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As usual, Behringer brings as much functionality as they can while keeping the price point ridiculously low, and they've been doing it better and better with every new release. This is exactly what the Xenyx 302USB offers, an impressive mini-mixer with audio interface functionality packed in a compact package. And as the name implies, this audio interface features Xenyx brand preamps, which have upped the sound quality of Behringer products since their use by the company.

Highlights:

• A/D resolution up to16-bit/48kHz
• Inputs: 1 x XLR, 2 x RCA stereo | Output: Main Mix and Headphones
• 15V Phantom Power
• Powered through USB or external adaptor
• Also works with PC and Mac

The Xenyx 302USB continues to receive positive reviews and recommendations, and the main reason is easy to pin point, this affordable interface gives you extra features that others in the same price range can't match. There are some concerns over white noise over recording, but since overwhelming majority are happy with the product, it'd be safe to assume that these reported problems are due to bad cable or interference. An important limitation to note is that this mixer is not compatible with condenser mics that require full 48V phantom power. Since this one uses generic USB, you'll need either the Apple Camera Connection Kit or the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter for it to work with your iPad, someone also mentioned that it requires a powered USB hub to make the phantom power feature work. Other than that, the Xenyx 302USB is highly recommended if budget is limited and you already have the Apple adapter it needs.

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