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Behringer Xenyx 1002B Premium 10-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Preamps, British EQs and optional Battery Operation Premium ultra-low noise analog mixer with optional battery operation 2 state-of-the-art Xenyx Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps Neo-classic ”British” 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound Optional battery operation (with 9 V alkaline batteries) allows for mobile operation 4 balanced, high-headroom stereo inputs with 3 additional mic inputs One FX send and one Monitor send per channel for external FX devices and monitor applications Clip LEDs on all channels and dedicated inserts on all mono channels Main output plus separate Phones and CD/Tape outputs Switchable phantom power for condenser microphones Long-wearing 60-mm logarithmic-taper master fader and sealed rotary controls External power supply for noise-free audio and superior transient response High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by Behringer Germany Preeminent Preamps The Xenyx 1002B represents a significant milestone in the development of mixer technology. Equipped with our premium XENYX mic preamps, it can easily hold its own against the most expensive stand-alone mic preamps, both in terms of sound quality and available headroom. XENYX preamps offer a staggering 130 dB of dynamic range, with a bandwidth that extends from below 10 Hz to well above 200 kHz. Xenyx mic pres provide such transparent, crystal-clear performance you just might think someone upgraded your mics. State-of-the-Art Goes Portable Whether you plug it into the wall or power it via 9V batteries, the Xenyx 1002B comes equipped with many of the features you’ve come to expect from our larger mixers, including Xenyx mic preamps for amazing sound quality, phantom power for use with professional-grade condenser mics, 2-Track inputs and outputs, and 60 mm faders. The four stereo channels accept left/right or mono 1/4″ TRS/TR inputs, and three of them also accommodate microphones (with separate Trim controls). The compact Xenyx 1002B mixer also features our highly musical 3-band British EQ, plus an FX and monitor send for each channel, making it a must-have for any audio toolkit. 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 3-band EQ on the Xenyx 1002B mixer 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. Applications and value Don’t let the small footprint fool you-the Xenyx 1002B is built to the same exacting standards as our larger format Xenyx mixers and is housed in an equally rugged steel chassis. It is the ideal choice for keyboardists who need to mix down multiple instruments or sound modules for live or recording applications. Singers who perform with backing tracks, as well as instrumentalist/singers (acoustic guitar or piano bar, for example) find the Xenyx 1002B indispensable for patching into “house” systems. Field Operation Its compact size and flexible input scheme also make it the natural choice of sports announcers for calling play-by-play game action. Likewise, radio and TV reporters, especially like the Xenyx 1002B for its ease-of-use, remarkable fidelity and rugged reliability. And the 9 V battery option allows newscasters and correspondents to use the 1002B in remote locations where power is hard to come by. (Two 9 V alkaline batteries are required for normal operation, three for phantom power).
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1002B
Premium 10-Input 2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Preamps, British EQ and Optional Battery Operation
- Premium ultra-low noise analog mixer with optional battery operation
- 2 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps
- Neo-classic ”British” 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
- Optional battery operation (with 9 V alkaline batteries) allows for mobile operation
- 4 balanced, high-headroom stereo inputs with 3 additional mic inputs
- One FX send and one Monitor send per channel for external FX devices and monitor applications
- Clip LEDs on all channels and dedicated inserts on all mono channels
- Main output plus separate Phones and CD/Tape outputs
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XENYX 1002BGot a solo gig at the local coffee shop? Need to make a quick public announcement? Simple sound calls for the simply superb XENYX 1002B, the Behringer mixer with everything you need to give an intimate setting incredible sound. The ultra-compact XENYX 1002B mixer’s 10 Inputs (2 mic channels, 4 stereo channels with 3 extra mic inputs) allow you to effortlessly achieve premium-quality sound, thanks to the 2 studio-grade, phantom-powered XENYX Mic Preamps and ultra-musical 3-band “British” channel EQ. The XENYX 1002B’s compact size and flexible input scheme make it the natural choice of sports announcers for calling play-by-play game action. Likewise, radio and TV reporters especially like the XENYX 1002B for its ease-of-use, remarkable fidelity and rugged reliability. And the 1002B’s convenient 9 V battery capability allows newscasters and correspondents to use the 1002B in remote locations – where the nearest power outlet may be many miles away! |
Sonically Superior Mic PreampsThe XENYX 1002B gets its name from our legendary, high headroom XENYX mic preamps, which have been praised by audio engineers all over the world. 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, the XENYX 1002B provides such transparent, crystal-clear performance you just might think someone upgraded your mics while you weren’t looking. |
Sublimely Musical British EQThe 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 our 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. |
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Field OperationIts compact size and flexible input scheme also make the XENYX 1002B the natural choice of sports announcers for calling play-by-play game action. Likewise, radio and TV reporters especially like the XENYX 1002B for its ease-of-use, remarkable fidelity and rugged reliability. And the 9 V battery option allows newscasters and correspondents to use the 1002B in remote locations where power is hard to come by. (Two 9 V alkaline batteries are required for normal operation, three for phantom power). |
The Ins and Outs of BrillianceThe 10-input, 2-bus XENYX 1002B has 2 XENYX mic preamps with phantom power, making it possible to use 2 dynamic or 2 condenser microphones in Channels 1 – 2 (or one of each). Additionally, the first 3 of the stereo channels can also be used for mics, as long as line inputs are not connected on those channels. Feel free to play music between sets via the RCA CD/Tape Inputs (main mix or control room/phones assignable), and record your performance via the RCA Outputs. Plus, you can connect an external effects device to the FX Send, if you wish to add reverb, delay or chorus, etc. |
Amazing ValueNo matter what your audio mixing needs, the XENYX 1002B provides the performance and features that can take your talent to the next level. Professional sound quality, our legendary XENYX mic preamps, British-style EQs and rugged reliability make XENYX 1002B ideal for both your live gigs and recording. Try one on today – we have one available in your size! |
VirtualRealitySoundlabs –
Excellent product at a better price!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.
Eva Odland –
4 stereo input channels – versatile – faders – Best Electronic Music Performance MIxerI bought this for two large reasons:1. It has four stereo input channels (one is stereo FX return but can be used otherwise)2. It has faders for channel level controlBonus: Inserts on the mono channelsThough it has the faders somewhat crowded on the console it is still less confusing than an all rotary mixer in the heat of performance….grabbing the wrong knob and killing off a channel is too easy.I expanded my Eurorack synth and I have long used Behringer mixers for my electronic music. I needed AUX and as many stereo inputs as I could get. For a long time I was able to get by with a Q802 but with the recent upgrade, I added a few stereo modules and wanted an mixer upgrade with more stereo inputs and faders…WOW HOW HARD IS THAT!?The 1002B is the ONLY compact mixer with faders that has more than 2 stereo input channels. I really prefer to NOT use two channels for a stereo device. It makes live mixing a problem when you have to take up two mono channels for a single stereo device. (keyboard, effects, stereo module…etc) I need to keep one hand for tweaking knobs on the synths, sequencers and keys…AND use the other to mix as needed. So I needed (well really wanted) dedicated stereo channels, with PAN. (DJ Mixers lack that) I have one but it is huge and I am not DJing. I could be plugged in with a DJ…to their mixer…I needed to mixe all the voices on this complex no DAW rig.Anywho…I recall this mixer as I bought one for my daughter a few years ago…and ran sound for a gig of hers with it. I was able to mix her show with stage monitor setup (a two person EDM indie electronic combo) using all channels and the gig was a success. With MON and AUX (FX) sends this little mixer is hands down the best mixer I have seen in this size and price. If this mixer had two AUX sends and dedicated returns, USB and fader layout like the 1202 it would be a perfect mixer. More stereo inputs the better I say. If the Soundcraft mixer had more stereo channels I would have bought that. For a electronic music performance mixer this 1002B cannot be functionally matched by any other 12 or under channel mixer. Only one Mackie came close but – NO FADERS!My dream performance mixer has five stereo channels, 2 mono with inserts and LOW Z mic inputs – PRE and POST fader AUX1 and AUX2, uncluttered FADER bed. I don’t need on board effects, or USB. Until then…this mixer is it.I have not had any problems with Behringer mixers…other than not having enough AUX buses and stereo inputs with FULL EQ and PAN…
Mad_Dog –
Nice Little Device.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).
Way Out in the dingle tulys –
Not all audio mixers are created equalThe 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.
Just Me –
Great if you get a good one!Behringer products can be amazing value but from this period of production, vary greatly in QC. Most pros are aware that it’s hit and miss with the quality control. When it’s good, it’s great and an unbeatable value. There are many times when it’s not. I knew that going in because I have a lot of experience with the brand which has been more positive than not. That being said, the first one of these I received had an intermittent mechanical problem with the power switch not turning off. The second one was fine and a great value. I can only give four stars because I will never feel 100% confident using one of their products. I’ve had the same experience with Bugera, made by Behringer. DOA out of the box. You will not as likely experience that with other major companies like Yamaha, Roland, etc. I have another Behringer mixer that is a 24 Chanel FX board. It’s completely solid. I had a 12 Channel that had intermittent shorts all over it. Also a 5 channel that had shorts from the get go. You never know. This board can be run on battery which makes it a unique find and value as a field mixer or to expand the function of a battery amp or PA as a sub-mixer. Check it out thoroughly to make sure everything works. If it does, you got a fabulous value! You won’t find this feature set in anything for even twice the price.
John H –
Suits my needs very well at a good price, not perfectly functionalI have 4 PCs at my desk and a cable box….and only two ears.I also have a set of headphones I really like and a basic Logitech stereo PC sound system. I wanted to hear all the PCs through one set of headphones and had done an all-too-complicated setup of doing audio pass-thru via daisy chaining the PCs together. I also wanted easy, per-PC L/R balance control (ever been on a conference call via soft-phone and want music going in one ear while only wearing one set of headphones? this allows me to do that and it’s awesome). Per-PC EQ was a bonus I’ve come to appreciate.This mixer allows me to manage all my PCs’ audio really simply and well. I should have started using a mixer a long time ago.But I’m certainly not a typical mixer user–headphones are my primary way of listening to everything, the Logitech speakers/sub are my secondary output. This mixer powers (i.e., is amplified) the headphone output but does not do much amplifying of the main output. The headphone output is a secondary output, meaning the headphone’s volume is dependent on the main fader’s setting (in addition to a separate Phones dial). I initially tried to set it up so that my phones came out of the main output but it that made my headphones much too quiet. Fortunately I was able to put my speakers on the main output as they have an independent on/off switch; if they didn’t have that switch I’d probably be a little dissatisfied with the usability of this mixer (despite intentionally using the ‘wrong’ way).As for why this doesn’t get a 5-star review? Channel 5 is gimpy. It’s quiet (very audible and shows up low vs. sibling-channel-6 on the main fader’s level lights) and makes popping noises. It’s not a cable and it’s not a source, it’s definitely the mixer. I don’t want to go through the hassle of returning or exchanging it, so I’ve put my least important (from an audio POV) PC on that channel and am just living with it.Overall this mixer is excellent and suits my needs very well. It’s bigger, beefier, more solid feeling, and more metal-y than I expected from the pictures, all of which are positives.
Tom –
Great small mixerFaders are easier to see quickly than knobs. But still has tiny footprint.
Unimon –
An amazing mixer for the money!There is a lot of competition in this space, but next to none that are manufactured to ISO9000 as most Behringer products are. That means you get decently calibrated performance. Why would you want anything less for the price?With this mixer, you gain the possibility of battery operation. But what are you giving up? This mixer has no one-knob compression per-mic channel. You can’t switch the monitor/phone out metering or audio to monitor or FX sends. I use this mixer for streaming audio, and use the monitor bus for queuing which is a bit cumbersome, but works.There are inserts on the front panel for the mono/mic inputs. I didn’t initially have a need for this, but later found it useful for adding voice processing on a mic input, and compression/limiting on another.Most everything else is there, along with the very low noise floor (80db or better) and the excellent Mic pre-amps.I purchased this unit as a backup for when a much larger, more expensive mixer (also Behringer) failed. When it failed, it was never replaced, because this unit turned out to be completely adequate for the application. I now have two of these units in use at different studios.
dlrenfro –
Good mixer, but not 10 stereo channelsO.K. Really read closely what features this mixer has. For example, I thought it was going to be like my previous mixer that has available mic and stereo line inputs on every channel.Not so with this mixer. Channels 1 and two do have XLR jacks for mics, but only one mono jack for a mono line input. Those channels also have an “Insert” jack that I haven’t used yet. To me they’re kind of a mystery. They’re probably not used for FX , because there’s a separate master FX Send jack that can be routed back to all the channels. Channels 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 are actually not six stereo channels, but three L/R input channels (or three mono channels). Channel 9/10 is reserved for a high impedance stereo input like a CD player, etc. So All in all, at one time, you can connect five XLR mics, two mono instruments, 3 stereo (or mono) instruments and a CD player etc. So you should really consider this a versatile six channel mixer. However, there are separate gain controls, FX Receive and Monitor Receive for all the inputs, as I would expect.The unit is quiet and well-built for its price range. Also, I noticed a definite difference in the presence of high end frequencies when playing my synth through this thing, and even playing DVD quality audio .wav files I had previously recorded than what they sounded like on my previous mixer. But I expect, as technology has moved forward since my last mixer, most new boards sound great also.In summary, This mixer is a low priced, good solution for basic recording. As I said, just be certain you understand this mixer , as one would think, is not really a true 10 channel unit.
Chiabatta –
Good Sounding MixerI bought this with the intent to use for outdoor gigs that moves to various locations in communities. This mixer combined with street cube amps make a very portable but powerful battery operated sound system. The mixer was easy to set up and I had it operating in minutes and sounded great without a lot of EQ. The EQ system offers a lot of adjustments but is very good at flat settings. The only negative is a small one, and that is that it doesn’t have XLR outputs. It was still quiet with 20’ XLR to 1/4” cables though. Great value for the price and the battery capabilities is a nice plus (power adapter is included) Also of note is that the housing is sheet metal and not plastic so this is a pretty hefty little mixer. I would actually rate this 4-1/2 stars.