Essential Information About the Wharfedale CONNECT802-USB-BK USB Mixing Console
- Ultra-compact format with potentiometers for minimal footprint, ideal on stage or on the go
- 16-bit / 48 kHz USB audio interface for playback from a computer and recording the stereo master output
- 2 XLR microphone inputs with phantom power and 3-band equalization to shape your sound
- Essential connectivity and convenient monitoring: main outputs, dedicated headphone output, and dual LED meter
Wharfedale Connect Series: Compactness Serving Efficiency
Designed for tight spaces, the Connect range condenses the essentials of analog mixing into robust, easy-to-transport chassis. The CONNECT802-USB-BK follows this philosophy by offering the essentials without extras, with the quality and ergonomics that have made the brand renowned. It fits next to a drum kit, on a mobile rig, or in a bag with your instrument.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
This console is aimed at rehearsal bands, small stages, bars, schools, and home studios seeking quick and reliable mixing. The USB allows sending a backing track from a PC/Mac and capturing the final mix in stereo, convenient for archiving a concert, rehearsal, or simple live stream.
Essential Connectivity and Intuitive Control
The two mic preamps provide clean gain with phantom power for condenser microphones, while the 3-band EQ helps position each source in the mix. The main outputs in jack format and the headphone output facilitate monitoring, complemented by a dual 4-segment LED VU meter to keep an eye on your levels. Note that this "802-USB-BK" version does not include built-in effects; for internal effects, prefer the "FX" models of the same series.
Technical Specifications
Console
- Channels: 6
- EQ: 3 bands
- Phantom power: yes
Connections
- Inputs: 2 x XLR, 6 x 6.35 mm jack
- Main outputs: 2 x 6.35 mm jack
- Headphone output: 6.35 mm jack
- USB: 16-bit / 48 kHz (playback and recording of master output)
Audio Performance
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >78 dB +/-5 dB @ max gain
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-2 dB
Measurement and Display
- Display: dual 4-segment LED meter
Dimensions and Weight
- Width: 208 mm
- Depth: 183.80 mm
- Height: 50.90 mm
- Weight: 1.62 kg