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Behringer

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The Behringer XENYX X2442USB mixer packs extensive mixing power into a compact, rack-mountable unit. With its 24 channels, 10 XLR mic preamps and 17 60 mm faders, the XENYX X2442USB provides all the connectivity needed for professional live and studio mixing. The onboard effects and USB connectivity add high-quality polish and seamless digital recording capability.

Shape Your Sound With British-Style EQs

The XENYX X2442USB mixer channels feature 3-band EQs modeled after classic British consoles. These musical EQs let you shape tone with smooth, sweet highs and robust lows. Sculpt the perfect guitar or vocal tone or add vintage character to keyboards and other inputs. Whether you need subtle enhancement or more dramatic contouring, the British EQs offer intuitive tonal control.

Apply Polished Effects

The XENYX X2442USB's studio-grade effects provide reverb, chorus, delay and more to take your mixes to the next level. Shape lush reverbs, organic modulation effects and accurate delay times at the touch of a knob. The Tap Tempo function makes dialing in delay times a breeze. With 16 editable presets, you can finely tune the effects to match any musical genre or playing environment.

Record Directly to Your Computer

The built-in USB connectivity makes recording directly to your computer easy. Simply connect to your Mac or Windows PC to capture mixes and multitrack recordings. The XENYX X2442USB comes with a software bundle that includes editors and DAWs for recording, editing and sharing your music. When it's time to get your sound out into the world, the XENYX X2442USB mixer has you covered.

Behringer XENYX X2442USB USB Mixer With Effects
Behringer XENYX X2442USB USB Mixer With Effects
Behringer XENYX X2442USB USB Mixer With Effects

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Format
  • Analog/digital: Analog
Analog inputs
  • Total: 16
  • Mic preamps: 10
  • XLR/TRS combo jacks: Not applicable
  • XLR only jacks: 10
  • 1/4" only jacks: 16
  • RCA (stereo pair): 1
  • Phantom power: Yes
Analog outputs
  • Main XLR out: 2
  • Main 1/4" out: 2
  • AUX XLR: None
  • AUX 1/4": 4
  • RCA (stereo pair): 1
  • Headphone: 1
Onboard effects
  • Compression: Yes
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Delay: Yes
  • Chorus/flange: Yes
Equalization
  • Bands per channel: 3
  • Treble: Yes
  • High midrange: No
  • Sweep high midrange: No
  • Midrange: Yes
  • Sweep midrange: Yes
  • Low midrange: No
  • Sweep Low midrange: No
  • Low: Yes
  • Q: No
  • Low cut: No
  • Master graphic: None
Inserts/buses
  • Inserts (channel): 8
  • Inserts (master): No
  • Buses: 4
  • Sub groups: 8
Connectivity
  • USB: Yes
  • FireWire: No
  • WiFi: No
  • ADAT: No
  • Thunderbolt: No
  • S/PDIF No
  • MIDI: No
Other
  • Width x Height x Depth: 16.5" x 5.3" x 17.3"
  • Weight: 14 lb.
  • Automation: No
  • Fader type: 60 mm
  • Motorized faders: No
  • Bundled software: No

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Microphone inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp)
  • Type: XLR, electronically balanced, discrete input circuit
  • Mic E.I.N. (20Hz-20kHz): @ 0 ohm source resistance: -134dB/135.7dB
  • A-weighted @ 50 ohm source resistance: -131dB/133.3dB
  • A-weighted @ 150 ohm source resistance: -129dB/130.5dB
  • A-weighted frequency response: <10Hz-150kHz (-1dB), <10Hz-200kHz (-3dB)
  • Gain range: +10 to +60dB
  • Max. input level: +12dBu @ +10dB
  • Gain Impedance: Approx. 2.6 kohm balanced
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 110dB/112dB A-weighted (0dBu In @ +22dB gain)
  • Distortion (THD+N): 0.005% / 0.004% A-weighted
Line Input
  • Type: 1/4" TRS connector electronically balanced
  • Impedance: approx. 20 kohm balanced / 10 kohm unbalanced
  • Gain range: -10 to +40dB
  • Max. input level: 30dBu
Fade-out attenuation (Crosstalk attenuation)
  • Main fader closed: 90dB
  • Channel muted: 89dB
  • Channel fader closed: 89dB
Frequency response
  • Microphone input to main out
  • <10Hz-90kHz: +0dB / -1dB
  • <10Hz-160kHz: +0dB / -3dB
Stereo inputs
  • Type: 1/4" TRS connector, electronically balanced
  • Impedance: approx. 20 kohm
  • Max. input level: +22dBu
EQ mono channels
  • Low: 80Hz / ±15dB
  • Mid: 100Hz-8kHz / ±15dB
  • High:12kHz / ±15dB
EQ stereo channels
  • Low: 80Hz / ±15dB
  • Low Mid: 500Hz / ±15dB
  • High Mid: 3kHz / ±15dB
  • High: 12kHz / ±15dB
AUX sends
  • Type: 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced
  • Impedance: approx. 120 ohm
  • Max. input level: +22dBu
Stereo AUX returns
  • Type: 1/4" TRS connector, electronically balanced
  • Impedance: approx. 20 kohm bal. / 10 kohm unbal.
  • Max. input level: +22dBu
Main outputs
  • Type: XLR, electronically balanced and 1/4" TRS balanced
  • Impedance: approx. 240 ohm symm. / 120 ohm unbalanced
  • Max. output level: +28dBu
Control room outputs
  • Type: 1/4" TS connector unbalanced
  • Impedance: approx. 120 ohm
  • Max. output level: +22dBu
Headphone outputs
  • Type: 1/4" TRS connector, unbalanced
  • Max. output level: +19dBu / 150 ohm (+25dBm)
DSP
  • Converter: 24-bit Sigma-Delta, 64/128-times oversampling
  • Sampling rate: 40kHz
USB
  • Audio: Stereo In/Out
  • Connector: Type B
  • Converter: 16-bit
  • Sample rate: 48kHz
Noise 
  • Main mix @ -oo, Channel fader @ -oo: -101dB -100dB
  • Main mix @ 0dB, Channel fader @ -oo: -93dB, -96dB 
  • Main mix @ 0dB, Channel fader @ 0dB: -81dB,  -80dB 
Power supply
  • Mains voltage: 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption: 50W
  • Fuse: 100–240V: T1.6 AH250V
  • Mains connection: Standard IEC receptacle
Dimensions
  • Dimensions: Approx. 5-3/8" x 16-1/2" x 17-1/4", approx. 136 mm x 418 mm x 438 mm
  • Weight: Approx. 5.9 kg

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