problems is to connect the 2-track out to the 2-track in. This gives; 0-latency monitoring The LEDs work for your inputs You keep your other I/O free It's still weird as hell, but getting an RCA cable or just using some old A/V cable you had lying around like me is easy.

[@tomizzo485]

Tiax Anderson so just rca to rca ? Which configuration for the ctrl/ to phones buttons?

[@davidnollmusic363]

Thank you SO much for your very helpful video! Wishing you all the best!

[@RayOrtega]

Glad this helped, David.

[@DanPitrello]

I had a similar problem, but it wasn't a USB mixer: I have a Eurorack 802, and for the interface I re-purposed a UFO 202 that I bought to rip vinyl. I was struggling with latency while monitoring through my DAW of choice, so I actually incorporated another mixer (Xenyx 502) as a "headphone-mixer". The interface inputs come from the 802 tape-out, through the ufo202 and out to the 502 tape-in. Then the master out L/R of the 802 goes to one of the stereo channels of the 502. This allows for great vocal monitoring while adding tracks without any latency issues. I'm sure there's a mixer out there that does this, but I had all this Behringer gear, and came up with this solution -however in-elegant!

[@Podcastage]

Great video man.

[@RayOrtega]

Thanks. Keep up the good work, I watch a lot of your vids. You're a gear review machine!;)

[@Podcastage]

Ray Ortega Appreciate that. I need to do something to distract my mind and keep the darkness at bay. Haha. You're a great educator and I'm going to dig through a lot more of your videos to learn some new stuff. You keep up the great work as well.

[@RayOrtega]

The days are definitely dark. Keep making vids. Fight the good fight;) #resist ✊

[@CaptainAnonymous]

@@RayOrtega do you have any recommendations for a usb mixer that allows for input & output monitoring more effortlessly?

[@RayOrtega]

@@CaptainAnonymous I think just about any other USB mixer should function better than this;) I haven't tested enough but this was the first time I came across this issue. Mackie has some decent mixers podhelp.me/profx12v2BH but it just depends on your budget and needs. It's also hard to tell ahead of time, I think the A&H mixer I reviewed works well kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIe3qISOg6lnqNk and the nice part is the mixer is multichannel

[@Farrukhw]

Thank you, Ray... I was considering this mixer, but my budget is a bit tight, and your video really helps me in my decisions... Really appreciated...

[@1paparico]

Taking mine back to the shop,if you cant overdub and hear what you are doing its a waste of time. I thought it was me at first and had started to doubt that I had hooked it up to my DAW correctly. Thanks for confirming(along with a few others) that its not so good for musicians who are used to hearing whilst tracking. going back to my Alesis io2 express, same money but better.

[@RayOrtega]

Glad you got your answer even if it's not a good one. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@drumcoachjack3507]

Hey Ray, Thanks for this. Recently I bought a Behringer XENYX Q1002USB mixer which has exact the same issue. I thought Iwent grazy and maybe had to download a driver for my MacBook Pro to solve the issue but when I saw this video I knew that wouldn’t solve the problem. I hope I can return the Behringer XENYX Q1002USB mixer and buy a iRig Stream instead of it. That new product of IK Media (just came out after Namm 2020) does it all: sending stereo out from my mixer/recorder to the iRig Stream, led controle on it for the gain of the iRig Stream and monitor audio from the other person when using zoom.us Through the iRig Stream l can monitor what I send into it and monitor the audio from the one on the other side through the headphones out on the iRig Stream + you can talk back through a lavelier mic or monitor and talk back at the same time with such a gamer headset (phones and mic). An iPhone or iPad can be used as a webcam. Robin from Molten Music Technology has uploaded a great review and tested with succes which I want to use it for. All the best.

[@fifoescape9254]

Nice one. I just bought the Q802USB (waiting for delivery). I 'assumed' (always a dumb idea) that the USB worked both ways... At least there's a workaround. Cheers Ray!

[@terrycaldwell4645]

Great video Ray. I have been using the q802usb for voice recording and did not have exactly the same problem but when you reviewed some of the fixes you used that got me thinking and I was able to solve the problem. I had developed a low sub 80Hz hum that apparently is common and was able to correct that by turning off the output / monitoring which apparently was causing some type of internal feedback. Had I not watched your video would not have figured that out so thanks.

[@RayOrtega]

Interesting problem and fix, thanks for sharing, Terry! Glad you found a solution.

[@DanSasakiTamLung]

Use a stereo RCA to RCA cable to create a physical loop back into itself; 1) Connect RCA L/R Output into the RCA L/R Input, 2) Set the Phones/Control Room button in the DOWN position, 3) Set the Main Mix/USB button in the UP position.

[@lbchurch5298]

Thanks for explaining it so well! Could you recommend any other compact budget usb mixers that wouldn’t have these problems? Even if they are a bit more expensive.

[@michaelgerstmaier4056]

Actually there is a way (maybe somebody already found that out as well): Take a chich2chinch cable and send the 2-track OUT signal back into the 2-track IN. The Buttons as you mentioned: to Phones down/ to Main mix up. Seems to do the trick! :)

[@HolyWords]

Hey! an easier fix is to take an RCA to RCA cable and plug it from the 2 track out to the 2 track in, send it to headphones. In this way you are getting all the audio you are sending plus you will be able to hear whatever is coming from the USB

[@eurekafresh]

Dude just saved me from returning this mixer. Thought that was a terrible way to have to choose between getting to monitor or not. Thank you!

[@HolyWords]

@@eurekafresh glad I could help, take care

[@jskenley73]

As you have indicated regarding the mix-minus option, there is the inherent compromise resulting from the mono signal of the fx/aux send. For my purposes, this is absolutely unacceptable. I've ironed out some of the issues I mentioned in a previous post, but I could benefit from a mix-minus setup even if it was the mono split to both ears (or however I should state that). I've come across some tutorials on KZbin in which the mix-minus setup is covered employing the use of a Behringer USB interface. You are likely familiar with them. They have RCA stereo in and out. Of course this would involve 1/4" male to RCA stereo split from fx/aux send to the interface, then RCA stereo out of USB interface back into mixer as an input. Of the several tutorials I've come across, there has been no mention of the issue where you would only receive in one ear. I trust your knowledge and experience much more than mine, and honestly would rather hear your input than the guys that made those tutorials. Maybe it will contribute something to this discussion as well. I probably should note that I tried the mix-minus with Skype running on a secondary computer and had the issue with sound from each end in only one ear (not using the interface). I managed to get Skype working perfectly in some other manner, but I am still having issues with some VoIP applications, hence the interest in mix-minus. So, basically my question; is it possible for this sort of interface to split the mono fx/aux out to where the mono source is heard through both cans? I've tried several other convoluted attempts to no avail. My knowledge is very limited here, so I can't help but be a bit skeptical. The $30 for the interface isn't so much that I mind giving it a try with no answer to my question, but thought I'd run this by you for some input, if you wouldn't mind. Thanks in advance for any response, informative or not. Edit: I watched back through the video and took note of what you pointed out about the audio input/output selections within Skype. Using a device such as the Behringer USB interface that I've mentioned, this gives an additional option in Skype. I am referring to it as a USB interface, but it's technically a USB sound card. With two sound cards, you will get a second option in Skype. It is a cheap device, but this isn't all bad if someone has interest in testing this out, then upgrade to something higher quality if you feel that it would benefit you.

[@lpseem3770]

I think I found better solution. I simply ignored USB on this thing. 3rd input and main output can be connected to some USB audio interface, that has not this problem, like PreSonus Audiobox. I believe the same can be done for Q1202USB. Yes, it is another expense and 4 additional cables, but works very well.

[@JoeJacksonJr]

I know this video has been out for a while.. But YES you can monitor your audio going to the mixer (skype or in my case Discord) and also hear your mic as you talk into it. Plus any of the other audio being sent to the other channels. Phones UP / Main Mix DOWN lets you hear the USB audio coming in and your mic audio from the mixer. Phones DOWN / Main Mix UP lets you hear just the USB audio, while also not sending the USB audio your monitoring back to the PC. You however can not hear what is being sent to the other mixer channels when doing this. But that audio from the mixer channels is still being sent back to the PC. UP/UP you can hear the mixer, but not the USB incoming audio.

[@iggykidd]

Phew, you got me nervous because I just ordered one of these on amazon specifically for podcasting! I'll just mix minus it and bypass the usb altogether.

[@iggykidd]

Okay, an update on that for anyone curious, it took some fiddling and such but the mix-minus works great. Just be sure to have the "phones/ctrl room" button and the "to main mix" buttons in the up position to bypass the usb.

[@chaabidrums]

Thanks a lot for the tips. Now I know what's the source of my problem and why I'm having trouble with this mixer/audio-interface.

[@edzams]

Thanks for the video Ray Ortega. Very helpful.

[@woksrandomchannel]

I was banging my head on the desk trying to see why this did not work. I am sending it back now. Your video shows a 12 channel Mackie. I do not need 12 or even 8. 4 would be ideal, but the 4 channel does not have USB. I might have to call the dealer and see what is available. Thank you.

[@NoBodysGamer]

They have even one channel ones, to get the one with USB its model name has to end with USB, if it doenst have USB by its end then it doesn't have USB, its basically two models of each version, regualr cheaper and USB more expensive

[@thomasw178]

I've done this enough that a mix-minus work around would have been intuitive to me, but I used to own a 2442USB that was simultaneously bi-directional, and DUH. That's an obligatory feature on a USB interface. In what world did Behringer think it made any sense to only be able to monitor what you're recording OR what you're recording over? This is an insane design flaw and it makes no sense. At all. I have one of these coming in the mail for another project I'm starting and just discovered this problem researching on the back end. Mind boggling design.

[@GeezyTV-sx3ue]

hey Ray! Thanks for the Video! I searched a long time for a the solution with the headphones. No-one take care on the Output from the Computer with the Q802USB. They only describe the Audio input and the voice listening. Thank you very much! Best regards from Germany!

[@RayOrtega]

You're welcome, glad this helped!

[@RayOrtega]

@ted smith if you are setting up the mix-minus like in this video, you need to have a line-in input that will take the 1/8" connection. You don't use the USB for mix-minus but you can record the whole thing on the same computer using the USB. So for a mix-minus, the output of the computer would be set to the headphone output and you would connect that to a channel on the mixer. The mixer connects to the line-in input and only gets your microphone channel via the FX or Aux send. Then you can hear what is going out of the mixer as well as coming.

[@simonfarr510]

Hi, I just connected this to my Mac, and in the button config in this video the inputs indeed do show up in the usb codec input and are metered in the sound app. One thing I tried was to connect my speakers to the control room jacks. In this config you do not hear the mixer inputs through the speakers, but you do get the pc audio. So I have achieved the Teams audio out through the mixer, and use the mics plugged into jacks 1 & 2 in my case, as the ins, so it’s operating as a 2 in 2 out sound card in this mode!

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

Hey Ray, I hate to say you might've made a video for nothing, but Dan Emmanuel Ventura's comment below is a way easier solution that requires nothing more than a stereo RCA cable. I know this video is almost 4 years old now, but I just got one of these and was looking for a solution to this issue, and the RCA in/out method is definitely the way to go. It might be helpful if you let people know to try that first.

[@aarr469]

Greetings Hello .. I bought a behringer eurorack mx 802a on eBay without powersupply... Based on research the powersupply thst comes with it is 18v for 2 of the pins (xlr) at 800 mah. However the powersupplies being sold on eBay for it is 17v for 2 pins at 600mah... Can those eBay power supplies work? Thanks

[@melissasteffy]

Thank you, I just got my board today!

[@con3joblanco]

Love you Man. Thank you 😊

[@eduardolacusta]

Hi, Thank you a lot for the class. Maybe I´m gonna burn my mixer (hope not), but I got to record while monitoring in my QX1202USB by sending USB to phones and second track not pressed. Then I connected the main ou to the 2nd track in, using two p10 to RCA cables. This way I can both record the inputs and monitor the USB+inputs in stereo.

[@johnydecali]

Awesome! Was trying to figure out why the LED meters were intermittently working. I have the Q1002 that has a similar monitoring issue; the volume is very low as to where I can barely hear myself. I'll try that y split into the phones and main out. Glad to know that my mixer isn't "broken". Thanks!

[@RayOrtega]

+johnydecali cool, let me know how it works for you!

[@covenantchristianisraelite3069]

I bought the Behringer 802 for karaoke and it worked great. At the time I got this one it was the mid grade of there line. I got this one thinking someday it might come in handy for something else. Just my damn luck it was the one just below what I was going to need.

[@sinvyus]

I'm using the Q802 with windows 10. mic-xlr-mixer-usb-pc plug headphones into the pc. When I want to hear myself I simply go to (in windows 10) sound control panel-recording-line properties- listen tab-check the box "Listen to this device". Then select the output you want in the playback through this device drop down menu. My level lights work an show clipping just fine in this format. No extra patching/software needed.

[@NoBodysGamer]

Yeah same here, i bet its the "Macs for creative people" thing. As PC tech, macs are trash and mostly imbeciles get them because of TV ads and because they assume "creators use macs" yeah

[@PaxHominibusBonaeVoluntatis]

Solved : please link in(L)-out(L) and in(R)-out(R) on 2-Track plugs. If not Deck Tape Recorder is required to loopback the signal and monitoring activated on tape recorder or recording. You will be hearing skype and your instrument playing during usb recording along with backing track music. Enjoy you mixer, it is very good device.

[@pepper8671]

Can you recommend a mixer in the 100 dollar range that doesn't have this issue? Is this a common thing I should look out for when shopping?

[@pjpdjs]

You can monitor in Windows 10 sound properties and HEAR the mix through your audio output: go to SOUND > recording > USB (I renamed to Xenyx802) listen > Listen to this device (Check this box), also set audio advanced tab to 2-channel 16 bit 48khz

[@goskidmark]

I am monitoring myself right now with no special boxes. Just use FXsend for the mic signal to your computer. Make sure the CD/TAPE TO CRTL is "Out" to hear the XLR mic with no delay. I may have the updated version.

[@RayOrtega]

Yes of course, that is not the issue that this is addressing but is one way to "fix" it. The issue is that you can't use the USB to both monitor the send and receive, you must do an alternate setup which is not the case with most USB mixers. Thanks for watching.

[@viktor.madarasz]

which behringer would be the step up from this one which knows sending and receving in and out of the usb the same time?

[@tomcalvo]

Hi Ray, Thanks for the video, and the possible solutions. I have the 502 and the more expensive X1832. They BOTH have this issue. According to the manual and as you mentioned, this is because the erroneous assumption that if you send the main mix through USB it will loop and feed back. This is not true, as these are two different channels. Of course you can actually loop it if you "listen" to the USB out through the USB in, but this isn't even the default setup, at least not in windows. And of course there are a myriad of settings that will cause feed back, but this assumption is in error. This also limits 2 extra inputs you could have to the mixer, and these being digital inputs so they would be high quality inputs that could come from another device. You either have the inputs or you listen digitally to your signal, but you can't do both, they limit this under an erroneous assumption. The X1832 has an option to monitor the USB channel even if it's sending, unlike the 502. I love both these mixers as I regularly do broadcasts with multiple skypers and I have to make sure everybody hears everybody (and not themselves) and the signal goes out streaming without issues. I've found great flexibility combining both mixers. Although I always want to use the digital signal (USB) to record, I also use sometimes the 3.5mm audio input in the computer as a separate channel and then rout it through the computer's mixer. Though that analog input can have lots of noise sometimes. Using the audio out jack of the computer and putting it through the mixer can also open up the possibilities of how to rout things around. It also opens up the possibility of looping your signal, so you have to be careful. Hoping this helps, Tomás

[@RayOrtega]

Thanks, Tomas.

[@dykodesigns]

So if I understand this correctly, this mixer has a major design flaw. I had a pretty bad time with a similair 10 channel Behringer mixer (model XENYX QX1002 USB) and I got so frustrated with it that I put it aside and just unplugged it form my computer and simply connected my audio device straight to my pc’s line in just to record something with audacity. I use windows 10 and I thought it might have been a driver issue but it seems that this device is very stubborn. If the USB interface of this mixer is so disfunctional then I almost haven’t got a purpose in using it anymore. I guess I would be better using the analog out and forget about the USB interface. I like that you adress this issue, it could help people make an informed decision whether or not they should buy this mixer. I kind of regret buying it and I should have looked into more. But it’s my first mixer so I didn’t know much what to expect of the product. Behringer should really fix this in a newer version as this issue is totally unacceptable regardless of the price point.

[@AOEN]

OMG thank you for this video. I was struggling with this for so long.

[@RayOrtega]

So glad this helped!

[@kyleblaneplays]

This may have been brought up before, but browsing KZbin comments is the pits. Is there a reason not to achieve this by going out of the FX Send and into the 2 Track In? I got my mixer in yesterday and that was the simplest solution for me. I'm able to hear the audio from the PC and monitor myself perfectly through this method.

[@chicanohek]

Well done, I have a question about the xenyx 802 (non usb), how do you connect it to a computer

[@RayOrtega]

Thanks! You would use the RCA outputs and a device like this to turn those outputs into USB for your computer amzn.to/48wFNYR

[@teresabrooks5110]

Please help! I bought the “Behringer Q802USB Mixer” a while back and i have ignored a slight white noise/static shushing sound that i’d like to get rid of. Only power to the mixer and head set is plugged in.

[@NocturnosRockShow]

Thank you!!! Great video!!! I have a quick question... so I had to add an audio interface to do this.... however, I currently use the Behringer Xenyx QX1202 and I got to the sound card M-Audio M-Track 2x2 (C-series) but when I got from main out to the m-audio soundcard the voice changes pitch in my live on streamyard... any idea how to fix that??? If I use the Mtrack alone doesn't happen but I want to add instruments and more mics that is why I use the mixer... when I use the mixer usb alone, I can't hear the guest on our stream not sure why... help please!!! What other mixer would you recommend to replace this behringer with??? one where the usb would work properly without me having to add an external soundcard...??? Thanks again!

[@RayOrtega]

Hope you got this fixed!? Most other mixers I've used don't have this same issue.

[@HERCULES0070]

I plugged the FX output into my motherboard microphone input on my computer and the computer motherboard output to one of the inputs on the mixer. This way I am recording the USB output and with the FX I can select what the person I am talking to can hear. And I have individual volume control for everything on my output.

[@JeffBourke]

Can you give some examples of which mixers CAN monitor USB audio and your mic?

[@kintucords]

My mixer board was working fine for a while, been using it to record vocals for music. But of late it has been making my vocals sound cracky and somewhat distorted. And I’ve noticed the 48v light is always on when I plug in the power supply these days . I need help

[@darrellnelson3203]

Hi, I have the QX1204USB and I need to send the MIC audio to my MacBook Pro, while still listen to the audio via headphones (no loop backs). However, the CODEC 2 for Input is grayed out in the AUDIO MIDI SETUP. Not sure how to do this. Thanks Darrell

[@kamarillobrillo4898]

Hi Ray, thanks for your useful tips. I have a question for you: I am sending in channel 1and 2 the stereo output of a Roland TD17KVX drum module and in channel 3 and 4 the audio from an iPod. I want to do two things with these inputs: 1) I want a specific mix o the Roland module AND the iPod music to hear through the headphones output [ a bit more Roland and a bit less music] for monitoring when I am playing - 2) I want another specific mix of the Roland and iPod inputs to go to the pc, in this case the DAW is Audacity [a bit more music and a bit less Roland] to record the drums I am playng + the audio track. I can't find a configuration on the Xenyx 12022USB that allows me to set two different outputs at the same time. Do you have a solution to my problem? Thanks!

[@RayOrtega]

Hi, Kamarillo. Sounds like you want to get different levels for each output. Try setting up your mix for how you want it to sound in your headphones (more drum less music) and then try to get two separate channels into Audacity so that in post production you can set the levels how you want for that mix. You'll need to pan the channels hard left and hard right so that you can get a stereo channel in Audacity that you can later break out into mono parts (left for drum, right for music) and set you level. Or if stereo is an issue, just record channel 1/2 into Audacity and add the music track after.

[@kamarillobrillo4898]

@@RayOrtega thanks a lot for your indications! I will try that right away

[@TheFartsandCrapsShow]

I use this mixer DAILY, and I gotta say, the monitoring issue is the only REAL gripe I have with this thing. The other problem I've noticed is the phantom power doesn't seem to provide true 48V like most condenser microphones need, so I would probably pick up a dedicated phantom power box if you want to use a condenser mic with this mixer.

[@RayOrtega]

Thanks for the feedback, I hadn't seen that it's not delivering the full 48V but that's good to know.

[@TheFartsandCrapsShow]

It does power the condenser mics I plugged into it, but they don't sound as "clean" as they should, but the sound does improve slightly if you let the mic warm up for roughly 30 minutes. That's how I came to the conclusion that there was something wrong with the phantom power, as dynamic cardioid stage mics (not requiring phantom power) perform much better.

[@MidnightMarrow]

I kinda wonder if heat couldn't be an issue too. I have a Q1202USB though both Condenser and Dynamic work fine it seems. I took my unit apart and saw this dinky little L bracket looking heat sink on two of what I assume to be diodes kinda loosely attached with nuts. I took it off, they had the cheapest thermal compound you could imagine on there. Cleaned it up and put some arctic silver on there then replaced the little bracket heatsink and actually snugged it up as it should have been to begin with. It also seems to touch the bottom sheet metal panel in which case I polished it up a little bit and put some AS5 on there as well. Now the heat is soaking through properly and it's now using the bottom as more of a heatsink than before. So me just being curious and finding some shoddy heat sinking turned into me no longer dropping windows volume to around 15-30, I instead 70 seems to work no problem without interference. Still there I am sure but it's less pronounced at the same volumes as before.

[@jezrielventignacio530]

my computer detects USB codec. I use it for zoom meetings. The audio from zoom to mixer is working (speaker), however even if I choose usb codec for my microphone, it's not working. It worked last month, but this time it's not working. Computer and zoom detects my mixer with audio interface. I also did the thing in "to phones/ctrl rm" and "to main mix". Any suggestions?

[@thirdrail97]

You can also add a simple audio interface that has a monitor mix and use the usb from that to your device. You have to split the monitor mix to hear then back full to play full quality to them

[@davidbergewaytogo]

I've owned a Soundcraft Mfxi8 and now use a Zoom Livetrak L-12, but got the Q502USB for my daily office job. Routing is weird on these mixers... What's the point of having to decide if your USB/2-TRK input goes to Phones or Main Mix? And why does pushing in the TO PHONES button mute everything but the USB/2-TRK? I've done plenty of things with mixers through the years but can't find a logical situation when this feature would be necessary... quirky stuff!

[@vanguardiaags8301]

Just what I was needing... Thanks!

[@Freddy6342]

Hello! I’m trying to use the Q1202 as an audio interface basically (setting it as audio input and output using usb), but whenever i try to send the audio out through the RCA I am barely getting nothing of audio out, already tried setting it as both (input and output in logic using usb) and plugging the cables through the main out and I can barely hear something, nothing is working, please help!

[@rigerdakitty]

I wonder if the new line of products (802s) has fixed this issue

[@antons7852]

Hi Ray, which one mixer would you recommend for large Zoom meetings in hall with up to 12 mics? Without this annoying USB flaw) Thank in advance!

[@RayOrtega]

You're going to need a really large mixer for that many mic inputs, for the sake of size and portability you might want to start looking at something in this format amzn.to/3puthFi I haven't used this but I did review one of the LiveTrak series mixers and it was good kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZPZpXqAnreVitk. This also has onboard recording of each channel separately which might be something you need with the many open mics. Not sure if you need to an ipad to control all the settings in this case but Behringer has some in this format as well otherwise any larger Behringer with enough channels will do the trick and as far as I know none of the models above the Q802USB have the same issue that the Q802USB has.

[@antons7852]

@@RayOrtega Thank you a lot!

[@nosbig98]

I have a solution that I am using with my Xenyx 802 without USB that might be helpful for some... I bought Behringer's Podcastudio USB package over a decade ago, and it came with a 502, a UCA200 USB interface, and everything else for a basic recording package. With the 502, I was using the 2-track to get bi-direction audio via USB. This year, I finally upgraded to the 802, and I am leveraging the FX bus to send a mix minus out toward my PC and bring in the return audio from the PC on channels 5 and 6. I don't think they sell the UCA200 separately, so you would need to get a UCA202 at a minimum. This does burn a pair of inputs, but it does allow for me to send the mix minus back to the PC and get a complete mix to an external recorder. Then, I can participate on group voice calls and not feed back the conference's mixed audio while still being able to reliably capture the entire audio stream. The only downside to my using the 802 rather than the Q802USB is that I don't have the on-board compressor. It doesn't bother me, but it might be a deal-breaker for some.

[@MagnusTsunamiGaming]

My question here, is I seem to be having issues with those buttons... I bought it second hand, and it seems loose / and my audio (from PC) cuts in and out, also the phones control room volume control adjustment does the same thing, should I replace it? I sometimes get static during my recordings, as I have a Dual XLR mic, but it sounds like electrical interference, nothing else

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

its my favorite mixer. So simple and easy to use. No fuss.

[@eav87osteo]

Very strange bug. Q502USB can sed audio in/out. I think that was an engineering mistake at the beginning or maybe Q502USB's ability to send audio both ways with depressed 2-track/usb button is a bug which I like. Thx for video!

[@jezrielventignacio924]

Hi! What do you think is the problem if my computer (using zoom, or obs) recognizes my mixer (Audio CODEC) as microphone and speaker, but the microphone doesn't work? I know what to click and unclick in the USB/2-track. They both used to work, but suddenly, only the speaker (output) works. Thank you!

[@leggylady]

I found my way here because of a different problem with this mixer. I'm trying to record via usb to audacity. I have an audio left/right connected to an aux (ipod) but I just can't get it to record. I can hear the music fine in my headphones, my mic (b2 pro compressor) is working fine but the music is only being picked up very faintly via the mic from my headphones..... it's like there's just no audio input signal at all. It's doing my head in, it's after 4am and I've been at it for hours trying to figure it out!!!

[@Bongo2k]

Simplest way ive found is to just connect the 2track inputs and outputs together with a RCA cable, you may get interference from surrounding electronic devices but this is ONLY through the Phones output, NOT USB

[@petruciucur]

Any computar has a sound card. It can be used for skype in conjunction with mixer mix-minus. Use Q802USB as sound card for DAW recording. Monitoring through Xenyx phones.

[@martinpablolindeskov6459]

I watched this video recently and i have a question: Would i be able to use this mixer as a streaming soundcard via BUTT streaming sofware? Im a dj and have a controller

[@Reds15000]

Can you advise why I can only get left side stereo via USB to my computer - no matter which input line I use?

[@elit266]

I have benhinger mixer and at recording connecting via usb u hear a hiss... When u recording only at background.. What is That? Thanxxx

[@Scuby1]

Do you know how I can hear myself and my headphones negative and the PC can capture both times or only the sound on the microphone? But I want to hear myself and the musicians pick up the microphone

[@lucky_luke4785]

can you solve these problems with a xenyx q1002 usb? It has the FX to Ctrl room button, so you can monitor your mic with 0 latency on ctrl room and listen to the 2TR/USB on the same output, its only 20 bucks more

[@nrdrums7706]

Hi have a question Im a drummer and when I record my track in audacity it loses volume I have checked all the settings. When I play my recording on Audacity it always sounds really low even if its blasting on my headphones when Im playing it. If I export that file from Audacity to my desktop I lose even more volume. Can you pleade help?

[@AlfredoJurado]

perfect solution for me...thanks for all

[@RayOrtega]

Glad this worked for you. Thanks for watching.

[@jasonmorris7986]

the issue i am getting in the mix- setup is the FX send is emitting a tone. just plugging in the fx send and then to the mic in jack on the computer instant tone, I can still get the audio wanted but the tone is always there...anyone know what this is?

[@ChrisFredriksson]

+Ray Ortega - Uhm.. I have an Q802USB and I've been told, through another KZbin video that I should plug an RCA-RCA cable into the 2-track IN and OUT in the "Main section", then when USB/2-track is enabled on the "To Phones/CTRL RM" and not on the "TO MAIN-MIX", just like you showed in this video.. With this I can hear myself and I can hear everything else on the computer. If I choose "USB Audio Behringer" as the main output device on my computer. Is this the "same thing" as you're talking about or am I missing out on something or..? As I can hear myself, I won't talk too loud.. obviously =D also, I can hear game, voice software (Teamspeak/Skype) and also music from my desired music software. I think I have it setup to get "everything", but am I wrong? hmm.. Great video and fun that you made another Q802USB video! =D It was partly thanks to your review that I got my mixer back "then" and I'm so happy with it together with my Behringer C-1 =D

[@RayOrtega]

Thanks Chris, glad to here it's working out for you. I saw one video where you could loop back the RCA into each other and while I prefer the methods I show here, I believe it will work because of the quirks of this mixer. If it's working for you with no issues, keep going;) Appreciate you watching!

[@ChrisFredriksson]

Ah alright, thanks for the reply! =) Yeah it's working fine like this, but I guess I could miss out on some features that I could use the 2-track for instead. But for now, its working for what I need it for. So I guess I'm happy =D Once again, thanks! =)

[@IamAwake86]

So did you just essentially bridge the rca's... This is a funky mixer. I just ditched the USB all together

[@Thegamerkid0521]

i love you some much thank you

[@bonksmusic1]

How to mute selected tracks from phones but still records through main mix ? Possible?

[@JawedKarim763]

Hi Ray, great video. Could you clarify something for me? If I am recording music, can I monitor what I'm playing as well as hear what I'm playing to? For example, if I'm recording guitar over a band, I need to hear the band coming from my recording program so that I can play to it, and I need to hear myself (of course). Will this work? Thank you.

[@RayOrtega]

Andy, thanks! And no, not unless you set up the mixer the way I show in this video. Otherwise you can only hear the audio from either direction, not both.

[@homtom4523]

sir how to turn off the phantom on mixer because always turning on how to fix it?

[@javiercamilomontano8779]

In my case, I've other problem. When I connect a Boya Lavalier mic ( BY-M1) to any mixer input generate noise. I set the mic mode to Camera and the noise continues while mixer Q802USB is connect it to USB port, if I unplug the USB cable from de PC noise goes away. The audio store changed my microphone for a new one, I changed the UBS cable, the battery of the microphone, I tried with USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, a new 3.5 female-1/4 male microphone splitter and none of these changes have fixed the noise problem. I've connected the microphone in cameras and cell phones and it works well. This noise only happens when I connect the mixer Q802USB to the laptop's USB port with this mic. With other wired microphones this problem doesn't happen while mixer is connected to USB port. I think is an incompatiblility problem between Boya Lavalier mic and this mixer series.

[@jtorres3837]

Great video! Quick question for you. In regards to in house speakers/sound set-up. I currently have my mini-mac hooked directly up to a TV/Monitor (built in speakers) and this xenyx q802 usb to my Mac. What sort of solid sound yet light on the budget type of speaker(s) would you recommend that plug directly into mixer? My Mac in and out are taken up completely.

[@IamAwake86]

@Ray Ortega Man this helped!! I have this mixer and it has confused the hell out of me.... I think the mixer sounds great for what I am doing but the limitations weren't very obvious at first. I'm tossing the USB and going classic mix minus. It looks like you have a Mac but if you can help with setting up the PC sound options and Skype I greatly appreciate it if I run into issues... Thank you

[@RPGeezzy]

This very was very informative. I have the same mixer and ive been googling for days and i cant seem to find my answer. I have 2 mics that i can plug into the spots for mic 1 and mic 2 but i cant seem to figure out how to record on both mics? With this mixer is it possible? If so, how? What DAW should i use? I'm trying to record and i have both mics connected but audio is only being picked up on mic 1 and i want it to be separate for mic 1 and mic 2 if that makes sense. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You. :)

[@twistdechos9413]

i need some help with my behringer xenyx 1204usb i can not get audio from my board to my pc i have even tried a line in on the pc from the board right now im just trying to use the mic i have for streaming

[@juicysocks1]

This is a bit off topic, but do you have issues with the power cable not fastening securely? I feel like my cable is always about to fall out.

[@daduragbandit8023]

I saw the first video and asked about the mix minus setup... Looking at this one in order to record phone conversations I don't rely on the USB I just go with the analog setup by connecting my cables into the 5/6 channel and leaving both buttons in the up position

[@Dr.Don.Cornelius]

This video helped a lot (so did the set mic levels video you did) since there really isn't much on this mixer out there, and my audio knowledge is trash. I'm still having some background noise issues when listening through the mixer. I maxed the gain out (which I didn't have before) and it appears my compressor is actually working now. However I can still hear my mouse clicks, and me breathing, and basically every small noise around the room. How do I alleviate this? I have an AT2020 mic with q802usb mix. Thanks for the video bud!

[@RayOrtega]

Thanks, Gordon. You're using a condenser mic which is more likely than a dynamic mic to pick up every little sound in the room. One thing to try would be a dynamic like a Shure SM58 podhelp.me/sm58zon but that doesn't mean all noise will be eliminated necessarily, environmental noise is still noise but a dynamic will do a better job of rejecting it.

[@snufflewhizzibeatboxing8683]

Works on the xenyx 302usb too thanks a lot helped me so much thumbs up and sub earned!

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

I know this video is old, but what would be a good mixer for streaming? (Not looking to spend 500 on the GO XLR.)

[@rmzzz76]

The mixer has two mono inputs and two stereo inputs (potential six output channels total) through USB can you send out all individual channels. So for example if I have a keyboard plugged into Channel 3's stereo inputs, a bass guitar direct box coming in on channel 2, a vocal mic on channel 1 and an acoustic guitar on channel 4. Counting the L/R split on the keyboard, that's 5 inputs. If in Pro Tools I want to send each of those inputs to their own dedicated track, can I do that with this mixer?

[@tonywilliams8426]

Dear Ray : FAB video on the Xenyx mixer. One question though. Does it 'live monitor' when in analogue or do you have to play back & hope for the best? I use SoundForge 5.5 & 12 and I can multitrack the audio so no problems there (& I too take your point about USB) I mainly use my built-in mixer on my QTX15 powered speaker but am thinking about one of these too. I ran Behringer PX2000s as my patchbays in my old studio but don't have room for those where I now am. The returns FX isn't an issue either because I use several different DAWS to do FX processing. First time seeing your video. Nice, informative and totally on-topic. Keep it up & I hope you can answer my question please. 10/10

[@nogaruplays]

Good Day, i got this idea if we have a studio monitor speakers connected to the main out and it has option to connect the headphones will monitoring be easier? some videos i saw in youtube also used rca jumpers and i also read your work arounds might think of looking for rca jumper link to have less cable mess. most of all, this video helped me buy this mixer for my online class videos and game streaming.. kudos to you...

[@AnotherHaloReviewer]

So for this board, if I were to set up a mix-minus then I would be able to see the sound LED indicator while being able to have computer and my mic going through?

[@calypsoraz4318]

I appreciate what you do, man. Thanks for this video!