Reddit reviews Behringer Xenyx X2222USB Premium 22-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with USB/Audio Interface,Black

I don't think this is weird at all. When I switched from electronic drums to acoustic I knew I had to protect my ears, but it meant I could no longer hear the band ... kind of a big deal.

It cost a bit of money to fix it, but I basically mic'd my drums, got a mixer (make sure it has plenty of inputs), and started running everything into my mixer (drums, vocals, bass and even guitars). I can control the level in my ears via the mixer's monitor controls and then output everything to the PA.

This is what I bought. It's definitely lower end of the quality spectrum, but it was the cheapest way to get myself rolling. We don't gig (yet) so everything stays in one place ... which means I don't really have to worry about the durability of this stuff yet.

https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-7-Piece-Wired-Dynamic-Drum/dp/B003FW0IHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524147366&sr=8-1&keywords=pyle+drum+mics&dpID=51gJUHFAdTL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-X2222USB-BEHRINGER-XENYX/dp/B0036ECH0S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1524147390&sr=8-6&keywords=behringer+mixer&dpID=61eDW3wOibL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/1MORE-Headphones-Earphones-Microphone-Titanium/dp/B01KB9K9Z0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1524147448&sr=8-2&keywords=dual+driver+earbuds&refinements=p_89%3A1MORE

Plus cables, earbud tips, yada yada.

Okay, thanks for the help. I still don't understand the difference between a mixer and interface though. Doesn't this do the same thing as this?

That would do the job but it’s honestly a little lacking for that price range.

I’d honestly recommend this one

Little bit more money, but waaaay more features. It’ll also have pre/post fader switches which will be instrumental in the setup you’re talking about.

The Behringer Xenyx X2222USB should be able to do everyone you are asking. Has a main and sub channel that you can send inputs to independently, and also has dedicated monitor and headphone outputs as well.

1. Okay! I actually already have one of those products for output of the sound to the players through the gamepad of the Wii U (it has an aux out on it I send to the headphone amp to then send to two different speakers with optional headsets hooked up to the speaker). Looks like I should pick up one more!
   
   
2. With the alternative option, would a Focus Scarlett 2i2 be able to produce what you said? I already own it as it has been my setup for the past year. I literally might have to draw a diagram of what you said to confirm I understand what you wrote out by the way. haha. (I'd just plug the USB in to the computer for simply power I'd assume).
   
   
3. Thanks! I will definitely just continue to be curious and look into everything I can!
   
   I guess this is my last two questions (for now).
   
   What USB Mixer do you recommend at my price point ($300 with tax max)? So far the two options I've looked at were the Mackie I listed before and then the Behringer Xenyx X2222USB. I actually am leaning towards the Behringer right now since it has an Earth Loop function (I've had troubles with that on my Focusrite sometimes) and it seems to have more options with outputs and such. If you have any other suggestions for another USB Mixer, what I should be looking for, and just general assesments and recommendations I'd definitely love to hear it. If I have any further questions that come up later, can I DM you?

Hi all! So i'm negotiating with someone to buy this mixer Yamaha EMX5000-20. A little context. The guy i'm talking to doesn't personally own it, he's just in charge of the very small campus organization that i used to mix on this very board for. They are looking to downsize since the Yamaha is big and heavy. He was planning on listing it online for $800. Which i think would be out of the question for anyone, not just me looking for an obnoxiously good deal. I don't want to pay more that $400 which is a tall order but i offered to earn that discount by assisting in getting him a good deal on the replacement system since his knowledge is limited and i know a seller.

So he said they had been looking at a [Mackie CR1604 VLZ] (https://reverb.com/item/441076-mackie-cr1604-vlz-16-channel-mic-line-mixer). Which is smaller and lighter but they still could do with half the channels. It's also unpowered but they are looking at active speakers. I was going to recommend something along these lines (or). Which is what i was considering for myself (the yamaha is overkill for the few friends weddings i'm doing) I don't have any other gear yet, was going to buy based on what happens with the board.

Is $800 insane for the yamaha?

Thoughts on the Amazon options? or am i stupid for considering Amazon? They are just always on sale!

I know it's long, any feedback would be awesome!

PS, does anyone know what year the Yamaha was discontinued?

Playing the devils advocate here.

Image I were to take back the interface. And input the microphones with Cloudlifters directly to BEHRINGER XENYX X2222USB so they each have individual pre-amps > Then I run dual xlr's from the main out into the single xlr of the DBX > Then TRS from output into A solo interface > DAW

I want to remove any post production and be able to provide clear live feed. Which is why id like to keep the DBX in the loop.

Or would it still be better to run directly into the interface with cloudlifters?