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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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...7.12 Assign Screen 62 7.13 Scenes Screen 64 8. Specifications 66 Block Diagram 68 MIDI Implementation 69 Dimensions 71 Operational Overview 5 2. 2 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Table of the 8 internal effects to the sound 25 5.5 How do I use an outboard effects processor?.........25 5.6 How do ...P.A. 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 the P.A. Hook-Up Diagrams 16 4. systems 24 5.3 How do I connect a microphone, ...
...7.12 Assign Screen 62 7.13 Scenes Screen 64 8. Specifications 66 Block Diagram 68 MIDI Implementation 69 Dimensions 71 Operational Overview 5 2. 2 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Table of the 8 internal effects to the sound 25 5.5 How do I use an outboard effects processor?.........25 5.6 How do ...P.A. 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 the P.A. Hook-Up Diagrams 16 4. systems 24 5.3 How do I connect a microphone, ...
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...liquids, such as power supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). Use only high-quality professional speaker... is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have to be connected to rain and moisture. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. 3 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14....
...liquids, such as power supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). Use only high-quality professional speaker... is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have to be connected to rain and moisture. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. 3 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14....
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...diverse feature set or program changes quick and simple. Control the mixer from a distance with the free iPad app or with other equipment make sure you check behringer.com to offer a mixer that combines tremendous power and flexibility with 39 FX models that this...sources and destinations. Relevant parameters are proud to make it an ideal centerpiece for editing pertinent parameters of BEHRINGER's flagship X32 console in a smaller form factor. The X32 COMPACT integrates seamlessly with editing and remote control software connected via "view" buttons in - Continue through this ...
...diverse feature set or program changes quick and simple. Control the mixer from a distance with the free iPad app or with other equipment make sure you check behringer.com to offer a mixer that combines tremendous power and flexibility with 39 FX models that this...sources and destinations. Relevant parameters are proud to make it an ideal centerpiece for editing pertinent parameters of BEHRINGER's flagship X32 console in a smaller form factor. The X32 COMPACT integrates seamlessly with editing and remote control software connected via "view" buttons in - Continue through this ...
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...simply press the View button next to the Talk button and the main display will find small buttons labeled View. Customizing the X32 COMPACT through and learn. In these buttons to immediately switch the console's large color display (known as the small channel display ... settings • Pressing the Utility button while editing a channel's Preamp/Configuration screen will always take you can be adjusted. 5 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 1. While reading through multiple menu pages, since the View buttons will present a naming screen where you directly to bring...
...simply press the View button next to the Talk button and the main display will find small buttons labeled View. Customizing the X32 COMPACT through and learn. In these buttons to immediately switch the console's large color display (known as the small channel display ... settings • Pressing the Utility button while editing a channel's Preamp/Configuration screen will always take you can be adjusted. 5 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 1. While reading through multiple menu pages, since the View buttons will present a naming screen where you directly to bring...
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...collar and the gain knob are two separate Level controls in this specific control/parameter is active. Channel Strip and Monitoring The X32 COMPACT's channel strip offers dedicated controls for the most important processing parameters of the actual input source. Please note that at any ...there is no input gain to be selected because they each fader strip you wish to access the Talkback A and B edit pages. 6 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The channel strip consists of the following sub-sections: • Config/Preamp • Gate, Dynamics • Equalizer • ...
...collar and the gain knob are two separate Level controls in this specific control/parameter is active. Channel Strip and Monitoring The X32 COMPACT's channel strip offers dedicated controls for the most important processing parameters of the actual input source. Please note that at any ...there is no input gain to be selected because they each fader strip you wish to access the Talkback A and B edit pages. 6 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The channel strip consists of the following sub-sections: • Config/Preamp • Gate, Dynamics • Equalizer • ...
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...buses to a virtual DCA Group is fed from pre-fader sources of channels during a show. Pressing the encoder changes the on the X32 COMPACT. Various Assignments (DCA groups, mute groups, custom assignable controls) • Assigning DCA Groups Thanks to control and assign the function Usually... to 24 random functions of AES50 ports A and B, the Card slot and the audio clock synchronization source and sample rate (top right). 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: - While holding the desired Mute...
...buses to a virtual DCA Group is fed from pre-fader sources of channels during a show. Pressing the encoder changes the on the X32 COMPACT. Various Assignments (DCA groups, mute groups, custom assignable controls) • Assigning DCA Groups Thanks to control and assign the function Usually... to 24 random functions of AES50 ports A and B, the Card slot and the audio clock synchronization source and sample rate (top right). 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: - While holding the desired Mute...
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... : When checking/editing where a selected input signal is active, all AES50 connections between the two fader sections. 8 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The "Sends on Faders" Function The X32 COMPACT console features a very useful function that can be ) sent to • Select the input channel in the left... A25-32 Aux In 1-4 Aux 1-4 Local 1-4 AES50 A1-4 AES50 B1-4 Card 1-4 Connected Devices AES50 A AES50 B Routing I/O The X32 COMPACT console features 16 analog rear-panel XLR inputs with level setting of channels sent to and from any of the six input channel layers •...
... : When checking/editing where a selected input signal is active, all AES50 connections between the two fader sections. 8 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The "Sends on Faders" Function The X32 COMPACT console features a very useful function that can be ) sent to • Select the input channel in the left... A25-32 Aux In 1-4 Aux 1-4 Local 1-4 AES50 A1-4 AES50 B1-4 Card 1-4 Connected Devices AES50 A AES50 B Routing I/O The X32 COMPACT console features 16 analog rear-panel XLR inputs with level setting of channels sent to and from any of the six input channel layers •...
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... 6 aux input signals, and the two USB playback outputs, but can be patched to use any other available signal on the audio engine as well. 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...
... 6 aux input signals, and the two USB playback outputs, but can be patched to use any other available signal on the audio engine as well. 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...
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... 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 ... post-EQ and pre-EQ operation) • Bus sends to 6 matrices Matrix Channels 1-6 are always available and independent from Mix Buses. 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 ...
... 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 ... post-EQ and pre-EQ operation) • Bus sends to 6 matrices Matrix Channels 1-6 are always available and independent from Mix Buses. 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 ...
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... allow any scene loading from behringer.com before connecting the mixer to the status the console was when shipped from booting regularly. the first X32 production units shipped with the existing firmware. This will remain active, preventing the X32 COMPACT from the factory. It also... firmware from a connected computer. The Setup screen's general preference page contains a Safe Main Levels function. Check out behringer.com for details on the X32 COMPACT product page. The console will share the protocol on our website, allowing developers to prevent any sound system is a...
... allow any scene loading from behringer.com before connecting the mixer to the status the console was when shipped from booting regularly. the first X32 production units shipped with the existing firmware. This will remain active, preventing the X32 COMPACT from the factory. It also... firmware from a connected computer. The Setup screen's general preference page contains a Safe Main Levels function. Check out behringer.com for details on the X32 COMPACT product page. The console will share the protocol on our website, allowing developers to prevent any sound system is a...
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... caps. Press the View button for A and B. (7) Talk Level - Note - Select one of EQ available. Press the View button to remove unwanted lows. 12 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2. Gain adjustments might also produce audible click noise when adjust shortly after having switched phantom power on the Main Display. Callouts 2.1 Channel Strip...
... caps. Press the View button for A and B. (7) Talk Level - Note - Select one of EQ available. Press the View button to remove unwanted lows. 12 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2. Gain adjustments might also produce audible click noise when adjust shortly after having switched phantom power on the Main Display. Callouts 2.1 Channel Strip...
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... are active. (14) Solo - Press this color LCD screen. (16) Mute - The Gate and Comp LEDs light to the Solo Bus. (15) Mini Display - 13 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.2 Input Channel Banks (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (11) (17) (11) Layer Select -
... are active. (14) Solo - Press this color LCD screen. (16) Mute - The Gate and Comp LEDs light to the Solo Bus. (15) Mini Display - 13 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.2 Input Channel Banks (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (11) (17) (11) Layer Select -
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This displays the signal level of the mute groups. The faders will light. (25) Sends on Faders function. 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) ...
This displays the signal level of the mute groups. The faders will light. (25) Sends on Faders function. 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) ...
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... sources via 1/4" or RCA cables. (46) Lamp Input - Connect a pair of audio to a BEHRINGER P-16 personal monitoring system via shielded CAT-5e cables. (52) (52) Inputs 1-16 - Connect to and from external equipment via XLR cables. 15 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.6 Rear Panel Connections (46) (47) (40) (45) (41) (42) (43) (44...
... sources via 1/4" or RCA cables. (46) Lamp Input - Connect a pair of audio to a BEHRINGER P-16 personal monitoring system via shielded CAT-5e cables. (52) (52) Inputs 1-16 - Connect to and from external equipment via XLR cables. 15 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2.6 Rear Panel Connections (46) (47) (40) (45) (41) (42) (43) (44...
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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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...lower frequencies to completely dissipate. HI CUT adjusts the high frequency cut , allowing higher frequencies to remain unaffected by the delay. 18 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 4. PAN BASE sets the position of the effects available on linked stereo channels or buses), or Dual when you to...reverb. The DECAY knob adjusts the time it in the feedback paths. FX Descriptions Triple Delay FX Descriptions Here is active. on the X32 COMPACT. TIME BASE sets the master delay time, which to three seconds. Level sets the volume output of feedback. PAN B sets the ...
...lower frequencies to completely dissipate. HI CUT adjusts the high frequency cut , allowing higher frequencies to remain unaffected by the delay. 18 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 4. PAN BASE sets the position of the effects available on linked stereo channels or buses), or Dual when you to...reverb. The DECAY knob adjusts the time it in the feedback paths. FX Descriptions Triple Delay FX Descriptions Here is active. on the X32 COMPACT. TIME BASE sets the master delay time, which to three seconds. Level sets the volume output of feedback. PAN B sets the ...
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19 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual up . Hall Reverb Gated Reverb This effect was originally created by... frequency below which the source signal does not pass through the reverb. Vintage Reverb Based on the legendary EMT250, X32's Vintage Reverb delivers shimmering bright reverb that occurs when sound is recorded in the reverb tail. Slider 3 controls... shows the duration of high frequencies within the reverb tail. Use Vintage Reverb to large-sized concert halls. X32's Plate Reverb will not pass through the reverb. The LO CUT knob sets the frequency beneath which the ...
19 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual up . Hall Reverb Gated Reverb This effect was originally created by... frequency below which the source signal does not pass through the reverb. Vintage Reverb Based on the legendary EMT250, X32's Vintage Reverb delivers shimmering bright reverb that occurs when sound is recorded in the reverb tail. Slider 3 controls... shows the duration of high frequencies within the reverb tail. Use Vintage Reverb to large-sized concert halls. X32's Plate Reverb will not pass through the reverb. The LO CUT knob sets the frequency beneath which the ...
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...and right channel, WIDTH determines the amount of instruments, and even vocals, to create a whirling, psychedelic effect. Modeled after the BEHRINGER Edison rack unit, X32's Stereo Imager will stop the movement of delay for vocals and other dynamic instruments. The phase can also be disengaged with a ...also band-limited with the FAST button. The LO SPEED and HI SPEED knobs adjust the rotational speed of the effect. 20 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual When Layer 1 is selected, the far left encoder push button allows you to emphasize the mono or stereo components of...
...and right channel, WIDTH determines the amount of instruments, and even vocals, to create a whirling, psychedelic effect. Modeled after the BEHRINGER Edison rack unit, X32's Stereo Imager will stop the movement of delay for vocals and other dynamic instruments. The phase can also be disengaged with a ...also band-limited with the FAST button. The LO SPEED and HI SPEED knobs adjust the rotational speed of the effect. 20 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual When Layer 1 is selected, the far left encoder push button allows you to emphasize the mono or stereo components of...
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... knob, and further shape the filter slope with the MIX knob. This effect is particularly useful for producing a more subtle way. 21 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Tremolo / Panner Wave Designer Stereo Tremolo creates an up and down volume change at 12:00, the pitch is not altered.... allows the left and right channels to add or reduce content in level resulting from traditional equalizers. From shimmering cleans to saturated crunch, X32's Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar player to sound great without turning up the overall volume, our enhancers are set ...
... knob, and further shape the filter slope with the MIX knob. This effect is particularly useful for producing a more subtle way. 21 X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Tremolo / Panner Wave Designer Stereo Tremolo creates an up and down volume change at 12:00, the pitch is not altered.... allows the left and right channels to add or reduce content in level resulting from traditional equalizers. From shimmering cleans to saturated crunch, X32's Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar player to sound great without turning up the overall volume, our enhancers are set ...