Behringer X32 Instruction Manual

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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
40-input channel, 25-bus digital
mixing console for Studio and Live application
32 MIDAS-designed, fully
programmable mic preamps for audiophile sound quality
25 Fully automated motorized
100 mm faders allow for instant overview, powerful scene management and DAW control
16 XLR outputs plus 6 additional line
in/outputs, 2 phones connectors and a talkback section with integrated or external mic
Individual and dynamic LCD Scribble
Strips on all channels and buses creating easy assignment and intuitive channel distinction
The BEHRINGER X32 has changed the game by completely rethinking what
is possible from a digital mixer – and hundreds of thousands of users are
enjoying the results. A uid workow coupled with a fully interactive user
interface ensures immediate familiarity and instills condence. Advanced
engineering and meticulous design deliver stellar sonic performance at an
extremely aordable price – changing the game entirely.
Three companies shared a common vision – to engineer and build the
very best- sounding, technically-advanced audio products for discerning
manufacturing and application expertise of legendary console
manufacturer MIDAS, the iconic signal processing genius of KLARK TEKNIK
and BEHRINGER’s unique ability to deliver a superior value proposition.
32 x 32 channel USB 2.0 audio
interface, with DAW remote control emulating HUI* and Mackie Control*
iPad* and iPhone* apps for
professional remote operation available free of charge—no host PC required
High-resolution 7" day-viewable
Color TFT for easy viewing of workow components and parameters
Main LCR, 6 matrix buses and
16 mix buses each featuring inserts, 6-band parametric EQ’s and full dynamics processing, plus 8 DCA and 6 mute groups
Virtual FX rack featuring 8
true-stereo FX slots include high-end simulations such as Lexicon 480L* and PCM70*, EMT250* and Quantec QRS* etc.
40-Bit oating-point DSP features
“unlimited” dynamic range with no internal overload and near-zero overall latency (0.8 msec)
The synergy between these three great companies runs deep in the
X32. From the pristine, MIDAS-designed mic preamps to KLARK TEKNIK’s
rock-solid, ultra-low latency SuperMAC networking technology and
BEHRINGER’s completely re-engineered processing algorithms, X32 raises
the bar on what a digital mixer can be. A singular passion for delivering
advanced technology, unrivalled usability and true road-worthiness has
enabled us to engineer a digital console that is the ideal vehicle for your
creative expression. But we’re just getting started!
Product Information Document
Digital
X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
Powerful scene management for
convenient handling of complex productions
48-channel Digital Snake ready*
via AES50 ports, featuring KLARK TEKNIK’s SuperMAC networking capability for ultra-low jitter and latency
USB type-A connector providing le
storage and uncompressed stereo recordings plus show presets and system updates
Dedicated and easy-to-use channel
strip section with direct access controls and graphic user interface for intuitive workow
Additional user-denable
control section allows for on-the-y adjustments of your favorite parameters
Enhanced Workow & Multi-Channel Networking
With the introduction of our new X32 version
2.0 rmware, we have not only dramatically enhanced the workow, but also added all-new capabilities including “Acoustic Integration” for total connectivity and control of your speaker and In-Ear Monitor (IEM) systems. Then we completely re-imagined the more than 50 onboard FX “Plug-Ins” and added classic processor examples based on “True Physical Modelling”. We’ve also made the X32 even more exible, with swappable expansion cards for connecting to other multi-channel audio networking via USB,
ADAT, MADI and Dante protocols, in addition to the onboard ULTRANET and AES50 connectivity. Above all, the X32 puts the power of digital in your hands – without compromise.
You Win.
ULTRANET connectivity for
BEHRINGER's P-16 Personal Monitoring System* plus AES/EBU stereo digital output and MIDI
Networked remote control for show
setups with on-screen software editor via Ethernet
Built-in expansion port for
audio interface cards or digital networking bridges
Future rmware updates, incl.
new FX “Plug Ins”, downloadable from behringer.com free of charge
3-Year Warranty Program*
Designed and engineered
in Germany
*iPad and iPho ne are trademark s of Apple Inc. Al l third-part y trademar ks are the prope rty of their res pective owne rs. Their use neither co nstitutes a claim of t he trademark nor a liation of the trademar k owners with MUSIC Trib e. Product name s are mentioned solely as a reference for compatibility, eects and/or components. Warranty d etails can be foun d at musictri.b e. P16 Personal Monitor ing System and Digital Snake are not included.
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Digital
X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
Intuitive. Immediate. Natural.
X32 is your mind-to-sound interface… the intersection of creativity and production. Whether you’re accustomed to digital mixers or not, the X32’s intuitive user interface oers a uid mixing experience that instantly feels like home.
And then there is the X32’s latest version 2.0 rmware. We’ve added new scene management features and EQ functions, including a 100-band Real Time Analyzer, exible library import/export capability and faster FX editing.
We also included 16 new FX “Plug-Ins” which are based on True Physical Modeling of famous classic audio hardware. This process means that we essentially “rebuilt” classic analog gear in the digital domain.
And then we added the most amazing digital networking that allows you to connect to the new
TURBOSOUND iQ speakers via simple CAT5 connection. We call it “Acoustic Integration”.
This high-performance iQ Series also includes authentic acoustic modeling of some of the world’s most famous speakers - all remote controllable from your X32.
This is the total solution you have been waiting for.
Motorized Faders
X32 serves the user a full complement of 25 long-throw, 100 mm motorized servo faders for primary mix control. Working in concert with the LCD Scribble Strips and TFT Display, the faders serve multiple functions while always keeping you informed.
Separate fader sections for inputs and groups/buses allow for convenient assignments from inputs to groups/buses.
With the ability to store up to 100 scenes, X32’s motorized faders jump to life the moment a scene is recalled.
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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
LCD Scribble Strips
X32’s automated control surface is designed to present you with the control you need, when you need it.
A total of 29 programmable LCD Scribble Strips oer channel/bus identication that mirrors what is being controlled.
Use them to enter input/output tags, plus add icons you recognize at-a-glance. Then assign colors to create visual groups for immediate, on- the-y recognition of similar inputs.
Simple, elegant and eective – plus you’ll never need masking tape again.
Channel Strip
The X32 Channel Strip puts the most important channel processing parameters into one section so that no matter which channel you are working on, the controls are always the same.
This highly-ecient layout stems from BEHRINGER’s decades of console design and input from our users. Optimized control illumination ensures a clear indication of levels or status from any viewing angle.
Illuminated rotary encoders and switches give you control of preamp settings, frequency shelving, dual dynamics sections, as well as multi-mode fully parametric EQ, bus sends, main, mono and stereo panning.
7" Main Display
X32’s 7" day-viewable color TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) display shows the setting parameters you need when you need them.
Selected for its high-contrast performance and outdoor visibility, TFT is ideal for concert and open air festival venues. Flanked by high-precision, context-sensitive tactile encoders, the screen comes to life and immediately reports in high denition all adjustments applied to a wide range of parameters.
Intelligent design puts control of vital functions such as Eects, Metering, Routing and much more 1 or 2 button presses away.
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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
Sends On Fader
X32 brings the convenience of digital mixing to your Aux and output bus mixes too, thanks to its integrated Sends on Fader feature. This incredible function allows you to build powerful, dedicated sub-mixes for monitor, secondary zone feeds, and much more—all without aecting the front of house mix or levels.
The X32 allows you to send your choice of signals to any Aux or output bus and then dial in the perfect mix via the channel faders.
The console remembers where you set the faders and instantly recalls them when you select a bus for quick adjustments.
DCA Groups
DCA (Digitally Controlled Amplier) groups allow control over several signals at once without actually mixing them into a subgroup bus. X32’s 8 DCA groups let you control multiple signals via a single fader, such as the entire drum mix, the horn section, or the backup vocalists, etc.
DCA control aects the FOH mix, while allowing the individual buses to remain unchanged. The result is a customizable workow that provides maximum exibility, but still allows individual buses and subgroups to serve the purpose they were intended for, such as zone sends, broadcast feeds, etc.
View Function
Across the X32 you’ll nd 11 strategically placed View buttons associated with various functions. These buttons enable immediate access to information about that specic function.
For instance, if you press the View button in the Equalizer section, information for that channel’s EQ is instantly shown on the main display, providing in-depth editing of all related parameters.
This direct access to visual ne-tuning gives the engineer a level of control previously available only on consoles costing exponentially more.
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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
Assign Section
While some digital consoles oer a few user-denable controls, X32’s Assign section sets a new standard by providing a total of 36 fully customizable controls on three separate layers.
As with channels and buses, individual Scribble Strips are provided for immediate identication. Buttons can be dened to toggle parameters on/o, adjust timing of eects by tapping, or jump to specic screen views.
Rotary encoders with LED collars can be assigned to specic channel parameters, or to additional parameters in the Dynamics section relevant to the current channel selection.
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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
“Acoustic Integration” – the Live Sound Revolution
Legendary 40-year old British company TURBOSOUND, famous for producing some of the world’s best speaker systems, have teamed up with
BEHRINGER to seamlessly integrate mixer and speaker systems. We call it “Acoustic Integration”.
The X32’s ULTRANET bus allows streaming up to 16-channels of pristine digital audio to an array of TURBOSOUND iQ speakers - all on a single CAT5 cable, along with control data to set sound presets remotely.
Furthermore, the iQ Series features “True Physical Modeling” of some of the most popular speakers which can be easily remote controlled via the X32, allowing the sound engineer to apply dierent speaker models in real time from the comfort of the mixing desk.
“Acoustic Integration” is the next live sound revolution.
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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
100-Band RTA for all Channel/ Bus EQ’s
The X32 now includes a high-resolution 100-band Real Time Analyzer (RTA), with full Bar and Spectrograph views. This high-resolution RTA displays the audio energy distribution in 100 frequency bands over time – capturing a sonogram window of a full 10 seconds.
Switch between the Large RTA view, displaying any available signal in full screen resolution, or the Combined view with the RTA view shown above each of the channel and bus EQ curves.
See the results of your ltering choices in the audio spectrum directly. Additionally, the RTA can be displayed on top of the 31-band graphic EQs in the FX rack.
Monitoring and controlling frequencies has never been easier!
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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
16 Breathtaking FX “Plug-Ins” Based on True Physical Modeling
We’ve added 16 new FX “Plug-Ins” to the X32, giving you access to a total of 50+ eects that would otherwise cost tens of thousands of dollars in hardware.
This new generation of high-end FX “Plug-Ins” is based on True Physical Modeling of classic audio hardware. We essentially “rebuilt” classic analog gear in the digital domain and included models of legendary processors such as Urei’s 1176*, Teletronix LA-2A* and Fairchild 670* compressors as well as the legendary Pultec* EQP- 1a and EQ5 equalizers etc. We also added a cutting-edge 5-band multiband compressor.
Last but not least, the X32 can now run 4 studio-quality stereo reverbs together with 8 channels of 31-band graphic EQ. This allows you to replace your old outboard gear with a fully recallable onboard solution.
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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
Gain Splitting and Remote Control for FOH and Monitoring
A new Gain Split mode separates channel gain (trim) from the head amp gain, allowing both the FOH and/or the monitor engineer to adjust local trim digitally – and independently of the preamp gain.
Additionally, the new HA Gain Remote option allows console gains to be remotely controlled by an external console, such as when using the
X32 RACK as a stage box.
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X32
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 32 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 25 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD’s, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone* Remote Control
More Routing and Processing Flexibility
The X32’s routing becomes even more exible with this recent rmware upgrade. Output signals and XLR outputs are now treated separately, allowing signals from AES50 sources or expansion cards to be routed directly to the X32’s analog outputs.
For example, now you can use the outputs from an X32 RACK for directly routing back PA or monitoring signals from a main or FOH console. New output tap points can be set as pre- or post-mute for greater usability with your P16 personal monitoring mixers. This is very useful in situations where you don’t want mute groups to interrupt your signal ow.
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