My Mixer Setup, The Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB with FX 

You sir are the first person to make a clear tutorial, you gave me so much knowledge, thank you so much for this amazing tutorial :)

Hey Chris. Just watched your tutorial and wanted to stop by to say thank you. It really gave me a lot of knowledge on this mixer.

This may be the best instructional video I've ever watched. I went from being totally overwhelmed to quite confident in just 30 minutes.

Loved the in depth description of your set up, you can tell you are very passionate about what you do! Thank you!

Hey, even when it's been a while since you made this tutorial I have found it so useful and I do thank you for all the info

Enjoyed your passion at the end when you said, "I'm going to keep doing them!" Yea man keep doing them! You get that passion and motivation! Spread it around as well. God knows we could all use some of that!

Loved all the info in-depth and everything else. Thanks so much - love the passion !! Paulo

Thank you!!! I had been staring at the X1204 block diagram trying to figure this out. You saved me lots of time for my podcast!

Brilliant video, thanks for taking half an hour out of your life to help budding podcasters! You da man!

This is SOOOO helpful!!! I was totally lost how to bring in Google Hangouts and your method with Skype is perfect. I also just got this exact mixer today with zero knowledge how to use it, though had researched enough to know this was what I would need for my podcast. Your methods of explaining REALLY helped! Thanks tons, bro!!!

This was a really helpful video. I'll be getting a 1204 as a starting mixer and I'm certain that this video will be of great use to me. Thank you for the great upload :)

Completely enjoyed your information, I have viewed quite a few videos on this product and you were very thorough on your connections, cable size, input/output and how you use the channel mix settings. Was a big hit for me. Thank you for your production!

Love that IKEA Dave stand. I've got the same one, with the same mixer on top of it!

very good tutorial. Excellent, you explain things very well.

I realize it's a couple years old, but this video really helped me understand so many things audio-related. Great job!!

I just purchased a similar mix board to get started on my podcast. My setup will be similar to this. I will be using the built in USB interface and record on my HP laptop with the software included with the mixer.

very helpful, thanks for posting!

This man (Chris) is fantastic. He has learnt me how to use The Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB with FX. He has also learnt me how to set it op for live radio broadcasting, and for internet broadcasting. An finaly he has shown me how to record from the mixer to for example Audacity. So now I can make radio 3 ways by using The Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB with FX - live radio, live internet radio and recording radio broadcasting, so that other radio stations can use my radioshows. Thank You so much Chris - It is a pleasure to get to know you

While you may think this may have been a very complicated and hard to follow tutorial video I must say it was a great video and we thank you for breaking it down in a way that makes us able to potentially learn more for each function. Great first video for me to use my Mixer Thanks

very imformative will soon be getting this mixer

Incredibly helpful video, many thanks!

Awesome teacher great explanation great video watching all the way from London uk

Very clear! I've watched a few videos and got confused when looking to set up my mixer properly. I found it interesting how you use a XRL to 3.5mm to connect Skype to the Mixer. This is something I might look at in the future as at the moment I use 2x 1/4 cables to 3.5mm which is inserted into my mobile phone. I look forward to watching more of your tutorials. Thank you! :-)

Just one word. EXCELLENT.

Great video on this mixer. I was thinking about doing some youtube live videos for live music performance and some live question driven tutorials. This mixer seems like a good fit. I also shared this with a buddy who as a x1222usb and wants to do some podcasting. This should help him out a lot as well.

Good tutorial. Thanks, very clear to me now.

Thanks for this. I've had this mixer for a while and learned some things. It might be more helpful to refer to the audio going to the "auxiliary out" jack rather than the "Skype channel" because it goes to wherever you send that "aux out" cable. And maybe give an explanation of what mix minus is. Anytime you're looking at a news cast and a few seconds into the live on-scene report, and the reporter yanks the earpiece out, it's because the mix-minus wasn't set up correctly and the reporter is hearing him or herself back a second or two later. It couldn't be more distracting. Very nice job, though, and I'm happy I stumbled into this.

Nicely done mate.

Very, very clear & helpful - thanks a lot!

This is excellent. Clear and concise.

Thanks for the awesome video! Your setup looks great.

Thanks TNT for sharing this tutorial for us dummies,..this video is explained in simple terms and i was keen on buying other console mixers but alot of them don't have one knob compressor knobs and if they did the mixer console would have knobs, not fader channels.. and they were'nt selling it at the price of this mixer here... the 1204fx console has a pack load of features at a affordable price..

That is clear and educating.

Brilliant idea using the 4th mic channel for the Skype audio! I'm changing my setup to utilize this!

What an amazing intro!

Nice video, thanks!

You are a good tutor and you explain excellent / Thanks

Thanks for the great info!

Nice tutorial, very helpful. My problem is I only have Macs. Macs only have 1 audio interface, 1/8" in and out. How do I do mix minus with only 1 interface? The skype laptop will input into one of the channels (e.g., 1/8" to 1/4"), then there's no room for the aux back in to the laptop.

Hey. If I use the 800 Condenser Microphone does the Mixer provide the Phantom Power to it ?

Hi, Really helpful video, this has definitely helped clear up some questions I was having! I've purchased a similar mixer for use for a 3 person podcast. I've seen headphone amps that enable all those involved during recording to hear themselves. Are these the only option? If so how do I connect it to the mixer? TIA

Awesome Video, You helped me bigtime! Thanks!!!

you have to physically "tap" the effects button to make a selection . i just found that out playing with my behringer . it says "tap" above the "program / parameter" dial . some of the effects make kind of "echo / reverb" noises . you ALSO use the "ORANGE" dials to send the effect to the main mix , i'm pretty sure .

Very interesting and clear told. I have one question. Do you use the phantom power for your XLR mic channels? If you do, how does dit effect the input on channel 4 comming from de headphone output of your laptop?

I have this same exact mixer and i cant get any sound out of my headphones. I've already hit the al 3-4 and turned up the volume but nothing seems to work. Help.

Awesome video. It really helped clarify a few things for me. I did have a couple questions. First off on your Auxillary Output - what type of cable did you use? Is that a 1/4 mono to 3.5mm mono? Can you use the 2nd Auxillary Output to send to another source just like the 1st output is used? Thanks in advance! Great job!

Thank you for the video! i was hoping you would have went behind the Mixer and explain the USB portion of the mixer. is there much of a difference when using the USB function? or is it not needed?

This was way helpful. Thanks dude!

Excellent!

Very informative!!

If i have this mixer and a USB microphone where would I hook it up at to the mixer?

Thanks for the video.

1204 has two independent aux sends/returns, does this mean I can put a compressor in the aux 1 bus and a reverb in aux 2 bus, and choose to send any channel through one or both fx? With an FX send level for 1 and 2?

Hello can you use this to play music and record it straight through with the EQ into your computer and get the sound effect that you are using

Really nice and informative video man. I've been using a Behringer Xenyx 802 mixer for the past few years for recording guitar and gameplay commentary. I also play bass in a band with some friends, and I recently upgraded to a Behringer Xenyx X2442USB analog mixer so I can record band practices. I'm also beginning to take some interest in podcasting, and I was wondering what is on the other end of that aux send chord you were talking about? (The quarter inch jack, black one at the top). Like is it a quarter inch to quarter inch, a quarter inch to 3.5mm, or what? And where does that plugin into? And you mentioned that that was important, but what exactly is it used for? Thanks! EDIT: Sorry I just realized that my question was answered in the comment below me.

Hi Chris,I have bought xenyx x1204b usb newly.Could you please tell me why the green indicator near to tap button is blinking? Thank you

Thanks for the great breakdown. My mixer is just collecting dust, still can't figure it out for what it's worth. How can I interface with Premiere Pro on my PC? My iMac is older.

You should do a tut on running a G+ , YT or live-stream ,/ hangouts / super-chat…. I see so many ppl having issues w/the audio & the screen sharing…. doing these I just got this one minus the FX's. I have a good interface that has inserts USB I got the mixer to do some looping petals & other instrument into a powered speaker for drums & bass loops on the out put of the Trio petal as well as the sDrum petal w/a guitar amp combo for stringed instruments. As well as a small set up for jams w/other musicians. But this gave me a whole other application for the mixer. Great job. I'd love to see any tuts on running the live streams like a Live Podcast I suppose w/the YT G+ interface it would be well received I believe & much needed. I'm on a mac. I was just thinking it might not be that hard to take that 1/4" input on Chn 1 & make it an insert jack. I have a buddy that is an audio gear guru he'd know if it could be done easily.

So the mixer is like another audio card added via usb cable? & does it replace the voice metter totally? if so that"s a greate device.

Control Room output for my booth monitor. For some reason if I use an effect on any channel, I cant here the effect through my Phones/Control Room Monitor output. I can hear everything except the effects. I could use the tape output but theres no control over the volume. Ive tried everything. Mono/Stereo plugs, Main mix button pressed others off and visa versa. Any help would be great. Thanks

Hello. Great video! I have a question, how can I connect my Behringer Xenyx 1204 USB mixer to my Behringer MDX 4600 gate/compressor? I'm open to suggestions... (for my podcast and it should include a mix minus also, but explained perfectly ). Thank you in advance for your answer.

Hello I like your videos can you answer question for me what cables do I need for this mixer thank you very much

GReat VIdeo, little confusing when you use , my Imac , the Skype machine and computer. I take it they are all one in the same machine. This is all new to me.

Hi ...great video explained. I have xenyx 1832usb fx however...how do i use the fxs on my line 1 channel? Thanks

I have a mixer behringer qx1002usb, can i use a headphones with 250 ohm, or is it better to use a headphones whit 80 ohm???

Great video. Didn't see how to set the led mic levels. Other than that you nailed it.

what is the best setting for singing thanks

Hi very informative can you show more about your imac hook up

Do u have another mic plugged in on your mixer on channel 4 in order to hear your other casters? Currently working on how to talk with my teammates in game because they can hear me on discord but not in game chat. Help pls. Thank you.

You know how I can make the connection of the mixer with the sam broadcaster for live radio

Hi There, i know its an old video but i got a question regarding the Phantom power. If i understood you correctly you used the headphone out of the skype machine (where the audio is comming out) to go into the XLR connector on Port 4. Your microphone is connected to XLR on port on. I would like to copy that set up( got the cord here), but i am stumped right now. My mic needs phantom power. Will the phantom power not "fry" the headphone jack on the laptop - as it is connected to an XLR port. Thanks in advance.

Super helpful video. Thanks for posting! I just got this mixer for my podcast. Have you thought about replacing your PC w/ an iPad app that has a sound effect machine? What app do you currently use for your effects? Cheers

I am using the usb on my 1204 usb fix mixer. Problem is the main slider volume is very loud at almost off position so I can’t use my microphones at that slider level

and then i take an output from the mixer to an another laptop in my broadcasting software to broadcast??

You're guide is very informative. What does the 1/4 aux out connect to? Thanks.

I can’t hear the affects through my sony headphone while I’m recording! Is that normal or do I have to do something?

sir may i ask you why my mixer behringer 1204usb when i play it always dead automatically. it always like that 1 menit it turn off automatically what is the problem with my mixer the STR and capacitor are already changed but just the same i need your help. from indonesia north Sulawesi city manado. thank you🙏

Please how can I set it up with processor and equalizer and how to recieve live call with it please

Well done!

Hi there mate - a very good video..very very informative. I was wondering if you can help me. I have the same mixer for 3 months now and I have connected my condenser mic (xlr) on channel 1, connected my monitors and the headphones to the mixer...I am using the usb cable to connect it to the laptop. What I am trying to do is to play a karaoke track on my laptop - which I should be able to hear in the studio headphones over my ears and then when I start singing (using the condenser mic) then I want my vocals to be recorded on a separate channel (not to be mixed with karaoke track) and I want to hear myself real time when singing/recording my vocals... is it even possible with this mixer or should I look for some other mixer that can do what I require

Where do you connect the auxiliary jack to?

i have this same mixer, but my vu level light don't light up. Is there a secret I'm missing?

Loved the video. Just bought it. Have a stupid question, instead of sound effects for ch 7/8 can I use it for music in and music out? If possible let me know what I would connect it to. I've got three laptops. Thanks and have a great one.

Thank you so much

Instead of using your phones to an input, why don't you use aux/fx send to return? This would allow you to run send to fx pedals or a compressor if you want and back to return in stereo or mono. Just curious. Send and return is what I like in a mixer and I was looking at this one on reverb for like $150.

Hi, thanks for uploading such a great tutorial on x1204usb. I recently bought one to record bamboo flutes but I am struggling with its setup. I followed similar to your setup with SM57 but I am not getting enough signal level such as yours. if I increase preamp level and gain the lights showing signal level do not go as high as yours and sound becomes very choppy. I am using Audacity to record. I am new to recording and I am not sure if it my SM57 that does not have high enough output or it the mixer that is defective. I would appreciate if you could kindly advise on troubleshooting.

HI WHAT TYPE OF MIC 🎤 ARE YOU USING AND HOW DO YOU GET IT TO WORK WITH THIS MIXER THANKS

Can you explain that auxiliary plug please? You only say you need it for the skype split, but you don't say where the other end of the cable goes to? Much appreciated, Jeff

OMG! The best manual on youtube . Thanks to you. Hi from Ukraine )

i have a xenyx802 and it doesn't have the aux return so my callers hear themselves. not sure how to address this?? anyone have any suggestions?

Awesome video, I was thinking about buying this mixer for my podcast and watching your video made me even more convinced :) I also have a question, perhaps a stupid one but I'm totally new to recording. When you record through the mixer, can you get one track for each channel in your recording software or do you only get all the sound output from the mixer as one single audio track?

Thank you so much for that Video =) I recently got myself the XENYX 1204 for Twitch Streaming too, but I guess i´m running in some Issues, when I Plugin a XLR to 3.5mm TSR for my Music Line or Voice Chat Line the sound is a little bit more strange, less depths and struggeling with bass and kind of crackling sound, I tried plugging a ground loop isolator between but that didn´t work, may you have an advice =)

Can I connect 1 amplifier to aux send of a mixer

Why do you need a USB mixer if you can do recordings with just a USB microphone? Im confused. Can a USB microphone be used if your mixing board isnt USB

Sooo if I use the 1/4" jacks in 7/8 with a splitter from my headset port in my laptop and plug my headset into phones then I should be able to hear whats coming from my laptop? I ask because its not working out for me. Is there any advice on what I may be missing?

I have a question, I want to sent my mic and Skype to recording software, sent my mic to Skype (but not the music, RU-vid etc. out of my PC) and want to sent Skype and my desktop audio to to headphones. The desktop audio is just for me so I don't want to sent my desktop audio to the main mix for recording or to my Skype callers. Is that possible and how is it possible?

Even though you use the FX it would have been nice to see how to use it. How to switch between presets and the like. Thanks though I learned a lot of other stuff here.

The effects on mine isnt working. I wanted echo but when i change it it wont work

Great video! Thanks :)

Hello, im trying to figure out how to connect this to my PC. Ive got my mic pluged in (shure pg42) but i have no idea what cables i need to get to connect it to my PC. As far as i can tell i need some RCA cables but what size? (if thats even what i need)