Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs Yamaha MG10XU
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB vs Yamaha MG10XU compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or Yamaha MG10XU? It is a toss-up — take the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB takes Routing, the Yamaha MG10XU takes Audio Resolution. With the trade even, $30.99 is the tiebreaker, and the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need audio resolution — get the Yamaha MG10XU.
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 | Yamaha MG10XU |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 2.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Routing | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 8.6/10 |
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 aux sends (2, +1). It gives up sample rate to the Yamaha MG10XU. It is the cheaper of the two, by $30.99.
Leads on
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Aux Sends +121
Aux sends create separate mixes — one for your headphones, another for a guest or the stream.
Yamaha MG10XU
USB mixer with onboard effects for creator streams, podcast sessions, and multi-source monitoring.
On paper the Yamaha MG10XU takes sample rate (24-bit/192kHz). It gives up aux sends to the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. That costs $30.99 more than the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
Leads on
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Sample Rate24-bit/192kHz48kHz
Higher sample rate processing preserves audio fidelity through the mixer.
Where they’re identical
These 6 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 4
- Onboard Effects Yes
- 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 Yamaha MG10XU?
The largest gap is sample rate, where the Yamaha MG10XU leads — 24-bit/192kHz against 48kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 6 specs, including phantom power, XLR inputs and onboard effects. Two audio mixers from Behringer and Yamaha, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer Xenyx 1204USB or Yamaha MG10XU?
It is a toss-up — take the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB takes Routing, the Yamaha MG10XU takes Audio Resolution. With the trade even, $30.99 is the tiebreaker, and the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB and Yamaha MG10XU have in common?
Both share 6 specifications in the catalog, including phantom power (Yes), XLR inputs (4), onboard effects (Yes) and USB audio channels (2), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Yamaha MG10XU worth the extra $31 over the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB?
The Yamaha MG10XU costs $219.99 against $189.00, a difference of $31. The premium buys sample rate (24-bit/192kHz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.