Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer? Get the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB wins Channels and Routing. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $110.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Behringer Xenyx 1204USB | Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Routing | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6.3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB
Classic USB analog mixer with multiple channels, aux sends, and onboard effects for creator workflows.
On paper the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB takes XLR inputs (4, +2) and aux sends (2, +1). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $110.00.
Leads on
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XLR Inputs +242
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
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Aux Sends +121
Aux sends create separate mixes — one for your headphones, another for a guest or the stream.
Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
It gives up XLR inputs and aux sends to the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. That costs $110.00 more than the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 6 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Sample Rate 48kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- Onboard Effects Yes
- Bluetooth No
- Records to SD Card No
The Record
22 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Behringer Xenyx 1204USB and Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer?
The largest gap is XLR inputs, where the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB leads — 4 against 2. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 6 specs, including sample rate, bit depth and phantom power. Two audio mixers from Behringer and Allen, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer?
Get the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB wins Channels and Routing. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $110.
What do the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB and Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer have in common?
Both share 6 specifications in the catalog, including sample rate (48kHz), bit depth (24-bit), phantom power (Yes) and onboard effects (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer worth the extra $110 over the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB?
The Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer costs $299.00 against $189.00, a difference of $110. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.