Behringer FLOW 8 Quick Start Guide

8-Input Digital Mixer with Bluetooth Audio and App Control, 60 mm Channel Faders, 2 FX Processors and USB/Audio Interface

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FLOW 8 Controls

The Behringer FLOW 8 is an 8-input digital mixer designed for intuitive control and versatile audio routing. The mixer features a compact layout with channel faders, input jacks, output connections, and various control knobs and buttons.

Input and Output Sections:

Control Surface:

Getting Started

Bluetooth Connection: Streaming and Control

To stream audio from a Bluetooth-enabled device, you will need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with basic Bluetooth audio connectivity.

The mixer can only be controlled and edited by the Android or Apple iOS control app. Only one Bluetooth device at a time may be used to control the mixer via the control app. Audio may be streamed from a separate Bluetooth device or from the same device running the control app, but a maximum of one audio device and one device with the control app are allowed at the same time.

Note: FLOW 8 uses two types of Bluetooth simultaneously: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for the control app and regular Bluetooth Audio for wireless audio streaming.

Bluetooth Pairing for Control App

To control FLOW 8 via app from your Bluetooth device, use the following procedure:

  1. Download and install the free FLOW control app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet.
  3. Press the MENU button on the FLOW 8 mixer hardware and select the BT PAIRING menu by turning the SELECT/ADJUST push encoder. Press the encoder to enter this sub-menu.
  4. Select PAIR APP with the SELECT/ADJUST push encoder, and then press the encoder to start the search for a Bluetooth device.
  5. Start the FLOW control app on your Bluetooth device (within 60 seconds). The control app will automatically detect FLOW 8 and connect. When connected, the Bluetooth icon in the control app will change color from gray (inactive) to blue (active), and the blue APP LED on the mixer hardware will light consistently.
  6. In case of unsuccessful connection, press the RETRY button on the app and follow the on-screen instructions.

Bluetooth Pairing for Audio Streaming

To stream audio to your FLOW 8 mixer from your Bluetooth device, use the following procedure:

  1. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet (if not already done).
  2. Press the MENU button on the FLOW 8 mixer hardware and select the BT PAIRING menu by turning the SELECT/ADJUST push encoder. Press the encoder to enter this sub-menu.
  3. Select PAIR AUDIO with the SELECT/ADJUST push encoder, and then press the encoder to start the search for a Bluetooth device.
  4. Go to the Bluetooth menu of your smartphone or tablet.
  5. Select "FLOW 8 (Audio)" on your smartphone or tablet to pair.
  6. When pairing is successful, the menu on your smartphone or tablet will indicate success, and the blue AUDIO LED on the mixer hardware will light consistently.
  7. Begin audio playback on your smartphone or tablet (e.g., a radio app or media player app). Audio will stream wirelessly in stereo to your FLOW 8 mixer.
  8. Make final level adjustments. You can adjust the Bluetooth playback level by four different means:
    • Level up/down hardware buttons on your smartphone or tablet
    • Level control inside your audio playback app
    • BT/USB level knob on the FLOW 8 mixer hardware
    • Inside the FLOW control app at the BT/USB stereo channel on the mixer view

Note: Some smartphone or tablet apps, such as YouTube, will stop audio playback when you change screens (e.g., switching to the FLOW control app screen). To stream audio without interruption, we recommend you use a "pure" audio app.

Footswitch Operation

By using a footswitch with the FOOTSW jack, you can mute effects, tap in a tempo for time-based effects, or select next or previous snapshot:

FX Menu Navigation

ALL MUTE Function

The ALL MUTE function mutes all channels 1-8, as well as the Bluetooth channel.

To activate ALL MUTE, press and hold the MUTE button. When ALL MUTE is active, you will see these indicators:

To exit ALL MUTE, short press the MUTE button.

This ALL MUTE mode is perfect for quick and easy connection/disconnection of cables while avoiding pops and clicks that could damage connected speakers and headphones.

Manual Gain Change and Phantom Power

To manually adjust gain for an input channel or activate phantom power (channels 1 and 2 only):

  1. Press and hold the MAIN button. The MENU SCREEN display will turn yellow-green.
  2. Move a slider to select the desired channel.
  3. Use the slider to set the gain.
  4. Press the SELECT/ADJUST push encoder to select/deselect +48 V phantom power for channels 1 or 2.
  5. Release the MAIN button to exit.

EZ GAIN Function

The EZ GAIN function will automatically calibrate and set the gain and channel level. For Channels 1 and 2, the +48 V phantom power will be automatically selected, when required. To activate the EZ GAIN function:

  1. Press the MON 1 and MON 2 buttons simultaneously. The MENU SCREEN display will turn green.
  2. Turn the SELECT/ADJUST push encoder to select an input for EZ GAIN calibration. When selecting ALL, the mixer will calibrate all 8 input channels simultaneously.
  3. Press the SELECT/ADJUST push encoder to start the calibration.
  4. Sing/speak/play through the channel, and the mixer will auto-calibrate the gain and channel level, and switch on +48 V phantom power when required.

Note: Please run the calibration process for a minimum of 7 to 10 seconds for best results!

  1. When you stop performing, press the SELECT/ADJUST push encoder to finish the calibration.
  2. To calibrate additional channels, repeat Steps 2-5.
  3. When done, you can can exit EZ GAIN mode by pressing the MAIN button or any of the other bus buttons.

MIDI Implementation

Overview

The following tables detail the MIDI implementation for the Behringer FLOW 8 mixer, covering input channels, busses, FX control, and global controls.

Input Channels

Section MIDI Ch. Command Min. Value Max. Value Parameter Min. Value Max. Value Notes Comment
Input Ch. 1 1 CC 7 0, 1 127 Channel LEVEL (to MAIN) OFF, -70 dB +10 dB Value 0 = OFF, Value 1~127 = the actual level control from -70 to +10 dB
CC 10 0 127 Channel BALANCE (to MAIN) 1.0 LEFT 1.0 RIGHT Value 64 = "0.0 CENTER"
Input Ch. 2 2 CC 5 0 1-127 MUTE NO MUTE MUTE Switch; value 0 = "MUTE OFF"; value 1-127 = "MUTE"
CC 6 0 1-127 SOLO NO SOLO SOLO Switch; value 0 = "SOLO OFF"; value 1-127 = "SOLO"
Input Ch. 3 3 CC 1 0 127 EQ LOW -15 dB +15 dB
CC 2 EQ LOW MID
Input Ch. 4 4 CC 3 EQ HI MID
CC 4 EQ HI
Input Ch. 5/6 5 CC 8 0 127 GAIN -20 dB +60 dB NOT on Ch. USB/BT Continuous control
CC 9 0 127 LOW CUT 20 Hz 600 Hz NOT on Ch. USB/BT Continuous control
Input Ch. 7/8 6 CC 11 0 100-127 COMP 0% 100% NOT on Ch. USB/BT Continuous control; values 101-127 = identical to max. value = 100%
CC 12 0 1-127 48 V OFF ON ONLY on Ch. 1 + 2 Switch; value 0 = "48V OFF"; value 1-127 = "48V ON"
Input Ch. USB/BT 7 CC 14 0, 1 127 SEND LEVEL to MON1 OFF, -70 dB +10 dB Value 0 = OFF, Value 1~127 = the actual level control from -70 to +10 dB
CC 15 0, 1 127 SEND LEVEL to MON2 OFF, -70 dB +10 dB
CC 16 0, 1 127 SEND LEVEL to FX 1 OFF, -70 dB +10 dB
CC 17 0, 1 127 SEND LEVEL to FX 2 OFF, -70 dB +10 dB

Busses

Section MIDI Ch. Command Min. Value Max. Value Parameter Min. Value Max. Value Notes Comment
MAIN BUS 8 CC 7 0, 1 127 BUS LEVEL OFF, -70 dB +10 dB Value 0 = OFF, Value 1~127 = the actual level control from -70 to +10 dB
CC 10 0 127 BUS BALANCE 1.0 LEFT 1.0 RIGHT Value 64 = "0.0 CENTER"
MON1 BUS 9 CC 8 0 127 BUS LIMITER -30 dB 0 dB ONLY on MAIN BUS
MON2 BUS 10 CC 11 0 127 9-BAND EQ 62 Hz -15 dB +15 dB NOT on FX 1/2 BUS Continuous control; value 64 = "0.0 dB" (center postion)
FX 1 BUS 11 CC 12 9-BAND EQ 125 Hz NOT on FX 1/2 BUS
FX 2 BUS 12 CC 13 9-BAND EQ 250 Hz
FX-Slots MIDI Section 14 CC 14 9-BAND EQ 500 Hz
FX 1 CC 15 9-BAND EQ 1 kHz
CC 16 9-BAND EQ 2 kHz
FX 2 15 CC 17 9-BAND EQ 4 kHz
CC 18 9-BAND EQ 8 kHz
CC 19 9-BAND EQ 16 kHz
Global Control Section 16 Prog. Chg. 1 16 SNAPSHOTS - whole mixer 1 16 Program Change 0 & 17-127 = ignored
CC 1 0 100-127 PARAMETER 1 0% 100% Continuous control; values 101-127 = identical to max. value = 100%
CC 2 0 1-127 PARAMETER 2 Value A Value B Switch; MIDI value 0 = "Value A"; MIDI value 1-127 = "Value B"
FX 1 / FX 2 - common ctrl. CC 1 0 1-127 FX MUTE NO MUTE MUTE Mutes BOTH FX Sends Switch; value 0 = "MUTE OFF"; value 1-127 = "MUTE"
Note 0 (C -1) Velocity 1 Velo. 127 TAP TEMPO 50 BPM 250 BPM Lowest MIDI note for tempo tapping; ignore Velocity 0, any velo. btw. 1-127 = OK See below!

>Each BUS is assigned to one specific MIDI-Channel.

>Each Input Channel is assigned to one specific MIDI-Channel.

>Each FX slot is assigned to one specific MIDI-Channel.

>ALL global controls operate on MIDI-Channel 16.

Notes to TAP TEMPO:

  1. Note On command will be used to control the FX tempo; Note Off will be ignored.
  2. Any Note Velocity from 1-127 is OK for triggering, Velocity 0 will be ignored.
  3. Tempo calculation will be done by measuring the time interval between repetitive hit of MIDI-Note 0 (same logic as for the hardware TAP button on the mixer).
  4. TAP TEMPO affects generally both FX slots, so it's a "global tempo".
  5. TAP TEMPO is only useable for delay/echo effects which offer this parameter (FX 2 > Presets No. 1-12).

Specifications

Mic Inputs

Mic inputs 1/2
Type 2 x XLR jacks, balanced
Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz to 20 kHz) -129 dBu, A-weighted
Distortion (THD+N) < 0.004%, A-weighted
Max. input level +20 dBu
Impedance 10 kΩ balanced, 5 kΩ unbalanced

Mic inputs 3/4

Type 2 x XLR / ¼" TRS combo jacks, balanced
Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz to 20 kHz) -117 dBu, A-weighted
Distortion (THD+N) < 0.01%, A-weighted
Max. input level XLR: +6 dBu
TRS: +26 dBu
Impedance XLR: 2 kΩ balanced, 1 kΩ unbalanced
TRS: 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
Gain range -20 dB to +60 dB
Phantom power +48 V, switchable (inputs 1/2 only)

Line Inputs

Type 2 x ¼" TRS jacks, balanced (channels 5L / 7L)
Impedance 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
Gain range -20 dB to +60 dB
Distortion (THD+N) 0.005%, A-weighted, 0 dB gain, 0 dBu out
Max. input level +22 dBu

Guitar (Hi-Z) Inputs

Type 2 x ¼" TRS jacks, balanced (channels 6R / 8R)
Impedance 2 MΩ balanced, 1 MΩ unbalanced
Distortion (THD+N) 0.005%, A-weighted, 0 dB gain, 0 dBu out
Max. input level +19 dBu

Channel EQ

Monitor Outputs

Type 2 x ¼" TRS jacks, balanced
Impedance 75 Ω, balanced
Max. output level +14 dBu

Main Outputs

Type 2 x XLR jacks, balanced
Impedance 150 Ω, balanced
Max. output level +14 dBu

Phones Output

Type 1 x ¼" TRS jack, stereo
Max. output level +18 dBm / 40 Ω

Footswitch Input

Type 1 x ¼" TRS jack (tip / ring normally open)
Function configurable FX mute / Tap tempo or Snapshot load next / previous

Input / Output and Processing

Frequency range 10 Hz to 22 kHz (+0/-1 dB)
Dynamic range, analog in to analog out Typ. 108 dB
I/O latency 0.6 ms
Signal processing 32-bit VFP (Vector Floating Point)
A/D - D/A conversion 24-bit / 48 kHz
Dynamic range 114 dB
Number of input processing channels 10 input channels, 4 fx return channels

USB Audio Interface

Interface type USB 2.0
Connector Type B
Bit depth 24-bit / 48 kHz
Channels 10 out / 2 in

Bluetooth

Frequency range 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz
Channel number 79
Version Bluetooth spec 4.0 compliant
Compatibility Supports A2DP 1.2 profile
Max. communication range 12 m (without interference)
Max. output power 8 dBm

Power Supply / Voltage

Connector Micro-USB
Power supply 5 VDC 2A
Power consumption Max. 10 W (typ. 5 W)

Dimensions / Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D) 48 x 229 x 172 mm (1.9 x 9.0 x 6.8")
Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)

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3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information

Behringer FLOW 8

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.

Address: 901 Grier Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118 USA

Phone Number: +1 747 237 5033

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user's authority to use the equipment.

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