DIGITAL MIXER X32
32-Channel, 16-Bus Total-Recall Digital Mixing Console for Live and Recording Applications
The BEHRINGER X32 digital mixing console offers a powerful and intuitive platform for live sound and recording applications. It features 32 total recall digital channels with programmable high-end mic preamps and 16 mix buses, configurable as subgroups. The console is designed to streamline workflow, allowing engineers to focus on the event rather than complex menu navigation.
- 32-channel total recall digital mixer with fully programmable high-end mic preamps and 16 mix buses, configurable as subgroups
- Main LCR and all 16 mix buses featuring inserts, 6-band parametric EQ's and dynamics processing
- 16 analog XLR outputs plus 6 additional line in/outputs, 2 phones connectors and a talkback section with integrated or external mic
- 48-channel digital snake ready* via AES50 ports featuring KLARK TEKNIK's SuperMAC networking capability for ultra-low jitter and latency
- Built-in expansion port for Firewire/USB/ADAT card* featuring standalone 16-channel recorder or other networking interfaces
- Virtual FX rack featuring 8 true-stereo FX slots for high-end simulations of famous outboard gear such as KLARK TEKNIK DN780, EMT250 etc. (included)
- Ultra-high power 32-Bit floating-point DSP features "unlimited" dynamic range, no internal overload and near-zero latency between in and outputs
- 6 mute groups and 8 DCA groups on 8 dedicated 100 mm motorized faders
- Super-easy user interface and dedicated channel strip section with direct access controls for intuitive workflow
The X32 is designed to be intuitive and powerful, featuring 40 processing channels and 25 mix buses, all equipped with comprehensive signal processing (dynamics, EQ, and inserts). This allows for quick configuration to meet the demands of any gig, large or small.
Ready for your input
Utilize any combination of the 32 local console mic inputs or the networked digital snake inputs on stage for audiophile quality sound. The programmable preamps ensure full control, purity, and impeccable dynamics. The dedicated channel strip section provides 17 backlit buttons and 13 rotary controls with LED-collars for nuanced adjustment of each channel's compressor, 4-band parametric EQ, and more. Each input and output channel strip features a color backlit 128x64 graphic LCD for vital channel information.
Virtual FX Rack
The onboard virtual FX Rack offers access to eight true-stereo, multi-effects processors (16 mono), including delay, chorus, and dynamics. It can also run 4 production quality true-stereo reverbs concurrently with 8 channels of 31-band graphic equalization, eliminating the need for expensive external hardware.
High-count I/O options
The console provides 32 high-end programmable mic preamps, 6 Aux Inputs on 1/4" TRS, 16 balanced XLR Outs, plus balanced Control Room outputs on both XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors. A single CAT5 cable from FOH to the stage can carry up to 48 channels of audio input and deliver all bus outputs, along with 16 individual monitor feeds for BEHRINGER's P16 personal monitoring system.
A detailed image of the Behringer X32 digital mixer console front panel is visible, showing a large central display, numerous rotary encoders, backlit buttons, 100mm motorized faders, and channel strip controls. A phone is noted in the background with the text "phone not included".
Key Features and Benefits
- High-resolution 7" color TFT with associated controls and individual RGB backlit graphic LCD's in every channel
- 25 motorized 100 mm faders, extensive channel strip plus dedicated user-definable control section
- USB flash connector providing file storage for uncompressed recordings plus show presets and system updates
- Connectivity for BEHRINGER's P-16 Personal Monitoring System*, AES/EBU stereo digital output and MIDI
- 6 independent matrix mix buses featuring inserts, 6-band parametric EQ's and dynamics processing
- Adjustable line delays available on all physical in and outputs
- Networked remote control or show setups with remote editor software via USB and Ethernet ports (included)
- Powerful scene management for convenient handling of complex productions
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
* The AES50 trademark is property of the Audio Engineering Society, NY
Vital information is just a click away
The netbook-resolution, 800x480 high-contrast color TFT display provides quick access to X32's eight intuitive control screens. Dedicated rotary/push encoders allow parameter setting and source I/O assignment without navigating through multiple menu layers or complex owner's manuals.
Versatile signal and scene management
Signals can be assigned to eight DCA groups (Digitally Controlled Amplifier) for simultaneous group level control via motorized faders. The audio engineer can communicate with talent via the Talkback section's onboard mic or an external mic. X32's scene management allows snapshots of production mixes to be captured and recalled, with the option to save them to a USB stick. A dedicated custom control section with user-definable knobs and buttons allows for quick access to frequently used functions.
Powered by MIDAS & KLARK TEKNIK
The X32 development benefited from the expertise of sister companies MIDAS and KLARK TEKNIK. The programmable, high-grade mic preamps are based on a genuine MIDAS design, ensuring superior common mode rejection (CMRR) and extremely low harmonic distortion (THD). The graphical user interface (GUI) was a collaborative effort, making digital mixing easy and productive. FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) coding ensures rock-solid, ultra-low latency digital channel patching, enabling the X32 to handle up to 168 sources on 168 destinations, including the two AES50 ports. Future collaboration between BEHRINGER and MIDAS is anticipated.
Bus and Rear Panel Flexibility
The X32 provides extensive output connectivity, including 16 balanced XLR outputs, six balanced Line I/O on 1/4" TRS connectors, dual Phones outputs, and Main LCR (Left, Center, Right) buses. It also features 16 mix buses (configurable as subgroups) with inserts, 6-band parametric EQ, and dynamics processing, plus six independent Matrix Mixes with similar processing capabilities.
Input Channel Preamp, Dynamics & EQ Panel
This panel controls the input channel's signal path. Key controls include: Phase Invert [⚙️], 48 V Phantom Power [?], Input Gain adjust, Input Level meter, Low Cut filter frequency, Low Cut filter [On/Off], Equalizer Mode, Equalizer Q adjust, Equalizer Band select buttons, Bus Send rotary encoders, Bus Send assign buttons, and a USB Recorder socket with Access LED. Additional controls for Gate threshold, Gate [On/Off], Dynamics LED meter, Dynamics [On/Off], Dynamics threshold adjust, Equalizer [On/Off], Equalizer Gain adjust, Equalizer Frequency Adjust, and a View button to display parameters on the main display are also present. A Main Bus Level control is located here.
Main Display, Monitor & Talkback Panel
This central panel features a large Color display, Mono Bus/Solo LR Bus Level Selection controls, and a Color display level meter. The Metering section allows selection of various modes: METERS, ROUTING, SETUP, LIBRARY, EFFECTS, MUTE GRP, UTILITY. It also includes Monitor Outputs (XLR), Phones Level control, a Lamp connector, an External Talkback Mic input, and a Talkback Level control. The panel is equipped with color display rotary encoders (with button push capability) and color display navigation controls. Dedicated buttons include Mono, Dim (lowers control room/phones outputs), View, Talkback B, and Talkback A.
Main Out, Scenes & Custom Control Panel
The rear panel includes two AES50* ports, supporting KLARK TEKNIK's SuperMAC 48-channel I/O networking for up to 96 inputs and outputs. Stereo digital output and MIDI are also supported, offering ultra-low jitter and latency communication with digital snakes, remote stage boxes, and outboard recording devices. A top panel USB port allows recording of an uncompressed two-channel "board mix" to a USB thumb drive or playing background music.
System expansion is possible via an integrated card slot, supporting up to 32 channels of digital audio I/O via IEE1394 FireWire, ADAT TOSLINK, or USB. Standalone 16-channel uncompressed multi-track recording to a USB drive is also supported without a computer.
The main control panel features:
- Select button: "selects" the mix output path
- Comp LED: illuminates when mix output audio is being compressed
- Clear Solo button: releases all soloed channels from solo bus
- Master fader: controls the main output level
- Solo button: solos the master output
- LCD display: shows master fader parameters
- Mute button: mutes the mix output
- Scene navigation buttons
- View buttons
- Custom rotary encoders (user-definable for frequent tasks)
- Custom buttons (user-definable for frequent tasks)
- Custom control LCD displays
- Custom control Set selection buttons
- Smart Phone dock
Input Channel Strip
The input channel strip provides detailed control over individual channels. Features include:
- Remote button: allows input faders to control compatible DAW
- SELECT button: allows changing parameters and viewing on the main display
- CH1-16 layer select button
- CH17-32 layer select button
- Line Input/USB Select button
- Bus Master button: assigns faders to control output level of the 16 console bus outputs
- Channel Level meter with Compressor/Gate LEDs
- Solo button
- Channel LCD display with Compressor/Gate LEDs
- Mute button
- Channel fader
Output Channel Strip
The output channel strip manages signal routing and levels. Features include:
- Remote button: allows output faders to control compatible DAW
- SELECT button: allows changing parameters and viewing on the main display
- DCA Groups 1-8 layer select
- Bus 1-8 layer select button
- Bus 9-16 layer select button
- Sends to Fader button
- Channel Level meter with Compressor/Gate LEDs
- Solo button
- Channel LCD display
- Mute button
- Output fader
Rear Panel Input Patchbay
The BEHRINGER X32 digital mixing console is recognized for setting a new benchmark in live sound mixing with exceptional value. It offers a full-featured console with a large input and output channel count, comprehensive processing, flexible expansion options, and an intuitive user interface.
The rear panel includes:
- 32 Channel Input connectors (XLR)
- MIDI I/O
- AES/EBU Output
- ULTRANET Output
- AES50 A/B Outputs
- Cooling fan
- Auxiliary Input connectors (1/4" & RCA)
- Auxiliary Output connectors (1/4" & RCA)
- Monitor/Control Room Outputs (XLR)
- Monitor/Control Room Outputs (1/4")
- Assignable Output connectors (XLR) (OUT 1-16)
- IEC Power socket and switch
- Option card slot
- USB connector
- Ethernet connector
Safety warnings and compliance logos (CE, FC) are present, along with manufacturer information.
X32 Live Performance Setup with S16 and P16 Monitor System
This diagram illustrates a typical live performance setup. Digital cable (CAT5) connections are shown in blue, and Analog Cable connections are in red. The X32 connects via AES50 to two S16 Stage boxes (left and right), each providing 16 inputs and outputs. The X32 also sends analog outputs to FOH L and R amplifiers/loudspeakers. POWERPLAY P16-I Audio interfaces are connected to the S16 stage boxes, distributing P16 Bus signals. Multiple POWERPLAY P16-M Digital Personal Mixers connect to the P16-I interfaces, allowing musicians (e.g., Bass Player, Vocal 1, Guitarist, Keyboardist, 2nd Guitarist, Background Vocal 1, Background Vocal 2, Background Vocal 3, Percussionist, Spare) to create their own monitor mixes. A USB stick can be connected to the X32 for recording shows. Phones outputs are available for monitoring. Analog connections are shown for floor monitors and wedge monitors.
X32 Recording Studio Setup (Option Card* Installed)
This diagram shows a recording studio configuration. Input channels are labeled from 1 to 20 (e.g., Lead Vocal, Vocal 2, Stereo Keys 1 L/R, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm E. Guitar, Kick, Snare, etc.). The X32 connects via a FireWire cable (from an optional card) to a Computer tower running DAW software. The ULTRANET Out is also utilized. Studio monitors (B3031A) are connected to the Monitor/Control Room Out. POWERPLAY P16-I Audio interfaces and POWERPLAY P16-M Digital Personal Mixers are integrated for headphone monitoring. Digital cable (CAT5) and Analog Cable connections are depicted. An asterisk indicates that the option card is sold separately.
Service, Support, and Information
Europe
MUSIC Group Services EU GmbH
Tel.: +49 2154 9206 4149
USA/Canada
MUSIC Group Services US Inc.
Tel.: +1 425 672 0816
Singapore
MUSIC Group Services SG (Pte.) Ltd
Tel.: +65 6845 1800
Australia
MUSIC Group Services AU Pty Ltd
Tel.: +61 03 9877 7170
Japan
MUSIC Group Services JP K.K.
Tel.: +81 3 5281 1180
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