{"id":9850,"date":"2022-06-10T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T08:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=9850"},"modified":"2024-06-26T16:18:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T15:18:19","slug":"the-behringer-x32-compact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/","title":{"rendered":"The Basics of Live Mixing With The Behringer X32 Compact"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/#How_the_X32_Compact_fits_into_your_live_setup\" >How the X32 Compact fits into your live setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/#Input_stage\" >Input stage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/#The_channel_strip\" >The channel strip<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/#Mixing_with_faders\" >Mixing with faders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/#Mute_and_solo_buttons\" >Mute and solo buttons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/#Select_button_and_main_output\" >Select button and main output<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/#App_Control\" >App Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-behringer-x32-compact\/#Get_mixing\" >Get mixing!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wanted to try your hand at live mixing, you might be thinking: <em>where do I start<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>With so many mixing desks available, it can all seem quite daunting. And that&#8217;s not to mention the different venues, groups, and speaker setups that you might have to deal with too.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA-DJ-and-Lighting\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console\/PNM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behringer X32 Compact<\/a><\/strong> is a great place to start, considering all of the above.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s small and easy enough to use that virtually anyone with some live sound experience should be able to pick it up. But at the same time, it has many advanced features, and its expandable design works well with larger, professional rigs.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I&#8217;ll take you through the basics of live setup and mixing using the Behringer X32.<\/p>\n<p>Got another desk? Don&#8217;t fret! A lot of this information can be transferred to any mixing desk, and you&#8217;ll find yourself becoming a pro in no time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;How the X32 Compact fits into your live setup&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_X32_Compact_fits_into_your_live_setup\"><\/span>How the X32 Compact fits into your live setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start mixing, you&#8217;ll need something to mix.<\/p>\n<p>You probably already have something in mind if you&#8217;ve taken the plunge and bought the X32 Compact. But it&#8217;s a good idea to go through, step by step, what inputs you have anyway.<\/p>\n<p>For this article, I&#8217;ll use the example of an acoustic trio consisting of a singer, a guitarist who is also a singer, and a saxophonist. So, I&#8217;ll need four inputs: two for vocal mics, one for the guitar, and one for the saxophone mic.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll also have the guitar going into a DI Box first, converting the unbalanced output into a balanced one that uses XLR.<\/p>\n<p>On the back of the X32 Compact, there are multiple XLR inputs to choose from, as shown in the image below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/XLR-inputs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/XLR-inputs.jpg 683w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/XLR-inputs-600x242.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/XLR-inputs-480x193.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll use inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4. The vocal mics will go in 1 and 2, while the guitar DI will go in 3, and the saxophone mic in 4. You&#8217;re probably thinking, <em>this is quite a basic setup<\/em>, but you can always do more with it if you fancy!<\/p>\n<p>Now you have the inputs, you&#8217;ll need an output, or in other words, speakers. For simplicity, start with active speakers &#8211; they have amplification built in and don&#8217;t need a separate unit. To learn more about the difference between active and passive speakers, read our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/live-sound-101-your-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to live sound<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On the X32 Compact, you plug the main outputs into Out 7 and 8. These are also clearly labelled so you know which one goes to the left speaker and which goes in the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10081 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/main-outputs-600x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/main-outputs-600x100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/main-outputs-480x80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/main-outputs.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once these are plugged in, you&#8217;re ready to go. It&#8217;s time to start mixing!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Input stage&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Input_stage\"><\/span>Input stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are various controls on the top left corner that allow you to set each input up correctly. Before adjusting any controls, make sure the input you want to edit is selected on the channel strip. You do this by pressing the Select button. If a channel is selected, this button will light up green.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10086 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/input-stage-447x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/input-stage-447x300.jpg 447w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/input-stage-480x322.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/input-stage.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first control you want to look at is the Gain dial. This sets the input&#8217;s level upon entering the desk. Using the Level\/dB meter, you want to make sure the incoming signal is at a healthy level and doesn&#8217;t clip. Ask performers to play at their loudest when setting this.<\/p>\n<p>If any of your inputs need phantom power (i.e. a condenser microphone) you&#8217;ll need to make sure the 48V button is turned on too. The other settings in this section are a little too advanced for this article, so I&#8217;ll move straight to the channel strip.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The channel strip&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_channel_strip\"><\/span>The channel strip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The channel strip is the main area you&#8217;ll use when mixing live. See what it looks like below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10091 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-1024x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-1024x525.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-585x300.jpg 585w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-1536x787.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-1080x554.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-1280x656.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-980x502.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-480x246.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons.jpg 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mixing_with_faders\"><\/span>Mixing with faders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve set the gain to the right level, you should be able to start with all faders at the 0dB mark. You can make adjustments once all instruments are playing together.<\/p>\n<p>If the first vocal mic is too loud, just pull the first fader towards you to turn the level down.<\/p>\n<p>But what if you want just the guitar louder? If this is during soundcheck, try bringing the level of the other instruments down first. This ensures you still have lots of room to turn the guitar up during performance, without using it all up in soundcheck.<\/p>\n<p>The way you mix is then up to you. There isn&#8217;t a completely scientific way to do it. Just listen to the tracks and move the faders up or down, depending on what needs to be lower and what needs to be higher.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mute_and_solo_buttons\"><\/span>Mute and solo buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You should also try making use of the mute and solo buttons. The mute button is useful if you want to quickly turn a track off, and then back on again.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the saxophone might not play on a few songs. In this case, you can mute the saxophone mic (input 4) to avoid unnecessary sound capture.<\/p>\n<p>The solo button is good for mixing individual tracks, one at a time. If you have headphones, you can use them to &#8216;listen in&#8217; on tracks during performance, allowing you to fix problems or make them sound better.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_button_and_main_output\"><\/span>Select button and main output<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The X32 Compact doesn&#8217;t always display all the tracks. On the side, there is a Select button, which switches between groups of tracks. The faders are motorised, so will change position based on which group of channels are selected. Although, for smaller setups like ours, this isn&#8217;t needed.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, on the channel strip, you&#8217;ll want to check the levels of the main output. This can be done using the Main fader on the far right of the console. You&#8217;ll want the &#8216;normal&#8217; level to be around 0dB, giving you plenty of room to fade the entire mix out when you need to.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"App_Control\"><\/span>App Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you, yourself, are mixing, or want to mix away from the X32 Compact&#8217;s position, you can use the X32-Mix app for iOS and Android. This gives you access to all the settings you might need and makes it easy to mix from afar.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Get Mixing!&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_mixing\"><\/span>Get mixing!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10424 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console-1024x777.jpg\" alt=\"Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console\" width=\"1024\" height=\"777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console-1024x777.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console-395x300.jpg 395w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console-1080x820.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console-980x744.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console-480x364.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This has been a very basic overview &#8211; but hopefully you get the gist of what is possible for basic mixing with the Behringer X32 Compact.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll continue this series in the future with deeper dives into the different sections of the mixer, so keep your eyes peeled for those!<\/p>\n<p>If you need a wider range of mixing capabilities, why not check out the bigger <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA-DJ-and-Lighting\/Behringer-X32-32-Channel-Digital-Mixer\/IOM\">Behringer X32<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>Or if you need something a little more compact, why not check out our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/behringer-flow-8-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review of the Behringer Flow 8 digital mixer<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA-DJ-and-Lighting\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console\/PNM&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP BEHRINGER X32 COMPACT &#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; 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With so many mixing desks available, it can all seem quite daunting. And that&#8217;s not to mention the different venues, groups, and speaker setups that you might have to deal with too. The Behringer X32 Compact [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":10413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>If you've ever wanted to try your hand at live mixing, you might be thinking: <em>where do I start<\/em>?<\/p><p>With so many mixing desks available, it can all seem quite daunting. And that's not to mention the different venues, groups, and speaker setups that you might have to deal with too.<\/p><p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA-DJ-and-Lighting\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console\/PNM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behringer X32 Compact<\/a><\/strong> is a great place to start considering all of the above.<\/p><p>It's small enough and easy to use that virtually anyone with some live sound experience should be able to pick it up. But at the same time, it has many advanced features and is expandable to work well with larger, professional rigs.<\/p><p>In this article, I will take you through the basics of live setup and mixing using the Behringer X32.<\/p><p>Got another desk? Don't fret! A lot of this information can be transferred to any mixing desk, and you will find yourself becoming a pro in no time.<\/p><hr \/><h3>How the X32 Compact fits into your live setup<\/h3><p>Before you start mixing, you'll need to have something to mix.<\/p><p>You probably already have something in mind if you've taken the plunge and bought the X32 Compact. But it's a good idea to go through what inputs you have step by step anyway.<\/p><p>For this article, I will use the example of an acoustic trio: a\u00a0singer, a guitarist who is also a singer, and a saxophonist.<\/p><p>So, for this setup, I will need four inputs. Two for vocal mics, one for the guitar, and one for the saxophone mic.<\/p><p>I will also have the guitar going into a\u00a0<strong>DI Box<\/strong> first, converting the unbalanced output into a balanced one that uses XLR.<\/p><p>On the back of the X32 Compact you will see XLR inputs to choose from, shown in the image below:<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/XLR-inputs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"275\" \/><\/p><p>I will use inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4. The vocal mics will go in 1 and 2, while the guitar DI will go in 3, and the saxophone mic in 4. As you are probably thinking, this is quite a basic setup. But you can always do more with it if you fancy!<\/p><p>Now you have the inputs, you will need to get an output, or in other words, speakers. For simplicity, start with active speakers, as they have amplification built in and don't need a separate unit. To learn more about the difference between active and passive speakers, read our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/live-sound-101-your-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to live sound<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>On the X32 Compact, you plug the main outputs into Out 7 and 8. These are also clearly labelled so you know which one goes to the left speaker, and then which goes to the right.<\/p><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10081 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/main-outputs-600x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p><p>Once these are plugged in, you are ready to go. It's time to start mixing!<\/p><hr \/><h3>Input stage<\/h3><p>There are various controls on the top left corner that allow you to set each input up correctly. Before adjusting any controls, make sure the input you want to edit is selected on the channel strip. You do this by pressing the button called select. If a channel is selected, this button will light up green.<\/p><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10086 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/input-stage-447x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p><p>The first control you want to look at is the gain dial. This sets the input's level upon entering the desk. Using the level\/dB meter, you want to make sure the incoming signal is at a healthy level, while not reaching the 'clip' level. Ask performers to play at their loudest when setting this.<\/p><p>If any of your inputs need phantom power (i.e. a condenser microphone) you will need to make sure the 48Vbutton is turned on too. The other settings in this section are a little too advanced for this article, so I'll move straight to the channel strip.<\/p><hr \/><h3>The Channel Strip<\/h3><p>The channel strip is the main area you will use when mixing live. See what it looks like below:<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10091 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/05\/channel-strips-assigning-ubttons-1024x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p><h4>Mixing with faders<\/h4><p>If you've set the gain to the right level, you should be able to start with all faders at the 0dB mark. You can make adjustments once all instruments are playing together.<\/p><p>Let's say the first vocal mic is too loud, you can pull the first fader towards you to turn the level down.<\/p><p>But what if you want just the guitar louder? If this is during soundcheck, try bringing the level of the other instruments down first. This ensures you still have lots of room to turn the guitar up during performance, without using it all up in sound check.<\/p><p>The way you mix is then up to you. There isn't a completely scientific way to do it. Just listen to the tracks, and move the faders up or down, depending on what needs to be lower, and then what needs to be higher.<\/p><h4>Mute and solo buttons<\/h4><p>You should also try making use of the mute and solo buttons.\u00a0The mute button is useful if you want to quickly turn a track off, and be able to turn it back on again quickly too.<\/p><p>For example, the saxophone might not play on a few songs. In this case, you can mute the saxophone mic (input 4) to avoid unnecessary sound capture.<\/p><p>The solo button is good for mixing individual tracks, one at a time. If you have headphones, you can use them to 'listen in' on tracks during performance, allowing you to fix problems or make them sound better.<\/p><h4>Select button and main output<\/h4><p>The X32 compact doesn't always display all the tracks. On the side there is a select button, which switches between groups of tracks. The faders are motorised, so will change position based on which group of channels are selected. Although, for smaller setups such as ours, this isn't needed.<\/p><p>Finally, on the channel strip, you will want to check the levels of the main output. This can be done using the 'main' fader on the far right of the console. You'll want the 'normal' level to be around 0dB, giving you plenty of room to fade the entire mix out when you need to.<\/p><h4>App Control<\/h4><p>If you are mixing yourself, or want to mix away from the X32 Compact's position, you can use the X32-Mix app for iOS and Android. This gives you access to all the settings you might need and makes it easy to mix from further away.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Get Mixing!<\/h3><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10424 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/06\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console-1024x777.jpg\" alt=\"Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console\" width=\"1024\" height=\"777\" \/><\/p><p>This has been a very basic overview - but hopefully you get the gist of what is possible for basic mixing with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA-DJ-and-Lighting\/Behringer-X32-COMPACT-Digital-Mixing-Console\/PNM\">Behringer X32 Compact<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>We'll continue this series in the future with deeper dives into the different sections of the mixer, so keep your eyes peeled for those!<\/p><p>If you need a wider range of mixing capabilities, why not check out the bigger <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/PA-DJ-and-Lighting\/Behringer-X32-32-Channel-Digital-Mixer\/IOM\">Behringer X32<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p><p>Or if you need something a little more compact, why not check out our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/behringer-flow-8-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review of the Behringer Flow 8 digital mixer<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[244,111],"tags":[193,290,169,887],"class_list":["post-9850","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-live-sound-guides","category-live-sound","tag-behringer","tag-guide","tag-live-sound","tag-mixing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Basics of Live Mixing With The Behringer X32 Compact<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wanted to try your hand at live mixing, but don&#039;t know where to start? 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