Question 1

Im interested in buying this. We have 6 mics, and need to record the audio from all of them to a laptop during meetings. Will this do what I need?

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It depends on two things - 1: what kind of mics you have and 2: if you need all of the audio recorded into separate channels on the computer.  If you have 6 mics that are XLR or need phantom power, then this will not suit your needs - this can only power 4 XLR mics. (If you have what are called dynamic mics with 1/4" plugs - or self powered condensor mics that can use 1/4" jacks - then you are fine). For the second part (about separate channels) it really depends what you want to be able to do. The USB part of this mixer records just two separate channels into the computer - the same as the left and right main output of the mixer. So if you were to use 6 mics you would have them all recorded, but all together. (Thus, if someone was too quiet, you could not just turn them up after the fact.) You can use the panning to get two completely separate tracks, but that's clearly not enough for what you're trying to do. If you want to record all 6 tracks independently you will need something more expensive. I hope this helps!

Question 2

I am going to purchase three (Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser USB Microphone) mics. Will these plug into this mixer? Sorry I'm brand new at this.

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No, they won't plug into this in the way *I think* you want them to. There's a USB port on the back of this, but it's for interfacing with a computer, not for plugging USB microphones into it. Side note: I have an AT2020 USB, and I like it... but to use this mixing board with three AT2020s, you would need the XLR-type interface AT2020 mic, not the USB type. (Search for "AT2020 side address" on Amazon.)

Question 3

Does it come wih effects?  Is it good?

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Not sure what responders are talking about here. The X1204USB does indeed built in FX but the 1204USB model doesn't (and is $30 cheaper).. Just look at the top right of the board where it lists all the preset effects... reverb, chorus, delay, etc...

Question 4

For USB recording, can I have four people (each using their own mic) sent to my computer at the same time? Using it for a podcast.

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USB is limited to 2 channels each way (total of 4 channels) and is not configurable beyond that. This, in your case, you could have two mics panned to the right and the other two to the left, or any combination thereof, but there's only ever going to be 2 distinct channels going from mixer to PC (or Mac) via USB.

ASIN	B0039PPW60
Audio Input	USB
Best Sellers Rank	#27,260 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #70 in Unpowered Recording Mixers
Brand Name	Behringer
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,189)
Global Trade Identification Number	00736211582942
Included Components	4 state of the art XENYX, phantom powered Mic Preamps comparable to stand alone boutique preamps
Item Dimensions D x W x H	15.45"D x 14.35"W x 5.9"H
Item Type Name	BEHRINGER
Item Weight	5.75 Pounds
Manufacturer	Music Tribe US
Manufacturer Part Number	P0A0H
Model Number	X1204USB
Noise Level	130 Decibels
Number of Channels	12
Output Connector Type	XLR
Power Source	Corded Electric
UPC	736211582942
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	240 Volts (AC)
Warranty Description	Please refer to http://www. Music-group. Com/warranty. Aspx.

Behringer XENYX X1204USB Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps and Compressors, British EQ, 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor and USB/Audio Interface

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