Features:

  • Premium ultra-low noise, high headroom analog mixer
  • State-of-the-art, phantom powered XENYX Mic Preamp comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps
  • Studio-grade compressor with super-easy “one-knob” functionality and control LED for professional vocal and instrumental sound
  • Built-in stereo USB/Audio Interface to connect directly to your computer. Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins downloadable at behringer.com
  • Neo-classic "British" 2-band EQ for warm and musical sound
I have some active studio monitors and sub I use ...

I have some active studio monitors and sub I use for my desktop sound system and the signal out from my external DAC wasn't strong enough to drive the studio monitors & sub adequately. This did the job in boosting the signal enough for my purposes. I dig the clipping indicators so I have it set just right. My only complaint is the USB DAC is limited to 44.1/16 bit. I'm not big on high sampling rates but 48/24 would've been preferred but not a huge deal since I had an external DAC that supports higher rates and this was only $15 more than the non USB DAC version (just gives me a back up I suppose for not much more $$).

the built in USB audio uses ASIO standard drivers (may have no need to go get some strange driver like my older M-Audio devices)

replacing an older mixer at my desk. the built in USB audio uses ASIO standard drivers (may have no need to go get some strange driver like my older M-Audio devices), and provides better quality output than getting the sound from my computer. super low latency (not noticable). compact enough to actually be under my monitor.

Can't beat it for the money!

2nd of this series I have purchase. I purchased one for our Churches small studio and was so impressed I purchased this one for myself. I have a small LINUX powered home studio where I record voice overs. Linux has all the necessary drivers built in. My recording software is Audacity. Plug this thing in USB, the correct USB driver make it available and just chose it in the RECORD hard box in Audacity. Boom, you have your own studio. TIPS: IF this idea appeals to you the ONLY thing I would give you a heads up on is the embedded sound in your computer. Most PCs have the audio subsystem built into the motherboard. While they are feature packed they tend to be noisy and detract from what would be studio quality recording capability. I would suggest a high quality separate SOUND CARD to handle the audio and just disable the embedded audio in the BIOS of the PC.

High Quality Recording for the Price! Can be used both in studio and Live!!

I ordered the Behringer Xenyx Q502 USB mixer as a low cost way to record at home on my computer. I downloaded the software that is included in the unit and was very impressed by the quality of the free program. The mixer is very good quality. The nobs and turn like butter and the buttons all feel very real. I have gotten some really good recordings out of this thing so far using the program included and am very excited to see what else is to come. Another great attribute to this unit is the fact that I can use it live for solo performances with my small PA. For the price, it works fantastically and records with great sound quality. It is easy to use and very versatile in that I can use it for both live performances and recording. I highly recommend this for anyones at home recording studio who is on a budget. It is high quality recording for just a fraction of the price of other mixers or receivers.

Works Perfect With Linux

Read the specs. It is what it says it is and performs it's overall function perfectly well. My number one criteria for a device like this is Linux compatibility. Before this I had a 2 channel Lexicon audio interface. This is also a great device that works well with Linux but I outgrew it pretty quick. I needed to graduate to a mixer with more channels. I jumped at purchasing the Lexicon, because its support was something I could verify. This device was a leap of faith. Any and all references to it working with Linux were both few and ambiguous. Using Audacity as an example, the Lexicon device simply showed up as "Lexicon audio interface". At first I didn't think this device was, or was going to work at all with Linux no matter how much tinkering. Audacity shows all available USB ports as "USB Audio Codec, line (whatever)". The second time I took a look I realized one of them ended in "Line 1". That was it and I was off and running. So consider this both a review and quasi Linux tutorial.

This is the device you've been wanting.

What from Behringer isn't great? Love it. Small, simple, sounds good, works every time. PERFECT for taking USB from computer, converting it and applying it out to headphones and/or main-mix outs via two volume pots and two 'mix into' push-buttons. Also allows XLR mic input (with only 12v "phantom" however), plus two additional stereo inputs (TS), plus two-track (RCA) in/out. This [may be] the device you've been wanting.

Nice unit

Use it with an AKG C1000S mic and Win 10 with Audition CC to record spoken voice. Works well. Noise free. The driver seems to work well. Bought a plug switch for $5 to easily turn it off when not using. Performs better that 4 other mixers that I tried costing up to $200.

Overall a good unit, 15v Phantom Power important to note.

This product is small and convenient for a small setup with a microphone that doesn't require full phantom power. This board according to everything I've been reading puts out a 15v to the phantom power; That being said, it did let my Microphone that needs 48v work and it sounded pretty good. The first unit I received was defective and had an issue with the power cable where if it was touched the whole unit would power off. I don't blame Amazon or the company, these things slip by. Overall I was happy with this device, I just needed more inputs and wanted the full 48v of phantom power for my Microphone so I've ended up returning it and purchasing the 1202USB. Amazon is absolutely stellar at replacements, I didn't even have to return the broken unit before they sent me a replacement so A++ on that.

Dead Quiet Without Busting The Bank

On board compression, Two band EQ, Monitoring, USB Interface, everything I need is here. The only problem I could see is that the unit allows monitoring of the PC's audio alongside the line-ins you can monitor but when you monitor your computer, it also gets picked up into the input through the PC, but that doesn't effect me personally. The compression is light (maybe around -10 or -15db) but works great to even out the input without ruining any recordings with clipping or artifacts. This unit is great, as long as you keep your input on your PC around 70-70%, there's no hiss or hum present, and you can still drive the volume well above 0db (not that you'll need it though). Overall great purchase, great alternative to a USB interface.

Exactly what I needed

This is exactly what I needed! I already have a AKG D5 xlr mic and BEHRINGER U-PHORIA UMC204HD that i have setup for my PC but I needed a mic for my ps4 that did not sound horrible. I thought about buying a mod mic but I am glad I started looking for USB mixers that works on ps4 and I found this little gem. It works perfect and I have control of mic gain and volume. I also have the option to monitor the mic at real time with the headphone input. The options to control gain was very important to me since I play in a noisy environment and would really like to minimize background noise as much as possible. I also bought an xlr splitter to pair with this unit and my behringer uphoria so that I dont have to keep disconnecting xlr cables and swapping them around. If you bought this for the ps4 and you are having issues getting it to work feel free to message or comment here and I will try to help you the best I can :)

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