Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer? Get the Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer.
The Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer wins Channels and Routing. It is the pricier of the two at $299, so the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB stays the pick if $110 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 | Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 2.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Routing | 1.6/10 | 10/10 |
| 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.
It gives up USB audio channels and XLR inputs to the Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer. It is the cheaper of the two, by $110.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
On paper the Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer takes USB audio channels (32, +30), XLR inputs (16, +12) and aux sends (8, +6). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $110.00 more than the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
Leads on
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USB Audio Channels +30322
More USB channels let your computer receive each source separately instead of one stereo mix.
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XLR Inputs +12164
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
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Aux Sends +682
Aux sends create separate mixes — one for your headphones, another for a guest or the stream.
Where they’re identical
These 5 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
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 Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer 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 Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer?
The largest gap is USB audio channels, where the Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer leads — 32 against 2. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 5 specs, including sample rate, bit depth and phantom power. Two audio mixers from Behringer and Midas, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer?
Get the Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer. The Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer wins Channels and Routing. It is the pricier of the two at $299, so the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB stays the pick if $110 matters more than those specs.
What do the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB and Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer have in common?
Both share 5 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 Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer worth the extra $110 over the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB?
The Midas M32R Digital Rack Mixer costs $299.00 against $189.00, a difference of $110. The premium buys USB audio channels (32), XLR inputs (16) and aux sends (8). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.