Behringer Studio 50USB Active Studio Monitors

Behringer STUDIO 50USB Active Studio Monitors (Pair)

The Behringer STUDIO 50USB is a bi-amped active reference monitor pair built for computer studios, audio editing and multimedia workstations. Each cabinet pairs a long-throw 5-inch woofer with a 0.75-inch tweeter, and four Class-D amplifiers inside the right monitor drive the high and low drivers of both speakers separately. With 150 W of maximum output power, a 55 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and both USB and balanced analogue inputs, the system covers playback from a computer and from professional audio equipment without needing a separate amplifier or interface for monitoring.

Key features

• True bi-amping with four Class-D amplifiers, 150 W maximum output power
• 5-inch long-throw woofer and 0.75-inch tweeter per cabinet
• Frequency response 55 Hz to 20 kHz, maximum SPL 100 dB at 1 m
• USB 2.0 Type B input for direct digital playback from a computer
• Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch TRS analogue inputs
• Active crossover at 2.5 kHz with dual-controlled limiter protection
• Input trim control, plus or minus 6 dB, for matching source levels
• Switchable high-frequency adjustment to suit the room

Bi-amped two-way design

Instead of one amplifier feeding both drivers through a passive network, the STUDIO 50USB gives the woofer and tweeter their own amplification. Four amplifiers in the right cabinet power the low and high drivers in both speakers, working through an active crossover at 2.5 kHz. That arrangement keeps the amplifier in closer control of each driver, which supports cleaner reproduction at higher levels, and a dual-controlled limiter guards against overload. The long-throw woofer uses a deformation-resistant cone for firm bass response from a compact cabinet, while the tweeter handles the detail in vocals, cymbals and reverb tails. Advanced waveguide shaping around the tweeter widens dispersion, giving a larger usable listening area rather than a single narrow point in front of the desk.

USB and balanced analogue inputs

A USB 2.0 Type B connection on the rear panel takes stereo audio directly from a computer, so the monitors can serve as the main playback system for a DAW, video editor or music library without extra hardware. Alongside it sit balanced XLR and 1/4-inch TRS inputs with a maximum input level of +21 dBu, ready for audio interfaces, mixers and other professional sources. The analogue inputs can be used at the same time as a digital stereo source, which makes it simple to compare a mix against reference material from a second device. An input trim control adjusts sensitivity by plus or minus 6 dB so the monitors match the output level of the connected equipment.

Adapting the sound to the room

Small rooms and desks change what a monitor delivers, so the STUDIO 50USB includes a switchable high-frequency adjustment offering +2, 0, -2 or -4 dB at 12 kHz. If the speakers sit close to a wall or in a bright, reflective space, reducing the top end keeps the balance under control; in a soft, damped room a lift restores air and detail. Correct placement still matters most: set the pair at equal distances from the listening position, angle them towards the ears, and start with the high-frequency switch flat before making small changes with familiar recordings.

Everyday studio and multimedia use

The plastic composite cabinets are compact at 254 x 204 x 178 mm per speaker, so the pair fits on a desk or meter bridge without crowding the workspace, and the system is magnetically shielded for placement near computer equipment. A switch-mode power supply accepts 100 to 240 V AC, and consumption is 40 W at one-eighth maximum power, so the monitors run comfortably in home and project studios. They suit music production, podcast and video editing, keyboard monitoring and general listening where an honest, full-range picture of the audio is needed.

For a desktop system that connects by USB for convenience yet still accepts balanced feeds from studio gear, the STUDIO 50USB covers both worlds in one pair. Bi-amped power, an active crossover, room adjustment and a wide sweet spot make it a practical monitoring foundation for small studios and multimedia desks.