Being a monitor controller and an audio interface, Behringer Studio XL promises to be your best friend in the studio.It features two MIDAS preamps for sleek recording, super-quiet USB I/O, a VCA-based volume controller and a built-in microphone for talk-back among other incredible things.
With a footprint as small as the price, you'll get yourself a bargain and a reliable tool for your music-making journey.
Behringer's Studio XL is an audio interface providing 4 inputs: 2 combo XLR/TRS with Midas preamps and 3TRS balanced and unbalanced inputs. MIDAS preamps are industry-acclaimed and guarantee low-noise, high-quality recordings for the most critical sound source: vocals.
It reaches 192 kHz sampling rate at a clear 24-bit resolution. What's more, the USB interface is super-quiet and has an average of 8dB less noise than other interfaces.
Studio XL also features two pairs of input connectors and a 3.5mm (1/8) stereo input for connecting a smartphone or music player
One of the perks of Studio XL is the chunky volume knob, that unlike other devices, uses VCA technolgy. This means that a separate amplifier circuit drives the volume control.
Moreover, the clear digits around the knob allow you to make precise and accurate adjustments to your volumes.
Nowadays your music has to sound good on a variety of speakers, whether it's your car or a hi-fi system. The Studio XL lets you switch between 3independent sets of monitors, each with individual level adjustments. This function is just one button press away!
If you're a recording engineer, Studio XL contains a built-in microphone to talk directly to the singer or the musicians you're working with. The handy onboard headphone amplifier section lets you connect 2 pairs of headphones with individual level controls and a common source selector.