The Behringer X32 Rack is a game - changer in the world of audio mixing. Powered by the legendary X32 mix engine, it's incredibly versatile. Today, use it as a top - notch studio recording interface. Tomorrow, take control of a complex theater production. Or, when you're mixing your band's club gig from your iPad, let it sit securely in your side - rack. This amazing digital mixer combines high - quality analog I/O, powerful digital connectivity, and has enough processing power for 40 channels, 25 buses, and up to 152 signal sources. You can directly control every mix parameter on the X32 Rack using its 800 x 480 graphic UI. But the real magic lies in its networked remote control. With apps like X32 - EDIT for PC/Mac/Linux, X32 - MIX for iPad, X32 - Q for iPhone/iPod touch, and X32 - Q for Android, you can mix from anywhere in the room. You can even run multiple app instances at once, allowing performers to adjust their personal monitors on the fly. Equipped with 16 Midas - design mic preamps and dual AES50 ports, it can support up to six S16 digital stage boxes for extensive I/O connectivity. Ultra - flexible routing and 8 powerful stereo FX engines make it perfect for current audio needs and future growth. Key features include a 40 - input channel, 25 - bus design in a 3U rack - mountable unit for live and installed sound. The 16 fully programmable mic preamps offer audiophile sound quality. There are 8 XLR outputs, 6 additional line in/outputs, a phone connector, and a talkback section with XLR mic input. It also has a 32 x 32 channel USB 2.0 audio interface. Free iPad and iPhone apps enable professional remote operation without a host PC. A high - resolution 5' day - viewable Color TFT makes it easy to see workflow components and parameters. The main LCR, 6 matrix buses, and 16 mix buses come with inserts, 6 - band parametric EQs, and full dynamics processing, along with 8 DCA and 6 mute groups. The virtual FX rack has 8 true - stereo FX slots with high - end simulations. Its 40 - Bit floating - point DSP offers unlimited dynamic range with no internal overload and near - zero latency. Powerful scene management simplifies complex productions. It's 48 - channel Digital Snake ready via dual AES50 ports. A USB type - A connector provides file storage, uncompressed stereo recordings, show presets, and system updates. ULTRANET connectivity works with Behringer's P16 Personal Monitoring System. Networked remote control via Ethernet is available for show setups with an on - screen software editor. There's a built - in expansion port for audio interface cards or digital networking bridges, and MIDI In/Out for remote scene recall or controlling other MIDI equipment. Future firmware updates, including new FX 'Plug Ins', are free to download from behringer.com.
Using the Behringer X32 Rack is a breeze. First, connect your audio sources to the appropriate inputs like the 16 Midas - designed mic preamps or other line inputs. You can directly control the mix on the unit using the 800 x 480 graphic UI. Or, download the free apps for your PC, Mac, Linux, iPad, iPhone, or Android device. With these apps, you can control the mix from anywhere in the room. If you have multiple performers who want to adjust their personal monitors, run multiple app instances at the same time. When it comes to connecting additional equipment, use the dual AES50 ports to connect up to six S16 digital stage boxes for more I/O options. The built - in expansion port can be used to add audio interface cards or digital networking bridges. For storing files, uncompressed stereo recordings, or getting show presets and system updates, use the USB type - A connector. As for maintenance, keep the unit in a clean and dry environment. Make sure to download the free firmware updates from behringer.com regularly to get new FX 'Plug Ins' and other improvements. When using the MIDI In/Out, ensure that the connected MIDI equipment is properly configured for remote scene recall or control. Also, always follow the safety instructions in the user manual to avoid any electrical hazards.
