Behringer X Air XR18, X Air X18, X Air XR16, X Air XR12 User Manual

Product Manual

X AIR

XR18/X18/XR16/XR12

Digital Mixer Series for iPad/Android Tablets with Programmable MIDAS Preamps, Integrated Wi Module and USB

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3

Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3

Limited warranty ............................................................ 3

1. Introduction ............................................................... 4

2. Callouts ....................................................................... 5

2.1 X18/ XR18 Callouts ............................................................... 5

2.2 XR16/XR12 Callouts ............................................................ 6

3. Hookup ....................................................................... 7

3.1 X18/ XR18 H ook ups ............................................................. 7

3.2 XR16/XR12 Hookups ........................................................ 11

4. Network Connection ............................................... 14

4.1 IP Address and DHCP ....................................................... 14

4.2 Ethernet/LAN ..................................................................... 14

4.3 Wi Client ............................................................................ 14

4.4 Access Point ........................................................................ 15

4.5 Getting Started.................................................................. 15

5. X AIR for iPad ............................................................ 16

5.1 Main Screen ........................................................................ 16

6.5 EQ ........................................................................................... 21

6.6 Dynamics ............................................................................. 22

6.7 Sends ..................................................................................... 22

6.8 Main ....................................................................................... 22

6.9 Meters ...................................................................................23

6.10 Eect Rack ......................................................................... 23

6.11 Snapshots .......................................................................... 23

6.12 Scenes and Shows .......................................................... 23

6.13 Routing ............................................................................... 23

6.14 Setup ................................................................................... 24

7. X AIR for PC ............................................................... 25

7.1 Main View and Mixer Tab ...............................................25

7.2 Channel Tab ........................................................................25

7.3 Input Tab .............................................................................. 26

7.4 Gate Tab ................................................................................ 26

7.5 EQ Tab ................................................................................... 26

7.6 Comp Tab ............................................................................. 27

7.7 Sends Tab ............................................................................. 27

5.2 Input ...................................................................................... 16

5.3 Sends ..................................................................................... 16

5.4 Gate ....................................................................................... 17

5.5 Dynamics ............................................................................. 17

5.6 Channel EQ ......................................................................... 18

5.7 Insert ..................................................................................... 18

5.8 Presets .................................................................................. 18

5.9 Output .................................................................................. 18

5.10 Mete rs ................................................................................. 18

5.11 S ho w s .................................................................................. 18

5.12 Routing ............................................................................... 19

5.13 Eects.................................................................................. 19

5.14 Setup ................................................................................... 19

5.15 Main EQ .............................................................................. 19

6. X AIR for Android .....................................................20

6.1 Main View ............................................................................ 20

6.2 Input ...................................................................................... 20

6.3 Cong ................................................................................... 21

7.8 Main Tab ...............................................................................27

7.9 FX Tab .................................................................................... 27

7.10 Meter Tab ........................................................................... 28

7.11 Setup Menu ....................................................................... 28

7.12 Snapshot Page.................................................................. 29

7.13 Utilities ................................................................................ 29

7.14 Auto Mix ............................................................................. 30

8. MIDI ........................................................................... 31

9. Specications ...........................................................32

9.1 X18/XR18 Specications ................................................. 32

9.2 XR16/XR12 Specications ...............................................34

10. Eect Descriptions ................................................35

11. Instructional Videos .............................................. 42

12. Block Diagrams ......................................................43

12.1 X18/XR18 Block Diagram .............................................. 43

12.2 XR16/XR12 Block Diagram ........................................... 44

6.4 Gate ....................................................................................... 21

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of su cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother installation or modi cation should be performed only by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot

remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects  lled with liquids, suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by quali ed service personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli ers) that produce heat.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci ed by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and

your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the e cient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city o ce, or your household waste collection service.

18. Do not install in a con ned space, such as a book case or similar unit.

19. Do not place naked  ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.

21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be su ered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical speci cations, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are trademarks or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2016 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at music-group.com/warranty.

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Behringer X AIR series digital mixer. These mixers oer plenty of analog I/O for most per formances in a very compact form factor that is easy to transport, but doesn’t sacrice any mixing power. Withhigh-end features taken from the agship X32 mixer, such as MIDASdesigned preamps, high-quality eects, P-16 monitoring on the X18/XR18, and USB recording capability, these consoles far outper form their size.

Mixing live shows can now be done from anywhere in the venue thanks to the wireless control options that allow all software functions to be controlled from an iPad*, Android* tablet or PC. While a dedicated ex ternal router can be used, itis not necessary thanks to the integrated Wi module. This allows monitors to be adjusted while standing on stage, and the main mix to be per fected from anywhere in the crowd.

In addition to dedicated aux buses for monitoring, the X AIR has 4 studio-quality stereo eects processors. In fact, these are the same great eects found in the acclaimed X32 mixer, including legendary reverb, echo and chorus algorithms.

Not just a live sound tool, the X18 and XR18 feature an 18x18 USB audio/MIDI interface, and the XR12 and XR16 allow 2-track stereo recording. This makes for a great mobile recording device, home studio interface, and enables live performances to be multitracked for later mixing.

Continue through this manual to learn all about the functionality of your mixer, as well as the X AIR software.

*iPad is a trade mark of Apple Inc. Andr oid is a trademark of G oogle Inc. iPad and And roid tablet are not inc luded.

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2. Callouts

2.1 X18/XR18 Callouts

(10) (12)(11) (13) (9) (14)

(1)

(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (14)

ETHER NET

ACCESS

POINT

USB REMOTE

WIFI CLI ENT

(13)

MIDI

PERSON AL

INOUT

MONITO RING

ULTRANET

(4)(3)(2)

(6) (7)

(15)

AUX SEN DS

(5)

143

(1)

(15) (2) (6)

(1) INPUTS accept balanced and unbalanced XLR and ¼" plugs. Inputs 1 and 2

have high-impedance preamps for direct connection of guitars and basses.

(2) OUT L & R jacks send the main mix signal to PA or monitor speakers via

XLRcables.

(3) RCA IN jacks (X18 only) accept unbalanced RCA cables for connecting MP3

players, external mixers, iPad, etc. These inputs have limited processing compared to the other input channels.

(4) RCA OUT jacks (X18 only) send either the main mix signal or headphone

signal via unbalanced RCA cables to a pair of active studio monitors.

(5) CONTROL ROOM button (X18 only) determines whether the main mix or

headphone/solo signal is routed to the RCA OUT jacks.

(6) HEADPHONE jack accepts a ¼" TRS plug for connecting a pair of headphones.

(7) PHONES LEVEL knob determines the output of the headphones jack.

(8) POWER switch turns the power on and o . The LED on the main input panel

will light when the unit is powered on.

(9) USB port (type B) accepts a USB cable for connection to a computer for

multi-channel audio and MIDI recording. Up to 18 audio channels can be simultaneously recorded, and 18 channels are available for playback. Themixer application allows assignment of channels for recording and playback. 16 channels of MIDI I/O can also be transmit ted on the same USB connection. Check the product page on music-group.com to download

(16)

(7)

(8)

the required Windows* multi-channel driver. The interface is compatible with CoreAudio on Mac* computers, and to ALSA/Jack on Linux* computers.

(10) ETHERNET port allows the mixer to be controlled via LAN or connected

Wirouter.

(11) RESET button resets the console to default network parameters when held

for 2 seconds. When held for 10 seconds, all console functions are reset to factory default status.

(12) REMOTE switch selects between Ethernet, Wi client, or Access Point.

Seethe Network Connection chapter for details.

(13) MIDI IN/OUT jacks send and receive MIDI signals to and from external

equipment. See the MIDI Implementation chart for details.

(14) ULTRANET port allows connection of BEHRINGER P16-M personal monitoring

mixers or P16-D distribution hubs.

(15)

AUX SEND jacks send your monitor mixes to active stage monitors or headphone mixers. The XR18 uses XLR connectors, while the X18 uses balanced ¼" jacks.

(16) Inputs 17 and 18 (XR18 only) accept balanced ¼ " cables for connecting

line-level sources. These inputs have limited processing compared to the other input channels.

*Mac is a trade mark of Apple Inc. Wind ows is either a regis tered trademar k or trademark of Mic rosoft Corporat ion in the United State s and/or other countri es. Linux is the reg istered tradema rk of Linus Torvalds in th e U.S. and other cou ntries

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2.2 XR16/XR12 Callouts

(6)

(7)

(1) (2)

(3)

(8)

(4)(3)(2)(1)

(5)

(9) (10) (11)

(5)(4)

(9)

(6)

(7) (8)

(1) ETHERNET port allows the mixer to be controlled via LAN or connected

Wirouter.

(2) REMOTE switch selects between Ethernet, Wi client, or Access Point.

Seethe Network Connection chapter for details.

(3) RESET button resets the console to default network parameters when held

for 2 seconds. When held for 10 seconds, all console functions are reset to factory default status.

(4) MIDI IN/OUT jacks send and receive MIDI signals to and from external

equipment. See the MIDI Implementation chart for details.

(11)

(10)

(12)

(7) ¼" inputs accept balanced or unbalanced ¼" plugs. Channel 15 and 16 on

the XR16 (channel 11 and 12 on the XR12) accept high impedance sources for direct connec tion of guitars and basses.

(8) AUX SEND jacks send your monitor mixes to stage monitors or headphone

mixers. The XR16 uses XLR connectors while the XR12 uses balanced ¼"jacks.

(9) MAIN L/R jacks send the main mix signal to PA or monitor speakers via

XLRcables.

(10) HEADPHONE jack accepts a ¼" TRS plug for connecting a pair of headphones.

(5) USB port (type A) accepts a ash drive for le storage, stereo recordings and

playback. The red LED nex t to it indicates le access. Do not remove the USB ash drive while it is lit!

(6) XLR COMBO jacks accept balanced and unbalanced XLR and ¼" plugs.

(11) PHONES LEVEL knob determines the output of the headphones jack.

(12) POWER switch turns the mixer on and o . The front panel LED will light

when the unit is powered on.

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TRS

3. Hookup

3.1 X18/XR18 Hookups

3.1.1 X18 recording with iPad

BUGERA V22

MP3 Player

XM8500

Keyboard

HPS3000

B215D active loudspeakers

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TRS

iPad for remote control

iPad with camera connection kit for multi-track recording up to 18 tracks

Laptop for additional remote control

Wireless router (optional)

USB REM OTE

ETH ERNE T

ACCE SS

POI NT

WIFI C LIE NT

F1320D active monitors

INOUT

MIDI

PERS ONAL

MONI TORIN G

ULTRAN ET

AUX SE NDS

P16-D

P16-M

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3.1.2 XR18 live performance

P16-D

XM8500

BUGERA V22

iPad for wireless control

P16-M

HPX6000

F1320D Active Monitors

B215D active loudspeakers

Keyboard

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WIFI CLIENT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi)

ACCESS POINT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi)

3.1.3 X18/XR18 System Overview

Mac/Win/Linux

ETHERNET mode

Computer with Ethernet port

CAT-5 cable

Mac/Win/Linux

Mobile Devices with Wifi

iOS/Android

Router

X-TOUCH

Router

CAT-5 cable

or any other MIDI / Mackie Control compatible Controller

iOS/Android

iOS/Android Android

WIRELESS CONTROL

WIFI CLIENT*

ACCESS POINT*

ACCESS POINT

WIFI CLIENT

ETHERNET

WIRED CONTROL

ETHERNET

MIDI I/O

*WIFI CLIENT mode:

- available channels: 1-11

*ACCESS POINT mode:

- available channels: 1-11

- max. 4 Wifi clients

- performance limited by Wifi bandwidth

Mac/Win/Linux

AUDIO I/OMIXER CONTROL

AUDIO INPUTS USB AUDIO

MIC/LINE IN

CH. 1-16

Hi-Z

CH.1-2

LINE IN

CH. 17-18

XR18:

X18:

DSP-MIXER CH.

MONO IN 1-16 USB/AUX IN (STEREO) FX RETURN 1-4 (STEREO)

ADCs

AUDIO IN/OUT

CH. 1-18

DSP-MIXER BUSES

AUX / GROUP SEND 1-6

DSP

4 STEREO FX SLOTS RTA METER

DSP ENGINE

P16-M

P16-D

AUDIO OUTPUTS

DACs

CTRL/PHONES

MAIN OUT L/R

DACs

PHONES STEREO

LEVEL

X18:

MAIN OUT L-R

AUX SEND 1-6

ULTRANET OUT CH. 1-16

X18/XR18

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3.2 XR16/XR12 Hookups

3. 2.1 XR16 club performance

Laptop for wired or wireless control

Keyboard

FCB1010 MIDI Controller

USB Flash Drive

XM8500

TRS

HPX6000

BUGERA V22

B215D active loudspeakersF1320D Active Monitors

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3.2.2 XR12 with Sub Mixer

Wireless router (optional)

B215D active loudspeakers

iPad for remote control

Keyboard

TRS

HPX6000

QX2222USB

F1320D active monitors

E-Drums

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WIFI CLIENT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi)

ACCESS POINT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi)

3.2.3 XR16/XR12 System Overview

Router

iOS/Android

Mac/Win/Linux

ETHERNET mode

Computer with Ethernet port

CAT-5 cable

Mac/Win/Linux

Mobile Devices with Wifi

iOS/Android

Router

CAT-5 cable

X-TOUCH

iOS/Android Android

WIRELESS CONTROL

ACCESS POINT

WIFI CLIENT

ETHERNET

WIFI

CLIENT*

ACCESS

POINT*

Mac/Win/Linux

WIRED CONTROL

ETHERNET

MIDI I/O

*WIFI CLIENT mode:

or any other MIDI / Mackie Control compatible Controller

- available channels: 1-11 *ACCESS POINT mode:

- available channels: 1-11

- max. 4 Wifi clients

- bandwidth limited by Wifi adapter

AUDIO INPUTS

MIC/LINE IN

XR16: CH. 1-8 XR12: CH. 1-4

LINE IN XR16: CH. 9-16 XR12: CH. 5-12

Hi-Z

XR16: CH. 15-16 XR12: CH. 11-12

DSP-MIXER CH.

MONO IN 1-16

MONO IN 1-16*

USB/AUX IN (STEREO)

FX RETURN 1-4 (STEREO)

4 STEREO FX SLOTS

*XR12: CH. 13-16 fed by any IN 1-12 (Signal Split, e.g. for monitoring with different EQ)

ADCs

DSP

DSP ENGINE

AUDIO I/OMIXER CONTROL

USB RECORDER

STEREO REC

(VARIOUS SOURCES)

STEREO PLAY

(SPECIFIC “USB”

STEREO

INPUT CHANNEL)

DSP-MIXER BUSES

PRE-DEFINED AS SUBGROUPS*

XR12: BUSES 3/4/5/6

XR16: BUSES 5/6

RTA METER

*PRE-DEFINED BUSES Also used for monitoring

AUDIO OUTPUTS

PHONES STEREO

DACs

MAIN OUT L-R

DACs

XR16: AUX SEND 1-4

DACs

XR12: AUX SEND 1-2

XR16/XR12

LEVEL

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4. Network Connection

The X AIR mixers oer convenient digital control of the various mixing functions in three dierent ways - via Ethernet LAN, or wirelessly as a Wi Client or as an Access Point. Selection is made with the REMOTE switch. You may view or change the network preferences for these on any of the X AIR remote control applications on the ’Setup/Network’ page.

4.1 IP Address and DHCP

Depending on the connection scenario, the X AIR mixers oer up to 3 options for connecting a tablet or PC for software control – DHCP Client, DHCP Server, andxed IP operation. Connection is achieved dierently depending on whichoption you choose:

DHCP Client mode is available in Ethernet LAN or Wi Client operation. Themixerwill automatically request an IP lease from the DHCP server that ownsthe IPaddresses in the network to which you are tr ying to connect.

DHCP Server (DHCPS) is optionally available for Ethernet LAN connec tions and is standard in Access Point operation. The mixer will own the IP addresses and provide IP leases to devices requesting access to that network. The mixer will always use IP address 192.168.1.1 and assign IP addresses 192.168.1.101 –

192.16 8.1.132 to it s c lie nt s.

Static IP is available for Ethernet LAN and Wi Client operation. The mixer will use the xed (static) IP address, subnet mask and gateway that you specify for registering on the network. Make sure that the addresses you specify manually are not conicting with any other addresses on the same network. We generally recommend using the DHCP mode, unless you have a very specic reason to set itup manually.

Wi Client setup screen

4.3 Wi Client

This mode supports DHCP Client (default) and xed IP operation. The X AIR mixers can support WEP, WPA and WPA2 security mechanisms in Wi Client mode and works on Wi channels 1-11.

Correct SSID (network name) and password need to be supplied to connect to an existing network. WEP passwords have to be either 5 characters or 13 characters long. If the supplied SSID and password are incorrect, the mixer cannot be accessed. In this case the networking parameters have to be reset and another connection mode has to be used to regain access.

Note: Changing parameters of the currently selected connection mode will disconnect the software from the console. If the console is erroneously congured for a xed IP address that is incompatible with the network it is connected to, the console will be inaccessible. In this case, one of the other two connection modes can be used to regain access and amend the settings. If that does not work, hold the Reset button for 2 seconds to return to default networksettings.

Mixer name and Ethernet setup screen

4.2 Ethernet/LAN

The Ethernet connection mode may be used for conguration of the WiClientmode. While being connec ted in Ethernet mode, the X AIR mixer can scan the available wireless networks and display their SSID network names, eldstrength and security method. By selecting the preferred wireless network, this information can be copied to the applications’ Wi Client setup page automatically. You will then be prompted to ll in the security password of that network. After switching from Ethernet to Wi Client mode, the mixer should connect to the selected wireless network automatically, and will be displayed by remote applications on any device connected to the same network.

Access Point s etup screen

This mode supports DHCP Client (default), DHCP Server, and xed IP operation. Note that if the mixer is connected to a network where no DHCP server is present, the mixer will generate an automatic IP address (range 169.254.1.0–

169.254.254.255). There are no security options for LAN connections, soanydevice in that network may take control of connected X AIR consoles. Whenconnecting via LAN/Ethernet to a Wi router, make sure the security settings of that router prevent unauthorized access.

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