It's getting to that time of year when there is a flurry of activity from manufacturers in preparation for Namm 2010. Behringer will be no different this year with the imminent release of their lastest line in Xenyx mixing consoles. The new Behringer Xenyx range will consist of 1204USB, X1204USB, X1222USB, X1622USB, X1832USB, X2222USB, & X2442USB. The new Xenyx range will include com
pression on Mic pre-amped channels and a new effects processor on the 'X' models. As you can see from the model names, they now all include built in USB port for quicker connectivity. It is thought the Xenyx mixers will start from around £120 but include a whole host of new gadgetry!
We've managed to prise some preliminary images from Behringer's grasp for you to have a sneaky peak...
Other new features are set to include;
- 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-effects, 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/eff ect 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
- Stereo graphic EQ allows precise frequency correction of monitor or main mixes with revolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection System (X122USB and X1832USB only)
- Breathtaking XPQ 3D stereo surround effect for more vitality and enhanced stereo image and Voice Canceller function for easyto-use sing-along applications (X1222USB and X1832USB only)