Behringer Xenyx 302USB 2 Channel USB Sound Card Studio Mixer

Installed this as a pre-amp on the wall in a pub to give control of mic and music for things like quiz night to the host, its been flawless and is a great little bit of kit, we have no need of the equalizier or any of that, but having independent volume for the mic and line is all we wanted, it really has boosted the audio quality overall and works for what we needed perfectly, cheap and a very quick easy fix.

I bought this mixer to record cassette tapes and records on to my PC so my review is essentially to do with just that. The mixer's power supply comes via USB from the PC or you can use the USB adapter also supplied to use power from the mains socket. Well before I go on any further, this mixer works brilliantly. I connected my record turntable [Bush MTT1...it has a built in pre-amp... very necessary] to the phono inputs on the mixer marked "2-TRACK" and then connected the "MAIN MIX" phono outs to the line-in on the PC. I use Magix Audio Cleaning Lab software on the PC. The recordings are top quality.Recordings via the "LINE" input are also excellent... you can use the EQ if needed to good effect plus the Pan facility. I prefer the "2-TRACK" input as it bypasses the EQ. I have not used the Mic In with a phantom powered mic but can confirm that it is excellent with a dynamic mic... I use the Shure PG57.The XLR input also doubles as a 1/4" jack input too! The recordings are clean and clear and their is a very good low and high EQ with panning on this input. You have total control of volumes from all inputs which is basically what a mixer is all about. You can route your mix via head phones or the main mix. This unit is very well made and has a solid feel to it especially the XLR and phono inputs. The mixer has many uses and I can totally recommend it... it also takes up hardly any space on your already crowded desktop! As a footnote there is no way that I am parting company with my cassette or vinyl collection... it's simply fun to be able to copy them if needed for whatever purpose.

[Sound Quality] The Behringer XENYX 302USB mixer delivers an okay, though not exceptional, sound quality. While it's perfect for podcasting, basic recording, or live streaming, audiophiles might find it lacking in depth and clarity. However, for its size and price, it does the job adequately. [Design] This mixer is incredibly easy to use, making it a great choice for beginners and those who want a hassle-free setup. The controls are intuitively laid out, and the inclusion of sliders for volume and mixing adds to its user-friendliness. You'll be up and running in no time, even if you're new to audio mixing. [Controls] One of the standout features of the XENYX 302USB is its volume and mixing controls. The sliders are smooth and responsive, allowing for precise adjustments. Whether you're adjusting microphone levels, blending audio sources, or fine-tuning your sound, these controls make the process a breeze. [USB/Audio Interface Compatibility] The built-in USB audio interface is a handy addition, making this mixer compatible with both PC and Mac systems. It simplifies recording and playback processes, and the quality is more than sufficient for most casual users. It's a versatile feature that expands the mixer's functionality. In summary, the Behringer XENYX 302USB is a compact and user-friendly mixer that offers decent sound quality for its price. Its ease of use and responsive controls make it an excellent choice for beginners and those seeking a simple audio solution. While it may not satisfy audiophiles looking for top-tier sound, its versatility and USB interface compatibility make it a solid performer for various audio needs. Unfortunately I returned mine as I was looking for better audio quality with less noise. But I do slightly regret doing so as it is very useful.

I needed to be able to transfer a gramophone record to a digital format for a friend who no longer has a record player. Unfortunately the record is long deleted from Decca's catalogue. I purchased this mixer and it worked like a charm. I paired it with Audacity which is a stunning piece of software. At first I could only record the sound from the laptop's built in microphone. Then I found the Recording Device option under the Audio Setup option on the top bar of the Audacity display. This gave me the record player but at low volume and then I noticed that the recording gain in Audacity is a slider superimposed on the recording level display and sliding this to about -6dB gave me a good clean sound. Audacity makes it easy to export FlAC or MP3 files etc. and even Microsoft WAV. Use the 2-track input on the Xenyx 302 and it bypasses the equaliser and other gain controls. It is powered off the USB port but comes with a power supply in a separate box which is where you will find the USB cord (standard USB not USB-c). All you will need then is and RCA stereo lead from your phono pre=amp. An excellent product which doesn't need any extra drivers.. My PC is running Windows 11 Pro.

Initially the product was fine, and ran well on both my condenser mic (with separate 48v phantom power) and also with a cheap behringer XM8500 dynamic mic (which to be honest sounded very good considering the price for the mic & this mixer) I got about two weeks worth of use from it before a hissing noise crept in, and gradually got worse over a day or two before becoming unbearable. The hissing can be heard from the unit regardless of which mic is connected (and even with no mic connected). It shows up in all recordings and can also be heard through headphones directly connected to the unit. If it had been a few months down the line and outside the possibility of an easy return I would definitely have opened it for a look inside, but at present I am able to return the unit for a refund so alas I cannot. All in all, it's a good enough unit for £40, but the build quality is clearly lacking and in my case appears to have caused failure in less than a month, so I have had to return this unit. If you do your research and set yourself up correctly then this unit may be worth taking a punt on.

This is a fab little mixer with a built-in USB sound card. It can also be powered via the USB port so can be powered either from a laptop or with a USB phone charger. Powering it via the laptop has a couple of advantages in a live situation: 1: The USB sound card eliminates the power supply noise that can often come through a laptop's headphone socket. 2: In the event of a power failure (which might be caused by a venue's noise limiter for example), the mixer continues to be powered from the laptop's battery and therefore doesn't cause nasty pops through the connected speakers, and also means the laptop doesn't get confused by suddenly losing sight of its sound card. The sound that comes through it is nice and clear without any appreciable noise or hiss being introduced. I bought it as a backup, in which capacity it hasn't been needed as yet, but I have used it for a small PA set up with a pair of active speakers, a phone for music and a wireless microphone receiver. It performed faultlessly and sounded great.

Ok it's not like a fully spec mixer but, for me anyway, that's not what I needed or required. I just wanted a bit of kit that would allow me to have a separate output to my speaker monitors and / or headphones in the studio that didn't take up to much space, but the most important thing was to have a very high quality.... This little box of goodies does all that in spades plus it's USB connection allows two way communication to the PC, so you could record and monitor direct to your computer. To the casual user that needed to do pod casting or recording to a DAW, setting up this is easy and I would suggest just taking a chance on the buy and playing with it .. easy and won't take long to master the controls. My use is in a private studio, and I don't use this for recording as I already have a pro 10/10 sound card. But this can take a Mic in / line in / two track monitor/ and line out, there is a red button that when pushed 'in' will allow the USB through or if 'out' will allow your 'line in' to be heard. Another button allows monitoring to H/pones or speakers, and yet another button when activated allows the two track i/p to be monitored. Volume pots and L/R sliders allow total control of what your hearing completes the magic. As said there are limitations with something that has this kind of price tag, but for most folk they'd be very hard to find ... I give it thumbs up !

The best thing about the Behringer 302USB Xenyx 5 Input Mixer is the small, compact size. For those who do not have a large desk this unit is ideal but just because it is small does not mean it is of a low quality, when it comes to sound, my speakers have never sounded so good. It has plenty of inputs for what I use it for so no complaints there, I have a Behringer XM8500 Ultravoice Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone on order which will be connected to this mixer when it arrives just to improve on the sound quality of the cheap mic I am using at the moment. One picture shows the size of the unit compared to a jack plug adapter, and the other photo shows it in place on my workstation desk. All in all, I have nothing negative to say about this mixer and would happily recommend it to anyone who just wants a compact, relatively inexpensive unit.

Me encanta, tengo una desde el 2015 y acabo de comprar otra. Como teclista es tremenda para directo y para casa. La opción de "mutear" entradas y solo mandarlas a cascos es genial. Entre tema y tema, "muteas" a PA y te preparas los sonidos o tecleas algo mientras (traspose etc, etc) 0 ruidos, y como interface USB igual de "encantadora". Hay quien se queja de los RCA, pero para los teclistas no es un problema. Alimentación phanton para condensador o directo para dinámicos. Versatil total. Creo voy a pillar una más para el curro jejejeje.

ممتاز تستفيد منه كا مكالمات الصوتيه تربطه ب usb c تطلبه خارجي يصلح للأيفون ١٥ او ١٦ وتركب مايك وهدفون وتقدر تكلم وتسجل بجهاز تسجيل خارجي شي حلو

Ce l'ho da 8 mesi, non ho mai avuto un problema. Indubbiamente i materiali non sono di qualità eccelsa ma il mixer si presenta ben rifinito e particolarmente robusto. Non ha patito trasporti in automobile, cadute, ore di funzionamento sotto il sole ed altre condizioni di stress. Nel normale funzionamento non scalda nemmeno dopo 3 ore di accensione. Ottima la funzione di alimentazione e trasmissione audio tramite unico cavo USB, facilmente collegabile e sempre riconosciuto dal mio PC senza intoppi. Indubbiamente dopo un lungo funzionamento soffre di un lieve aumento di rumore di fondo ma assolutamente nulla di drammatico, calcolando che non nasce per essere votato ad un utilizzo professionale. Permette comunque di registrare tracce audio nitide e veramente superiori alle mie aspettative (con Reaper parliamo di un rumore di fondo del mixer dai - 90db appena collegato ai - 80db dopo 1h di funzionamento) . Nella gestione dei canali di uscita (output) si comporta molto bene anche se avrei preferito una manopola del main out che opponesse più resistenza (perfetta quella dell'uscita phones che può serenamente diventare uscita principale). Buono anche il sistema line/usb, mi chiedo solo perché non dare la possibilità di gestire il 2-track dal potenziometro line/usb. A volergli cercare un difetto lo si trova nel potenziometro line/usb, impreciso nell'aumento di volume nella prima "tacca" del disegno laterale. Per risolvere consiglio di impostare un volume di uscita da PC molto basso (ad esempio io uso 10 su 100) in modo tale da poter sfruttare tutto il potenziometro (fino a "max") andando ad evitare quel problema sul line/usb. In generale è davvero un prodotto gradevole, in grado di farsi apprezzare in molti contesti e di far affezionare l'utilizzatore finale. Indubbiamente lo ricomprerei anche perché, sinceramente, l'ho utilizzato molto e non mi ha mai dato un problema.

I've been a minimalist for about 10 years when it comes to recording music and have been recording with my instruments connected to my PC mic input with my instrument cable and a 1/8" adapter, but it was always a hassle for me to get it sounding professional through mixing and editing. This mixer doesn't have that many frills, but it is exactly what I needed to streamline the recording process. It is powered by USB or the included AC adapter, and even has enough power for phantom powered microphones, which is perfect for my compression mic. The instrument cable and microphone XLR input are in the same place, so you can only use one at a time, but it's great for a one man band with one-by-one multitrack recording methods. There are bass, treble and pan bars for both channels, but I've only ever used the main channel and haven't tried using the line out as of yet. The sound is excellent and crystal clear once you get it completely set up. This mixer is pretty basic, and you won't find a lot of fancy features. But if you're looking to make professional sounding recordings, with some practice and tinkering, this is perfect. Having this, I really have no need for any other recording equipment besides my PC and some mulitrack software. The price is amazing for making the dream of turning my bedroom into a recording studio come true. I'm not sure how this would fare with live performances because you would have to do some rigging to run multiple instruments through it and it might be a hassle, but I think it's perfect for home recording. As a few other reviewers mentioned, you really need to go to the Behringer website and download the drivers for this mixer. It will clear up the hiss and buzz that you hear when you record with it straight out of the box, and it makes all the difference in the world quality wise. I use Audacity with ASIO plugins to record my audio, which requires me to crank up the volume and gain a lot to get the sound to a good level, but after some tinkering, you'll get very clear sound with no audible buzz or hiss, even using a microphone.

購入から１週間ほど使用してのレビューです。 PCの再生・録音時のノイズが低減できればと思い購入しました。 結果、大満足ですー！あの「プチプチ、チリチリ」という煩わしい音から解放されました。ノイズは全くありません。 これまで、PC音源としてオンボードとサウンドブラスター(何年か前に約6,000円で購入）を試してみましたがノイズは消えませんでした。 特に録音時が酷く、録音音量が小さくて余計にノイズが目立つ状態。 そこでONKYOのSE-200PCIかUSB音源でも買うか悩んでいたところにXENYX 302USBを見つけ、価格も安いしダメ元で購入しました。 ■現在は以下の用途に使用しています。 ※XENYX 302USBのMAIN MIXにONKYOのアクティブスピーカー(GX-R3X)、ヘッドホン出力端子にSHURE SRH440を接続して使用中。 ・ラジオの録音 短波受信機（YAESU FRG-8800）の録音端子をXENYX 302USBのMIC INへ接続。 FRG-8800はモノラル出力ですが、ステレオケーブル/モノラルケーブルの何れでも問題なくPCにて録音できました。 ノイズは全くありません。録音音量も最適レベルに調整できました。 ・ゲーム機とPC音の切替 ゲーム機（XBOX360）のステレオ出力をXENYX 302USBのLINEへ接続。LINE/USBのFROMボタンで切替。 以前はGX-R3Xに、PCはステレオミニプラグ、ゲーム機はRCA端子で接続していましたが、 PCを接続するとゲーム機の音量が下がり、仕方なくボリュームを上げるとPCのノイズが耳に付いて困っていました。 XENYX 302USBを購入した事でこの問題は解決しました。 ■音質について ゲーム機とラジオについてはGX-R3Xに直接接続した時とXENYX 302USBを介した時で、EQが利く以外の違いは無いと思います。 PCの音については、ノイズが無くなった他に音楽を聞いた時に各々の音が区別出来るようになりました。 購入から3日まではOS標準ドライバーで使用していましたが、BEHRINGER製ドライバーに変更しWinAmpにASIOプラグインを入 れてからは特に顕著になりました。 ※ただWinAmp側で音量調整できなくなって少し不便かも ■中央の3ボタンについて 中央に配置されている赤１つと黒２つのボタンについては、実際に使用するまでネットの情報でも説明書でもよく分かりませんでした。 以下に使ってみて分かった事を列挙します。 ・赤ボタン：LINE入力とUSB(PC)入力の何れを出力するか選択する。 押し込んだ状態（USB PLAY）でUSB(PC)入力を出力、放した状態（LINE IN）でLINE入力を出力。 ・中央の黒ボタン：上記赤ボタンで選択したUSB(PC)入力またはLINE入力の出力先を選択する。 押し込んだ状態（PHONES）でヘッドフォンだけに出力、放した状態（MAIN MIX）でMAIN MIXとUSB(PC)及び、 ヘッドフォンの全ての出力系統に出力。 ・右の黒ボタン：2-TRACK入力の出力先を選択する。 押し込んだ状態（PHONES）でヘッドフォンだけに出力、放した状態（MAIN MIX）でMAIN MIXとUSB(PC)及び、 ヘッドフォンの全ての出力系統に出力。 黒ボタンには上矢印付きで「MAIN MIX」と表記されていますが、実際には「MAIN MIX＆USB＆ヘッドフォン」の意味となります。 例えば、PCの音をPCで録音する場合は以下の手順になります。 1. 赤ボタンを押し込む。(USB PLAYを選択) 2. 中央黒ボタンを放す。(MAIN MIXを選択) 3. 中央のEQとBALで音質とバランスを調整する。 4. 一番下にある3つのツマミの中央で出力レベルを調整する。 5. PCの録音ソフトで録音デバイスに「BEHRINGER USB WDM AUDIO」を選択して録音する。 ※デバイス名はBEHRINGER製ドライバーの場合。 ※「コントロールパネル」の「サウンド」の「録音」ペインにて、「BEHRINGER USB WDM AUDIO」を「既定のデバイスと して設定」する必要あり（Windows VISTAの場合） ※この時、マイク及び2-TRACKに入力があればミックスされて録音されます。 (マイク出力レベルを1以上に設定、2-TRACKの出力先選択ボタンにてMAIN MIXを選択してある場合） ※赤ボタンを放した(LINE INを選択)状態では、LINE入力が他の入力とミックスされて録音されます。 (USB入力とLINE INの同時録音は不可） ■ホワイトノイズについて 購入するまではホワイトノイズが目立つのでは？と心配していましたが、杞憂に終わりました。 無音状態では入力レベルまたは出力レベルを1時以上あげると「サー」というノイズが少し聞こえ出します。 MAXでは少し気になるレベルですが、1時以上の出力レベルではかなりの音量となり普通の家庭環境では騒音です。 レコーディング機材として使用した場合は分かりませんが家庭で使うには問題ないと思います。 ■マイク入力について 説明書では「MIC IN」とHEADSETのマイク入力は同時に使えないと記述されていましたが、実際には両方接続するとミックスされて 出力されます。説明書の記述は同時に使うと故障の原因となるとの意味なのかもしれませんが、同時に使えることは確かです。 あと、マイク端子は電気的に敏感？な気がします。購入後に初めてマイク入力を使用した時に「ジジジ、、」とノイズが入りました。 ケーブルのプラグとラジオのマイク出力を接点クリーナー(KUREエレクトロニッククリーナー)で清掃したらノイズはなくなりました。 他の録音機器で同じケーブルを使っていましたが問題なかったので、XENYX 302USBのマイク入力はちょっとした接触不良でノイズが 混入するのかもしれません。 最後に、XENYX 302USBはこの価格でこの機能と品質は素晴らしいです。 安い物ですし買って損はないかと。 後は耐久性ですが、この値段ですし期待せずに使っていこうと思います。