Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs Behringer FLOW 8
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs Behringer FLOW 8 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or Behringer FLOW 8? Get the Behringer FLOW 8.
The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Routing and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $279, so the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB stays the pick if $90 matters more than those specs.
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 | Behringer FLOW 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Routing | 6/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 6.7/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6.8/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB
Classic USB analog mixer with multiple channels, aux sends, and onboard effects for creator workflows.
It gives up bluetooth and USB audio channels to the Behringer FLOW 8. It is the cheaper of the two, by $90.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Behringer FLOW 8
Digital streaming mixer with app control, scene recall, and USB audio connectivity.
On paper the Behringer FLOW 8 takes bluetooth (Yes) and USB audio channels (10, +8). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $90.00 more than the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
Leads on
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BluetoothYesNo
Bluetooth brings phone call-ins and music into the mix wirelessly.
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USB Audio Channels +8102
More USB channels let your computer receive each source separately instead of one stereo mix.
Where they’re identical
These 7 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
- XLR Inputs 4
- Aux Sends 2
- Onboard Effects Yes
- 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 FLOW 8 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 Behringer FLOW 8?
The clearest difference is bluetooth, which the Behringer FLOW 8 has and the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 7 specs, including sample rate, bit depth and phantom power. Two audio mixers from Behringer, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or Behringer FLOW 8?
Get the Behringer FLOW 8. The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Routing and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $279, so the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB stays the pick if $90 matters more than those specs.
What do the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB and Behringer FLOW 8 have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including sample rate (48kHz), bit depth (24-bit), phantom power (Yes) and XLR inputs (4), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Behringer FLOW 8 worth the extra $90 over the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB?
The Behringer FLOW 8 costs $279.00 against $189.00, a difference of $90. The premium buys bluetooth (Yes) and USB audio channels (10). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.