Behringer XENYX 302USB 5-Input USB Audio Mixer

Build a compact recording setup with the Behringer XENYX 302USB, a five-input analogue mixer with a built-in USB audio interface. It is a practical choice for podcasters, home-studio musicians and content creators in Kenya who need microphone and stereo playback connections without a large mixing desk.

The XENYX microphone preamp accepts a microphone through its balanced XLR/6.35 mm combination input. Adjust the gain to suit your source, then use the two-band shelving EQ to shape bass and treble for clearer speech or a more balanced recording. A separate 3.5 mm headset microphone connection offers another option, but must not be used simultaneously with the main microphone input.

Connect the USB-B port to a computer for stereo recording and playback at 16-bit/48 kHz. Routing controls let you send computer playback to headphones instead of the main mix, helping you monitor a backing track without feeding it back into the recording. RCA stereo line and two-track inputs accommodate compatible playback equipment.

For a spoken-word session, a worship-team rehearsal recording or a desktop music project, the small footprint keeps your workspace manageable. Listen through the dedicated headphone output or connect the RCA main outputs to suitable powered speakers or an amplifier. Power the mixer from a computer's USB connection or a suitable USB power supply.

Key Features

• The five-input format combines microphone and stereo sources in a compact desktop setup.
• The XENYX microphone preamp provides gain adjustment for matching your microphone signal to the mix.
• The XLR/6.35 mm combination input accommodates compatible balanced microphone connections.
• The 3.5 mm headset microphone input offers an alternative connection for compatible headsets.
• The built-in stereo USB audio interface supports recording and playback through one computer connection.
• The 16-bit/48 kHz USB format supports everyday voice and music recording projects.
• The two-band shelving EQ lets you adjust low and high frequencies to suit your source.
• The RCA stereo inputs let you bring compatible external playback devices into the setup.
• The playback routing controls help keep monitored computer audio out of the recorded main mix.
• The dedicated headphone output allows personal monitoring without relying on external speakers.
• The USB-powered design makes the mixer convenient for portable computer-based recording.
• The signal and clip indicators help you spot excessive levels while setting up.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Behringer

Model: XENYX 302USB

Type: Compact analogue mixer with USB audio interface

Analogue inputs: Five inputs, comprising one mono source and two stereo pairs

Microphone preamps: One XENYX preamp

Main microphone connection: Balanced XLR/6.35 mm combination input

Headset microphone connection: 3.5 mm TRS input, alternative to the main microphone input

Stereo inputs: RCA line input pair and RCA two-track input pair

Main output: Stereo RCA pair

Headphone output: 3.5 mm TRS

Microphone gain range: +15 dB to +55 dB

Equalisation: Two-band shelving EQ

Low EQ: ±15 dB at 80 Hz

High EQ: ±15 dB at 12 kHz

USB connector: Type B

USB audio: Stereo input/output, 16-bit, 48 kHz

Power input: 5 V DC, 500 mA via USB

Dimensions, H × W × D: 46 × 114 × 136 mm

Product weight: 0.38 kg

Built-in effects: None

Wireless connectivity: None

Rack mountable: No

FAQs

Q: Can the 302USB record every input to a separate computer track?
A: No. Its USB interface records a stereo mix rather than separate tracks for each analogue input. It supports 16-bit audio at 48 kHz.

Q: How do I connect and monitor a microphone?
A: Connect a compatible microphone to the XLR/6.35 mm combination input, connect headphones to the 3.5 mm headphone output, and start with the levels low before adjusting gain. Do not use the headset microphone input at the same time as the main microphone input. Check your microphone's power requirements before connecting a condenser microphone.

Q: Can I get the Behringer XENYX 302USB delivered in Nairobi today?
A: Same-day delivery within Nairobi CBD and major suburbs is available for orders placed before the daily cut-off. Contact Zamar Audio Solutions to confirm stock and lock in a delivery window. Countrywide delivery across Kenya is also available, with lead times varying by location.