Behringer XR12 Digital Mixer: Compact 12-Input with Midas Preamps & Tablet Control
The Behringer XR12 is a versatile 12-input digital mixer designed for both live sound reinforcement and studio recording applications. It offers professional-grade features in a compact, rack-mountable format, controlled wirelessly via iPad and Android tablets.
Key Features
- 12-input digital mixer for studio and live applications
- 4 award-winning Midas-designed, fully programmable mic preamps
- Built-in Tri-Mode WiFi router for direct operation
- Revolutionary Dugan*-style Auto-Mixing for automatic gain sharing
- USB connector for file storage or uncompressed stereo WAV recording and playback
- Award-winning X32 effects rack with 4 stereo FX slots
- 100-band Real Time Analyzer (RTA) for all channel and bus EQs
- Rack ears and protection bumpers included
- 2 aux and main LR buses with processing and EQ
- 2 TRS aux outputs and 2 XLR main outputs plus phones connector
- 40-bit floating-point DSP for extensive dynamic range and low latency
Product Overview
The Behringer XR12 represents a significant advancement in digital mixing technology, building on the success of larger format consoles. This portable and rack-mountable mixer provides a powerful 12-input solution for musicians, engineers, and producers. Its core innovation lies in its tablet-based control, allowing users unprecedented freedom to adjust mixes from anywhere in a venue or studio.
The mixer integrates 4 premium Midas-designed microphone preamplifiers, renowned for their exceptional audio quality. A built-in WiFi module simplifies setup by eliminating the need for external routers, enabling direct wireless control. For recording and playback, a USB port supports file storage and uncompressed stereo WAV recordings. The XR12 also features a comprehensive effects engine and advanced processing capabilities, all managed through intuitive free applications for iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Linux.
Advanced Connectivity and Control
Integrated WiFi
The XR12 features a built-in Tri-Mode WiFi router, offering three distinct connection options:
- Access Point: Connect up to 4 devices directly and concurrently for quick setup.
- WiFi Client: Integrate the mixer into an existing wireless network.
- Wired Connection: Connect directly to a PC, local area network (LAN), or a dedicated WiFi router for extended range.
Remote Operation
Free applications for iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Linux allow for comprehensive remote control over Ethernet, LAN, or WiFi. This enables users to adjust all mixer parameters from their preferred devices, offering flexibility for live performances and studio sessions.
USB Connectivity
The front-panel USB Type-A connector serves multiple purposes, including file storage, system updates, and direct uncompressed stereo WAV recording and playback. This allows for capturing live performances or playing background music with ease.
MIDI In/Out
The physical MIDI I/O port supports connection with external MIDI controllers for dynamic control of channel levels, muting, and panorama adjustments. Future firmware updates are planned to include support for protocols like Mackie Control.
Audio Processing and Effects
Midas Preamplifiers
The XR12 incorporates 4 award-winning Midas-designed microphone preamplifiers, celebrated for their superior sound quality and transparency, bringing legendary Midas audio performance to a compact mixer.
Revolutionary Auto-Mixing
The integrated Gain Sharing technology, inspired by the legendary Dan Dugan automix system, automatically manages microphone gain. This feature is invaluable for multi-microphone setups, such as panel discussions or conferences, by reducing feedback, studio noise, and comb filtering while maintaining consistent system gain.
X32 Effects Rack
The XR12 houses 4 true-stereo (8 mono) multi-effects processors, featuring the same engines found in the acclaimed X32 Digital Mixing Console. Users have access to a wide array of production-quality effects, including high-end simulations of classic studio processors like the Lexicon 480L*, PCM70*, EMT250*, and Quantec QRS*. These effects can be run concurrently with 31-band EQ on main and aux buses, all within the mixer's low-latency environment.
100-Band Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
A high-resolution 100-band RTA is integrated into every channel and bus EQ. It provides visual feedback with Bar and Spectrograph views, displaying audio energy distribution over time. This allows for precise frequency adjustments and monitoring, visible directly within the control application.
Channel Processing
Each input channel features a Low-Cut filter, 4-band fully parametric EQ, and a Gate and Compressor dynamics suite. Users can choose between 'Expert' mode for detailed control or 'Simple' mode with presets. The mixer utilizes 40-bit floating-point DSP, ensuring extensive dynamic range and near-zero latency.
Buses
The XR12 offers 2 aux and main LR buses, each equipped with inserts, full dynamics processing, and either a 6-band parametric EQ or a 31-band graphic EQ. 100-band RTAs are also available for these buses.
Software and Applications
Behringer provides dedicated applications for various platforms to ensure a seamless remote control experience:
- X AIR EDIT (PC/Mac/Linux): Free software for computers that mirrors all X AIR mixer functions on screen. It allows for flexible window management, touch screen or mouse control, and remote operation of multiple mixers. Download from behringer.com.
- X AIR for iPad: A free app that transforms an iPad into a full-featured mixing console. It supports direct connection via the mixer's Access Point mode and offers intuitive control over all mixer settings, including saving and loading scenes and presets. Download from the Apple App Store.
- X AIR for Android: This free app is designed for Android mobile devices (2.2 and higher). It can be used in full access mixing mode or a restricted mode for personal monitor mixes. Performers can use their Android devices to dial in their own monitor mixes without engineer assistance. Download from androidapps.com.
Value and Warranty
The XR12 is a product of collaboration between Behringer, Midas, and Klark Teknik, combining their expertise in engineering, signal processing, and value proposition to deliver advanced audio solutions.
Tracktion DAW Offer
Registered XR12 owners receive a complimentary download code for the full version of Tracktion, a powerful Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for composing, recording, editing, mixing, and sharing music. Learn more at tracktion.com.
3-Year Warranty Program
Behringer backs the XR12 with a generous 3-Year Warranty program, reflecting confidence in the product's quality and reliability, manufactured using state-of-the-art automation and rigorous quality assurance. Warranty details can be found at music-group.com.
Service and Support
For service, support, or more information, contact the Behringer location nearest you:
- Europe: Music Group Services UK, Tel: +44 156 273 2290, Email: CARE@music-group.com
- USA/Canada: Music Group Services NV Inc., Tel: +1 702 800 8290, Email: CARE@music-group.com
- Japan: Music Group Services JP K.K., Tel: +81 3 6231 0454, Email: CARE@music-group.com
Music Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Behringer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Group IP Ltd. © Music Group IP Ltd. 2015. All rights reserved.
