Behringer X32 RACK Instruction Manual
Product Information Document
Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone*
Remote Control
40-input channel, 25-bus,
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3U rack-mountable digital mixer for
live and installed sound application
16 MIDAS-designed,
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fully programmable mic preamps
for audiophile sound quality
8 XLR outputs plus 6 additional
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line in/outputs, a phones connector
and a talkback section with
XLR mic input
Thanks to its legendary onboard X32 mix engine, the X32 RACK can be
your top-notch studio recording interface today, control a complex
theater production tomorrow, or sit securely in your side-rack while you
mix your band’s club gig from your iPad. A revolution in its own right,
the incredible X32 RACK combines the nest analog I/O and powerful
digital connectivity with ample processing for 40 channels, 25 buses and
up to 152 signal sources.
32 x 32 channel USB 2.0
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audio interface
iPad* and iPhone* apps for
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professional remote operation
available free of charge—no
host PC required
High-resolution 5" day-viewable
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Color TFT for easy viewing
of work ow components
and parameters
Main LCR, 6 matrix buses and
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all 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
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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
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"unlimited" dynamic range with
no internal overload and near-zero
overall latency (0.8 msec)
You can easily control every parameter of the mix directly on the X32 RACK
using the 800 x 480 graphic UI, but the awesome exibility of networked
remote control literally opens up an amazing world of possibilities.
Use our X32-EDIT PC/Mac/Linux application, X32-MIX for iPad, X32-Q
for iPhone/iPod touch and X32-Q for Android to control the mix from
anywhere in the room. You can even run multiple instances of these
powerful apps at the same time, giving your performers the ability to mix
their own personal monitors on-the- y!
With its 16 MIDAS-design mic preamps and dual AES50 ports, the
X32 RACK can support up to six S16 digital stage boxes for massive
I/O connectivity. Ultra- exible routing options and 8 powerful stereo FX
engines make the X32 RACK the ideal choice for handling audio now –
and as your needs grow.
Powerful scene management
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for convenient handling of
complex productions
Product Information Document
Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone*
Remote Control
48-channel Digital Snake ready***
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via dual AES50 ports, featuring
KLARK TEKNIK’s SuperMAC
networking capability for ultra-low
jitter and latency
USB type-A connector providing
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le storage and uncompressed
stereo recordings plus show
presets and system updates
ULTRANET connectivity for
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BEHRINGER's P16 Personal
Monitoring System***
Game 2.0 Reloaded
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 professionals. The X32 Digital
Mixer family is the result of the engineering, 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.
Networked remote control
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via Ethernet for show setups with
on-screen software editor
Built-in expansion port for
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audio interface cards or digital
networking bridges
MIDI In/Out for remote scene recall
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or controlling other MIDI equipment
Future rmware updates, incl.
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new FX “Plug Ins”, downloadable
from behringer.com free of charge
3-Year Warranty Program**
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Conceived and designed by
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BEHRINGER 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 owner s. Their use
neither co nstitutes a claim of t he trademark nor a liatio n of the
trademar k owners with MUSIC G roup. Product na mes are mentione d
solely as a re ference for comp atibility, e ec ts and/or components.
**Warran ty details can b e found at music-grou p.com.
***P16 Persona l Monitoring Syste m and Digital Snake a re not included.
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!
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.
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Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone*
Remote Control
Intuitive. Immediate. Natural.
X32 RACK 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 RACK.
This is the total solution you have been waiting for.
Front Side Control
A set of front panel controls are provided on the X32 RACK, enabling the engineer to make
adjustments to the live mix without any additional hardware. The rear panel expansion port allows
inserting optional I/O cards to interface with existing networked audio infrastructure.
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Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone*
Remote Control
At the Heart of it All
The X32 RACK forms the nucleus of an ultra- exible studio control room setup when paired with
S16 I/O and P16 Personal Monitoring Systems in each tracking room. The built-in 32 x 32 USB
recording interface, 8 stereo e ects engines, zero-latency monitoring (independent from DAW) and
100% total recall deliver the tools to handle any project you dare to tackle.
5" Main Display
X32 RACK’s 5" 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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Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB 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 RACK’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 RACK, 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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Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone*
Remote Control
100-Band RTA for all Channel/ Bus EQ’s
The X32 RACK 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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Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB 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 RACK, 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 RACK 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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Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB 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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Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone*
Remote Control
More Routing and Processing Flexibility
The X32 RACK’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 RACK’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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Digital Mixers
X32RACK
40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Rack Mixer with
16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps,
USB Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone*
Remote Control
Mighty New Tools for Scene and Show Management
Introducing the Cue List, an innovative way to automate the loading of scenes and new “Snippets” at di erent points during a show.
Each of the 500 Cue entries can load any of the 100 Scenes or Snippets separately or at the same time. This gives you an amazing total of
500 Cues x 100 Scenes x 100 Snippets!
For example, store your favorite EQ settings for drums on channels 1-8 as a Snippet, recallable in an instant as its own preset,
completely independent of the console’s overall scene. It’s like taking a snapshot of a parameter on an input, return, FX slot, bus, Matrix, Main or
DCA group – and saving it for quick access whenever you need it.
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