Ideal for professional live and recording applications, the Behringer X32 is a 40-channel, 25-bus digital mixing console that provides a wealth of features in a compact design. The mixer features 32 fully programmable MIDAS-designed mic preamps. The Main LCR (left, center, right) channels, 16 mix busses, and 6 independent matrix mix busses all have 6-band parametric EQs and integrated dynamics processing for excellent sonic tailoring capabilities.
The mixer also has 16 analog XLR outputs as well as 6 balanced line-level 1/4" Aux inputs and outputs and two 1/4" headphone jacks. The talkback section allows you to communicate with the integrated mic or an external mic. The mixer also has a pair of AES50 ports that feature KLARK TEKNIK SuperMAC networking capability for use with 48-channel digital snakes for ultralow jitter and latency. The integrated expansion port ships with a 32 x 32 X-USB USB audio card installed.
X32 Overview
- 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 100mm faders allow for instant overview, powerful scene management and DAW control
- 16 XLR outputs plus 6 additional line in/outputs, two phone 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
- 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 workflow 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 floating-point DSP features "unlimited" dynamic range with no internal overload and near-zero overall latency (0.8 msec)
- 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 ultralow jitter and latency
- USB type-A connector, providing file 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 workflow
- Additional user-definable control section allows for on-the-fly adjustments of your favorite parameters
- 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 firmware updates, including new FX "Plug Ins", downloadable from behringer.com free of charge
Enhanced Workflow and Multi-Channel Networking
With the introduction of the latest X32 version 2.0 firmware, Behringer have not only dramatically enhanced the workflow, but also added all-new capabilities, including "Acoustic Integration" for total connectivity and control of your speaker and In-Ear Monitor (IEM) systems. They completely re-imagined the more than 50 onboard FX "Plug-Ins" and added classic processor examples based on "True Physical Modelling". For even more flexibility, the X32 features 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.
Motorized Faders
- X32 serves the user a full complement of 25 long-throw, 100mm 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.
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 offer channel/bus identification 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-fly recognition of similar inputs.
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 efficient 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, and 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 definition all adjustments applied to a wide range of parameters.
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 affecting 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 Amplifier) 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 affects the FOH mix, while allowing the individual buses to remain unchanged. The result is a customizable workflow that provides maximum flexibility, 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 find 11 strategically placed View buttons associated with various functions. These buttons enable immediate access to information about that specific 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 fine-tuning gives the engineer a level of control previously available only on consoles costing exponentially more.
Assign Section
- While some digital consoles offer a few user-definable 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 identification. Buttons can be defined to toggle parameters on/off, adjust timing of effects by tapping, or jump to specific screen views.
- Rotary encoders with LED collars can be assigned to specific channel parameters, or to additional parameters in the Dynamics section relevant to the current channel selection.
Acoustic Integration
- 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 Cat 5 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 different speaker models in real time from the comfort of the mixing desk.
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 filtering choices in the audio spectrum directly. Additionally, the RTA can be displayed on top of the 31-band graphic EQs in the FX rack.
16 Breathtaking FX Plug-Ins Based on True Physical Modeling
- Behringer have added 16 new FX Plug-Ins to the X32, giving you access to a total of 50+ effects 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. They 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, and more. They 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.
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.
Advanced Routing and Processing Flexibility
- The X32’s routing becomes even more flexible with this recent firmware 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.
- 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 flow.
New Tools for Scene and Show Management
- Introducing the Cue List, an innovative way to automate the loading of scenes and new “Snippets” at different 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
- 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.
MIDAS the Golden Preamp
- X32’s input topology—mic preamps, programmable gain controls, and A/D stages were designed by a dedicated engineering team at Midas, the company famous for their award-winning mic preamplifier designs.
- Conceived as a single, cohesive system, and built around premium A/D converters, this proprietary preamp design captures every nuance of your input signal, ensuring superb sonic performance.
- Gain setting is fully programmable and covers a total range of 72 dB, with a precision resolution of 0.5 dB per step.
- Accommodating a maximum input signal level of +23 dBu, X32 turns analog VRs and pad switches into ancient history.
- Backing the analog input section are audiophile-quality Cirrus Logic multi-channel A/D converters, which boast a 114 dB dynamic range, ensuring impressively low distortion and low-noise performance.
- The Midas-designed preamplifier ensures signal integrity of the highest degree.
Audio Networking and Interfacing
X32 includes an array of control and networking capabilities as standard features. Dual-port AES50 digital networking supports up to 96 channels of audio over shielded (STP) Cat 5 cable, allowing remote stage boxes and sharing signals among several connected X32s. Onboard ULTRANET provides a 16-channel digital mix direct to P16 Personal Monitor Mixers, without added hardware, cost, or latency. Ethernet, USB 2.0, and MIDI—all standard features on X32.
AES50 and SuperMAC
AES50 simultaneously provides high channel counts, extremely low and deterministic latencies, accurate phase-aligned networked clock distribution, error detection, network redundancy, with simple deployment and ease of use to meet the needs of the live performance industry.
This unique combination also benefits both live and studio recording applications as well as postproduction, broadcasting, and audio routing infrastructure. SuperMAC is a proprietary implementation of AES50 owned by Klark Teknik. Originally developed by Sony Pro-Audio Labs in Oxford, UK, it forms the basis of the Audio Engineering Society’s AES50 open standard for digital audio networking—High-Resolution Multi-channel Audio Interconnection (HRMAI), as published by the Audio Engineering Society, Inc.
- 48 bidirectional audio channels at 48 kHz over Neutrik etherCON-terminated cable
- Single-cable duplex interconnection for audio and sample clocks
- Ethernet physical layer audio data transmission
- High channel count and ultralow deterministic latency (2 x 3 samples = 1.8 ms per node)
- Accurate phase-aligned clock distribution
- Comprehensive error detection and management
- Provision for redundant networking
- Minimal configuration: total ease of deployment and use
- Ethernet TCP/IP protocol-compatible auxiliary data channel
X-USB
A versatile powerhouse of a live console, the X32 also provides robust studio functionality. Record and play back up to 32 tracks, which run on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 operating systems or Mac computers via USB 2.0 connectivity. X32 supports 44.1 and 48 kHz sample rates at 24-bit, allowing you to record up to 32 tracks of live audio directly to your computer for mixing down later. Take advantage of X32's built-in FX engines to augment your DAW's plug-in collection, or to free up valuable computer resources. X32's recall capability makes it easy for both project and professional studio engineers to stay organized by storing projects as scenes, either internally or externally on a USB stick.
DAW-Ready MIDI + Mackie Control & HUI Protocols
Thanks to its onboard MIDI ports, the X32 console can function as a high-level, large-format control surface, similar to Mackie Control and HUI, and integrates seamlessly with most popular DAW platforms. X32's motorized faders can be used to send position information to the onscreen DAW faders, while each bus' mute and solo buttons control their onscreen counterparts. This powerful control surface relationship, which functions bidirectionally between the X32 and your DAW, allows you to work more quickly and attend to the finer nuances of the overall mix. After all, mixing with your hands puts you in "touch" with your project, providing a level of finesse that can mean the difference of a good recording session.
Optional Expansion Cards
The X32's expansion slot provides flexible and expandable connectivity for many different applications. A wide array of X-Expansion Cards can easily be used in place of the pre-installed X-USB card to release the power of X32 into existing MADI, Dante, and ADAT networks. Fully compatible with these widely available audio protocols, the X32 delivers a seamless integration in digital live sound, recording, and broadcast environments.
X32-Edit (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Simply connect the X32 to a laptop or desktop PC or Mac Computer via LAN, wireless network, or Ethernet cable. The X32-Edit app gives you command of the X32 remotely via computer. Move a fader on the PC, it moves on the X32; press a button on the computer, the button toggles on the X32. You'll find this feature extremely helpful for stage-side monitor control, individual control of multiple installed X32s as well as multiple remote-control stations of the same X32. The X32-Edit app also lets you create scenes on your PC beforehand to minimize the time required for sound checks.
X32-Mix for iPad
Front of House is wherever you and your iPad are thanks to the new X32-Mix for iPad. Just plug in a wireless router via Ethernet cable to the X32, and then wirelessly connect up to 10 iPad devices, which is especially handy for custom monitor mixes. The X32-Mix for iPad lets you control all 32 mic inputs, 8 AUX inputs and 16 buses, plus the FX stereo returns and the Matrix, Main, and DCA levels. Select a fader bank on the iPad, slide the virtual faders and X32's motorized faders instantly mirror your action. Plus, with the Sends on Faders functionality, your iPad now controls 16 independent monitor mixes.
X32-Q for iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android
- X32-Q is the perfect tool for setting up your personal monitoring mix with the Behringer X32 Digital Mixing Console. Compatible with iPhone models and iPod touch devices, each artist can run their own X32-Q for iPhone and iPod touch to adjust and tweak their personal wedge’s mix. X32-Q includes an assignable MCA (Mix Control Association) feature that makes monitor mixing simple enough to be adjusted during performance. Assign any input or combination of inputs to one of the 4 MCA controls inside X32-Q and instantly get “more me”, “less band”, “more click track”… with a single sweep of your finger.
- X32-Q is also available for Android devices (min 2.2), allowing you to set up your personal monitoring mix with the Behringer X32 Digital Mixing Console. Compatible with select Android mobile devices, each artist can run his own X32-Q Android app to adjust and tweak his personal IEM or wedge monitor mix with an interface similar to the iPhone app. The app includes an assignable MCA (Mix Control Association) feature for monitor mixing simple enough to be adjusted during performance.
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