Behringer XENTX502 5-Channel Mixer, user coments, user feedback, user reviews, user complaints, etc.
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The Behringer XENTX502 5-Channel Mixer is a small analog audio mixer. We’ll go over its features below, but first here’s a few user comments on this mixer . . .
“if you’re looking for an inexpensive mixer with an amazing sound and feature set, this is the unit for you. Highly recommended. ” . . . read more (by Barry Seymour, Amazon).
“It’s small, it’s compact and it works! And what a bargain price.” . . . read more (by M. Hinkle, Amazon).
“The sound is amazing I am outputing to my computer for some sound tests and it is flawless great bargain” . . . read more (by J. Rulison, Amazon).
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Features . . . it’s described as an ultra low-noise, high headroom analog mixer, with a state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamp which is said to be comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps, neo-classic British 2-band EQ (on the mono channel) which gives a warm and musical sound, main mix and stereo CD/tape out, plus separate headphone output, and CD/tape inputs which are assignable to headphone output or main mix outputs. It now comes with 48V Phantom power (which is a must, for high-quality microphones), which as one user pointed out would, on its own, cost as much as this mixer!
Basically, it has one mono channel which can be used for a microphone or mono 1/4 inch input, and 2 stereo inputs suitable for keyboard, sampler, computer, mp3, etc. as well as an additional stereo input (on phono connectors) without a level control. It has separate level controls for both main output and headphone (or control-room monitor) mix.
The only consistant customer complaint from a few users was the lack of a power switch which means you have to pull out the power connector to turn it off (or for a few dollars, just buy a cheap powerstrip with a switch on each plug!). A few users also mentioned that for some smooth surfaces, they needed to add rubber feet to stop it moving around. One user would have liked the connections to be on the back rather than on the top, which indeed might sometimes be better for fixed studio-type applications, but other users point out that for stage use and other mobile applications, it is much better to have the connectors on the top where they are easy to see and work with during setup. A solution to this would be to use right-angle 1/4 inch and phono connectors for fixed applications.
One user disliked the fact that the instruction manual didn’t tell him that the XLR had phantom power but the 1/4 inch input doesn’t . . . but if one understands what phantom power is and how it works, it is very obvious that it would be incorrect to apply phantom power to the 1/4 inch input anway, so this is really a problem of lack of understanding by the user. One user did have a component break, but lots of others have been using it in a variety of applications for a long time wih no problems at all.
Overall, user feedback on this mixer is excellent, and users on Amazon overall give it a 4.5.
For about the same price as the XENTX502, Phonic make the Phonic AM220 2 Mic/Line 2 Stereo Input Compact Mixer which has 3-band EQ on all inputs and an FX send but doesn’t seem to be reviewed by any users which suggests people are wary of buying it in comparison with the XENTX502 which lots of people have happily bought. Overall, there are no alternatives to the XENTX502 at a similar price, with similarly good user feedback.
Here’s some more comments by people who’ve used the Behringer XENTX502 in practice . . .
“this unit really does deliver a lot for the money” . . . read more (by Robert Lee, Amazon).
“Like it, bought a second one!” . . . read more (by George, Amazon).
“good price and good product” . . . read more (by Osiris Rodriguez, Amazon).
“I have had absolutely no problems with it,” . . . read more (by Josh Fernandes, Amazon).
“The combination is great and highly recommended. ” . . . read more (by Mike B, Amazon).
“becoming a huge fan of Behringer. Their products are very inexpensive yet are of top quality. This mixer is another example of that rule. ” . . . read more (by Barry Seymour, Amazon).
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In summary, this little mixer does a great job and has no direct competitors which get as good feedback from users.
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Behringer XENTX502 5-Channel Mixer, user coments, user feedback, user reviews, user complaints, etc.
. . .
The Behringer XENTX502 5-Channel Mixer is a small analog audio mixer. We’ll go over its features below, but first here’s a few user comments on this mixer . . .
“if you’re looking for an inexpensive mixer with an amazing sound and feature set, this is the unit for you. Highly recommended. ” . . . read more (by Barry Seymour, Amazon).
“It’s small, it’s compact and it works! And what a bargain price.” . . . read more (by M. Hinkle, Amazon).
“The sound is amazing I am outputing to my computer for some sound tests and it is flawless great bargain” . . . read more (by J. Rulison, Amazon).
. . .
Features . . . it’s described as an ultra low-noise, high headroom analog mixer, with a state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamp which is said to be comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps, neo-classic British 2-band EQ (on the mono channel) which gives a warm and musical sound, main mix and stereo CD/tape out, plus separate headphone output, and CD/tape inputs which are assignable to headphone output or main mix outputs. It now comes with 48V Phantom power (which is a must, for high-quality microphones), which as one user pointed out would, on its own, cost as much as this mixer!
Basically, it has one mono channel which can be used for a microphone or mono 1/4 inch input, and 2 stereo inputs suitable for keyboard, sampler, computer, mp3, etc. as well as an additional stereo input (on phono connectors) without a level control. It has separate level controls for both main output and headphone (or control-room monitor) mix.
The only consistant customer complaint from a few users was the lack of a power switch which means you have to pull out the power connector to turn it off (or for a few dollars, just buy a cheap powerstrip with a switch on each plug!). A few users also mentioned that for some smooth surfaces, they needed to add rubber feet to stop it moving around. One user would have liked the connections to be on the back rather than on the top, which indeed might sometimes be better for fixed studio-type applications, but other users point out that for stage use and other mobile applications, it is much better to have the connectors on the top where they are easy to see and work with during setup. A solution to this would be to use right-angle 1/4 inch and phono connectors for fixed applications.
One user disliked the fact that the instruction manual didn’t tell him that the XLR had phantom power but the 1/4 inch input doesn’t . . . but if one understands what phantom power is and how it works, it is very obvious that it would be incorrect to apply phantom power to the 1/4 inch input anway, so this is really a problem of lack of understanding by the user. One user did have a component break, but lots of others have been using it in a variety of applications for a long time wih no problems at all.
Overall, user feedback on this mixer is excellent, and users on Amazon overall give it a 4.5.
Alternatives to the XENTC502 include the Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer for more inputs at a higher price, or the Behringer UB802 Eurorack for more inputs at a similar price.
For about the same price as the XENTX502, Phonic make the Phonic AM220 2 Mic/Line 2 Stereo Input Compact Mixer which has 3-band EQ on all inputs and an FX send but doesn’t seem to be reviewed by any users which suggests people are wary of buying it in comparison with the XENTX502 which lots of people have happily bought. Overall, there are no alternatives to the XENTX502 at a similar price, with similarly good user feedback.
Don’t forget that if you need accessories to go with your mixer, Amazon do those as well, such as XLR cables (for microphones), 1/4 inch cables (for guitars and other instruments), phono cables (for CD, mp3, etc.), audio adaptors, microphone stands, microphones etc.
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Here’s some more comments by people who’ve used the Behringer XENTX502 in practice . . .
“this unit really does deliver a lot for the money” . . . read more (by Robert Lee, Amazon).
“Like it, bought a second one!” . . . read more (by George, Amazon).
“good price and good product” . . . read more (by Osiris Rodriguez, Amazon).
“I have had absolutely no problems with it,” . . . read more (by Josh Fernandes, Amazon).
“The combination is great and highly recommended. ” . . . read more (by Mike B, Amazon).
“becoming a huge fan of Behringer. Their products are very inexpensive yet are of top quality. This mixer is another example of that rule. ” . . . read more (by Barry Seymour, Amazon).
. . .
In summary, this little mixer does a great job and has no direct competitors which get as good feedback from users.
This entry was posted on Saturday, December 18th, 2010 at 7:42 am You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.