Behringer XENYX 1832FX Issue - HELP!

[imatharoo]

Hi all,

I'm having an issue with my XENYX 1832FX mixer. If I knew what component to replace, I could easily do it myself, but I'm not quite sure where to start!

Here's the issue:

Normally, I plug a set of studio monitors to the mixer, and then have my audio out from my PC run to the mixer via usb. This setup has been working perfectly for about a year. However, upon power-up yesterday, I noticed that my right monitor had very loud and choppy noise/static. Immediately I thought that there might be something wrong with the monitor or the cable, but after checking both these things, I realized the problem is elsewhere. I then suspected grounding, but the the noise is only on the right channel, and I did try different wall outlets, so that's not the problem.

Even with no inputs (just the mixer plugged in and the monitors attached to it), there is still a lot of hissing on the right channel! I've come to the conclusion that there is something wrong internally solely with the right output channel; maybe something popped/blew up inside? The weird thing is that everything was working perfectly during my 2nd last session, and no settings or knobs were tampered with at all.

Can someone advise?

[meep]

Re: Behringer XENYX 1832FX Issue - HELP!

throw it away.

I hate to say that, but I've tried to repair behringer gear before. in my experience their products are not well-braced, not sturdy, very crowded and flimsy boards that are a nightmare to get into. I have a DEQ from them that actually has different height standoffs that force the I/O board to bend TWICE.

I've had good luck with some of their products. But people poo-poo behringer for a reason. sorry you got bit. my opinion.

Mike

[billfitzmaurice]

Re: Behringer XENYX 1832FX Issue - HELP!

throw it away.


Mike

+1. If you had the skills required to fix it yourself you'd also have the skills required to diagnose the problem. Doing so requires bench testing; no one can divine from afar what the problem is. Having a pro fix it would probably cost more than replacing it. Boards of this type are built using methods that minimize production labor costs, but make repair costs astronomical, often requiring basically disassembling the entire board at $50 per hour to replace a five dollar part.

[John L. Murphy]

Re: Behringer XENYX 1832FX Issue - HELP!

Hi all,

I'm having an issue with my XENYX 1832FX mixer. If I knew what component to replace, I could easily do it myself, but I'm not quite sure where to start!

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Try power cycling it (Off/On) a couple of times. I've seen (heard) the effects processor fail to boot properly resulting in an "apparent" equipment failure.

Regards,

John