The feature-packed XENYX QX2442USB mixer allows you to effortlessly achieve premium-quality sound thanks to its 10 onboard studio-grade XENYX Mic Preamps and ultra-musical OEBritish channel EQs “ with a semi-parametric mid band for warm and musical sound. And its easy-to-use OEone-knob compressors provide total dynamic control for the ultimate in punch and clarity, while respecting all the power and emotion you pack into every note. Add to this our KLARK TEKNIK FX processor with 32 studio-grade presets with dual addressable parameters, Tap function and storable user parameter settings “ and the QX2442USB becomes an incredibly versatile mixer for your live performances.But XENYX QX2442USB isnt just designed to handle your live gigs; they also provide the state-of-the-art tools you need to make stunning, professional- quality recordings. Along with their built-in USB/audio interfaces, the XENYX QX2442USB comes with all the recording and editing software needed to turn your computer system into a complete, high-performance home recording studio.Sonically Superior Mic PreampsThe XENYX QX2442USB gets its name from Behringer's high headroom XENYX mic preamps, which have been praised by audio engineers all over the world. These state-of- the-art mic pres represent a major step in the evolution of audio technology “ and they can easily hold their own, even when compared to the most expensive stand-alone mic preamps. XENYX preamps offer a staggering 130 dB of dynamic range, with a bandwidth that extends from below 10 Hz to well above 200 kHz. Armed with these outstanding mic preamps, the XENYX QX2442USB provides such transparent, crystal-clear performance you just might think someone upgraded your mics while you werent looking