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- 30 - 30 - 40 - 40 - 40 - 50 - 50 - 50 - 60 - 60 - 60 - 00 - 00 - 00 VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW User Manual X32 DIGITAL MIXER 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 - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 2
2 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Table of Contents Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 Introduction 4 1. Hook-Up Diagrams 19 4. FX Descriptions 21 5. Topic Guide 28 5.1 Starting up, shutting down, and firmware updates 28 5.2 Default setup for connecting to monitoring and P.A. - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 3
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Important Safety Instructions instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing , BEHRINGER, BUGERA - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 4
for installed and production sound in any setting. Continue through this User Manual to learn all about the functionality that this powerful mixer has to offer! We also recommend that you check behringer.com to make sure you have the latest firmware installed as we release frequent updates. - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 5
5 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 1. Operational Overview (1) VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW (3) -6 10 10 10 5 5 5 0 0 0 -5 View button you have just pressed. For example, if you are editing the equalizer and feel like seeing a large display of the EQ frequency - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 6
6 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW Channel Strip The X32's channel strip offers 1L-4R, Mix Bus 1-16, Main LR/C, or Matrix 1-6). DCA Groups (digitally controlled amplifier) cannot be selected because they control a number of assigned channels rather - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 7
7 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual On each fader strip you will find a motorized 100 mm level fader, DCA Groups layer, the DCA Groups can be soloed and muted, but they cannot be selected. To edit the DCA group names, icons and colors, navigate to the Setup/DCA Groups page on the main - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 8
8 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Various Assignments (DCA groups, mute groups, custom assignable side of the console) correspond to the send levels to the selected (monitor) mix bus When checking/editing where a selected input signal is (to be) sent to • Select the input channel in the - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 9
9 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Ch01 01 01: 0:00 - 0:00 A: S16 B: - 13:45 A: Local 1-4 AES50 A1-4 AES50 B1-4 Card 1-4 Connected Devices AES50 A AES50 B Routing I/O The X32 console features 32 analog rear-panel XLR inputs with microphonepreamps, as well as 16 rear-panel XLR - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 10
10 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Ch01 01 01: 0:00 14:09 A: S16 A: 48K - 0:00 07 Output 08 *Output 09 *Output 10 *Output 11 *Output 12 *Output 13 *Output 14 Edit Output Assignment Current Setting Category MixBus OFF Main (LRC) Mix Bus Matrix Direct Out Monitor Processed Output - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 11
11 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual LeOnde.mp3 00.05.00 home 00.00.00 con g 13:44:43 29 November 2010 the effects type/algorithm for each of the 8 FX slots of the virtual rack • The subsequent tabs FX 1-FX 8 of the FX screen allow editing all parameters of the chosen effects processor - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 12
12 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual X32 iPad App Many functions of the X32 console can be remotely controlled by a dedicated iPad app. Details about the app's download, setup and operation are available on the X32 product page. The app's User Interface is optimized for the touchscreen - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 13
13 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 2. an audible popping noise. Gain adjustments might also produce audible click noise when adjust shortly after having editing and routing. (5) USB Recorder - Connect a thumb drive to install firmware updates and to record performances. See the Topic Guide - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 14
14 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 2.2 Input Channel Banks (9) (8) (10) (11) (12) (13) (7) (14) (7) button to select an input or bus (depending which layer is active) and allow it to be edited by the Channel Strip and Main Display. (10) Channel Meter - This displays the signal level of - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 15
15 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 2.3 Display and Monitoring (18) (19) (20) (21) (24) (25) (26) (27) VIEW VIEW (15) (16) (17) (22) (23) (15) Push Encoders - These 6 controls adjust the parameters presented at the bottom of the Main Display. The editable function will show a - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 16
16 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 2.4 Group/Bus Banks (30) (29) ( activate the Sends on Faders function. See the Topic Guide for more details. (30) Select - Press this button to Select - Press this button to select the main bus for editing. (37) Clear Solo - Press this button to release all - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 17
17 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 2.5 Scenes, Assign, Mute Groups (46) VIEW (45) (44) (43) (42) VIEW (41) 2.6 Rear Panel Connections (47) (41) Mute Groups - Press one of these buttons to activate one of the mute groups. See the Topic Guide for details. (42) Set Select Buttons - Press one - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 18
18 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual (52) (53) (54) (55) (52) MIDI In/Out - Send and receive MIDI commands via 5-pin DIN cables. (53) AES/EBU Out - Send digital audio via 3-pin AES/EBU XLR cable. (54) Ultranet - Connect to a BEHRINGER P-16 personal monitoring system via Ethernet cable. ( - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 19
19 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 3. Hook-Up Diagrams B3031A B215D B1800D-PRO F1320D Laptop FCB1010 MIDI Pedal - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 20
20 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual GTX30 DI Box Keyboard XM8500 HPX6000 (Sidecap output) Shielded CAT-5e S16 Digital Snake P-16 D 2-TRACK HARD DISK RECORDER P-16 M iPod FX2000 Cabling for all AES50 connections between X32 and S16 stageboxes: - Shielded CAT-5e, Ethercon terminated - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 21
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 4. FX Descriptions Triple Delay FX Descriptions Here is a list and brief description of the effects available on the X32 different settings for the left and right signal. See the Topic Guide for instructions on how to add effects to a channel or bus. - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 22
22 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Reverse Reverb bass frequencies. XOVER controls the crossover point a small room. When you want to add a bit of warmth and just a touch of reverb, X32's Vintage Room breathes life into close-miced guitar and drum tracks. (Inspired by the Quantec QRS) The - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 23
-style" digital triangular chorus sound and the classic analog sine wave. Flanger / Stereo Flanger Stereo Imager A Stereo Imager is typically used to control the placement of a signal within the stereo field during mixdown or mastering. Modeled after the BEHRINGER Edison rack unit, X32's Stereo - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 24
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Tremolo / Panner Wave Designer Stereo Tremolo creates an up and down volume change at a constant and even tempo just like the guitar amps of yesteryear. Use X32 out the sound in difficult rooms and for producing a more natural live/recorded sound. (Inspired - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 25
25 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Mood Filter Chorus + Chamber The Mood Filter uses an LFO generator and an auto-envelope generator to control a VCF (voltage-controlled filter), as well as a - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 26
26 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Delay + Chorus Dual / Stereo TruEQ This combination effect merges Delay + Flanger Graphic equalizer without frequency response correction. This compensated EQ will produce an adjustment that is identical to the actual positioning of the sliders. This - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 27
27 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Modulation Delay Fair Compressor Modulation Delay combines three Combinator emulates famous broadcasting and mastering compressors, utilizing automatic parameter control that produces very effective yet "inaudible" results. The MIX knob allows some of - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 28
28 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Sub Octaver 5. Topic Guide The Sub Octaver provides two channels of sub caused by the effect. 5.1 Starting up, shutting down, and firmware updates We recommend switching the X32 on before any active sound reinforcement system is connected. The function - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 29
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Updates: The X32 firmware can easily be updated by performing the following steps: • Download the new console firmware from the X32 Gain adjustments might also produce audible click noise when using the input meter as a guide. 6. Switch on and adjust the - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 30
30 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 5.4 How do I add one of the 8 internal effects to the for the other input channels to complete the monitor mix. The monitor mix can also be adjusted using the X32's "Sends on Faders" function: 1. On the bank of output faders on the right hand side of the - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 31
31 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 3. Select one of the three input channel layers (CH1- the P16 Ultranet Bus: 1. Connect an Ultranet personal monitor mixer (or P16 distribution amplifier) to either the P16 connector on the rear panel of the X32, or to the P16 connector on an S16 stage box - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 32
32 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 5.8 Using Mute Groups The X32 has 6 separate "mute groups". Individual By assigning them all to DCA group 1, you can adjust their overall level 3. On the editing pop-up window that appears, use the various encoders to select a color, icon, and preset - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 33
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 3. Press any of encoders 1-5 to switch to the edit screen for the specific custom control that you have highlighted. The main screen will switch to an editing order to ensure trouble-free operation when connecting X32 consoles to other X32 mixers or to S16 - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 34
34 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Store / Load Presets: The X32 allows you to save and load by selecting the matrix and using the phase button in the CONFIG/PREAMP section. TIP* As of firmware 1.10, the matrices can also be fed from pre-fader sources, which may be useful when using - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 35
35 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 5.15 Using the X32 in recording and production studio environments While the X32 is primarily walls as part of a pre-built "structured wiring" package, the S16/Ultranet mixers and X32 console can even be set up in different rooms, with no need to run - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 36
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 5.16 Remote control Remarks: The X32 hosts an Ethernet port on its rear panel which can be used to connect and remote control it over a network via the X32-Mix on an iPad or the X32-Edit application on a PC. To be able to do this the X32 supported Firmware - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 37
37 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 6. USB Interface Operation Guide Host system requirements for X-USB interface expansion card Check the BEHRINGER website at behringer.com for updates of X-USB firmware or system requirements. Please find the recommended hardware/software minimum - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 38
38 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 32 in / 32 out This mode obviously allows the classic tape machine. In this case, the X32 console mic inputs would be selected to feed the card outputs (see graphic), and all signals are run from the mixer's preamps directly to the multi-track recording - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 39
39 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 16 in / 16 out If you don't actually need more than 16 concurrent input and output tracks to be exchanged between the console and your - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 40
40 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 6.2 Configuring the PC to Interface with the X-USB Card Please watch behringer.com for further advice on the X32 ASIO driver installer files from behringer.com. Double-click on Setup.exe in the corresponding unpacked folder and follow the instructions on - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 41
41 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual The 'Output Channels' screen allows you to name each output channel for more organized mixing. The 'Synchronisation' screen allows manual selection of the sample rate and clock source. - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 42
42 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual The 'Settings' screen allows the stream, ASIO, and kHz 32, 16, 8 or 2 * depends on system performance and application Recommended Minimum Hardware: Windows PC - Core 2 Duo CPU, 2 GHz - USB 2.0 port - 1 GB RAM Mac - 1.5 GHz CPU - USB - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 43
43 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7. X32 Main Display 7.1 Overview 7.1.1 Display and Navigation Controls The the level of the currently soloed signal(s). 7.1.2 Console Screens The color screen of the X32 offers a wealth of visual feedback and hands on control for the console. Whereas the - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 44
44 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Global Screen Elements Ch01 FatSnare 01 OpeningScene 02: next home con g 0:00 gate - 0:00 dyn A: S16 B: - eq 15:33 A: 48K C: X-USB : 15 sends main The " - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 45
45 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Rotary Encoder Elements: Gain +0.00 dB Link Lo Cut 20 Hz Lo Cut Source Input Select Delay 0.3 ms Delay Ins Pos PRE Insert Insert InsF - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 46
46 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.2 Home Screen The home screen contains a high-level overview of the selected input or output channel, and offers various adjustments not available through the dedicated - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 47
47 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.2.2 Home Screen: Config Tab The configuration tab allows highlighted source and assign it to the channel. 7. Adjust the 4th encoder to set the amount of digital line delay applied to the channel. *Note - this is not an echo effect 8. Tap the 4th - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 48
48 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.2.4 Home Screen: Dynamics Tab The dynamics tab displays all aspects of the channel compressor and allows for very deep control of the effect. Whereas the - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 49
49 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.2.5 Home Screen: EQ Tab The EQ tab displays all aspects of the channel equalizer and also displays a detailed visual graph of the current EQ curve. - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 50
50 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.3 Meters Screen GEQ Defaults The meters screen displays most situations to ensure meaningful readings. However, when disabled, the gain can be manually adjusted with the encoder which may be necessary for comparing absolute frequency band levels - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 51
51 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.4 Routing Screen The routing screen is where all signal patching is done, allowing you to route internal signal paths to and from the physical input/ - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 52
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.4.2 Routing Screen: Analog Out Tab The routing screen's analog out tab allows the user to patch the console's various internal signal paths to the 16 analog XLR outputs that are located on the console rear panel. The X32 amount of digital line delay - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 53
53 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 6. Adjust 4th encoder to select specific signal path P16 Ultranet output. The Ultranet output allows for 16 channels of audio to be sent, in digital form, to various accessories such as a personal monitoring distribution box. 5. Adjust the 5th encoder - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 54
54 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.4.5 Routing Screen: Card Output Tab: The routing screen AES50 connectors. These AES50 connectors can feed other AES50 equipped devices such as a digital stagebox or standalone multi-track recorder. The console contains two separate AES50 connectors, an - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 55
55 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.5 Setup Screen The setup screen offers various controls Adjust the 1st encoder to select from the list of System Controls: • Shutdown • Reboot • Update Firmware 2. Tap the 1st encoder to engage the selected function. 3. Adjust the 2nd encoder to select - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 56
56 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.5.5 Setup Screen: Scribble Strip Tab - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 57
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual The Scribble Strip tab allows the color, icon and name that appears in the small LCD display of a channel, bus, matrix or DCA group to be adjusted. 1. Adjust the 1st encoder to select the channel, bus, matrix, DCA group, etc. you wish to edit X32 Rack unit - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 58
58 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.6 Libraries Screen The libraries screen allows loading and saving of on a regular basis, such as when using the console for a weekly club gig or worship service. To adjust the various settings on the routing tab, perform the following steps: 1. Adjust - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 59
59 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.7 Effects Screen The effects screen controls various for effects that contain more than six adjustable parameters total. 3. When the effect processor has been edited to your satisfaction, push the 6th encoder to go back to the FX home tab (or simply - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 60
60 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual To use the mute groups screen to mute/unmute the the following steps: 1. Adjust the 1st encoder to change the gain of the monitor signal. This digital gain stage occurs as a first preliminary level control, before the top panel's analog-based monitor - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 61
61 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual • Mix Bus AFL/PFL: This toggles the AFL/PFL select and assign the currently chosen solo option. 4. Adjust the 3rd encoder to adjust the amount of digital delay that is applied to the control room signal path. The display on the screen will show the - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 62
62 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.10.3 Monitor/Talkback Screen: Oscillator Tab: The oscillator tab offers controls for the console's onboard oscillator, a very handy tool that can be used for setting - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 63
63 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 4. Rotate the 3rd encoder to select the category of input currently selected channel of the stereo recorder. Choices include: 3. Tap the 6th encoder to jump to the edit page for the currently selected set. • Pre EQ • Post EQ • Pre-Fader • Post-Fader - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 64
64 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.12.2 Assign Screen: Set A Tab The "Set A" tab allows mapping of specific console parameters to the 8 assignable buttons and 4 assignable rotary encoders. Using this screen, - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 65
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.13 Scenes Screen The scenes screen allows setup for saving and recalling different memory scenes of the console. The comprehensive recallability of the console (including gain settings for the digitally information to be saved, edited and loaded. 1. Rotate - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 66
66 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.13.4 Scenes Screen: Parameter Safe Tab The scenes screen's "parameter safe" tab configures which console parameters are and are not saved/switched with the console - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 67
67 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 7.13.6 Scenes Screen: MIDI Tab This MIDI tab of the scenes screen allows the console to associate different scenes with outgoing MIDI messages, allowing the - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 68
68 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual 8. Specifications Processing Number of input processing channels Internal effects 1/4" TRS balanced Aux inputs/outputs, 1/4" TRS balanced Phones outputs, 1/4" TRS Digital AES/EBU output, XLR AES50 ports, SuperMac, Neutrik ethercon Expansion card P-16 - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 69
69 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Input/Output Characteristics Frequency range, @ 48 kHz sample rate, 0 dB to -1 dB Dynamic range, analog in to analog out (typical) A/D dynamic range, preamp and converter ( - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 70
MONITOR SOURCE IN 2 GAIN MONO GAIN DELAY D/A SOLO / SOURCE DIM + GAIN DELAY D/A MONITOR LR OUT L+C/R+C MIX + + L+C OUT R+C OUT PHONES OUT MONITOR L OUT MONITOR R OUT 70 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Block Diagram - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 71
71 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual X32 MIDI Implementation MIDI RX > SCENES Whenever program change messages in the range 1-100 are received on MIDI CH01, the corresponding scene of the X32 internal show memory will be loaded. This requires the following preconditions: • Setup / remote > - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 72
72 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual MIDI RX/TX > REMOTE Enables a specific form of bi-directional MIDI communication for remote controlling a computer DAW application using control elements of the X32 console. REMOTE can be used in 3 modes, Mackie Control, HUI and raw MIDI CC (raw) - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 73
73 X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual Dimensions 900.23 mm 900.23 mm 527.05 mm 527.05 mm Top view Side view 22.00 mm 22.00 mm Back view 169.46 mm 221.33 mm 169.46 mm 221.33 mm - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 74
X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION X32 DIGITAL MIXER Responsible Party Name: Address: Phone Number: MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. 5270 Procyon Street Las Vegas, NV 89118 USA +1 702 800 8290 X32 DIGITAL MIXER with the instructions, may - Behringer X32 | Manual - Page 75
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User Manual
X32 DIGITAL MIXER
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
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