This is indeed a rare feature for products in this classbut standard on all XENYX USB mixers. With this one knob, you can easily dial in the perfect amount of compression for instruments and vocals, creating powerful mixes with punch and clarity. Our one-knob compression is available on all mono channels and is easy to operate, even for entry-level users. But applying compression is a delicate art that many novice, and even intermediate, sound techs have great difficulty mastering. Compression essentially limits the dynamic range of a signal, lowering the level of loud sounds and turning up softer sounds, to achieve sonic balance. What is compression? Were glad you asked.
One-Knob Compression Ask professional sound engineers what their favorite piece of external processing gear is and the majority response will be virtually unanimousdynamic compression. Even when applied generously, these equalizers exhibit sweet forgiveness and superb audio quality. The channel EQ on our XENYX mixers is based on that very same circuitry, allowing you to imbue signals with incredible warmth and detailed musical character. Those legendary mixing desks soon became the envy of engineers and producers all over the world. Sublimely Musical British EQ The British consoles of the 1960s and 70s changed the sound of rock and rollwithout them the British Invasion might not have happened.
Armed with these outstanding mic preamps, XENYX mixers provide such transparent, crystal-clear performance you just might think someone upgraded your mics while you werent looking. XENYX preamps offer a staggering 130 dB of dynamic range, with a bandwidth that extends from below 10 Hz to well above 200 kHz. These state-of-the-art mic pres represent a major step in the evolution of audio technologyand they can easily hold their own, even when compared to the most expensive stand-alone mic preamps. Sonically Superior Mic Preamps All XENYX mixers have one thing in commongreat-sounding, high headroom XENYX mic preamps.
Along with their built-in USB/audio interfaces, XENYX USB mixers come with all the recording and editing software youll need to turn your computer system into a complete, high-performance home recording studio. XENYX USB Series mixers are designed to handle your live gigs, and they provide the state-of-the-art tools you need to make stunning, professional-quality recordings.