Why my Behringer mixer died and how I fixed it.
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
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What is something you have fixed instead of replaced? I just saved a ton soldering a new power supply into a great old mixer!
This mixer has been perfect for years... Until it suddenly died, and has since made a terrible electrical hissing squealing noise. I sent a video of the noise to MusicTribe/Behringer, and they determined that it was a faulty internal power supply. Instead of sending the mixer in, I asked if they could send me the part so I could fix it myself. After agreeing to not having a guarantee because I would be doing the fix myself, they sent me the exact part I needed, which I soldered into the housing and reinstalled into the board.
The PSU Power Supply Unit costs $58.94 (with $10 shipping). The UFX1604 brand new costs anywhere between $475-575 (it's long since discontinued but still available at some places). I'm not super at math but this repair saved me somewhere around $400 to fix instead of buy new.
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Thanks for taking the time to post this video. My XENYX2442USB mixer recently died and I figured it was a power supply issue because the power light wouldn't illuminate. I have a schematic for the mixer, but unfortunately the schematic doesn't include the power supply. Your video showed me how to access the PS, and your comments about it likely being bad capacitors gave me hope for fixing it. I am a hobbyist, and happened to have the right capacitors on hand. I replaced both 1000uF and both 470uF caps, and my mixer works again. THANKS!!!
Success! That’s got to feel good. Glad I could inspire you!
Hey thanks for your suggestion to contact MusicTribe! I also have a UFX1604, which I really love- these are the best AD/DA-Converters I've found in a "budget" (firewire!) audio interface so far, and the power supply failed on me, too.
In my case I suspect the two caps wrapped in heat-shrink near the transformer, because the others look just fine, but I have yet to desolder and test them...
Hopefully the folks at MusicTribe still have one of those in stock so I can quickly replace the PSU and fix the old one as spare. Wish me luck :)
Definitely good luck! I had a great experience with their customer service. Hopefully it works well for you!
I should add this video to my UFX1604 playlist.
Very cool! I just took a look at that playlist- very informative! I think I will watch all of them!
That is a good mixer. I use the Behringer Q802 desktop mixer all the time! I have 2. One for my desktop setup and the other for sports commentary. Always been good to me.
I like that even for a small mixer it can do mix-minus and it works as a DAW via USB!
Hey bro, may I suggest you change your soldering style ? We PRE-HEAT them connections and THEN apply solder to the connections, not to the Iron first ! Goos job though...
Thanks I've never really been classically trained to solder, so thanks for the input!
I would replace capacitors on original PSU to some better quality like Panasonic or similar, and maybe even with bigger capacity. For Behringer DDM4000 it made huge improvements.
Great idea! What I read was that for earilier Behringers, the PSU is a bit notorious for failure.
Could u advise me on some?
I just got the exact replacement from the manufacturer, MusicTribe.
@@KirkHMiller I know, I meant it for the commenter ;) But may be u also have suggestions?
Hello .. I need some technical help...I bought a behringer eurorack mx 802a on eBay without powersupply... Based on research the powersupply thst comes with it is 18v for 2 of the pins (xlr) at 800 mah.
However the powersupplies being sold on eBay for it is 17v for 2 pins at 600mah... Can those eBay power supplies work? Thanks
Hi! I don't have experience with that mixer or power supply, but I just looked at a similar listing for the same mixer and on the back is a stamp that says "use supplied power supply only." I would hate for it to underperform or worse, go bad because you gave it the wrong voltage or amperage. The Amazon listing also recommends that power supply, but just because other people looked at the listing doesn't mean it's the right one! I'd keep researching it. If other people have had success with it, then maybe that's the answer. I would hate to get it wrong and be out a mixer!
@@KirkHMiller thanks for the advice
Hey Kirk My church has a Behringer Eurodesk SX2442FX 18 channel mixer and the power supply, I suspect is burnt. I live in Fiji which is an Island country in the South Pacific. Are you able to direct me to how I can get a replacement power supply from the manufacturer? Thank you. Giles Simpson
Hey Giles! I got mine from Behringer's parent company Music Tribe. You may want to start at their support site, community.musictribe.com/support
I was also emailing care@musictribe.com
Thank you! Can be cthe same of my BEHRINGER XENYX 1204 USB? And what is the name of supplier, please. Thank you!
I love my little Xenyx 802! Luckily I’ve never had a problem with it… I contacted MusicTribe. They are the parent company of Behringer. They are based in Las Vegas.
Please watch some videos on how to solder. That was excruciating to watch.
Thanks for the input! I am definitely not a professional (and I have been doing cleaner solder jobs in more recent projects!)
Ugggg, YES !
Did u have to pay for the PU? also any tips on repairing leaking faders?
Yeah. The new power supply was about $60. I don't remember if that included shipping. I'm not a pro at it, but glitchy faders could be a failing potentiometer. Not sure.
@@KirkHMiller I will check it out and refer to your video!
How's the mixer holding up these days?
@@boimesa8190 Still works great! I have had no problems since!
Hello, would you be so kind to tell me what mono gain potentiometers I could use, on my Behringer UFX they are worn out. Thank you!
That's a great question. I don't know- I only replaced the Power Supply. I didn't look at the gain knobs while it was open. If you find what you're looking for, I would love to know!
I think the next thing you’re probably gonna have to fix your camera lol KirkHMiller
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Yes, in 5 mins.....On off automatic with dupp sound..
I have to replace a PSU on a SX4882, honestly not looking forward to it.
Getting at it might be the hardest part for such a big unit, but the connection is probably a quick solder job...
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A couple of things: 1. What did the new power supply cost? I have a Xenyx X1832USB, and it will only put sound out of the Left Main channel. There are other issues with it as well, like the clip light on channel 1 being on all the time. I just posted a video about the issues here: ruclips.net/video/zwRFyyfHU3w/видео.html Looking for some advice. Thanks!
The new PSU cost $59 plus $10 shipping from MusicTribe (Behringer's parent company).
I don't think yours is a power supply issue because the mixer itself is on. To diagnose the output problem, follow a signal downstream step by step to see where it faults. Plug a monitor into that output that does work... Can you hear an XLR signal when it's plugged input 2 or 3? Can you hear it when it's plugged into Input 1? Does the 1/4" headphone jack work in both sides?
Also, those Aux outputs might not be working if the Aux sends are turned down. ...but then why would one main out not work when the other does??
The COMP light being on all the time makes me think that something is shorting out the compressor to make it think there is constantly a signal.
I don't know exactly. I'm just thinking out loud.
@@KirkHMiller It looks like I’m going to end up sending it in to be diagnosed and serviced. I just hope it doesn’t cost as much as a whole new mixer!
Good luck! Keep me posted- I would love to hear their diagnosis!
@@KirkHMillerHi I have a Behringer Synth VC340 with no more warranty, I need to get the power supply too, but I can find no place we’re to order. My power supply make click sounds and the LEDs just flash, leaving the synthesizer unresponsive.
Sounds like a Power Supply issue. Behringer is owned by a parent company, MusicTribe. They are based out of Las Vegas.
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Nice, execpt the part you are justifiying a power suply failling after a couple of years like if that is normal. I have various power suply from the 90' and are working great untill today.
I agree, I have old equipment manufactured before I was born that have PSUs that are still working. Reading in forums I have found that specifically Behringer has been using notoriously faulty parts to make their power supplies.
Good news, It's fixed....... bad news, another issue is looming.... I know that sounds pessimistic, but the "economy" grade parts in these just don't have a great lifespan. I wear a badge that says "Amplifier Technician"........but it should say "Usually replaces electrolytic capacitors". Years 2000-2010 were the WORST for the issue.... Thanks china.
I feel your pain! Some of the broadcast equipment in my studio is "getting to that age" haha
@@KirkHMiller it might be for your benefit on your favorite items to invest in a fresh set of quality electrolytic capacitors. Perhaps some simple test equipment for caps would help also. It really depends on the era and the manufacturer has to how good of Parts they used.
@@DeadKoby That's a great idea!