Xenyx X1204 USB : Bargain Mixer

I've been using this for a couple of years now. Both live and studio applications I can't fault it. It has a USB and works out of the box on a Mac running Audacity or Garage Band - no drivers no fuss.

You can connect 4 microphones (Inc Condensers on 48v phantom) and 2 stereo instruments. It also has effects which you can apply to individual tracks.

I only replaced it recently because I wanted to be able to use multiple channels on my DAW and this mixer will only provide a stereo (2 channel) downmix. However, I have made some excellent quality recordings using it and it lives on for live applications.

As with many Behringer products it has a bargain price but in the 2 years I've operated it I've not had a single problem with it and the sound quality remains as it was when it was new.