Allen & Heath XB-14-2 Compact Broadcast Mixer

If you’re building a serious broadcast setup and want professional features without stepping into an oversized or overpriced console, the XB-142 is designed exactly for that role. Created with real-world broadcasters in mind, it delivers advanced radio and internet broadcasting capabilities that are usually found only in much higher-end systems—all in a compact, highly flexible mixer.

Building on the success of the original XB-14, the XB-142 introduces refined styling, improved routing, and enhanced performance based on direct feedback from broadcasters. With dual stereo channels supporting up to seven stereo sources, a dedicated Audition bus, and expanded logic control, it adapts easily to everything from small self-operated studios to multi-room broadcast facilities.

The XB-142 truly shines in self-producer and presenter-operated environments. Separate monitor mixes allow engineers, presenters, and guests to listen to different sources simultaneously, while the Talk function enables smooth communication with guests or off-air telephone callers. Remote mute and cough switch support adds another layer of broadcast professionalism, making live operation clean and controlled.

At the heart of the console are the DUOPRE microphone preamps. This two-stage, padless design provides a massive 69dB of gain with smooth, precise control and exceptionally low noise. Whether you’re working with sensitive broadcast microphones or line-level sources, the XB-142 handles both effortlessly without compromising audio quality.

Modern broadcast workflows are fully supported thanks to the built-in full-duplex USB audio interface, offering flexible routing for recording, streaming, and live broadcast. The dedicated Audition bus allows off-air monitoring or recording, while the Telco channels provide clean-feed outputs, adjustable filters, and talkback—ideal for managing telephone interviews clearly and professionally.

With extensive logic I/O, smooth 100mm faders, automatic speaker muting, and professional XLR outputs, the XB-142 is a powerful yet approachable broadcast mixer built to keep your production running smoothly and sounding polished.

Key Features

• 4 mic/line channels with DUOPRE two-stage preamps
• 4 dual-source stereo channels (up to 7 stereo sources)
• 2 dedicated Telco channels with clean-feed and filters
• Dedicated Audition bus for off-air monitoring and recording
• Full-duplex USB audio interface with flexible routing
• HPF and 3-band EQ on mono channels
• 2-band EQ on stereo channels
• Smooth 100mm faders with fader-start sensing
• Extensive logic I/O for remote control and automation
• Separate headphone mixes for engineer and guests
• Auto-muting control room outputs
• Rugged, broadcast-ready construction

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