Behringer X32 COMPACT Audio Mixer

40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 16 Microphone Preamps
Description
The X32 Compact 40-Channel, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console from Behringer provides a wealth of features in a compact design, ideal for professional live and recording applications. The mixer features 16 fully programmable MIDAS-designed mic preamps. The Main LCR (left, center, right) channels, 16 mix busses, and 6 independent matrix mix busses all have 6-band parametric EQs and integrated dynamics processing for excellent sonic tailoring capabilities.
Product Highlights

16 Programmable MIDAS Microphone Preamps
8 XLR Outputs, 6 Aux Inputs/Outputs
48-Channel Digital Snake Ready via AES50
32×32 FireWire/USB Audio Interface Card
40-bit Floating-Point DSP
17 Motorized Faders
Built-In Virtual FX
7″ Color TFT Display
USB Type-A Input for Flash Memory
Networked Remote Control

The mixer has 16 analog XLR outputs, as well as 6 balanced line-level 1/4″ Aux inputs and outputs, and two 1/4″ headphone jacks. The talkback section allows you to communicate with the integrated mic or an external mic. The mixer also has a pair of AES50 ports that feature Klark Teknik SuperMAC networking capability for use with 48-channel digital snakes for ultra-low jitter and latency. The system also has an integrated expansion port that ships with a 32 x 32 XUF FireWire/USB audio card installed.
The built-in Virtual FX offers 8 true-stereo FX slots that deliver high-end simulations of popular processors, such as Lexicon 480L and PCM70, EMT250 and Quantec QRS, etc. The integrated high-power 40-bit floating-point DSP system delivers “unlimited” dynamic range, no internal overload, and near-zero latency between inputs and outputs for top-quality performance. The mixer also has 6 mute groups and 8 DCA groups.
The intuitive interface offers ease-of-use with a dedicated channel strip section that has direct-access controls. There is also a high-resolution 7″ color TFT display with associated controls and individual RGB backlit graphic LCDs on every channel. The unit has 17 motorized 100mm faders for extensive user-definable control.
The system has a USB flash connector to provide file storage for uncompressed recordings, show presets, and system updates. There are also connections that support the P-16 personal monitoring system, AES/EBU stereo digital outputs, and MIDI. Adjustable line delays are available on all of the physical inputs and outputs.
Other features of the X32 Compact include networked remote control or show setups with the included remote editor software via USB and Ethernet ports. You can even conveniently handle the scene management duties of complex productions. All of these features are packed into a compact and durable enclosure to ensure a long life of professional use.
Key Features
Free Control Software Applications

Behringer iPad and iPhone apps for professional remote operation are free downloads on the Apple App Store. All of the X32’s features can be managed concurrently from various locations and instances of the XiQ, XiControl, and XControl apps.

Versatile and Expandable

The X32 Compact can act as the nucleus of a flexible and expandable audio system. The built-in 32 x 32 USB recording interface, 8 stereo effects engines, zero-latency monitoring and 100% total recall deliver the tools to handle a wide variety of projects.

Specifications

Number of Channels
32 input channels8 aux in channels8 FX return channels16 buses, 6 matricesMain LRC

Effects Engine
Internal:8 true-stereo16 mono

Scene File Memory
100 total recall scenes (including preamp and fader)

Signal Processing
40-bit floating point

Conversion
Cirrus Logic A/D CS5368, D/A CS438524-bit @ 44.1 / 48 kHz114 dB dynamic range

Latency Timings
Local I/O: 0.8 mS (local in > console processing > local out)Networked I/O: 1.1 mS (stagebox in > console processing > stagebox out)

Total I/O Channels
150 / 160

Mic/Line Inputs
16 x XLR balanced

Line Outputs
8 x XLR balanced

AUX Inputs
6 x 1/4″ TRS2 x RCA line-level (1 x L/R)

AUX Outputs
6 x 1/4″ TRS2 x RCA line-level (1 x L/R)

Talkback Mic Input
1 x XLR (no internal mic)

Monitor Outputs
2 x 1/4″ TRS balanced

Headphone Output
2 x 1/4″ TRS stereo

AES50 Ports
2 x SuperMAC

Expansion Port
1 x 32-channel I/O card, various standards available

P-16 Connector
1 x Ultranet (no power supplied)

MIDI In/Out
1 / 1

Ethernet Port
1 x RJ45 (for remote control)

USB Port
1 x USB 2.0 type A (for audio and data import/export)

Designer
MIDAS

THD + Noise
70 dB @ 20 dB gain (typical)> 80 dB @ 40 dB gain

Frequency Range
10 Hz to 22 kHz @ 48 kHz sample rate, 0 dB to -1 dB

Dynamic Range
Analog in to analog out: 106 dBA/D dynamic range, preamp and converter: 109 dBD/A dynamic range, converter and output: 108 dB

Cross-Talk Rejection
100 dB @ 1 kHz, adjacent channels

Residual Noise
-87 dBu, A-weighted

Input Impedance
TRS: 40kΩ balanced, 20kΩ unbalanced

Maximum Input Level
TRS: +16 dBu without clipping

Output Level
XLR: +4 dBu, nominal; +21 dBu, maximumTRS: +4 dBu, nominal; +16 dBu maximum

Output Impedance
XLR: 75Ω, balanced or unbalancedTRS: 300Ω balanced, 150Ω unbalanced

Headphone Output
Impedance: 40ΩLevel: +25 dBm (stereo)

Display
7″, 800 x 480, 262k color TFT (Main Screen)

LCD Screen
128 x 64 LCD with RGB color backlight (Channel Selector Screen)

Metering
3 x 24-segment LED meters

Power Supply
100 to 240V (50/60 Hz) switch-mode autorange

Power Consumption
120 W

Dimensions (W x D x H)
8.5 x 24.6 x 20″ (215 x 625 x 510 mm)

Weight
33.9 lb (15.4 kg)