Behringer Xenyx 1002B 10-channel Analog Mixer

The Xenyx1002b is my favorite mixer Behringer has come out with. The mixer is very efficient, quiet, and packed with little surprises all over. Let's start with the 10-channel interface.Well, this is actually a little complicated to explain, but I'll do the best I can. There are 6 faders, but three of the faders actually run two inputs each. This is a great idea for keeping the mixer compact, but would get in the way during a live performance, due to the fact that you would have to use one of the gains to lower the volume if the other one is fine. Let's make a channel map to help explain this.Channel 1: You can run an XLR input, as well as a 1/4" jack input simultaneously on this channel, though both are controlled by one gain knob.Channel 2: You can run an XLR input, as well as a 1/4" jack input simultaneously on this channel, though both are controlled by one gain knob.Channel 3/4: You can run an XLR input, as well as a stereo (LR) 1/4" jack input on this channel. There are two separate gains for these. This channel is run by one fader.Channel 5/6: You can run an XLR input, as well as a stereo (LR) 1/4" jack input. There are two separate gains for these. This channel is run by one fader.Channel 7/8: You can run an XLR input, as well as a stereo (LR) 1/4" jack input. There are two separate gains for these. This channel is run by one fader.Channel 9/10: You can run both an RCA, and a stereo (LR) 1/4" jack input on this channel, though both inputs are controlled by one gain knob.Each channel has each of these controls:Gain, pan/balance, EQ (High, Mid, Low), Monitor output control, and Effects output control.The main output has many options as well. There are main outputs (LR 1/4" Jack), 2-track outputs (RCA), Monitor send (Mono 1/4" Jack), Effects send (Mono 1/4" Jack), and a headphone output, with a control.Considering all these features, I give this product 5/5 stars because I use five of them (one in each room) in my studio. I have set up in these five rooms, 1002b mixers with five microphones hooked up. In each room could be vocalists, instruments, or other things. Each mixer then sends its audio to the control room, where the final recording is produced. I absolutely love these little things because they just work so well. If you are doing a small performance that only requires a few mics and maybe a guitar, piano, drums, etc., then this is perfect. I wouldn't recommend its use in a huge live performance with like twenty mics, and fifty instruments, but if you have your own studio, or even a home studio, it works great. The unit is able to be mounted to a rack, and comes with mounts, though it takes up more room than necessary on a rack. The mixer also has phantom power, that, contrary to some rumors, DOES work on ALL of the XLR inputs. Some people say that because only the first two XLR inputs say "Xenyx Mic Preamp" on them, that means that only two inputs are amped. This is not true.Overall, this is a truly amazing product, and you just can't beat the price. I would hurry and get several of these bad boys before they run out.I only have two main concerns for this mixer. One is the fact that it is not USB compatible. It would be very cool if you could hook this thing up to your computer. Also, that it does not have any onboard effects. Though I have my own rack of effects machines, it would be nice to add a little compression to a mic before I send it to my equipment. Either way, this is why this system is so cheap: it is not a digital system. But I really don't mind it. For my main console, I have a custom 100-input soundcraft desk-mounted mixer, with all the bells and whistles, and for any live performances, I typically bring my Tascam TM-D4000, or my other Soundcraft (LX7ii).This is a very good buy. Buy one now.

I have been using Behringer products for over 10 years. I started a mens quartet in the late 90s using a yamaha mixer/amp combo with 15" Yamaha speakers. A really nice sounding system and used it several times. But the speakers are heavy and all the equipment is a pain to drag around and takes up a lot of space. Now, let's fast forward to modern times. i sing in churches normally that seat about 100 people, and the churches are rather small and space is at a premium. So that means a normal PA system is out of the question. After all, who wants to spend that much money and then break your back trying to set it up.I use the "Bose music-to-go package - SoundDock for iPod and iPhone" which has a 3.5mm (mini) stereo connector,the device will run for a couple of hours on batteries, and it will fill a church seating 200 or so people with full complete sound, an iPad for the music (battery powered), a "Blue Microphones enCORE 200 Studio-Grade Phantom Powered Active Dynamic Microphone" and this little mixer to get the whole thing set up.The sound quality is very nice. I have gone from a car full of gear and cables to a rolling milk crate. I have gone from a 30 minute set-up and tear down to 5 minutes total time.now let's deal with some issues that i have read in other reviews:The bright blue light. This light seems to be a problem on the Behringer mixers that i have used (this and the 2442fx) I wish that little light would be dimmed down and/or made into a different color.9 Volt battery life. The 9 volt batteries will not last long in this little mixer. About 1.5 is all you can expect from them. 9 volt batteries to not hold very many milli amps like the AA battery does. Your basic 9 volt carbon-zinc battery is about 400 milliamp-hours as compared to the AA battery that does 1.5 volts can have as much a 2400 milliamps. Depending on the battery type, make and such.The the voltage in the 9 volt battery has to be stepped up to a usable voltage for this little mixer and that shortens the battery life too.I use 9 volt rechargeable batteries and always take a few spares. I normally will sing for 30 to 45 minutes. So the battery life is not much of a concern for me.So basically, I use this mixer in small venues (normally less than 100 seating but can do at least twice as much)with the bose and a Ipad. It works wonderfully. no need to search for that power cord, outlet or surge protector. The Mixer has room to expand if needed (but not much room).So for what I need it to do, it does it very well and with my set-up mentioned above, it does it very well.6 (Minus the bright blue light).

The Behringer produces and subcontracts or farms out the manufacture of several different mixers and components, from several different sources. Their engineers seem very capable for about 90% of the products I've purchased and owned. Their products are not bullet proof however, so I've learned to treat them with kindness, and they seem to go a little further, they produce more models than Mackie and most don't outlast or maintain specs as long as the few tried and true Mackie design. Some of these mixers have gimmicks, like effects, and some have sliders rather than knobs, others have 2 preamps, some have 4 preamps. Some are more EQ control responsive, and there are some that have high end hiss or crackle when adjusting, or get too hot. Some are squeezed into tight profile with tiny knobs. This particular model is really a good one , because I wanted sturdy portability and decent gain power and the best sound quality available for a mid price. It has very good gain boost and it's true to specs on noise levels, however it's good to know what specs limitations you can tolerate for your productions. The preamps are adequate and 48v phantom on 1 and 2 , not all 5. It features inserts on all channels, a feature that sets this unit in a special class and the EQ is very usable. This unit has very quiet smooth sliders and dimensionally, a very practical layout. Did I mention it runs on 3 -9v batteries. WoW! It runs cool on the AC adapter and the audio is unimpaired by outside interference from the power supply or other influences. The mixer is holding up well so far.