Behringer XENYX QX2222 USB Mixing Desk

22-Input Analog Mixer With Built-In USB and Effects

The Behringer XENYX QX2222USB is a 22-input, 2/2-bus analog mixer built for live performance and home recording. Eight XENYX mic preamps with +48V phantom power feed a signal path with one-knob compression, British-style EQ, and three aux sends per strip. A bidirectional USB audio interface and onboard Klark Teknik multi-FX engine eliminate separate outboard gear, letting one console handle stage mixing, monitor sends, and computer recording.

Klark Teknik FX and Wireless-Ready Architecture

What sets this console apart is a 24-bit Klark Teknik FX processor with 100 studio-grade presets covering reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifting, and multi-effects. The mixer is also wireless-ready, with a dedicated USB-A port for Behringer's ULM Series 2.4 GHz digital wireless dongles, so performers can drop cable runs.

Mic Preamps and Compression — Capture Every Detail

The XENYX preamps deliver 130 dB of dynamic range with a bandwidth extending from below 10 Hz to well above 200 kHz. One-knob compressors on channels 1–8 tame peaks and lift quiet passages.

• Mic Preamps: 8 XENYX with +48V phantom power — high-headroom preamps comparable to boutique standalone units.
• Dynamic Processing: 8 one-knob compressors — fast, single-control compression on every mono channel.
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 160 kHz — extended bandwidth preserves transient detail.

EQ, Routing, and Built-In Effects — Shape and Send

British-style EQ circuitry gives channels the warm, musical character associated with classic 1970s consoles. Three aux sends per channel — one pre-fader for monitors, one pre/post switchable, one post-fader for internal FX — cover typical live and recording workflows.

• Channel EQ: 3-band British-style with semi-parametric mid (mono); 4-band (stereo) — ±15 dB cut/boost for tonal shaping.
• Aux Sends: 3 per channel — flexible monitor and FX routing.
• Built-In Effects: 24-bit Klark Teknik FX with 100 presets — reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shift, and multi-effects.

USB Interface and Build — Record and Travel

The integrated 2x2 USB audio interface streams audio at 48 kHz / 16-bit directly to Windows or macOS computers, while the wireless-ready USB-A port accepts Behringer ULM receivers. The console measures 429.3 × 88.9 × 370.8 mm and weighs 4.8 kg, fitting a desktop footprint without rack mounting.

• USB Audio Interface: 2 in / 2 out, 48 kHz / 16-bit — direct stereo recording without extra hardware.
• Main Outputs: Balanced gold-plated XLR plus 1/4" TRS — long cable runs without noise pickup.
• Faders: 12× 60 mm logarithmic-taper channel faders — smooth, precise level control.

Live Bands, Project Studios, and Houses of Worship

The QX2222USB is the right choice for live bands, project studios, houses of worship, and podcasters who need one console to handle stage mixing, monitor sends, and computer recording. Eight phantom-powered preamps cover a full band or vocal ensemble, while the 2x2 USB interface and bundled software let the same desk double as a studio front-end.

Behringer XENYX and Klark Teknik Heritage

Behringer's XENYX line takes its name from the high-headroom mic preamps that anchor each console, designed to compete with boutique standalone units. The onboard multi-FX engine is built around Klark Teknik, a British audio company with a 40-year pedigree and a TEC Lifetime Achievement Award.