Behringer X32 COMPACT Digital Mixing Console

Full Description

Smooth Mixing Experience

The intuitive design of the X32 Compact delivers a user interface that is simple to use and allows for excellent creative possibilities. With updated firmware, the mixer adds scene management control features and EQ functions such as a 100-band real time analyser and faster FX editing. There are also 16 new FX plug-ins to experiment with, which have been modeled on classic audio hardware for a contemporary digital sound. Working with Turbsound, Behringer constructed a digital networking process labelled "Acoustic Integration", where users can connect iQ speakers through a simple CAT5 connection.

Faders, Scribble & Channel Strips

The X32 Compact features 17, 100 mm motorised servo faders to provide primary mix control. There are separate faders available for inputs and groups/buses for easy assignment. The faders work with the LCD scribble strips for an automated control surface with everything sound engineers desire. The programmable LCD strips offer channel and bus identification and are easily recognisable through the ability to assign visual groups to each input. The X32 adds an element of efficiency with a channel strip that puts the most important controls into one section, so no matter which channel you are using, the controls remain the same. The optimised control layout and illumination allows visibility from any viewing angle. The rotary encoders and switches give full control over preamp settings, frequency shelving, dual dynamics sections, fully parametric EQ bus sends, main, mono and stereo panning.

Intuitive Display Design & Controls

A 7" thin-film transistor display allows users to monitor their parameters and is easy to use even in outdoor environments with a high-contrast screen, making the mixer ideal for open air festivals. The intelligent design puts effects, metering and routing at the forefront of the control system. An integrated "sends on fade" feature allows engineers to build powerful sub-mixes for monitor, secondary zone feeds and more without effecting the front of house mix. With the X32 Compact mixer, users can send an array of signals to any AUX or output bus to create the perfect mix via the channel faders.

Easy Control Monitoring

On the X32 Compact's surface, sound engineers will find "view" buttons. These buttons provide instant information regarding the function of that section and the parameters set to it. This added option of control and monitoring works with the assign section, where users can set-up shortcuts for favourite parameters.

Features

• Compact 40-input channel, 25-bus digital mixing console
• 16 MIDAS-designed, fully programmable mic preamps
• 17 fully automated motorised 100mm faders
• 8 XLR outputs plus 6 additional line in/outputs, 2 phones connectors & talkback section with integrated or external mic
• Individual, dynamic LCD Scribble Strips on all channels
• 32 x 32 channel audio interface over FireWire & USB 2.0, with DAW remote control emulating HUI & Mackie Control
• iPad & iPhone apps for professional remote operation available free of charge - no host PC required
• High-resolution 7" day-viewable Colour TFT
• Main LCR, 6 matrix buses & all 16 mix buses each featuring inserts, 6-band parametric EQ's & full dynamics processing, plus 8 DCA & 6 mute groups
• Virtual FX rack featuring 8 true-stereo FX slots include high-end simulations such as Lexicon 480L & PCM70, EMT250 & Quantec QRS etc
• 40-bit floating-point DSP features 'unlimited' dynamic range with no internal overload & near-zero overall latency
• Powerful scene management
• 48-channel Digital Snake ready via dual AES50 ports, featuring KLARK TEKNIKs SuperMAC networking capability
• USB type - A connector providing file storage & uncompressed stereo recordings plus show presets & system updates
• Dedicated & easy-to-use channel strip section with direct access controls & graphic user interface
• Additional user-definable control section
• ULTRANET connectivity for Behringer's P-16 Personal Monitoring System plus AES/EBU stereo digital output & 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
• Free future firmware updates downloadable from Behringer

Specifications

• Processing
  • Number Of Input Processing Channels: 32 Input Channels, 8 AUX Channels, 8 FX Return Channels, 16 AUX Buses, 6 Matrices, Main LRC
  • Internal Effects Engines, True Stereo/Mono: 8/16
  • Internal Total Recall Scenes (Including Preamp and Fader): 100
  • Signal Processing: 40-Bit Floating Point
  • A/D - D/A Conversion: 24-Bit @ 44.1/48kHz, 114 dB Dynamic Range
  • I/O Latency: 0.8 ms
  • Network Latency (Stagebox In > Console > Stagebox Out): 1.1 ms
• Connectors
  • XLR Inputs, Programmable Mic Preamp: 16
  • Talkback Mic Input, XLR: 1 External (Plus Internal Mic)
  • RCA Inputs/Outputs: 2/2
  • XLR Outputs: 8
  • Monitoring Outputs 1/4" TRS Balanced: 2
  • AUX Inputs/Outputs, 1/4" TRS Balanced: 6/6
  • Phones Outputs, 1/4" TRS: 2 (Stereo)
  • Digital AES/EBU Output, XLR: 1
  • AES50 Ports, SuperMac, Neutrik Ethercon: 2
  • Expansion Card Slot: 32 Channel Audio Input/Output, Various Standards
  • P-16 Connector, Ultranet (No Power Supplied): 1
  • MIDI Inputs / Outputs: 1/1
  • USB Type A, Top Panel, For Audio and Data Export / Import: 1
  • USB Type B, Rear Panel, For Remote Control: 1
  • Ethernet, RJ45, Rear Panel, For Remote Control: 1
• Mic Input Characteristics
  • THD + Noise, 20 dB Gain, 0 dBu Out: < 0.006 Percent A-Weighted
  • Input Impedance XLR, Unbalanced / Balanced: 5kΩ / 10kΩ
  • Non-Clip Maximum Input Level, XLR: +23 dBu
  • Phantom Power, Switchable Per Input: 48V
  • Equivalent Input Noise Level, XLR (Input Shorted): -128 dBu
  • CMRR, XLR, @ 20 dB Gain (Typical): > 70 dB
  • CMRR, XLR, @ 40 dB Gain: > 80 dB
• Input/Output Characteristics
  • Frequency Range: 10Hz - 22kHz
  • Dynamic Range: 106 dB
  • A/D Dynamic Range: 109 dB
  • D/A Dynamic Range: 108 dB
  • Cross Talk Rejection @ 1kHz: 100 dB
  • Output Level, XLR, Nominal/Maximum: +4 dBu / +21 dBu
  • Output Impedance, XLR, Unbalanced/Balanced: 75Ω / 75Ω
  • Input Impedance TRS Jack, Unbalanced/Balanced: 20kΩ / 40kΩ
  • Non Clip Maximum Input Level, TRS: +16 dBu
  • Nominal Output Level, TRS: +4 dBu / +16 dBu
  • Output Impedance, TRS, Unbalanced/Balanced: 150Ω / 300Ω
  • Phones Output Impedance / Level: 40Ω / +25 dBm (Stereo)
  • Residual Noise Level, XLR and TRS: -87 dBu A-Weighted
• Display
  • Main Screen: 7", 800 x 480, 262k Colour TFT
  • Channel LCD Screen: 128 x 64, LCD With RGB Colour Backlight
  • Main Metre: 24-Segment (-57 dB To Clip)
• Power
  • Switch-Mode Power Supply: Autorange 100-240V (50/60Hz)
  • Power Consumption: 120W
• Physical
  • Standard Operating Temperature Range: 5°C - 40°C
  • Dimensions
    • Height: 215 mm
    • Width: 625 mm
    • Depth: 510 mm
  • Weight: 15.4 kg