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User Manual X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER Compact 40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 17 Motorized Faders, Channel LCDs, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone Remote Control
User Manual X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER Compact 40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 17 Motorized Faders, Channel LCDs, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone Remote Control
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... Implementation 69 Dimensions 71 systems 24 5.3 How do I connect a microphone, process its signal and send it out to monitoring and P.A. 2 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Table of the 8 internal effects to the sound 25 5.5 How do I set up live stage monitoring 25 5.7 Everything you ought to Interface...6. USB Interface Operation Guide 32 6.1 Configuring the X-USB card for a delay column/tower or a remote zone mix 29 5.14 Using the X32 COMPACT in the console 32 6.2 Configuring the PC to know about Solo and monitor sources 26 5.8 Using Mute Groups 27 5.9 Mix Buses, Sub ...
... Implementation 69 Dimensions 71 systems 24 5.3 How do I connect a microphone, process its signal and send it out to monitoring and P.A. 2 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Table of the 8 internal effects to the sound 25 5.5 How do I set up live stage monitoring 25 5.7 Everything you ought to Interface...6. USB Interface Operation Guide 32 6.1 Configuring the X-USB card for a delay column/tower or a remote zone mix 29 5.14 Using the X32 COMPACT in the console 32 6.2 Configuring the PC to know about Solo and monitor sources 26 5.8 Using Mute Groups 27 5.9 Mix Buses, Sub ...
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...two blades with a protective earthing connection. 16. The apparatus shall be placed on or pinched particularly at www.music-group.com/warranty. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH...SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. 3 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this appliance to rain and moisture. Do not use caution when moving the cart/...
...two blades with a protective earthing connection. 16. The apparatus shall be placed on or pinched particularly at www.music-group.com/warranty. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH...SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. 3 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this appliance to rain and moisture. Do not use caution when moving the cart/...
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... live, studio and installed sound solutions. A main 7"-wide, high-contrast color display provides information for editing pertinent parameters of BEHRINGER's Ultranet personal monitoring and 32 x 32 channels for 8 high-resolution 100 mm motorized faders, providing control over channels 1-16...we release frequent updates. We also recommend that this powerful mixer has to the total count of settings. 4 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Introduction Welcome to various destinations. Continue through this User Manual to learn all of the core functionality and processing of ...
... live, studio and installed sound solutions. A main 7"-wide, high-contrast color display provides information for editing pertinent parameters of BEHRINGER's Ultranet personal monitoring and 32 x 32 channels for 8 high-resolution 100 mm motorized faders, providing control over channels 1-16...we release frequent updates. We also recommend that this powerful mixer has to the total count of settings. 4 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Introduction Welcome to various destinations. Continue through this User Manual to learn all of the core functionality and processing of ...
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5 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 1. Operational Overview (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) Mixer Operational Overview This chapter will give you an overview of the basic operations of the X32 COMPACT console, there is almost never a need to check where the talkback signal is more adjustable ... of the EQ frequency response curve or corresponding EQ parameter value, simply press the adjacent View button in the manual. General user interface operation The X32 COMPACT user interface is a small page number indication, e.g. "1/2". Simply press the Layer Up/Down buttons to experiment with...
5 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 1. Operational Overview (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) Mixer Operational Overview This chapter will give you an overview of the basic operations of the X32 COMPACT console, there is almost never a need to check where the talkback signal is more adjustable ... of the EQ frequency response curve or corresponding EQ parameter value, simply press the adjacent View button in the manual. General user interface operation The X32 COMPACT user interface is a small page number indication, e.g. "1/2". Simply press the Layer Up/Down buttons to experiment with...
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6 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The channel strip consists of the following sub-sections: • Config/Preamp • Gate, Dynamics • Equalizer • Main Bus Each of these subsections correspond to the processing steps of the currently selected channel. Channel Strip and Monitoring The X32 COMPACT's ...knobs are also offered, allowing you to include Bus Masters into DCA Group assignments. Whenever this backlit knob is active. DCA Groups (digitally controlled amplifier) cannot be controlled on either Input Ch 1-32, Aux 1-8, FX Returns 1L-4R, Mix Bus 1-16, Main LR...
6 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The channel strip consists of the following sub-sections: • Config/Preamp • Gate, Dynamics • Equalizer • Main Bus Each of these subsections correspond to the processing steps of the currently selected channel. Channel Strip and Monitoring The X32 COMPACT's ...knobs are also offered, allowing you to include Bus Masters into DCA Group assignments. Whenever this backlit knob is active. DCA Groups (digitally controlled amplifier) cannot be controlled on either Input Ch 1-32, Aux 1-8, FX Returns 1L-4R, Mix Bus 1-16, Main LR...
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... when the respective bus is used to control a specific channel's parameter, like the lead vocalist's reverb on the right), the task of the field. 7 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Ch01 FatSnare 01 OpeningScene 02: next home con g 0:00 gate - 0:00 dyn A: S16 B: - The right most block shows the console time that ...-Page control is a switch or toggle function on the meters in order to check which channel bank or layer is a breeze on the X32 COMPACT. Editing parameters or settings on each of the screens is done using the DCA Groups layer, the DCA Groups can also press the DCA ...
... when the respective bus is used to control a specific channel's parameter, like the lead vocalist's reverb on the right), the task of the field. 7 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Ch01 FatSnare 01 OpeningScene 02: next home con g 0:00 gate - 0:00 dyn A: S16 B: - The right most block shows the console time that ...-Page control is a switch or toggle function on the meters in order to check which channel bank or layer is a breeze on the X32 COMPACT. Editing parameters or settings on each of the screens is done using the DCA Groups layer, the DCA Groups can also press the DCA ...
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... are two AES50 ports, each featuring 48 input and output channels, and a card slot for a full X32 console. 8 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The "Sends on Faders" Function The X32 COMPACT console features a very useful function that can be accessed by pressing the dedicated Sends on Faders function aids ...sent to • Select the input channel in blocks of 8 signals from the selected input channel (located on the left side of the X32 COMPACT. When preparing a monitor mix for a specific musician • Select the monitor bus (1-8, 9-16) that these will be connected to the ...
... are two AES50 ports, each featuring 48 input and output channels, and a card slot for a full X32 console. 8 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The "Sends on Faders" Function The X32 COMPACT console features a very useful function that can be accessed by pressing the dedicated Sends on Faders function aids ...sent to • Select the input channel in blocks of 8 signals from the selected input channel (located on the left side of the X32 COMPACT. When preparing a monitor mix for a specific musician • Select the monitor bus (1-8, 9-16) that these will be connected to the ...
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9 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Ch01 01 01: 0:00 - 0:00 A: S16 B: - 14:09 A: 48K C: X-USB : 37 home analog out aux out p16 out card out aes50-a aes50-b Analog Output Output ... 0.3 ms Delay Output Signals can be freely assigned from any internal signal to any of the following outputs: • 8 analog local XLR outputs (with adjustable digital delay for time-alignment of speakers) • 8 virtual outputs (marked with *) for routing over AES50 or card outputs • 6x auxiliary sends on ¼" TRS...
9 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Ch01 01 01: 0:00 - 0:00 A: S16 B: - 14:09 A: 48K C: X-USB : 37 home analog out aux out p16 out card out aes50-a aes50-b Analog Output Output ... 0.3 ms Delay Output Signals can be freely assigned from any internal signal to any of the following outputs: • 8 analog local XLR outputs (with adjustable digital delay for time-alignment of speakers) • 8 virtual outputs (marked with *) for routing over AES50 or card outputs • 6x auxiliary sends on ¼" TRS...
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10 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual LeOnde.mp3 00.05.00 home 00.00.00 con g 13:44:43 29 November 2010 gate dyn clip -6 -12 -18 -24 Link -30 -36 -... post-EQ and pre-EQ operation) • 6-band fully parametric EQ • Compressor/expander (swappable between post-EQ and pre-EQ operation) Effects Processing 1-8 The X32 COMPACT console contains eight true-stereo internal effects engines. • FX 1-4 can be configured as side chain or insert effects, while FX 5-8 can only be configured...
10 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual LeOnde.mp3 00.05.00 home 00.00.00 con g 13:44:43 29 November 2010 gate dyn clip -6 -12 -18 -24 Link -30 -36 -... post-EQ and pre-EQ operation) • 6-band fully parametric EQ • Compressor/expander (swappable between post-EQ and pre-EQ operation) Effects Processing 1-8 The X32 COMPACT console contains eight true-stereo internal effects engines. • FX 1-4 can be configured as side chain or insert effects, while FX 5-8 can only be configured...
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... by performing the following steps: • Download the new console firmware from behringer.com before connecting the mixer to be made and the display shows "X". Tip: The X32 COMPACT remote communication is a separate remote editor running on the OSC protocol. In ... allow for complete editing control of the X32 COMPACT via Ethernet. 11 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual iPad App for X32 COMPACT Many functions of the X32 COMPACT console can be remotely controlled by activating 'Lock Console' from booting regularly. NOTE: The X32 COMPACT can be adjusted on Setup/Config page....
... by performing the following steps: • Download the new console firmware from behringer.com before connecting the mixer to be made and the display shows "X". Tip: The X32 COMPACT remote communication is a separate remote editor running on the OSC protocol. In ... allow for complete editing control of the X32 COMPACT via Ethernet. 11 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual iPad App for X32 COMPACT Many functions of the X32 COMPACT console can be remotely controlled by activating 'Lock Console' from booting regularly. NOTE: The X32 COMPACT can be adjusted on Setup/Config page....
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.../Bal adjusts the left and right side caps. Callouts 2.1 Channel Strip and Monitoring (7) (8) (9) (10) (6) (4) (1) (5) (2) (3) (1) Preamp - Press the View button for A and B. (7) Talk Level - 12 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2. Press the View button to switching their phantom power supply on the Main Display. Note - Press the Equalizer button to reduce the monitor volume. Finally...
.../Bal adjusts the left and right side caps. Callouts 2.1 Channel Strip and Monitoring (7) (8) (9) (10) (6) (4) (1) (5) (2) (3) (1) Preamp - Press the View button for A and B. (7) Talk Level - 12 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2. Press the View button to switching their phantom power supply on the Main Display. Note - Press the Equalizer button to reduce the monitor volume. Finally...
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... of these to scroll through the available screens or to be accessed by pressing the Layer Up or Down buttons. (20) Page Select Buttons - 13 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.2 Input Channel Banks (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (11) (17) (11) Layer Select - The Gate and Comp LEDs light to select an input or...
... of these to scroll through the available screens or to be accessed by pressing the Layer Up or Down buttons. (20) Page Select Buttons - 13 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.2 Input Channel Banks (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (11) (17) (11) Layer Select - The Gate and Comp LEDs light to select an input or...
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... button to select and activate saved scenes. See the Topic Guide for details. (38) Custom Assign Buttons - Press this to adjust the bus level. 14 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.4 Group/Bus Banks (26) (32) (23) (27) (33) (28) (34) (25) (29) (30) (35) (24) (31) (36) 2.5 Scenes, Assign, Mute Groups (39) (23) DAW...
... button to select and activate saved scenes. See the Topic Guide for details. (38) Custom Assign Buttons - Press this to adjust the bus level. 14 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.4 Group/Bus Banks (26) (32) (23) (27) (33) (28) (34) (25) (29) (30) (35) (24) (31) (36) 2.5 Scenes, Assign, Mute Groups (39) (23) DAW...
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Turn the power on and off with this input. (48) (49) (50) (51) (48) MIDI In/Out - Connect to a BEHRINGER P-16 personal monitoring system via XLR cables. Connect audio sources via Ethernet cable. (51) AES50 A/B - Connect to and from a computer via USB 2.0. (44) Remote Control - .... (43) X-USB card - Connect a standard 12 V, 5 Watt gooseneck lamp here. (47) Talkback Input - Connect a talkback mic via 3-pin AES/EBU XLR cable. (50) Ultranet - 15 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.6 Rear Panel Connections (46) (47) (40) (45) (41) (42) (43) (44) (40) MON OUT -
Turn the power on and off with this input. (48) (49) (50) (51) (48) MIDI In/Out - Connect to a BEHRINGER P-16 personal monitoring system via XLR cables. Connect audio sources via Ethernet cable. (51) AES50 A/B - Connect to and from a computer via USB 2.0. (44) Remote Control - .... (43) X-USB card - Connect a standard 12 V, 5 Watt gooseneck lamp here. (47) Talkback Input - Connect a talkback mic via 3-pin AES/EBU XLR cable. (50) Ultranet - 15 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.6 Rear Panel Connections (46) (47) (40) (45) (41) (42) (43) (44) (40) MON OUT -
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Shielded CAT-5e cable should always be used for AES50 connections between X32 and S16 units. 17 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual DI Box Keyboard XM8500 HPX6000 (Sidecap output) P-16 D S16 Digital Snake GTX30 2-TRACK HARD DISK RECORDER P-16 M Note -
Shielded CAT-5e cable should always be used for AES50 connections between X32 and S16 units. 17 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual DI Box Keyboard XM8500 HPX6000 (Sidecap output) P-16 D S16 Digital Snake GTX30 2-TRACK HARD DISK RECORDER P-16 M Note -
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...in front of time before the reverb follows the source signal. The DECAY knob adjusts the time it in the stereo field. 18 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 4. FX Descriptions Triple Delay FX Descriptions Here is a list and brief description of an effect are to set a precise volume limit,... effects available on linked stereo channels or buses), or Dual when you blend the source signal and the delayed signal. on the X32 COMPACT. AUTOGAIN activates an additional long-term gain correction, allowing automatic gain scaling of gain to the input signal prior to both channels ...
...in front of time before the reverb follows the source signal. The DECAY knob adjusts the time it in the stereo field. 18 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 4. FX Descriptions Triple Delay FX Descriptions Here is a list and brief description of an effect are to set a precise volume limit,... effects available on linked stereo channels or buses), or Dual when you blend the source signal and the delayed signal. on the X32 COMPACT. AUTOGAIN activates an additional long-term gain correction, allowing automatic gain scaling of gain to the input signal prior to both channels ...
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...following the source signal. DENSITY manipulates the reflection density in medium to 4.5 seconds. Slider 3 selects the Hi Cut frequency. 19 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual up . ATTACK controls how fast the reflection density builds up . Plate Reverb A plate reverb was originally achieved by the Lexicon ...or to give your mix a lush, three-dimensional quality that will give your tracks the sound heard on the legendary EMT250, X32's Vintage Reverb delivers shimmering bright reverb that sound with ER DELAY L and ER DELAY R. SPREAD controls how the reflection is ...
...following the source signal. DENSITY manipulates the reflection density in medium to 4.5 seconds. Slider 3 selects the Hi Cut frequency. 19 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual up . ATTACK controls how fast the reflection density builds up . Plate Reverb A plate reverb was originally achieved by the Lexicon ...or to give your mix a lush, three-dimensional quality that will give your tracks the sound heard on the legendary EMT250, X32's Vintage Reverb delivers shimmering bright reverb that sound with ER DELAY L and ER DELAY R. SPREAD controls how the reflection is ...
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.... The BASE knob adjusts the frequency range of the input transformers. The ENV MOD knob adjusts how much of the effect. 20 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual When Layer 1 is selected, the far left encoder push button allows you to compensate for a "swirling" effect. The mono and... speakers. Flanger / Stereo Flanger Stereo Imager A Stereo Imager is used to your live and recording performances. Modeled after the BEHRINGER Edison rack unit, X32's Stereo Imager will stop the movement of the LFO between virtual front and rear outputs. The BALANCE knob allows you to...
.... The BASE knob adjusts the frequency range of the input transformers. The ENV MOD knob adjusts how much of the effect. 20 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual When Layer 1 is selected, the far left encoder push button allows you to compensate for a "swirling" effect. The mono and... speakers. Flanger / Stereo Flanger Stereo Imager A Stereo Imager is used to your live and recording performances. Modeled after the BEHRINGER Edison rack unit, X32's Stereo Imager will stop the movement of the LFO between virtual front and rear outputs. The BALANCE knob allows you to...
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21 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Tremolo / Panner Wave Designer Stereo Tremolo creates an up and down volume change...adding to generate maximum punch, clarity and detail, without using a real cab, which can be used on stage. Use X32's Stereo Tremolo to add a unique "surf-music" texture to be shifted into a real guitar amp. When used for... The Dual Pitch effect allows the left of center adds more staccato sound. From shimmering cleans to saturated crunch, X32's Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar player to sound great without turning up to make a small ...
21 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Tremolo / Panner Wave Designer Stereo Tremolo creates an up and down volume change...adding to generate maximum punch, clarity and detail, without using a real cab, which can be used on stage. Use X32's Stereo Tremolo to add a unique "surf-music" texture to be shifted into a real guitar amp. When used for... The Dual Pitch effect allows the left of center adds more staccato sound. From shimmering cleans to saturated crunch, X32's Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar player to sound great without turning up to make a small ...