Behringer UFX1204 User Manual

Small Format Mixers

XENYX
UFX1604/UFX1204

Premium 4-Bus Mixers with
16x4 USB/FireWire Interface, 16-Track
USB-Recorder, XENYX Mic Preamps
& Compressors, British EQs and
Multi-FX Processors

XENYX UFX1604 — Premium
16-Input 4-Bus Mixer with 16x4 USB/
FireWire Interface, 16-Track USB­Recorder, XENYX Mic Preamps
& Compressors, British EQs and
Dual Multi-FX Processors

8 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic
Preamps comparable to stand-alone
boutique preamps with individual
Phantom Power switches

8 studio-grade Compressors with
super-easy “one-knob” functionality
and control LED for professional
vocal and instrumental sound

Neo-classic “British” 4-band EQs with
two semi-parametric mid bands for
warm and musical sound

Dual studio-grade stereo
FX processors with 16 editable
presets including reverb, chorus,
anger, delay, pitch shifter,
multi-eects, Tap function and
storable user parameter settings

Boasting a stellar feature set that
includes our premium-grade XENYX
mic preamps, “one-knob” compressors,
British EQs and 24-bit onboard FX,
BEHRINGER UFX Series mixers are some of
the best-sounding compact mixers you’ve
ever heard. They are light-years beyond
your average mixer, thanks to their
built-in 16 x 4 USB/FireWire Interface and
16-Track USB-Recorder. Imagine being
able to record your next live gig directly
to a USB stick or your PC/Mac computer—
and the UFX’s transport section can even
function as a remote control center for
your computer-based DAW via MIDI.

Extreme Versatility

From input to output, BEHRINGER UFX
Series mixers are all about functionality,
ease of use and ultimate versatility.
Mono channels feature our legendary
XENYX mic preamps, praised the world
over by professional audio engineers for
their sonic clarity and high-headroom
performance. Mono channels accept
both balanced XLR and ¼" TRS, as well
as unbalanced ¼" TS connections.
A Line/Hi-Z switch is also provided
on channels 1 & 2 so you can connect
acoustic, electric and bass guitars without
the need for an external DI box.

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4 Aux Sends per channel - all
pre/post fader switchable, 4 stereo
Aux Returns and separate
CD/Tape input

Comprehensive Monitor section with
separate level controls for speaker
and headphones outputs

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XENYX
UFX1604/
UFX1204

UFX1204 — Premium 12-Input
4-Bus Mixer with 16x4 USB/FireWire
Interface, 16-Track USB-Recorder,
XENYX Mic Preamps & Compressors,
British EQs and Multi-FX Processor

4 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic
Preamps comparable to stand-alone
boutique preamps with individual
Phantom Power switches

4 studio-grade Compressors with
super-easy “one-knob” functionalit y
and control LED for professional
vocal and instrumental sound

Neo-classic “British” 3-band EQs with
semi-parametric mid band for warm
and musical sound

Studio-grade stereo FX processor
with 16 editable presets including
reverb, chorus, anger, delay, pitch
shifter, multi-eects, Tap function
and storable user parameter settings

2 Aux Sends per channel ­all pre/post fader switchable,
2 stereo Aux Returns and separate
CD/Tape input

Comprehensive Monitor section with
separate level controls for speaker
and headphones outputs

Common Features

Premium ultra low-noise,
high headroom analog mixer with
integrated 24-Bit/96 kHz USB/
FireWire interface and 16-track
USB recorder

Built-in 16x4 interface connects
directly to your computer and
supports Mac OS X and Windows XP
or higher

Built-in 16-Track Recorder

UFX Series mixers make it easy to
capture your live performances or home
recording sessions. Just plug a USB
stick into the rear panel, hit the record
button on the 16-track recorder control
interface—then relax and enjoy the show.
When you get home from the gig, you
can even use control any compatible
computer based DAW directly from your
UFX mixer via MIDI.

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 even happened. 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.

Mono channels on the UFX1204
benet from our highly musical
“British” 3-band EQ with semi-parametric
Mid control, allowing you to dial in
the frequency center and boost or cut
by as much as 15 dB. Channel EQ on
the UFX1604 is an expanded 4-band
version with sweepable Hi and Low Mids,
providing even more tonal optimization.
Both models feature individually
switchable, true +48 V phantom
power on all mono channels so you can
use top-of-the-line studio condenser
microphones—a feature virtually
unheard of on a mixer in this class!

Stereo channels support balanced
and unbalanced ¼" Line connections
and our 4-band “British” EQs are
provided for tonal adjustment.
All channels feature 4 Aux Sends,
switchable Pre/Post FireWire Sends,
Mute/Alt 3-4 functionality and

super-smooth, long-wearing 100 mm
logarithmic-taper faders (UFX1204 only
for Main Mix fader, channel faders
are 60 mm).

What's a Compressor?

Ask professional sound engineers
what their favorite piece of external
processing gear is and the response
will be virtually unanimous – dynamic
compression. What's compression?
Glad you asked. Compression limits the
dynamic range of a signal, lowering the
level of loud sounds and turning up softer
sounds to achieve sonic balance. But
applying compression is a delicate art
that many novice, and even intermediate
sound techs have diculty mastering.
Our“one-knob” compression is available
on all mono channels and is easy to
operate, even for entry-level users.
Now you can easily dial in the perfect
amount of compression for instruments
and vocals, creating powerful mixes
with punch and clarity. Our “one-knob”
compressors come standard on each and
every XENYX QX Series USB mixer.

FX and Functionality

We gave the UFX1204 a very high-end
stereo FX processor with 16 editable
presets that include reverb, chorus,
anger, delay, phaser, multi-eects and
Tap function for the ultimate in live
performance enhancement. And because
you can never have too much of a good
thing, we armed the UFX1604 with not
one, but two of these powerful eects
engines for even more versatility.

Add to this an extensive Talkback
section with onboard Mic; mono channel
Inserts; up to 4 stereo Aux Returns;
aplethora of output options; plus free
software downloads and more—and
you’ve got the incredible new XENYX UFX
Series mixers from BEHRINGER!

Built-in 16 x 4 USB/FireWire Interface and 16-Track USB-Recorder

XENYX

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UFX1604 channel strip UFX1204 channel strip

UFX1604/
UFX1204

Integrated 16-track USB recorder
allows for instant recordings of your
studio or live sessions on a simple
USB stick

Neo-classic “British” EQs with
semi-parametric mid band(s) for
warm and musical sound

Illuminated MIDI Transport
section to remote-control
your DAW/Sequencer on PC/Mac

2 HI-Z inputs for direct connection of
guitars, 4/8 Channel Inserts and
balanced Main Mix outputs on
¼" TRS and XLR connectors

Solo-In-Place with PFL/AFL function
plus full-featured Talkback section

Comprehensive Monitor section with
separate level controls for speaker
and headphones outputs

INST switch allows
Hi-Z guitars/basses
to connect directly
without requiring DI
box (CH 1 & 2 only)

Gain control
adjusts input
signal level

Compressor knob
with threshold
LED adjusts eect
on mono channel

High Mid EQ ±15 dB,
variable frequency

High Mid
EQ sweepable
Frequency control

Low Mid
EQ sweepable
Frequency control

Low EQ ±15 dB,
centered @ 80 Hz

XLR mic input
with XENYX preamp

¼" balanced/
unbalanced input

Low Cut
switch eliminates
signal content
below 80 Hz

+48 V phantom
power switch for use
with condenser mics

FireWire Send
switch selects
Pre/Post EQ signal
for FireWire bus

High EQ ±15 dB,
centered @ 12 kHz

Low Mid EQ ±15 dB,
variable frequency

EQ switch toggles
EQ on/bypass

INST switch
allows Hi-Z
guitars/basses
to connect
directly without
requiring DI box
(CH 1 & 2 only)

Gain control
adjusts input
signal level

Compressor knob
with threshold LED
adjusts eect on
mono channel

Mid EQ ±15 dB,
variable frequency

Mid EQ
sweepable
Frequency control

Low EQ ±15 dB,
centered @ 80 Hz

Long-wearing 100-mm
logarithmic-taper faders
(UFX1204 only for MAIN MIX fader,
channel faders are 60 mm) and
sealed rotary controls

“Planet Earth” switching power

supply for maximum exibility
(100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio,
superior transient response plus
low power consumption for
energy saving

High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life

Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany

UFX Series Stereo Channel Strip UFX Series FX Processor

Left ¼" balanced/
unbalanced Line
Input (Mono)

Right ¼" balanced/
unbalanced Line Input

Gain control adjusts
input signal level

FireWire Send
switch selects
Pre/Post EQ signal
for FireWire bus

High EQ ±15 dB,
centered @ 12 kHz

High Mid EQ ±15
dB, centered @
3 kHz

Low Mid EQ,
centered @ 300 Hz

Low EQ ±15 dB,
centered @ 80 Hz

EQ switch toggles
EQ on/bypass

FX A/B knob selects
which eect is
applied to signal
(UFX1204 has
single processor)

FX INPUT
level meter(s)

FX On button
toggles eect
on and o

Power LED lights
when power is present

Source section
controls for routing
and level control

FW/USB LED lights
when computer
is connected

12-tier LED
ladder displays Main
Output signal level

MODE button toggles
channel Solo buttons
between Solo in Place and
Pre-Fader Listen (PFL)

Edit knob adjust
FX parameters

Tap/Select buttons
allow direct entry
of tempo of eect