every producer has secrets.. try -6 hardlimiting normalizing eq then reverb
those steps are pretty solid basics.
Oh yea from what i was told behringer is an example of you get what you paid for.. Its design is a live board and main use is for live events. Try finding a affordable tube mic for vocals...If your serious about production try looking in to a PRO recording board like Allen & heath... NOT THE ONE FOR SALE AT THE GUTAR CENTER CALED MIX WIZARD (its also a live board) Its hard to find a tru studio board anymore but they exist, dont get me wrong tho people can create good shit wit live boards.. its all basically prefrence... how i was shown just recently the guy uses all pro shit and it makes his sound cleeeaaan as fuck, good luck im a visual learner if youve heard any of my previous attempts online.. they all sound like shit.. my karokee machine produced better sound then i was doing. So trial and error isnt reccomended beacuse you risk making yourself look like a fool as i just did.. Im a visual learner and learning how to mix/master record had to be a hands on leasson... Oh well life goes on but good luck homie. Keep your dream alive..