Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs ART TubeMix
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs ART TubeMix: Get the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB wins Channels and Creator Features. It is also the...
The Ruling
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or ART TubeMix? Get the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB wins Channels and Creator Features. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $26.91.
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 | ART TubeMix |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Routing | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 8.9/10 |
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 onboard effects (Yes) and XLR inputs (4, +2). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $26.91.
Leads on
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Onboard EffectsYesNo
Built-in effects handle compression and EQ without routing through your computer.
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XLR Inputs +242
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
ART TubeMix
Hybrid analog mixer with tube stage character for warm voice and instrument routing.
It gives up onboard effects and XLR inputs to the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. That costs $26.91 more than the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 5 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Phantom Power Yes
- Aux Sends 2
- USB Audio Channels 2
- 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 ART TubeMix?
The clearest difference is onboard effects, which the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB has and the ART TubeMix does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 5 specs, including phantom power, aux sends and USB audio channels. Two audio mixers from Behringer and ART, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or ART TubeMix?
Get the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB wins Channels and Creator Features. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $26.91.
What do the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB and ART TubeMix have in common?
Both share 5 specifications in the catalog, including phantom power (Yes), aux sends (2), USB audio channels (2) and bluetooth (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the ART TubeMix worth the extra $27 over the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB?
The ART TubeMix costs $235.91 against $209.00, a difference of $27. 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.