The Behringer1832FX mixer is the best value for getting your home studio started. I looked at Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Alesis, and Mackie. The Behringer is the best value out there. I’m inputting an old Roland piano, a synth, stereo guitar effects output, drum machine, 2 vocal mics, an acoustic guitar, a violin, and a computer (that leaves me with one input channel unused). I output to a pair of keyboard amplifiers and the computer. I use it for practicing and home recording to the computer. The mixer is very quiet, and easy to control. There are some features I haven’t tried yet, but I wanted to get the word out because I did not see too many reviews out there when I was looking
Pros:
- Lots of inputs
- Built in effects – sound great and easy to use
- Built in equalizer
- Built in Voice reduction for Karaoke (great for the kids)
- Easy controls
- No noticeable white noise generation
- Nice pre-amps for mics or low gain passive pick-ups
- Stereo inputs are convenient
- Cheap!!
- `Free’ USB audio converter included
- Small footprint for fitting into home studio
- Includes brackets for optional rack mount
- Very good documentation
- Very good on-line support (www.behringer.com)
Cons:
- First mixer arrived with a loose knob (It was completely functional, and Amazon replaced without any issue – 2nd one was fine)
- One volume slider is a little `crunchy’ (some noise while moving)
- USB converter is somewhat useless for live playback due to delay (better off going directly in/out of computer with CD/Tape in/outs)
- Only one headphone output
- Overall feel of mixer is cheap, very lightweight with lots of plastic
Thank you for reading this far. I think this is an excellent mixer for the price. It is a terrific value!!
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