Behringer X AIR XR16/XR12 Digital Mixer

Quick Start Guide

Introduction

The Behringer X AIR XR16 and XR12 are 16/12-input digital mixers designed for control via iPad or Android tablets. They feature programmable Midas preamps, 8 line inputs, an integrated Wi-Fi module, and a USB stereo recorder.

Product Overview

The XR16 and XR12 offer comprehensive mixing capabilities in a compact form factor. They are ideal for live sound reinforcement, studio recording, and podcasting.

Top and bottom views of the Behringer X AIR XR16/XR12 mixers, illustrating input/output connections and controls.

Key Features

16/12-Input Digital Mixer
8/4 Programmable Midas Preamps
8 Line Inputs
Integrated Wi-Fi Module
USB Stereo Recorder
Remote control via iPad/Android tablets and computers

Connectivity and Setup

The mixers can be connected and controlled in several ways:

Network Connections

Ethernet LAN: Connect directly to a router or computer using an Ethernet cable.
Wi-Fi Client Mode: Connect the mixer to an existing Wi-Fi network.
Access Point Mode: The mixer creates its own Wi-Fi network for direct connection.

IP Address and DHCP: The mixers support DHCP client, DHCP server, and static IP configurations for flexible network integration.

Connection Examples

Diagram illustrating various connection scenarios for the X AIR XR16/XR12, including connecting microphones, instruments, keyboards, computers, and loudspeakers.

Network connection diagram showing different modes (Wi-Fi Client, Access Point, Ethernet) and their configurations for controlling the mixer.

Controls and Operation

The mixer's front and rear panels feature various input and output connectors, as well as control elements.

Detailed view of the Behringer X AIR XR16 mixer's front panel, highlighting each input, output, and control knob with corresponding numbers.

Detailed view of the Behringer X AIR XR12 mixer's front panel, highlighting each input, output, and control knob with corresponding numbers.

Key Controls and Ports

ETHERNET Port: For network control via LAN or Wi-Fi router.
REMOTE Switch: Selects between ETHERNET, WIFI CLIENT, and ACCESS POINT modes.
RESET Button: Resets network parameters or factory settings.
MIDI IN/OUT: For connecting external MIDI devices.
USB Port (Type A): For connecting USB flash drives for file storage, stereo recording, and playback.
XLR COMBO Jacks: Accept both balanced and unbalanced XLR and 1/4" plugs.
1/4" Input Jacks: Accept balanced or unbalanced 1/4" plugs.
HI-Z Inputs (Channels 15/16 on XR16, 11/12 on XR12): For direct connection of guitars and basses.
AUX SEND: For sending monitor mixes to powered speakers or headphone mixers.
MAIN L/R: XLR outputs for sending the main mix to amplification systems or monitors.
PHONES Jack: 1/4" TRS jack for connecting headphones.
PHONES LEVEL Knob: Adjusts the headphone output level.
POWER Switch: Turns the unit on and off.

MIDI Implementation

The XR16/XR12 supports MIDI control for various functions, including snapshots, faders, mutes, and panorama/balance.

MIDI RX/TX	Channel	Command	CC No.	Value	Comment
Snapshot	1	Prg Chg	1-64		Program Changes 1-64 on Channel 1 can be used to recall snapshots 1-64 stored inside X AIR mixers.
Fader	CH Faders	1	CC	0-15	0/127	Input Channels
Fader	CH Faders	1	CC	16	0/127	USB Recorder Playback (stereo)
Fader	CH Faders	1	CC	17-20	0/127	FX1-4 Return (stereo)
Fader	Send Faders	1	CC	21-26	0/127	Aux Sends / Subgroups
Fader	Send Faders	1	CC	27-30	0/127	FX 1-4 Send
Fader	Main Fader	1	CC	31	0/127	Main LR (stereo)
Mute	CH Mutes	2	CC	0-15	0/127	Input Channels
Mute	CH Mutes	2	CC	16	0/127	USB Recorder Playback (stereo)
Mute	CH Mutes	2	CC	17-20	0/127	FX 1-4 Return (stereo)
Mute	Send Mutes	2	CC	21-26	0/127	Aux Sends / Subgroups
Mute	Send Mutes	2	CC	27-30	0/127	FX 1-4 Send
Mute	Main Mute	2	CC	31	0/127	Main LR (stereo)
Panorama/Balance	CH PAN	3	CC	0-15	1...127	Panorama Input Channels; value 64 = center
Panorama/Balance	CH PAN	3	CC	16	1...127	Balance USB Recorder Playback (stereo); value 64 = center
Panorama/Balance	CH PAN	3	CC	17-20	1...127	Balance FX 1-4 Return (stereo); value 64 = center
Panorama/Balance	Aux/Sub Pan	3	CC	21-26	1...127	Panorama Aux Sends / Subgroups; value 64 = center
Panorama/Balance	Main Bal	3	CC	31	1...127	Balance Main LR (stereo); value 64 = stereo
X OSC	Text based OSC		SYX		Open Sound Control via Sysex FO 00 20 32 32 TEXT F7. With 'TEXT' being OSC strings in hex format, up to 39 kB in length.

Technical Specifications

Processing

Feature	XR16	XR12
Processing Channels	16 input channels, 1 stereo USB return channel, 4 stereo FX return channels, 6 aux buses, main LR	16 input channels, 1 stereo USB return channel, 4 stereo FX return channels, 6 aux buses, main LR
Internal FX Engine	4 true stereo	4 true stereo
Signal Processing	40-bit floating point	40-bit floating point
A/D-D/A Conversion	24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz, 114 dB dynamic range	24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz, 114 dB dynamic range
Analog I/O Latency*	0.8 ms	0.8 ms

Connectors

Feature	XR16	XR12
Mic Preamps	8 Midas-designed programmable mic preamps	4 Midas-designed programmable mic preamps
Line Inputs	8 TRS, balanced	8 TRS, balanced
Main Outputs	2 XLR, balanced	2 XLR, balanced
Aux Outputs	4 XLR, balanced	2 TRS, balanced
Phones Output	1 TRS	1 TRS
MIDI Input/Output	1/1 DIN	1/1 DIN
Ethernet	1 RJ45	1 RJ45
USB Port	Type A	Type A

Mic Input Characteristics

Feature	XR16	XR12
Preamplifier Design	Midas	Midas
THD+Noise, 20 dB Gain, 0 dBu Output	<0.005%, A-weighted	<0.005%, A-weighted
Phantom Power, switchable per input	48 V	48 V
Equivalent Input Noise Level, XLR (Input shorted)	-128 dBu, A-weighted	-128 dBu, A-weighted
CMRR, XLR, @ 20 dB Gain (typical)	>60 dB	>60 dB
CMRR, XLR, @ 40 dB Gain	>65 dB	>65 dB

Input/Output Characteristics

Feature	XR16	XR12
Frequency Range @ 48 kHz Sample Rate, 0 dB to -1 dB	10 Hz - 22 kHz	10 Hz - 22 kHz
Dynamic Range, Mic Input to Analog Output (typical)	105 dB	104 dB
A/D Dynamic Range, Mic Preamps to Converters (typical)	109 dB	109 dB
D/A Dynamic Range, Converters and Output	108 dB	108 dB
Crosstalk Rejection @ 1 kHz, Adjacent Channels	90 dB	90 dB
Mic Input Impedance XLR, Unbalanced/Balanced	5 kΩ / 10 kΩ	5 kΩ / 10 kΩ
Max Input Level, XLR (Unclipped)	+23 dBu	+21 dBu
High-Z Input Impedance TRS, Unbalanced/Balanced	1 MΩ / 2 MΩ	1 MΩ / 2 MΩ
Line Input Impedance TRS, Unbalanced/Balanced	20 kΩ / 40 kΩ	20 kΩ / 40 kΩ
Max Input Level, TRS (Unclipped)	+23 dBu	+21 dBu

Output Characteristics

Feature	XR16	XR12
Output Impedance, XLR, Unbalanced/Balanced	50 Ω / 50 Ω	50 Ω / 50 Ω
Output Level, XLR, Nominal/Max	+4 dBu / +16 dBu	+4 dBu / +16 dBu
Output Impedance TRS, Unbalanced/Balanced	50 Ω / 50 Ω	50 Ω / 50 Ω
Output Level, TRS, Nominal/Max	+4 dBu / +16 dBu	+4 dBu / +16 dBu
Phones Output Impedance/Level	40 Ω / +35 dBm (Stereo)	40 Ω / +35 dBm (Stereo)
Residual Noise Level, XLR and TRS	-92 dBu, A-weighted	-92 dBu, A-weighted

WLAN Module

Feature	XR16	XR12
Antenna	External, SMA connector, 50Ω	External, SMA connector, 50Ω
Access Point, Client Count	Max. 4	Max. 4
IEEE 802.11 b/g Standard
Frequency Range	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
WLAN Channels (Wi-Fi Client, Access Point)	1-11 / 1-11	1-11 / 1-11
Max Output Power	19 dBm (802.11b) / 18 dBm (802.11g)	19 dBm (802.11b) / 18 dBm (802.11g)

Power

Feature	XR16	XR12
Switch Mode Power Supply	Autorange 100-240 V, (50/60 Hz)	Autorange 100-240 V, (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption	30 W	30 W

Physical

Feature	XR16	XR12
Standard Operating Temperature Range	5°C - 45°C (41°F - 113°F)	5°C - 45°C (41°F - 113°F)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	333 x 149 x 140 mm (13.1 x 5.9 x 5.5 in)	333 x 149 x 95 mm (13.1 x 5.9 x 3.7 in)
Weight	3.0 kg (6.6 lb)	2.4 kg (5.3 lb)

*Includes all channel and bus processing, excluding insert effects.

Warning: Use of this equipment in a residential environment may cause radio interference.

Important Information

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Compliance Information

CE Declaration of Conformity: Music Tribe hereby declares that this product complies with Directive 2014/53/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation (EU) 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Regulation (EC) 1907/2006.

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