24 Input Mixing Desk with USB Interface and Digital Effects

Behringer Xenyx X2442USB - Premium Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps & Compressors, British EQs, 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor, internal USB/Audio Interface and energyXT2.5 Compact Music Production Software

You’ve got the talent. You’re brimming with creativity. And you’re ready to get your message out to the masses. But is "old-school" technology standing in the way of your success? Can’t afford professional recording time? XENYX USB Series mixers are designed to handle your live gigs, and they provide the state-of-the-art tools you need to make stunning, professional-quality recordings. Along with their built-in USB/audio interfaces, XENYX USB mixers come with all the recording and editing software you’ll need to turn your computer system into a complete, high-performance home recording studio.

Sonically Superior Mic Preamps
All XENYX mixers have one thing in common - great-sounding, high headroom XENYX mic preamps. These state-of-the-art mic pres represent a major step in the evolution of audio technology - and they can easily hold their own, even when compared to the most expensive stand-alone mic preamps. XENYX preamps off er a staggering 130 dB of dynamic range, with a bandwidth that extends from below 10 Hz to well above 200 kHz. Armed with these outstanding mic preamps, XENYX mixers provide such transparent, crystal-clear performance you just might think someone upgraded your mics while you weren’t looking.

Sublimely Musical British EQ
The British consoles of the 1960s and ‘70s changed the sound of rock and roll - without them the British Invasion might not have happened. Those legendary mixing desks soon became the envy of engineers and producers all over the world. The channel EQ on XENYX mixers is based on that very same circuitry, allowing you to imbue signals with incredible warmth and detailed musical character. Even when applied generously, these equalizers exhibit sweet forgiveness and superb audio quality.

One-knob Compression
Ask professional sound engineers what their favorite piece of external processing gear is and the majority response will be virtually unanimous - dynamic compression. What is compression? We’re glad you asked. Compression essentially limits the dynamic range of a signal, lowering the level of loud sounds and turning up softer sounds, to achieve sonic balance. But applying compression is a delicate art that many novice, and even intermediate, sound techs have great diffi culty mastering. Behringer's "oneknob" compression is available on all mono channels and is easy to operate, even for entry-level users. With this one knob, you can easily dial in the perfect amount of compression for instruments and vocals, creating powerful mixes with punch and clarity. This is indeed a rare feature for products in this class - but standard on all XENYX USB mixers.

Effective FX
All XENYX USB Series mixers (except the 1204USB) feature our new 24-bit dual engine FX processor, with 16 editable, studio-grade presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and multi-effects. Complete with a highly accurate input meter, these effects can be altered to your personal taste via the Parameter control. Time-based functions can be entered manually by pressing the Tap button in tempo with the music.

Recording Bliss
There was a time when the recording process called for lots and lots of expensive gear, which meant the average musician had to buy time at a recording studio - and that time was pricey indeed. But modern technology has put personal recording well within the reach of virtually anyone with access to a computer. How do you get all that music flying around your brain into your computer? That’s where XENYX USB mixers come in. Thanks to the built-in, bi-directional stereo USB audio interface, you can connect any of these mixers directly to your PC or Mac computer via a single USB cable. Now any signal source you connect to the mixer can be recorded directly to your hard drive. Which brings us to software…

Free Would Be Nice!
Because you’ll want to take full advantage of the XENYX USB Series mixers’ recording and podcasting potential, Behringer have thrown in a massive software package that includes Audacity (the most popular open source audio editor), Podifier, Juice, Podnova and Golden Ear (a great selection of podcasting software). You’re ready to go live on your PC or Mac computer right out of the box! You also get more than 100 virtual instruments and 50 FX plug-ins, turning your computer into a complete home-based or mobile recording studio from input to output. energyXT2.5 Compact Edition Included When you’re ready to take your recording projects to the next level, XT Software’s energyXT is just the trick. This amazing DAW (digital audio workstation) makes it easy to manipulate your audio and MIDI files, turning song ideas into stunning CD or Web-ready recordings. energyXT includes its own multi-FX processor, plus a built-in synthesizer/sampler and a drum machine, both of which can be accessed directly via an external controller (such as our UMA25S) or programmed in step-write mode.

Behringer Xenyx X2442USB Features:

• Premium ultra-low noise, high headroom analog mixer
• State-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to standalone boutique preamps
• Studio-grade compressors with super-easy “one-knob” functionality on all mono channels
• Neo-classic "British" 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
• New studio-grade FX processor with 16 editable presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter, multi-eff ects, Tap function and storable user parameter settings (not available on 1204USB)
• Built-in stereo USB/Audio Interface to connect directly to your computer. Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plugins and ultra-low latency driver included
• Revolutionary energyXT2.5 Compact BEHRINGER edition music production software included with feature-rich audio/MIDI sequencer that loads almost
  instantaneously on all computer platforms
• Channel inserts on each mono channel for flexible connection of outboard equipment (not available on 1204USB or X1204USB)
• 2-4 aux sends per channel (see table for details)
• 2 subgroups on X1622USB, X1832USB and X2222USB (4 subgroups on X2442USB) with separate outputs for added routing flexibility
• 2-4 multi-functional stereo aux returns for flexible routing (see table for specific model details)
• Balanced main mix outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors
• Control room/phones outputs with multi-input source matrix
• Long-wearing 60-mm logarithmictaper faders and sealed rotary controls
• "Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for
  energy saving
• Rack mount brackets included for ultimate flexibility