Talk me out of buying a Behringer powered mixer

I have a couple Behringer mixers. I'd buy a used Peavey or Yorkville if I was you. Yamaha too of course but might be out of your price range. I really like Peavey PA gear. I have a Yamaha EMX512C that's real sweet with 2x500 watt amps.

 

That Yammie EMX 640 would be awesome. Do it!

 

I understand you're wary about buying used.
Me too.
But there's a fair chance that this second hand EMX640 will be more reliable than a new Behringer.

I have never had a B mixer where all channels kept going.
Our current mixer has always been babied, yet has a couple big X'es (referring to Big John's post). And it's a model from their newer line, not an old one.

And no, I'm not a Behringer hater either but you gotta go pragmatic about it.

On the other hand Yamaha makes nothing but good stuff. I have never ever been underwhelmed with any Yamaha part I bought.
If you are able to test drive it (if only the functionalities in a living room) I would recommend it.

 

look for a used Peavy on Craigs List...built like a tank and usually you can find one with another decade of use for under 100.00

 

Excellent choice, John! Who Wouldn't pay to see "The Drunken Road Whores"? God knows I've spent enough money, time, and child support on them to fund Obamacare!LOL
Come to think of it, there's a few I wouldn't mind seeing again on "The Drunken Road Whores Reunion Tour"... don't you need another keyboard player?

 

I have a Behringer Powered Mixer that has served me very well for small scale events...

No complaints here...

 

They're just fine.

I've used various Behringer gear for at least 10 years, including a PA we bought 8 years ago. I've never had a piece of their equipment fail. The PA gear I've encountered has been a steal, in terms of price:features.

When I did pro sound, I will confess that some of the worst sounding amps I heard were Behringers and I can't say much good about their guitar FX units, based on that same experience, but it all seemed to work for the guys who were using it.

For what the OP is trying to accomplish, I think he'll be fine with the rig he's looking at.

 

Check the warranty.
Are you supposed to pay for shipping it back or would they cover the cost ?
Shipping 23-33lb costs an arm and a leg ...

If they cover the shipping AND if you keep the old mixer as backup in the closet AND if you'd be OK waiting a couple weeks on repair, then I see no problem buying the B.

 

The 250 watts per channel from the Behringer won't be even close to the 200 from the Yamaha. It's a shell game.

 

I have a Beheringer PMP2000. It's advertised as 800 Watts, but like Wetblanket stated, that's bridged at 4 ohms.
In reality, I get 135 watts per side with standard 8 ohms speakers. Just barely enough for a small to medium room, with a not Too loud drummer, and the monitor out is Not powered.....

 

One definite rule I will now follow after recent experiences: always buy a new mixer. there are lots of pots and faders and switches and old faders often (usually?) seem to have a few that are glitchy.

I think the OP can buy Behringer in confidence BUT as suggested, buy new and test/use thoroughly to make sure all is well.

 

I use that mixer with a couple of EV sx100+ speakers. Its a great mixer. Mine gets used for acoustic act and can fill bar rooms with no problem. GC usually has a good return policy, I'd give it a try. If it doesn't fit the bill for you, then you can return it. I'd buy this again over a berringer any day..
That's what I think...

Try out the Carvin, don't let the physical size of it fool you, it's a great powered mixer.. XP800L

 

I would buy the carvin, assuming it is in good shape, in a heartbeat over the Behringer. I would buy it new also before I purchased the Behringer.

 

Carvin makes good stuff. For under two bills, I'd jump on that.

 

+1 on that

GC + Pro Coverage looks like the way to go