Behringer Sneaks New X32 Digital Mixer
Behringer is sneaking their new X32 Digital Mixer with the tagline: when you’re ready to make the jump from tic-tac-toe to chess…
They should probably say: When you’re ready to see the latest gear that we’ve copied from another manufacturer…
The X32 is a 32 Channel, 16-Bus Digital Total Recall Live/Recording Mixing Console. Here’s the claimed feature set:
X32 Features:
» Total recall
» 32 channels with inserts
» 16 mix busses with inserts
» 6 aux sends and returns
» 8 stereo FX returns
» 6 matrix mixers with inserts
» 6 mute groups
» 8 DCA groups
» Full-recording / multi-channel networking via FW/USB expansion cards*
» 48-channel “digital snake” via ultra-low latency AES-50 ports*
» Fully programmable, high-end mic preamps
» 25 low-noise 100mm motorized faders
» Intuitive user-interface with direct access and no confusing menus
» High-resolution 7″ color TFT display
» Individual LCD displays per channel, DCA and Bus
» Full dynamics and EQ per channel, busses and matrices
» Adjustable line-delays on all inputs and outputs
» Virtual FX rack with 8 FX slots
» Powerful scene management for shows
» On-board recorder for uncompressed WAV files on USB flash drive
» Remote editor software to control via USB or Ethernet
» Extensive channel strip controls with user-definable control sections
» Connections to BEHRINGER P-16 personal monitoring system
» AES/EBU stereo digital output and full MIDI implementation
» Compact and lightweight
The Behringer X32 is expected for release in the Summer of 2011 for about $2,500. More information on the Behringer X32 Digital Mixer.
