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XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual

Thank you

Congratulations! In purchasing the BEHRINGER XENYX you have acquired a mixer 

whose small size belies its incredible versatility and audio performance.
The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development of mixing console 

technology. With the new XENYX microphone preamps including phantom 

power as an option, balanced line inputs and a powerful effects section, 

th xing consoles in the XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio 

applications. Owing to state-of-the-art circuitry, your XENYX console produces 

a warm analog sound that is unrivalled. With the addition of the latest digital 

technology, these best-in-class consoles combine the advantages of both analog 

and digital technology.

Table of Contents

Thank you ....................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3
Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3
Limited warranty ............................................................ 3
1.  Introduction ............................................................... 4

1.1  General mixing console functions ................................ 4
1.2  The user’s manual ............................................................... 5
1.3  Before you get started ...................................................... 5

2.  Control Elements and Connectors  .......................... 5

2.1  Mono channels .................................................................... 5
2.2  Stereo channels ................................................................... 7
2.3  Interface panel and main section ................................. 8

3.  Graphic 9-Band Equalizer (X1832USB only) .......... 12
4.  Digital Effects Processor ......................................... 13
5.  Rear Panel Connectors ............................................ 13

5.1  Main mix outputs, insert points and  

control room outputs.............................................................. 13
5.2  Subgroup outputs ............................................................ 13
5.3  Inserts ................................................................................... 14
5.4  Direct outputs (X2442USB only) .................................. 14
5.5  USB input/output ............................................................. 14
5.6  Voltage supply, phantom power supply  

and fuse ........................................................................................ 14

6.  Installation ............................................................... 15

6.1  Rack mounting ................................................................... 15
6.2  Cable connections ........................................................... 15

7.  Specifications ........................................................... 16