Behringer Xenyx X1622USB 16-Channel USB Mixer

The Behringer Xenyx X1622USB is a 16-channel analog mixer built to serve double duty in both live sound and studio recording environments. Its four Xenyx mic preamps provide clean, low-noise gain with +48V phantom power, making them well-suited for dynamic and condenser microphones alike. Each channel features a three-band British-style EQ with a sweepable semi-parametric mid band, giving you musical control over tone without the clinical feel of purely parametric equalization. Four of the channels also include one-knob compressors with LED indicators, allowing you to dial in smooth, professional-sounding dynamics control on vocals or instruments with minimal fuss.

Beyond its analog mixing capabilities, the X1622USB integrates a studio-grade effects processor offering 16 editable presets — from reverbs and delays to chorus, flanger, pitch shifting, and multi-effects combinations. A tap tempo function and storable user parameters let you fine-tune effects to match your performance in real time. The built-in USB audio interface rounds out the package, providing a straightforward path to record your stereo mix directly to a DAW on a PC or Mac. With two aux sends per channel and two busses for flexible signal routing, the X1622USB gives you the routing flexibility to handle monitor mixes, effects loops, and recording feeds simultaneously — an impressive amount of capability for a mixer in this price range.