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1. 7 4 1 Routing Screen Home Tab The routing screen s home tab allows the user to patch the console s physical rear panel inputs to the 16 input channels and Aux inputs of the console Asa default the console maps the console s 16 rear panel analog inputs to their the respective 16 channel inputs that are accessed on input fader layers one and two and maps the rear panel line level auxiliary inputs to the third input fader layer However the home tab of the routing screen can be used to change this default assignment and crosspatch different physical inputs to different channel inputs in banks of 8 channels at a time This allows the user to create a custom layout of channel inputs that differs from the order that the sources are plugged into the rear panel and is easier than physically re patching physical audio cables To assign various inputs to the console s input channels perform the following steps 1 Adjust the first rotary encoder to select which 8 channel audio input source feeds input channels 1 8 of the console As the encoder is rotated the currently selected input will be highlighted in the vertical list of choices When the desired 8 channel source is selected push the 1st encoder to connect the currently selected 8 channel source The selected source now feeds input channels 1 8 of the console Input choices that can be assigned include e Local 1 8 e Local 9 16 e AES50 A1 8 e AES50
2. e Press the Scenes button The Main Display will show various controls for saving and recalling console scenes e Press the rotary control labeled save to save the console s current configuration to the next available empty scene and label it with a custom name e Adjust the console to the next desired configuration and repeat the process above as needed saving additional scenes to additional empty slots e Torecallascene rotate the first encoder to scroll through the list of saved scenes A gray box will indicate which item is currently selected e When the desired scene is selected with the gray box press the first encoder and the console will switch to that scene All console parameters will switch to the state they were in when saved to the scene that was just recalled 25 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 6 USB Interface Operation Guide Host system requirements for X USB interface expansion card Check the BEHRINGER website at behringer com for updates of X USB firmware or system requirements Please find the recommended hardware software minimum configurations in the specifications section The BEHRINGER X USB High Performance 32 Channel 24 Bit USB Audio Interface The X USB card provides 32 channel bi directional audio 1 0 via USB 2 0 to Mac or Windows PC The simultaneous 32 in 32 out audio channels enable extremely powerful studio and live applications You can run virtual live sound checks or 32 track hi
3. CoreAudio compatible 31 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 Main Display 7 1 Overview 7 1 1 Display and Navigation Controls The controls in this section are used in conjunction with the color screen in order to navigate and control the graphical elements it contains By including dedicated rotary controllers that correspond to adjacent controls on the screen as well as including cursor buttons the user can quickly navigate and control all ofthe color screen s elements Color Screen This color screen contains various displays that give visual feedback for the operation of the console and also allow the user to make various adjustments not provided for by the dedicated hardware controls Rotary Encoders These six rotary encoders are used to adjust various color screen elements located directly above them Each ofthe six rotary encoders can be pushed inward to activate a button press function This function is useful when controlling color screen elements that have a dual on off type state that is best controlled by a button as opposed to a variable state that is best adjusted by a rotary control Screen selection buttons These 10 illuminated buttons allow the user to immediately navigate to any of 10 master screens that address different sections ofthe console The 10 sections that can be navigated to with these buttons are 1 Home Meters Routing Library Effects Setup Monitor Scenes so N au WD Mute G
4. alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NA Sw NS Donot block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third groundi
5. crack in the mix or level out volume inconsistencies of slap bass tracks Inspired by the SPL Transient Designer Adjusting the ATTACK knob can add punch or tame overly dynamic signals Increasing the SUSTAIN knob acts in a similar way as a compressor allowing the peaks to carry longer before decay The effect can also be used to reduce the sustain for a more staccato sound The GAIN knob compensates for level changes caused by the effect Stereo Exciter Dual Exciter sosoo Exciters increase presence and intelligibility in live sound applications and are indispensable for adding clarity air and harmonic overtones in the recording studio This effect is particularly useful for filling out the sound in difficult rooms and for producing a more natural live recorded sound Inspired by the famous Aphex Aural Exciter Set the frequency of the side chain filter with the TUNE knob and further shape the filter slope with the PEAK and ZERO FILL knobs Turning the TIMBRE knob left of center adds more odd harmonics while turning it right of center adds more even harmonics Adjust the harmonic content added to the signal with the HARMONICS knob and blend in the effected signal with the MIX knob Engage the SOLO MODE to isolate only the audio resulting from the effect so you can hear exactly what you re adding to the mix Stereo Enhancer Dual Enhancer e s ene ENG a 7 gt Be O Mode OAGan Spread MacsGaln Bm
6. style effects that are inserted in to the signal path of a single channel of audio Examples would be a graphic EQ filter exciter or tube emulator To apply an Effects Loop style effect e Press the Effects menu button The main screen will show the FX home screen where different effects processors are assigned to the 8 processing slots e Adjust rotary encoder 6 to highlight the first effects processor it will be surrounded by an orange outline e Adjust rotary encoder 1 and rotary encoder 2 selecting your desired bus as the source for both the left and right inputs of the first effect processor e Adjust rotary encoder 5 to select a specific effect processor such as Ambience e Rotate the Channel Select knob until 1 L appears in the channel number display and press the knob Use the Channel Level knob to bring the return up to 0 dB Turn the Channel Select knob to the right one click so that 1r appears in the display the press the knob Bring the return level up to 0 dB e Back on the Effects page press the PAGE SELECT right button to switch the screen to the editor for the Ambience processor The screen will switch to an editor page for the first processor Adjust the rotary encoders to tailor the effect to your liking e Press the Home button again and tab over to the sends page Raise the virtual faders for the channels to which you want to add the effect The higher you raise the fader the mo
7. Adjust the 1st encoder to set the input threshold of the gate 2 Tap the 1st encoder to toggle the noise gate in out of the signal path 3 Adjust the 2nd encoder to set the range of a ducking effect applied to the channel 4 Tap the 2nd encoder to toggle the ducker effect in out of the signal path 5 Adjust the 3rd encoder to set the attack time of the onset of the noise gate effect 6 Adjust the 4th encoder to set the hold time of the noise gate effect 7 Adjust the 5th encoder to set the release time of the noise gate controlling how quickly the gate opens up and lets the signal through Page 2 1 Encoders 1 and 2 function the same on pages 1 and 2 2 Adjust the 4th encoder to set the frequency of the key filter that can be used to trigger the noise gate 3 Tap the 4th encoder to toggle the key filter on off allowing a specific frequency to control the gate 4 Adjust the 5th encoder to set the steepness of the EQ slope used in the key filter 5 Tap the 5th encoder to send the key source to the solo bus allowing the key source to be monitored and evaluated 6 Adjust the 6th encoder to select the specific key source to be used Choices include self the channel s own signal as well as any other input output of the console 7 Tap the 6th encoder to assign the selected key source to the gate 7 2 4 Home Screen Dynamics Tab The dynamics tab contains the following parameters that can be adjusted using t
8. buses operate To adjust the various settings of the config tab perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to select between Console Show Data and Libraries for initialization 2 Tap the 1st encoder to initialize the console back to its factory state e An are you sure message will appear Use the left Page Select key to cancel out of the operation or the right key to confirm the operation and initialize the console 3 The console s current firmware is displayed in the first column of the main color screen e If whena firmware update is available for the console the user simply needs to download the new firmware file to the root level of a USB thumb drive attach the thumb drive to the console and then reboot The console will see the firmware file and an update will be done automatically while booting 4 Adjust the 2nd encoder to select the digital sample rate of the console Choices include e 48 kHz e 441kHz 5 Tap the second encoder to assign the currently selected sample rate Tip Note that the sample rate of the console will be the same sample rate for any audio recorded to the onboard stereo USB recorder as well as the sample rate output by the AES EBU connector that may get patched into an outboard recorder Thus it is often beneficial to select a sample rate that is appropriate for the medium that recorded audio will eventually be used on If the program material being recorded is audio on
9. A9 16 e AES50 A 17 24 e AES50 A 25 32 e AES50 A 33 40 e AES50 A 41 48 e AES50 B1 8 e AES50 B9 16 e AES50 B 17 24 e AES50 B 25 32 e AES50 B33 40 e AES50 B 41 48 e Card 1 8 e ard 9 16 e Card 17 24 e Card 25 32 To assign an 8 channel source for the other input channels of the console 9 16 17 24 25 32 simply repeat the process above using the other four rotary encoders on the same screen Choices for Aux In 1 4 include e Aux 1 4 e Local 1 4 e AES50 A 1 4 e AES50 B 1 4 e Card 1 4 40 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 4 2 Routing Screen Analog Out Tab The routing screen s analog out tab allows the user to patch the console s various internal signal paths to the 8 analog XLR outputs that are located on the console rear panel The X32 console allows for many different kinds of output signal paths and this screen is where these output paths are assigned to an actual physical rear panel output so that the signal path can be patched to their eventual destination such as the front of house PA speakers or a powered stage monitor To assign the various output paths to the rear panel XLR outputs perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to select which of the 8 rear panel analog outs you wish to assign an output signal path to 2 Adjust the 3rd encoder to select an output path category These categories include e Off e Main LRC Mix e Mix Bus Outputs e Matrix Outputs e Di
10. Flanger emulates the phase shifting sound comb filtering originally created by applying pressure against the flange of the reel on a tape recorder This effect creates a unique wobbly sound that is quite dramatic when used on vocals and instruments The controls of this effect are nearly identical to the Chorus effect block Additionally the FEEDBACK can be adjusted with positive and negative amounts and also band limited with the FEED HC high cut and FEED LC low cut knobs Stereo Phaser BASU STAGES A Stereo Phaser or phase shifter applies multiple STAGES of modulated filters to the input signal to create a notch in the frequency response and then applies a MIX with the original for a swirling effect Use X32 s Stereo Phaser to add a spaced out sound to vocal or instrument tracks SPEED adjusts the LFO rate and DEPTH sets the LFO modulation depth The BASE knob adjusts the frequency range of the modulated filters The resonance is adjusted with the RESO knob The WAVE knob shapes the symmetry of the LFO waveform and PHASE dials in an LFO phase difference between the left and right channel The modulation source can also be the signal envelope which produces vowel like opening and closing tones The ENV MOD knob adjusts how much this effect takes place positive and negative modulation is possible and the ATTACK HOLD and RELEASE knobs all tailor the response of this feature 16 X32 RACK DIG
11. MIDI This screen allows the console to associate different scenes with incoming and outgoing MIDI messages allowing the console s scene changes to control or be controlled by external MIDI equipment Parameter Safe This screen configures which console parameters are and are not saved switched with the console scenes Channel Safe This screen configures which console channels are and are not changed when a console scene change occurs 7 9 1 Scenes Screen Home Tab The scenes screen s home tab shows a general overview of the scenes that have been configured in the console along with their custom names and what parameters are included in each scene For a setting where scenes are used heavily and are very critical such as a theater performance this would be a good screen to leave on at all times so that the console operator can be completely sure at all times what scene the console currently resides on and what scene will come up next when the Go button is pressed To adjust the various settings on the home tab perform the following steps 1 Rotate the 1st encoder to scroll among the available scenes in the scenes list which is displayed on the left side of the color screen 2 Tap the 1st encoder to go to the currently selected scene in the list switching the console to the state it was in when that scene was stored 3 Rotate the 2nd encoder to select a scene in the list to be skipped when cycling through
12. Sends m Pre UN Post a All Channel Sends Pre Configuration du wu na LL IE SS amp Inputs a gt Pre Fader Post Fader Sub Grou Send Pos Insert Pos Insert Inputs Pre Bus Sends Insert Connect The configuration of Mix Bus Channels 1 16 can be pre set in the Setup Global Main Bus Channels LR C are always available and independent from page or can also be configured on an individual per channel basis The bus Mix Buses The processing steps for this signal path include in this order processing includes in this order e Insert point swappable between post EQ and pre EQ operation e Insert point swappable between post EQ and pre EQ operation e 6 band fully parametric EQ Gbana tul parametric EQ e Compressor expander swappable between post EQ and pre EQ operation Compressor expander swappable between post EQ and pre EQ operation o Bis send to 6 mates Matrix Channels 1 6 are fed exclusively by MAIN LRC and Mix Bus 1 16 signals e MainLR panning The processing steps include in this order e Bus sends to 6 matrices Mono Center level e Insert point swappable between post EQ and pre EQ operation e 6 band fully parametric EQ e Compressor expander swappable between post EQ and pre EQ operation 7 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Effects Processing 1 8 The X32 RACK contains eight true ster
13. TC Electronic D Two The TIME knob adjusts the delay time and the PATTERN knob sets the delay ratio for the right channel and negative values activate a cross feedback between the two channels The FEEDHC knob adjusts the delay high cut frequency while the FEEDBACK knob adjusts the number of repeats The X FEED knob allows you to send the delay sound to the chorus effect The BALANCE knob adjusts the ratio between delay and chorus SPEED DELAY and DEPTH adjust the rate delay and modulation depth of the chorus The right channel LFO PHASE can be offset by up to 180 degrees and WAVE adjusts the chorus character by shaping the LFO waveform from sine wave to triangular wave Use the MIX knob to blend the effected signal with the dry sound Delay Flanger M FA day and laga TWE PATIN FEEDHE FEED SPEED DEPTH DELRY PHASE FEED 6000 0000 0000 0000 2600 2000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 This handy dynamic duo blends the woosh of soaring jet planes with classic Delay and can be adjusted from mild to wild This combination effect only takes up one FX slot Inspired by the TC Electronic D Two The TIME knob adjusts the delay time and the PATTERN knob sets the delay ratio for the right channel and negative values activate a cross feedback between the two channels The FEEDHC knob adjusts the delay high cut frequency while the FEEDBACK knob adjusts the number of repeats The X FEED knob allows you to send the delay sound t
14. and preamps Make sure Scene Safes are set in a way that all other parameters remain unchanged 27 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 16 in 16 out If you don t actually need more than 16 concurrent input and output tracks to be exchanged between the console and your PC then this mode might be more appropriate for you First it will slow the required bandwidth on the interface down Second there will be no excessive 1 0 tracks in your DAW configuration that might clutter your setup Third it allows you to run a fully featured U A 0 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B9 16 50 B1 8 U BY TIA D Al 0 8 AES50 B41 48 32in 8 out This mode is tailored to suit a typical studio and overdub recording situation with many input channels but only a few output channels for monitoring of previously recorded takes 8in 8 out and 2in 2 out For very small recording sessions or overdubs with single sources like vocals reducing the channel 1 0 frees up more processing power and ensures stable operation with small latency settings AES50 A17 24 AES50 A33 40 AES5O A41 48 zero latency overdub setup which would be impossible if signals were run through the computer In this case the 16 input signals are put on channels 1 16 while the tape card returns are put on channels 17 32 The monitoring is directly fed from Ch1 16 as usual including all processing and effects It remains independent from any computer audio latency e
15. buffer e Press the 6th encoder to paste the copied settings into the currently selected channel Store Load Presets The X32 RACK allows you to save and load presets of channel settings as well as settings made in the internal effects processor These stored settings can later be recalled as needed Since the stored files can also be stored and recalled to an attached USB drive this means that you can save your favorite channel settings and effects on one console and then quickly and easily recall and use them on a completely different X32 console e Navigate to a channel whose settings you wish to store using the Channel Select knob e Press the HOME button then the UTILITY button e Press the 3rd encoder to store all settings of the selected channel A new screen will appear where you can apply a custom name to the saved preset e Toload a preset from the UTILITIES screen adjust the first encoder to select which aspects of the selected channel you wish to recall then press the 2nd encoder A confirmation screen will pop up asking you to confirm you wish to load a preset to the currently selected channel Use the page left right buttons to confirm or cancel e Press the LIBRARY button to go straight to the libraries screen where you can scroll through a list of stored preset libraries e Use the 5th and 6th encoders to import export presets to from an attached USB drive 23 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manu
16. diffusion and a bright colored sound X32 s Plate Reverb will give your tracks the sound heard on countless hit records since the late 1950s Inspired by the Lexicon PCM 70 PRE DELAY controls the amount of time before the reverberation is heard following the source signal DECAY controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate SIZE adjusts the size of the virtual room created by the reverb effect The DAMP knob adjusts the decay of high frequencies within the reverb tail DIFF USION controls the initial reflection density The LO CUT knob sets the frequency beneath which the source signal will not pass through the reverb The HI CUT knob sets the frequency above which the source signal will not pass through the reverb The BASS MULT IPLIER knob adjusts the decay time of the bass frequencies XOVER controls the crossover point for bass MOD DEPTH and SPEED control the intensity and speed of the reverb tail modulation Hall Reverb m Classic Hall Reverb simulates the reverberation that occurs w hen sound is recorded in medium to large sized concert halls Use the Hall Reverb to give your mix a lush three dimensional quality that will make your performance sound larger than life Inspired by the Lexicon Hall The PRE DELAY slider controls the amount of time before the reverberation is heard following the source signal DECAY controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate
17. firmware can easily be updated by performing the following steps Download the new console firmware from the X32 RACK product page onto the root level of a USB thumb drive Plug the USB thumb drive into the front panel USB connector while the console is turned off Hold the USB button depressed while switching the console on While booting the X32 RACK will run a fully automatic firmware update which will take 2 3 minutes longer than the regular boot sequence When no update file is available on the USB drive or when it is corrupted the update mode will remain active preventing the X32 from booting regularly Switch the console off and back on without holding the USB button to boot the console with the existing firmware CAUTION Please do not block the vent openings on the sides of the X32 RACK cabinet Specifically when mounting the X32 RACK in a road case please ensure there is sufficient space to allow for some airflow 9 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 2 Callouts amp CRONO CRC USB button opens the Recorder View on the MAIN DISPLAY causing the LED to glow green The LED will glow red to indicate access on the DATA AUDIO input An unlit LED indicates no data access and inactive Recorder View DATA AUDIO USB input allows connection of USB flashdrives for firmware updates loading saving scenes and show files and playing back or recording WAV files CHANNEL SELECT control cycles through all ch
18. gain of the high mid band Adjust the 5th encoder to boost cut the gain of the high band si FF ww o e 1 Tap the 6th encoder to toggle the EQ in out of the signal path Page 2 Frequency 1 Works as above but the encoders now adjust the frequency center points for the different EQ bands Page 3 Q 1 Works as above but the encoders now adjust the Q bandwidth for the different EQ bands Use a narrow slope for working with a specific frequency or use a more broad slope for general tone shaping Page 4 Mode 1 Mode Works as above but the encoders now adjusts the EQ mode for each EQ band Choices include e LowCut e Low Shelf e Parametric Equalizer e VEQ e High Shelf e High Cut 2 The LOW and HIGH EQ bands available in the six matrices allow selection of additional Modes for filtering especially in crossover applications BU Butterworth BS Bessel or LR Linkwitz Riley with 6 12 18 or 24 dB slopes When one of these is active the adjacent LOW2 or HIGH2 bands are not available 37 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 2 6 Home Screen Sends Tab The sends tab contains the following parameters that can be adjusted using the six rotary push encoders Page 1 1 Adjust the Ist encoder to set the level for the first send of the currently selected four send group Tap the 1st encoder to mute the first send of the currently selected four send group Repeat process with the next three encoders
19. groups 10 Choices include e 8 pre fader auxiliary sends 8 post fader auxiliary sends and no sub groups e 8 pre fader auxiliary sends 4 post fader auxiliary sends and 4 sub groups e 6 pre fader auxiliary sends 4 post fader auxiliary sends and 6 sub groups e Apre fader auxiliary sends 4 post fader auxiliary sends and 8 sub groups e 10 pre fader auxiliary sends 6 post fader auxiliary sends and 0 sub groups 11 Tap the 5th encoder to assign the currently selected configuration As the configuration is selected a display on the right hand side of the color screen changes to show the currently selected configuration 48 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 7 3 Setup Screen Remote Tab To adjust the various remote settings perform the following steps 1 2 Tap the 1st encoder to enable DAW remote control Adjust the 2nd encoder to select the specific control surface protocol used in conjunction with the target DAW software Choices include e Mackie Control Use this protocol to control any DAW software that is compatible with a Mackie Control hardware control surface e HUI Use this protocol to control any D A W software that is compatible with a HUI hardware control surface such as Pro Tools Tap the 2nd encoder to assign the currently selected control surface protocol Adjust the 5th encoder to select whether the remote function uses the MIDI In and OUT jacks or the X USB card s MIDI Tap
20. kHz sample rate 0 dB to 1 dB 10 Hz 22 kHz Dynamic range analog in to analog out typical 106 dB A D dynamic range preamp to converter typical 109 dB D A dynamic range converter and output 108 dB Cross talk rejection 1 kHz adjacent channels 100 dB Output level XLR nom max 4 dBu 21 dBu Output impedance XLR unbal bal 750 750 Input impedance TRS jack unbal bal 20k0 40k0 Non clip maximum input level TRS 16 dBu Nominal output level TRS 4 dBu 16 dBu Output impedance TRS unbal bal 1500 3000 Phones output impedance level 40 Q 25 dBm stereo Residual noise level XLR and TRS 87 dBu A weighted Display Main screen 5 800 x 480 262k color TFT Main meter 18 segment 45 dB to clip Switch mode power supply Autorange 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 60 W Physical Standard operating temperature range 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Dimensions 132 x 483 x 287 mm 5 2 x 19 x 11 3 Weight 6 5 kg 14 4 Ibs including all channel and bus processing excluding insert effects and line delays iPhone iPad and 05 X are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the US and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Cirrus Logic is a trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 60 ED Block Diagram mora
21. line mode the card with connected computer represents a classic tape machine In this case the X32 RACK mic inputs would be selected to feed the card outputs see graphic and all signals are run from the mixer s preamps directly to the multi track recording machine PC and from there 1 1 back into the console s input channels When the console channel inputs are set to Card the channel Gain control will be a 12 dB digital trim forthe interface card signal without direct access to any head amp which is great for mixdown but would be an issue for recording So mixing and monitoring can be done using the X32 RACK input channel controls but the actual AES50 B17 24 IAES50 B25 32 AES50 B33 AES50 B41 4 ME mic preamps must now be controlled from the Setup preamps page which gives remote control to every one of the available preamps in the system Use the Setup preamps page to make sure that phantom power is set as needed and that there is a reasonable amount of headroom for recording the preamp signals TIP Sometimes it is more convenient to run the sound check while the preamps are still connected to the X32 RACK input channels Once you are confident about the fundamental settings you can switch the channel inputs to the X USB Card inputs for laying the tracks and monitoring the DAW outputs If you wish to switch back and forth between the two modes more frequently you could consider storing 2 routing scenes DAW
22. manner with the other screens on the console Channel Preamp Screen USB Screen Takes the user directly to the select folder tab ofthe USB screen Monitor Talkback Screens There are no utility functions for any of the different pages of the monitor screen Scenes Page Provides an interface for copying pasting loading and saving different scenes in the scene list Adjust and tap the six rotary encoders to perform these functions Custom Screen There are no utility functions for any ofthe different pages of the custom screen Meters Screen There are no utility functions for any ofthe different pages of the meters screen Routing Screen Takes the user directly to the routing tab of the library screen Setup Screen There are no utility functions for any ofthe different pages ofthe setup screen Library Screen There are no utility functions for any of the different pages of the library screen Effects Screen Takes the user directly to the effects tab ofthe library screen All other pages Takes the user directly to the channel tab ofthe library screen 56 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 12 USB Screen The USB screen controls various aspects of the console s onboard audio file player recorder allowing the user to record stereo audio to an attached USB drive as well as playback audio files from the drive through the console The USB screen contains the following separate tabs Home This screen provi
23. of the eight slots as well as displaying input output paths for each slot and the 1 0 signal levels 2 FX1 8 These eight duplicate screens display all relevant data for the eight separate effects processors allowing the userto adjust all parameters for the selected effect 7 6 1 Effects Screen Home Tab The effects screen s home tab provides a high level overview of the eight effect processor slots giving the user at a glance feedback on what effects they have assigned to the slots the console source and destination for each processor and the input output levels for each processor To make adjustment on the effects screen s home tab perform the following steps 1 Adjust the Ist encoder to select the input source for the currently highlighted effect block Signal path choices include e Insert Send e Mix Bus 1 16 2 Tap the 1st encoder to assign the currently selected input source 3 Adjust the 2nd encoder to select the input source for the right side of the currently highlighted effect block 4 Tap the 2nd encoder to assign the currently selected input source TIP To configure an effect as mono input and stereo output set both input sources to the same signal path wm Adjust the 5th encoder to scroll among the different available audio effects Choices include 1 Hall Reverb 14 Rotary Speaker 27 Dual Enhancer 2 Plate Reverb 15 Tremolo Panner 28 Stereo Enhancer 3 Vint
24. on the X32 RACK s rear panel 4 Engage the phantom power for channel 1 if the microphone requires it such as a condenser mic Note It is best practice to mute the respective channels prior to switching their phantom power supply on or off Otherwise the change of charge may cause an audible popping noise Gain adjustments might also produce audible click noise when adjust shortly after having switched phantom power on or off 5 On the home tab s first layer adjust the Gain knob 1st encoder to set the gain as necessary using the input meter on the left side of the screen as a guide 6 Also on the home tab adjust the channel s Gate and Compressor as desired 7 Press the Page Select right button to access the EQ tab and adjust the channel s equalization if necessary 8 Press the 6th encoder to assign the channel to the main bus then adjust the encoder to place the signal within the stereo field 9 Adjust the Channel Level knob for channel 1 to the 0 dB region then slowly turn up the Main LR Level knob until you hear the mic signal amplified through your P A system 20 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 5 4 How dol add one of the 8 internal effects to the sound There are two types of effects that are commonly used e Effects Loop side chain style effects where multiple channels all send varying amounts of their signal to a common effect such as a reverb delay or chorus e Insert
25. perform the following steps 1 Adjust the Ist encoder to select an 8 channel signal path that will be sent to the first 8 channels of the AES50 connectors output Choices include e Local 1 8 e Local 9 16 e AESS0 A1 8 e AES50 A 9 16 e AESS0 A17 24 e AES50 A 25 32 e AES50 A33 40 e AES50 A 41 48 e AES50 B1 8 e AES50 B9 16 e AES50 B 17 24 e AES50 B25 32 e AES50 B33 40 e AES50 B41 48 e Card 1 8 e Card 9 16 e Card 17 24 e Card25 32 e Out 1 8 e Out9 16 e P161 8 e P16 9 16 e Aux 1 6 Mon 2 Tap the 1st encoder to connect the currently selected signal path to the AES50 pathway 3 Repeat the above process for the other five sets of 8 channel AES50 outputs The AES50 B tab works exactly the same as the AES50 A screen but instead selects sources sent to the output of the console s AES50 B connector 44 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 5 Libraries Screen The libraries screen allows loading and saving of commonly used setups for the channel inputs effects processors and routing scenarios The libraries screen contains the following separate tabs 1 Channel This tab allows the user to load and save commonly used combinations ofthe channel DSP effects 2 Effects This tab allows the user to load and save commonly used effects processor presets 3 Routing This tab allows the user to load and save commonly used signal routings they have set up 7 5 1 Libraries Screen Channel Tab The library scr
26. scenes using the Prev and Next buttons 4 Tap the 2nd encoder to complete the skip command on the currently selected scene That scene will now be skipped when scrolling through the list 5 Rotate the 3rd encoder to scroll back through recent changes 6 Tap the 3rd encoder to undo the recent change 7 Rotate the 4th encoder to select a slot to save a new scene 8 Tap the 4th encoder to complete the save operation The console s current state will be overwritten on the scene number that was selected with the encoder 9 Rotate the 6th encoder to select which aspects of the console s routing are made safe from a scene change and will be unaffected by any scene changes that occur Routing choices that can be safed include e Routing e Output Patch e Mic Preamp Gain HA short for head amplifier e Configuration e Channel Processing e Mix Buses e Effects e Talkback 10 Tap the 6th encoder to select any of the above choices as the encoder rotation is used to select them Multiple categories can be selected at the same time 7 9 2 Scenes Screen MIDI Tab This MIDI tab of the scenes screen allows the console to associate different scenes with outgoing MIDI messages allowing the console s scene changes to control by external MIDI equipment For instance the user could configure the console to issue a MIDI program change message as each new scene is recalled with the outgoing MIDI message triggering a n
27. sets the input frequency below which the source signal will not pass through the effect HI CUT sets the input frequency above which the input signal will not pass through the effect BASS GAIN FREQ adjust a low shelving filter at the output of the effect TREBLE GAIN FREQ adjust a high shelving filter at the output of the effect Stereo Imager STEREO IMAGER A Stereo Imager is typically used to control the placement of a signal within the stereo field during mixdown or mastering Modeled after the BEHRINGER Edison rack unit X32 s Stereo Imager will lend a professional quality to your live and recording performances The BALANCE knob allows you to emphasize the mono or stereo components of the input signal The mono and stereo signals can be panned independently with the MONO PAN and STEREO PAN knobs OUT GAIN is used to compensate for level changes resulting from the effect The phase can also be shifted using the shelving knobs Select the frequency and bandwidth Q using the corresponding knobs then adjust the gain with the SHV GAIN knob Rotary Speaker LO SPEED MISPEED ACCEL DISTANCE BALANCE rt Kotary Speaker gt ol A 3 a gt de de 106 106 100 stor rast Rotary Speaker emulates the sound of a Leslie rotating speaker X32 s Rotary Speaker provides more flexibility than its electro mechanical counterpart and can be used with a variety of instruments and even vocals
28. signal is panned from Left over Center to Right This behavior is emulated by the faders on the Main tab a behavior that is more intuitive than on other consoles Note that in this mode the definition of mono changes since the setup is no longer mono but rather a setup consisting of Left Center Right 6 Adjust the 4th encoder to set the brightness of the various LED lights of the console from a range of 1 100 7 Adjust the 5th encoder to set the brightness of the color screen main display from a range of 1 100 In order to prevent any errors by losing power during a store operation we recommend using the Safe Shutdown function by pressing the 5th encoder then turning the power switch off ge Adjust the 6th encoder to set the brightness of the individual LCD screens channel display above each input and output channel from a range of 1 100 NOTE The X32 can be locked against unintended use by pressing the 6th encoder to activate Lock Console In this state the UI will not allow any changes to be made and the display shows X Keep HOME depressed for about 5 seconds to unlock the X32 again 47 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 7 2 Setup Screen Config Tab The setup screen s config tab allows adjustment of various audio related settings such as the console s base sample rate and use of an internal or external digital clock It also offers choices for high level global settings for how signal path
29. suits your application See the USB Interface Operation chapter for more details Options include e 32in 320ut e 16in 16 out e 32in 8 out e 8 in 32 out e 8 in 8 out e 2in 2out Tap the 2nd encoder to confirm your selection 51 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 8 Monitor Talkback Screens The monitor talkback screen contains the following separate tabs Monitor This screen controls various solo options dimming speaker delay and sources for the control room output Talkback A This screen controls various adjustments for the talkback A path of console Talkback B This screen controls various adjustments for the talkback B path 5 Tap the 3rd encoder to toggle the delay function on off TIP The delay function is useful for aligning the sound of audio monitored through headphones or speakers used at the Front of House position with audio that is coming from the stage location By delaying the control room audio it can be brought into alignment with the slightly delayed audio that has to travel from the stage to the Front of House position of console Oscillator This screen offers various controls for the onboard oscillator and how it is routed throughout the console 7 8 1 Monitor Talkback Screen Monitor Tab The monitor tab controls various console options related to the solo bus as well as the console s control room outputs These options include various solo settings speaker dimming speaker delay
30. that feeds Mix Bus 1 as described above Setting up a live stage monitor mix using the P16 Ultranet Bus 1 Connect an Ultranet personal monitor mixer or P16 distribution amplifier to either the P16 connector on the rear panel of the X32 RACK or to the P16 connector on an S16 stage box that is connected to the X32 RACK console Press the ROUTE button and page right to the P16 page Adjust the first and fourth encoders to pair specific audio slots on the P16 bus with direct outs of various console channels pressing the fourth encoder to complete each connection Any personal mixer connected to the P16 bus will now receive up to 16 individual audio channels allowing its user to craft their own unique monitor mix When using the P16 connector on an S16 connected to AES50 port A press the ROUTE button and page right to the AES50 A page then adjust the fifth encoder to select P16 1 8 then press the encoder Adjust the sixth encoder to select P16 9 16 then press the encoder Note The P16 signals on the S16 are sourced from AES50 channels 33 48 Communicating with talent on stage 1 2 Press the Monitor button and page over to the talkback A tab Adjust the fourth encoder to set the destination of the talkback microphone pressing the encoder to set the connections The talkback mic can be routed to any of the individual mix buses that are feeding a monitor system Adjust the third encoder to set the volum
31. value 0 127 messages on Channel 01 e HUlselected and Remote is enabled active then the group fader section and buttons will emulate the HUI control surface protocol i e for ProTools gt SELECT SOLO 1 8 buttons will select or solo the corresponding track in the DAW in banks of 8 tracks gt Sends On Fader enables touch writing a fader automation on selected track track automation mode in DAW must be touch latching gt use the layer buttons to determine the function assigned to the MUTE 1 8 buttons the LED displays indicate that function Group DCA 1 8 allows to move the bank selection of tracks in a DAW push non latching BUS 1 8 allows to set DAW tracks to Record Ready push non latching BUS 9 16 enables using the MUTE buttons for track mute in the DAW latching MTX 1 6 enables using the MUTE buttons for transport controls in the DAW latching e MACKIE CTRL selected and Remote is enabled active then the group fader section and buttons will emulate the Mackie Control Universal protocol gt SELECT SOLO 1 8 buttons will select or solo the corresponding track in the DAW in banks of 8 tracks gt Sends On Fader enables touch writing a fader automation on selected track track automation mode in DAW must be touch or latch latching gt use the layer buttons to determine the function assigned to the MUTE 1 8 buttons the LED displays indicate that function Group DCA
32. 0 A25 32 AES50 A33 40 AES50 A33 40 AES50 A33 40 AES50 A33 40 AES50 A41 48 AES50 A41 48 AES50 A41 48 AES50 A41 48 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B17 24 AES50 B17 24 AES50 B17 24 AES50 B17 24 AES50 A25 32 AES50 A25 32 AES50 A25 32 AES50 A25 32 Select Connect Select Connect Select Select Connect Connect Select Connect Connected Devices TERNA AES50 A fa AES50 B Routing I O The X32 RACK console features 16 analog rear panel XLR inputs with microphone preamps as well as 8 rear panel XLR Outputs and 6 TRS Aux Sends and Returns In addition there are two AES50 ports each featuring 48 input and output channels and a card slot for 32 channels of input and output to and from a connected computer via USB 2 0 Input Signals can be attached to the console s internal audio processing engine in blocks of 8 signals from any one of the aforementioned input sources Note All signal blocks patched to the audio processing will be connected to the corresponding input channels automatically Local inputs 17 24 and 25 32 are listed with brackets indicating that these are not physically available on this device Assigning these will obviously carry no signal but they can still be used when preparing shows for a full X32 console Cabling for AES50 connections betw
33. 1 8 allows to move the bank selection of tracks in a DAW push non latching BUS 1 8 allows to set DAW tracks to Record Ready push non latching BUS 9 16 enables using the MUTE buttons for track mute in the DAW latching MTX 1 6 enables using the MUTE buttons for transport controls in the DAW latching 63 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Dimensions 64 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER Responsible Party Name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Number 1 425 672 0816 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on t
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35. 5k 10k BOk Graphic equalizer with frequency response correction Dual Stereo DeEsser Rotate the 1st and 2nd encoder to adjust the low and high band reduction respectively Press the 1st encoder to select male or female to optimize the frequency for the vocalists range Repeat the steps for the B channel using the 3rd and 4th encoders If using the Stereo DeEsser press the 5th encoder to select between Stereo or Mono Stereo which allows the left and right channels to be adjusted independently 19 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 5 Topic Guide 5 1 Starting up shutting down and firmware updates We recommend switching the X32 RACK on before any active sound reinforcement system is connected The function called Safe Main Levels located in the Setup General Preferences screen automatically turns down the main LRC bus levels when booting the console and also prevents any scene loading actions from affecting specifically turning up the main levels Synchronization and Sample Rate settings can also be adjusted on the Setup Config page but please note that changing the sample rate will require a console reboot Please Note Settings under Link Preferences Panning Mode and DCA groups are stored with the Scene data while all other settings made on the Setup Config page are not stored in any preset and will not be initialized either Please verify before using the X32 RACK that the sample ra
36. A e 48x channels on AES50 port B e 32x channels on USB interface card 6 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Ch01 48K filet Insert Position EN Pr ta ea E m inne Reverse Link Source Insert OFF OFF 0 0 dB I InputoT nput 02 InsFX 1R nput 03 nsFX 2L nput 04 nsFX2R Gain nput 05 InsFX 3L nput 06 InsFX 3L UbkWWN oS PONADSRON Source Delay Ins Pos Insert Hz Input 0 3 ms PRE InsF Select Delay Insert Connect Input Channels 1 16 are pre configured to use the local input signals 1 16 Aux Return Channels 1 8 are pre configured to use the 6 aux input signals but can be patched to use any other available signal on the audio engine as well and the two USB playback outputs but can be patched to use any other available including mix bus sub group outputs Changes of the Channel Source can be signal ofthe console as well made on the reamp Config page FX Return Channels 1L 4R control the 4 stereo output signals of Input Channels 17 32 are pre configured to AES50 A inputs 1 16 so that side chain FX1 4 connecting an 516 stage box to port A will automatically feed the channels LeOnde mp3 13 44 43 MyProj prj 00 05 00 00 00 00 29 November 2010 Scene01 Bus Configuration Bus Insert Position Channel
37. AES EBU Digital Out L e AES EBU Digital Out R 5 Adjust the 3rd encoder to select for coarse range e Insert e Main LRC e Mix Bus e Matrix e Direct Out e Monitor 6 Adjust 4th encoder to select specific signal path to feed the selected physical output Choices include e Insert Point e Mainl e MainR e Main C M e Any of the 16 Mix Outputs e Any of the 6 matrix outputs e Any of the 32 direct outputs e Any of the 8 Auxiliary Outputs e Any of the FX Direct Outputs e MonitorL e MonitorR e Talkback 42 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 4 4 Routing Screen P16 Tab The routing screen s P16 tab allows the user to route various console signal paths to the rear panel P16 Ultranet output The Ultranet output allows for 16 channels of audio to be sent in digital form to various accessories such as a personal monitoring distribution box Using the P16 routing screen the user can configure the P16 output to carry not only the main LR mix but also various audio stems of program material sources from a bus send mix such as a stereo drum mix stereo keyboards guitars bass vocals etc Musicians on stage would then be free to each craft their own personal mix of these musical stems all delivered from the FOH position to stage over a single Ethernet cable To select which audio signals are sent to the P16 bus perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to select which of the 16 channels i
38. DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Rotate the 4th encoderto select the specific signal source to feed the currently selected channel ofthe stereo recorder Choices include Main L Main R Main C M Any of the 16 Mix Bus Outputs Any of the 6 matrix outputs Any of the 32 direct outputs Direct Outputs Aux 1 8 Any of the FX Direct Outputs Monitor L Monitor R Talkback Rotate the 5th encoder to select the signal tap point that the selected audio path is tapped from when feeding currently selected channel of the stereo recorder Choices include Pre EQ Post EQ Pre Fader Post Fader Tap the 6th encoder to toggle the playback folder mode on off When playback folder mode is OFF the transport will stop after playing the currently selected audio file This is useful for situations like triggering audio cues or sound effects in a theatrical setting When playback folder mode is ON the transport will continue playing back all audio files residing in the currently selected folder one by one This is useful for playing back several songs during a break in the main set allowing the attached USB drive to act asa source for break music 58 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual ED 8 Specifications Processing Number of processing channels 32 input channels 8 aux channels 8 FX return channels 16 aux buses 6 matrices main LRC Internal effects engines true stereo mono 8 16 Internal total recall scenes incl p
39. ES5O A1 8 IAES50 A9 16 AES50 A17 2 AESSO A25 32 AES5O A33 40 1A e AES50 A41 48 AES50 A41 48 ES50 B1 8 ES50 B1 8 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B17 24 AES50 B1 24 AES50 B1 24 A AES50 A25 32 AES50 A33 40 AES50 A41 024 ES50 A17 24 ocal 17 24 AES50 A1 8 AES50 A9 16 AES5O A17 AES50 A25 3 AES5O A33 AES50 A41 AES5O B1 8 AES50 B9 16 550 B17 Local 25 32 _ AES50 A1 8 AES50 A9 16 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B1 24 AES50 B25 32 ES50 A33 ES50 A41 48 ES50 B1 8 ES50 B9 16 ES50 B17 2 AES5O A17 24 AES50 A25 32 AES5SO A17 2 AES50 A33 40 AES50 A41 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B9 16 AES50 B17 2 AES50 A17 24 AES50 A25 32 It is also possible to run a virtual sound check of all 32 input channels by recording them directly to a computer during a brief line check The performers can leave the stage while you play back the recorded instruments from the hard drive and tweak the sound accordingly 15 42 05 ocal 1 4 i AES5O B1 4 ard 1 4 AES5O B17 24 ES50 B25 32 JA AES50 B25 3 AES50 B25 32 ES50 B33 A ES50 B41 AES50 B41 AES5O B41 48 Card 1 8 ard 1 8 ard 9 16 ard 1 8 ard 9 16 ard 1 24 ard 9 16 ard 17 24 ard 25 32 rd 17 24 rd 25 32 en SISIN ard 25 32 Generally the Card outputs may use any of the available signal sources in the console local or AES50 for recording independently When the X32 RACK is used in a quasi in
40. IME knob adjusts the delay time for the left channel delay and the PATTERN sets the delay ratio for the right channel delay Adjust the FEEDBACK and trim some high frequencies with the FEED HC high cut knob The XFEED knob allows you to send the delay sound to the reverb effect so instead of running completely parallel the reverb effects the echos to a selected degree The PREDELAY knob determines the hesitation before the reverb affects the signal The DECAY knob adjusts how quickly the reverb fades The SIZE controls how large or small the simulated space is room cathedral etc The DAMPING knob determines the decay of high frequencies within the reverb tail Chorus Chamber Taking up only one FX slot the Chorus Chamber effect combines the shimmer and doubling characteristics of a studio grade Chorus with the sweet sound of a traditional Chamber reverb Reverb is Inspired by the Lexicon PCM 70 The BALANCE knob adjusts the balance between chorus and reverb Low frequencies can be excluded with the LO CUT knob and the MIX knob adjusts how much of the effect is added to the signal SPEED DELAY and DEPTH adjust the rate delay and modulation depth of the chorus The LFO PHASE between left and right channel can be offset by up to 180 degrees and WAVE adjusts the LFO waveform from a sine wave to triangular wave The PREDELAY knob determines the hesitation before the reverb affects the signal The DECAY knob adjusts how quickly the
41. ITAL MIXER User Manual Tremolo Panner Stereo Tremolo creates an up and down volume change at a constant and even tempo just like the guitar amps of yesteryear Use X32 s Stereo Tremolo to add a unique surf music texture to a vocal or instrument track SPEED adjusts the LFO rate and DEPTH sets the amount of modulation PHASE can be used to set an LFO phase difference between the left and right channel which can be used for panning effects The WAVE knob blends the LFO waveform between triangular and square shape The signal envelope shaped by ATTACK HOLD and RELEASE can be used to modulate the LFO speed ENV SPEED and the LFO modulation depth ENV DEPTH Stereo Dual Pitch Pitch shifting is often used in two different ways One is to set the Mix knob lower and only use the Cent knob to make a small offset in pitch between the wet and dry tones This results in a voice doubling effect that thickens the overall sound in a more subtle way The extreme use of the effect is to turn the Mix knob fully clockwise so the entire signal is effected This way the signal can be shifted into other keys up to an octave above or below the original When used on a voice this results in a chipmunk sound or a low Darth Vader effect When the SEMI and CENT knobs are set at 12 00 the pitch is not altered Making adjustments by semitone will have a very pronounced effect whereas changes to the CENT knob will be very minor
42. K and RELEASE knobs or the LFO can modulate the filter The WAVE knob selects between 7 different wave forms triangular sine saw plus saw minus ramp square and random The PHASE can be offset by up to 180 degrees The SPEED knob adjusts the rate of the LFO and the DEPTH adjusts the amount of LFO modulation Adjust the resonance of the filter until self oscillation with the RESO nance knob BASE adjusts the range of the filter from 20 Hz to 15 kHz The MODE switch selects between low pass LP high pass HP band pass BP and Notch Use the MIX knob to blend the effected signal with the dry sound With the 4 POLE switch engaged there will be a steeper slope than the OFF 2 pole setting The DRIVE knob adjusts the level and can also introduce an overdrive effect as with real analogue filters if pushed hard In Sidechain mode only the left input signal is processed and fed to both outputs The envelope of the right input signal can be used as a modulation source Delay Chamber Here we have combined Delay and Chamber reverb so a single device can provide a variety of delay settings plus add just the right type and amount of reverb to the selected signal This device only uses one FX slot The Reverb is Inspired by the Lexicon PCM 70 Use the BALANCE knob to adjust the ratio between delay and reverb Low frequencies can be excluded with the LO CUT knob and the MIX adjusts how much of the effect is added to the signal The T
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44. SIZE controls the perceived size of the space being created by the reverb effect The DAMP slider adjusts the decay of high frequencies within the reverb tail DIFF usion controls the initial reflection density SHAPE adjusts the contour of the reverberation envelope Vintage Room Vintage Room simulates the reverberation that occurs when sound is recorded in a small room When you want to add a bit of warmth and just a touch of reverb X32 s Vintage Room breathes life into close miced guitar and drum tracks Inspired by the Quantec QRS The VU meter displays the input and output levels Set the early reflection times for the left and right channel with ER DELAY L and ER DELAY R ER LEVEL sets the loudness of the early reflection level REV DELAY controls the amount of time before the reverberation is heard following the source signal HI LOW MULTIPLY adjusts the decay time of the high and bass frequencies TIME shows the duration of the reverb effect ROOM SIZE adjusts the size of the room effect being created incrementally from small to large HIGH CUT sets the frequency above which the source signal does not pass through the reverb DENSITY manipulates the reflection density in the simulated room This slightly changes the reverb decay time LOW CUT sets the frequency below which the source signal does not pass through the reverb Vintage Reverb Vintage Reverb Nachhallplatte Based on the legendary EMT250 X32 s Vintage Reverb
45. The DELAY knob creates a time difference between the wet and dry sound The LO and HI CUT knobs allow the effected signal to be band limited The Dual Pitch effect allows the left and right channels to be adjusted independently and allows GAIN compensation and panning of the two channels Stereo Dual Guitar Amp Modeled after the Tech 21 SansAmp the Stereo Dual Guitar Amp simulates the sound of plugging into a real guitar amp From shimmering cleans to saturated crunch X32 s Stereo Dual Guitar Amp allows an electric guitar player to sound great without using an amp on stage The PREAMP knob adjusts the amount of input gain prior to the band specific distortion adjustment BUZZ adjusts the low end breakup PUNCH adjusts the midrange distortion and CRUNCH tailors the high frequency content and distortion for smooth or cutting notes The DRIVE knob simulates the amount of power amp distortion from a tube amp The LOW and HIGH knobs allow EQ adjustment independent of distortion content and the overall output is controlled by the LEVEL knob The CABINET simulation can be bypassed if the guitarist is already using a real cab which allows the effect to function like a boost or distortion pedal The Dual Guitar Amp allows the left and right channels to be adjusted independently Wave Designer Wave Designer is a powerful tool for adjusting signal transients and dynamics such as attack and sustain Use it to make a snare drum really
46. This provides greater ease of use to the user than a simple text list of parameters To make adjustment on the FX screen s editing tab perform the following steps 1 Adjust the six rotary encoders to change the various effect parameters shown at the bottom of the screen 2 Use the Layer up down buttons to switch the rotary encoders to a second set of parameters for effects that contain more than six adjustable parameters total When the effect processor has been edited to your satisfaction push the 6th encoder to go back to the FX home tab or simply resume the mixing duties in general 4 See the FX Descriptions chapter for details on specific parameters 46 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 7 Setup Screen The setup screen offers various controls for global high level functions of the console such as display adjustments sample rates and synchronization user settings and network configuration The setup screen contains the following separate tabs 1 Global This screen offers adjustments for various global preferences of how the console operates 2 Config This screen offers adjustments for sample rates and synchronization as well as configuring high level settings for signal path buses 3 Remote This screen offers different controls for setting up the console as a control surface for various DAW recording software on a connected computer 7 7 1 Setup Screen Global Tab 4 Network This screen offer
47. Vocal 2 3 Vocal 3 4 Vocal 4 5 Vocal 5 6 Acoustic Guitar 7 Rhythm E Guitar 8 Lead E Guitar 9 E Bass via DI 10 Kick 11 Snare 12 Tom 1 13 Tom 2 14 Floor Tom 15 Overhead 1 DIGITAL SNAKE S16 Phones Phones Phones POWERPLAY P16 M Personal Monitor Mixers Phones Phones Phones 13 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 4 FX Descriptions FX Descriptions Here is a list and brief description of the effects available on the X32 RACK When Stereo and Dual versions of an effect are offered use the Stereo version when the left and right signal are to be altered together e g on linked stereo channels or buses or Dual when you want to dial different settings for the left and right signal See the Topic Guide for instructions on how to add effects to a channel or bus Stereo Precision Limiter Stereo Precision Limiter allows you to set a precise volume limit ensuring distortion free optimal signal integrity Use X32 s Stereo Precision Limiter to boost quiet signals or preventing clipping while preserving the level of hot signals AUTOGAIN activates an additional long term gain correction allowing automatic gain scaling of varying input level ranges STEREO LINK applies limiting to both channels equally when activated INPUT GAIN provides up to 18 dB of gain to the input signal prior to limiting OUTPUT GAIN sets the fina
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49. age Reverb 16 Delay amp Chamber 29 Dual Exciter 4 Vintage Room 17 Chorus amp Chamber 30 Stereo Exciter 5 Ambience 18 Flanger amp Chamber 31 Stereo Imager 6 Gated Reverb 19 Delay amp Chorus 32 Dual Guitar Amp 7 Reverse Reverb 20 Delay amp Flanger 33 Stereo Guitar Amp 8 Stereo Delay 21 Dual Graphic EQ 34 Dual Tube Stage 9 3 tap delay 22 Stereo Graphic EQ 35 Stereo Tube Stage 10 Stereo chorus 23 Dual TruEQ 36 Dual Pitch 11 Stereo Flanger 24 Stereo TruEQ 37 Stereo Pitch 12 Stereo Phaser 25 Wave Designer 38 Dual De Esser 13 Mood Filter 26 Precision Limiter 39 Stereo De Esser 6 Tap the 5th encoder to assign the selected effect to the currently highlighted effects slot 7 Adjust the 6th encoder to scroll among the eight effects slots to select one for editing 8 Tap the 6th encoder to go to the edit page for the currently highlighted effects slot 7 6 2 Effects Screen FX 1 8 Tabs The effect editor tab allows you to edit the parameters for the specific effect processor assigned to the corresponding effects slot In order to more closely simulate the look and feel of the outboard processors that are no longer necessary with a digital console the individual effects processor screen provides a graphical representation of the effect processor s real world physical counterpart
50. al 5 11 Using the X32 RACK in recording and production studio environments The X32 RACK can function equally well as part ofa live sound or recording studio environment The console contains extremely clean and detailed microphone preamps allowing you to capture up to 16 separate microphones for recording even a very large ensemble High end analog to digital converters for each channel preserve the audio quality as it is recorded to assorted DAW software With the X32 RACK s built in X USB card individual channels of audio can be sent in the digital domain to a studio DAW computer using USB 2 0 With this card the X32 RACK becomes the world s biggest computer audio interface allowing up to 32 channels of microphones to be sent into the DAW software with the addition of an 516 stagebox while at the same time allowing up to 32 individual channels of DAW tracks to return back to the console for mixing out of the box With the X32 s full recall of all preamp and monitor settings the console makes a great solution for the modern home and project studio where multiple projects are worked on in stages and previous settings need to be quickly and easily recalled For example if a band returns the following week to pick up where they left off a single load project command can return the console to exactly where it left off in terms of mic gain settings for the different instruments as well as various diff
51. als have to all be split into two copies using an expensive multi channel microphone splitter The splitters ends one set of mic signals to the FOH console and the other set to the monitor console Microphone splitters are a specialized piece of equipment and ones that work reliably and sound good are very expensive The X32 family of products however makes using separate FOH and monitor consoles easy and affordable This is due to the fact that the microphone signals once digitized can be easily duplicated and sent to multiple locations using a single off the shelf shielded shielded Cat 5e Ethernet cable Now an expensive and bulky microphone splitter can be replaced by a couple of low cost 16 digital stage boxes and running separate FOH and monitor consoles is within reach of even the most modest production This is an example for using 2 consoles and 2 stage boxes possible are up to 3 per AES50 port in a monitor FOH setup 1 Connect the AES50 A port on the first 16 to the AES50 A port on the X32 on stage console via Cat 5 2 Connect the AES50 B port on the first S16 unit to the AES50 A port on the second S16 via Cat 5 3 Connect the AES50 A port of the FOH X32 unit to the AES50 B port of the on stage X32 via Cat 5 4 Now the configuration of the monitor console has to be set Keep in mind that in this configuration the on stage console will be the one controlling the input gains of the mic preamps so a good and inte
52. and fader levels for the 4 stereo effects returns 4 In Out e The 32 input channels e The 8 auxiliary returns e The 6 auxiliary sends e The two rear panel digital outputs e Monitor outputs e The 16 rear panel analog outputs e The P16 Ultranet outputs 39 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 4 Routing Screen The routing screen is where all signal patching is done allowing you to route internal signal paths to and from the physical input output connectors located on the console s rear panel The routing screen contains the following separate tabs 1 Home Allows patching of physical inputs to the 16 input channels and Aux inputs of the console 2 Analog Out Allows patching of internal signal paths to the console s 8 rear panel XLR outputs 3 Aux Out Allows patching of internal signal paths to the console s 6 rear panel 4 RCA auxiliary outputs 4 P16 Out Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 16 outputs of the console s 16 channel P16 Ultranet output 5 Card Out Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 32 outputs of the X USB card 6 AES50 A Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 48 outputs of the rear panel AES50 A output 7 AES50 B Allows patching of internal signal paths to the 48 outputs of the rear panel AES50 B output None of the routing screen s tabs contains a secondary level of encoder functions When routing audio the Layer up down keys do not need to be used
53. and selection of sources for the control room output To adjust the various settings on the monitor tab perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to change the gain of the monitor signal This digital gain stage occurs as a first preliminary level control before the top panel s analog based monitor level control A display above the encoder shows the currently set gain value in dB e Amulti segment level meter is displayed on the color screen to allow for proper gain staging of the monitor signal 2 Adjust the 2nd encoder to scroll through the various solo methods available to the console when audio is routed to the solo bus Available options include e Exclusive Last In this mode pressing another solo button disengages the previous solo e Solo Follows Select When this method is selected the audio of the currently selected channel will automatically be sent to the solo bus Since a user will often select a channel to adjust its dedicated DSP controls this method is useful because the audio of the channel will now already be feeding the solo bus where it can be monitored with headphones in a live sound environment e Select Follows Solo When this method is selected any channel that is soloed will automatically become the currently selected channel e Channel Solo AFL With this method the channel and select button do not have any correlation to each other When a channel s solo button is pressed its audio is sen
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55. annels by turning the knob By pressing this knob you can jump to the next type of channels CHANNEL TYPE LEDs indicate which type of channel is currently selected CHANNEL NUMBER display shows the currently selected channel INPUT METER displays the pre fader input level of the selected channel SOLO button routes the currently selected channel to the monitoring paths The LED lights when active CHANNEL LEVEL control adjusts the currently selected channel s output MUTE button mutes the currently selected channel The LED lights when active MAIN MENU buttons open specific menus on the MAIN DISPLAY MAIN DISPLAY shows permanent information about the mixer s configuration as well as information about the currently selected menu DISPLAY ENCODER knobs allow adjustment and on off selection of the menu items indicated at the bottom of the MAIN DISPLAY MAIN METER indicates the Main Mono or SOLO level in the left meter and the Main Stereo level on the right PAGE SELECT buttons curse horizontally in the MAIN DISPLAY and make Yes No confirmations LAYER SELECT buttons access different parameter layers that can be edited by the DISPLAY ENCODERS d Q A MIN CLEAR SOLO LS MAIN LR LEVEL 2 6 5 In K 1 9 14 05 TALK button engages the Talkback microphone Routing is defined in the Monitoring Preferences page TALK LEVEL knob sets the Talkback mic gain CLEAR SOLO button lights
56. ays the current source ofthe clock L Internal Clock A AES50 port A B AES50 port B C X USB Clock Displays the current time of day in hours minutes seconds Insert Position a EN 48V An a Reverse Source Insert OFF Input 02 OFF InsFX 1R 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 Input 03 InsFX 2L Input 04 InsFX 2R Input 05 InsFX 3L Input 06 InsFX 3L The main content of the screen is displayed in the middle of the screen and is divided up into different sections of information depending on the specific screen being shown at any given time Information shown in the main content portion of the screen consists of two types 1 Display only content This type of content is a visual indication only and cannot be adjusted by the user An example would be the graphical response curve of an equalizer or the response graph of a compressor Adjustable content Content that displays an adjustable parameter controlled by a dedicated top panel control For example the home tab of the home screen displays a knob graphic for input gain trim This control is adjustable by turning the dedicated gain control on the top panel of the console in the Channel Strip section of the top panel The most important information for any screen category will be located on it
57. ck mark must be set for Enable MIDI Scene Recall e Setup global gt when tick mark Confirm Pop Ups Scene Load is active also MIDI scene recalls will only become active after manual confirmation gt if you prefer activating scenes via MIDI program changes immediately un check the Confirm Pop Ups Scene Load tick mark e Scenes View home gt valid scenes must be stored in the internal X32 show file It is not possible to recall empty scenes gt the scope of changes applied by a MIDI scene recall depends on the Scene Safes Parameter Safes and Channel Safes settings same as with recalling the scene locally MIDI TX gt SCENES Every scene can be assigned one specific MIDI command event Each time the scene is loaded the MIDI command will be sent out once Possible choices for MIDI commands events to be found on Scenes View MIDI page e Off gt no message will be sent upon scene load e Program Change gt select the MIDI Channel and the Program Number using knobs 4 5 at the main display e Control Change gt select the MIDI Channel Controller number and value using knobs 4 6 at the main display e Note gt select the MIDI Channel Note number and velocity using knobs 4 6 atthe main display gt will send out a Note On command directly followed by the same Note Off command MIDI RX gt ASSIGN Whenever assignable controls are set up for transmitting MIDI commands recept
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59. delivers shimmering bright reverb that won t drown out or overpower your live or recorded tracks Use Vintage Reverb to sweeten vocals and snare drums without sacrificing clarity When layer 1 is selected the first slider on the left sets the reverb time from 4 milliseconds to 4 5 seconds Slider 2 controls the low frequency multiplier decay time Slider 3 controls the high frequency multiplier decay time Slider 4 controls the amount of modulation in the reverb tail When layer two is selected slider 1 adjusts the pre delay Slider 2 selects the low cut frequency Slider 3 selects the Hi Cut frequency Slider 4 adjusts the output level of the reverb 15 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual When Layer 1 is selected the far left encoder push button allows you to select between virtual front and rear outputs Rear is suitable for drums due to it being less reflective Front is well suited for vocals and other dynamic instruments The Vintage button enables the simulation of the input transformers Stereo Dual Tube Stage Overdrive Tube Stage Overdrive is a versatile effect capable of emulating a variety of modern and classic tube preamps Available in stereo and dual mono versions use Tube Stage Overdrive to dial in warm and fuzzy sounds from subtle to fully saturated DRIVE adjusts the amount of harmonics being driven by the effect EVEN and ODD adjust the amount of even and odd harmonics GAIN adjusts the output gain of the effect LO CUT
60. der and stereo PAN 6 Use DCA Group AFL if you want to put the contents of a soloed DCA group into after fader listen mode when the solo button is pressed on a DCA channel 7 Use Master Fader option lets you adjust the solo signal on the monitor headphones with the Master fader on the console Note The master output level cannot be changed in this mode This mode has primarily been designed for using the X32 RACK as a pure monitor console where the main bus is not used for your PA system 22 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 5 8 How dol share signals over AES50 Supermac network In many live sound situations a single mixing console is used to cover both the front of house FOH mix that the audience hears as well as all the individual monitor mixes that are sent to stage wedges or transmitters for in ear monitor systems However in larger live sound situations it is common to operate two separate consoles one that covers the FOH mix and a second completely independent console that covers just the monitor mixes that are sent to the talent This makes a lot of sense because the FOH engineer can concentrate 100 on the audience mix while a completely different monitor engineer can dedicate himself to the thankless task of crafting great monitor mixes for the different musicians With an analog console operating separate FOH and monitor consoles can be quite expensive because the original stage microphone sign
61. des a general overview of the USB record playback interface Config This screen allows configuration of the various parameters associated with recording to and playback from the USB drive such as audio paths record folders etc 7 12 1 USB Screen Home Tab The USB screen s home tab provides a general overview of the recording playback process for audio files residing on the attached USB drive It offers a basic set of transport controls as well as metering and a list of files available for playback To adjust the various settings on the USB screen s home tab perform the following steps 1 Tap the 1st encoder to stop playback of the audio file 2 Tap the 2nd encoder to play back audio from the currently loaded audio file 3 Tap the 3rd encoder to rewind the audio 4 Tap the 4th encoder to fast forward the audio 5 Tap the 5th encoder to record audio from the currently configured audio path to the attached USB drive 6 Rotate the 6th encoder to select an audio track from the currently attached USB drive 7 Tap the 6th encoder to begin playback of the selected audio file A list of available audio files is displayed on the right hand side of the screen When the currently loaded track finishes playback the next track in the list will begin playback This allows assorted audio tracks on the USB drive to be played back in sequence and used as break music during a break in the band s set The USB screen s h
62. e feedback mode Mode ST sets normal feedback for both channels X crosses feedbacks between left and right channels M creates a mono mix within the feedback chain Triple Delay Sometimes called a 3 Tap Delay the Triple Delay provides three delay stages with independent frequency gain and pan controls Create time based echo effects with the Triple Delay to increase the sense of stereo separation TIME BASE sets the master delay time which is also the delay time for the first stage GAIN BASE sets the gain level of the first stage of the delay PAN BASE sets the position of the first delay stage in the stereo field LO CUT sets the frequency at which the source signal can begin passing through the delay HI CUT sets the frequency at which the source signal no longer passes through the delay X FEED indicates that stereo cross feedback of the delays is active MONO activates a mono mix of both channels for the delay input FEED adjusts the amount of feedback FACTOR A controls the amount of delay time in the second stage of the delay GAIN A controls the gain level of the second delay stage PAN A sets the position of the second delay stage in the stereo field FACTOR B controls the amount of delay time in the third stage of the delay GAIN B controls the gain level of the third delay stage PAN B sets the position of the third gain stage in the stereo field Ambience Ambience creates a customizable virtual acoustic space in whic
63. e last real channel bus or input that was selected before DCA since DCAs do not feature any processing 8 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Startup and Shutdown and Update We recommend switching the X32 RACK mixer on first and shutting it off last when any sound system is connected This will prevent the possibility of any unexpected noises being transmitted during the startup shutdown process The Setup screen s general preference page contains a Safe Main Levels function When activated the console automatically mutes the main LRC levels when booting the console It also prevents any scene loading from affecting i e turning up the mains levels Synchronization and Sample Rate settings for the console can be adjusted on the Setup Config page but please note that sample rate changes will require a reboot of the console When you see a red square indication at the top section of the main display please verify if the synchronization settings on Setup Config make sense 16 A 48K 1 C X USB In order to prevent any errors by losing power during a store operation we recommend using the Safe Shutdown function from the Setup Global page NOTE The X32 RACK can be locked against unintended use by activating Lock Console from the Setup Global page In this state the UI will not allow any changes to be made and the display shows X Keep HOME depressed for about 5 seconds to unlock the X32 again The X32
64. e of the talkback mic Press the button below the Talk Level knob to activate the talkback microphone to communicate with the stage talent The talkback button can be set to latching or non latching using the push action of the 5th encoder 5 7 Everything you ought to know about Solo and monitor sources The X32 RACK allows you to monitor audio sources on a set of headphones or monitor speakers when operating the console from a front of house position 1 Connect a set of headphones to the 14 phones jack on the front panel 2 Alternatively connect a set of monitors to the 14 monitor outs on the rear panel 3 Press the Monitor button 4 Adjust the 6th encoder to select the audio source for the monitor bus for example LR PFL LR Pre Fader Listen This will output the main LR pre fader signal to the monitors when no Solo button is selected on any of the channels or buses 5 Adjust the first encoder to set the level of the monitor signal Then adjust the level of the connected headphones and or monitor using their respective level controls on the X32 RACK front panel 6 Press the Solo button on any input or output channel to send that channel s audio to the solo bus This operation will not affect the mix that the audience is hearing nor the monitor mix heard by the talent Input channels take priority over DCAs DCAs take priority over buses and buses take priority over main LRC mono 7 Press the Clear Solo button ab
65. ed preset text snippet to the channel Tap the 5th encoder to edit the channel name An edit screen will pop up Adjust the 4th encoder to shift the cursor position Tap the 4th encoder to issue a backspace command deleting the currently highlighted character Adjust the 5th encoder to select a letter number or symbol to enter into the channel s name field Tap the 5th encoder to insert the currently highlighted letter number or symbol into the channel s name field Adjust the 6th encoder to select whether the text entry choices offer capitals normal characters or numbers and symbols Tap the 6th encoder to exit the editing page and save the current parameters to the channel 7 7 6 Setup Screen Preamps Tab The Preamps tab allows the digital trim to be adjusted for all local and AES50 channels 1 2 3 Adjust the 1st encoder to select a block of 8 channels Adjust encoders 2 5 to set the preamp gain for the top or bottom row of inputs Tap encoders 2 5 to toggle phantom power on and off Note Use the Layer Up and Down buttons to select the top or bottom row of inputs for editing 7 7 7 Setup Screen Card Tab The Card tab allows selection and configuration of the X USB card Note that if no card is installed this tab is not accessible Specific routing for the card can be adjusted on the Routing Home and Card Out tabs 1 2 Adjust the 2nd encoder to select the configuration that best
66. een s channel tab allows you to load and save commonly used combinations of the channel DSP effects For example once you have dialed in a combination of equalization and compression that works well for a particular singer you can save the channel DSP chain asa preset for later recall To adjust the various settings on the channel tab perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to navigate among which specific elements of the input channel can be recalled when loading an input channel preset Choices include e Head Amp Microphone Preamplifier e Configuration e Gate e Compressor e Equalizer e Sends 2 Tap the 1st encoder to tum the currently selected element on off in the recall list 3 Adjust the 2nd encoder to scroll among a list of input channel presets 4 Tap the 2nd encoder to load the currently highlighted preset and make it active on the currently selected console channel 5 Adjust the 3rd encoder to scroll among a list of channel preset slots to save the current state of the currently selected console channel 6 Tap the 3rd encoder to save the currently selected channel s state to the currently selected preset slot e When the 3rd encoder is tapped a preset naming screen appears Adjust and tap encoders 4 6 to apply a custom name to the preset before saving it then tap the 6th encoder to complete the save process 7 Tap the 4th encoder to delete a preset from the currently highlighted prese
67. een X32 and S16 stageboxes Shielded Cat 5e cables only e Ethercon terminated cable ends e Maximum cable length 100 meters 300 feet home analog out aux out p16 out card out Edit Output Assignment Cho1 A S16 A 48K 7 a G00 Te 009 14 09 aes50 a aes50 b Analog Output Current Setting Category Processed Output Signal Tap Output 01 MixBus OFF OFF Pre EQ Output 02 Main LRC Main L Post EQ 4 Output 03 Mix Bus Main R Pre Fader Output 04 Matrix Main C M Post Fader Output 05 Output 06 Output 07 Output 08 Output 09 Output 10 Output 11 Output 12 Output 13 Output 14 2 K 2 2 Direct Out Monitor Main Bus 01 Main Bus 02 Main Bus 03 Main Bus 04 Main Bus 05 Main Bus 06 Main Bus 07 Main Bus 08 Main Bus 09 Select Set Select Assign Output Signals can be freely assigned from any internal signal to any of the following outputs e 8 analog local XLR outputs with adjustable digital delay for time alignment of speakers e 8 virtual outputs marked with for routing over AES50 or card outputs e 6 auxiliary sends on 14 TRS outputs e 16 channel personal monitoring using the console s P 16 Bus output connector Any and all of the above signals can also be mirrored in blocks of 8 signals on either one of e 48x channels on AES50 port
68. en tabs within a screen category On any given screen press the Layer up down keys to navigate among the various sets of encoder parameters located at the bottom of each screen 4 2 Parameters displayed in the bottom half of each slot outlined in dark grey are most often on off style parameters and are adjusted by pushing the encoder inward using it as a button e For example in the home tab of the Home screen the link parameter of the selected input located in slot 1 is adjusted with the first encoder s push action If a given screen contains more parameters than fits into the 6 slots then a 2nd set of slots is made available Navigate to the next set of slots by pressing the Layer down key and the bottom of screen content will change to display the next set of 12 parameters to be adjusted Press the Layer up key to return to the original set of 12 parameters 34 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 2 Home Screen The home screen contains a high level overview of the selected input or output channel and offers various adjustments not available through the dedicated top panel controls The home screen contains the following separate tabs 1 Home General signal path for the selected input or output channel 2 Config Allows selection of signal source destination for the channel configuration of insert point and other settings 3 Gate Controls and displays the channel gate effect beyond
69. encoder to toggle the channel EQ in out of the signal path 9 Adjust the 5th encoder to set the threshold of the channel compressor 10 Tap the 5th encoder to toggle the channel compressor in out of the signal path 11 Adjust the 6th encoder to pan the selected channel within the main stereo output 12 Tap the 6th encoder to assign the selected channel to the main stereo output Page 2 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to select the console channel currently controlled by the home screen 2 Tap the 1st encoder to toggle 48V phantom power on off for the currently selected input 3 Tap the 2nd encoder to toggle phase flip on off for the currently selected channel 4 Adjust the 3rd encoder to select which of the 8 DCA groups the currently selected channel will be assigned to 5 Tap the 3rd encoder to assign the currently selected channel to the selected DCA group 6 Adjust the 4th encoder to select which of the 6 mute groups to assign the currently selected channel to 7 Tap the 4th encoder to assign the currently selected channel to the selected mute group 8 Tap the 5th encoder to toggles solo on off for the currently selected channel 9 Adjust the 6th encoder to adjust the fader level for the currently selected channel 10 Tap the 6th encoder to toggle mute on off for the currently selected channel 7 2 2 Home Screen Config Tab The configuration tab allows selection of signal source destination for the channe
70. eo internal effects engines e FX 1 4 can be configured as side chain or insert effects while FX 5 8 can only be used in insert points of channels or buses e The FX Home screen allows selection of the FX 1 4 input sources and selecting the effects type algorithm for each of the 8 FX slots of the virtual rack e The subsequent tabs FX 1 FX 8 of the FX screen allow editing all parameters of the chosen effects processor iPad App for X32 RACK Many functions of the X32 RACK console can be remotely controlled by a dedicated iPad app Details about the app s download setup and operation are included in a separate user manual available for download from the X32 RACK product page The app s User Interface is optimized for the touchscreen nature of the iPad device and concentrates on the most important remote features of the console only Using the app you can perform functions such as adjusting monitor mixes from the stage while interacting with musicians or adjusting the front of house mix from the audience while hearing the mix exactly as the audience does Linux OS X applications and Windows based applications for X32 RACK Also offered is a separate remote editor running on host computers that will allow for complete editing control of the X32 RACK via Ethernet Details of the remote editor s download setup and operation are included in a separate user manual available for download from the X32 RACK product page Check out behringer co
71. er to set the steepness of the EQ slope used in the compressor 7 Tap the 5th encoder to send the key source to the solo bus allowing the key source to be monitored and evaluated 8 Adjust the 6th encoder to select the specific key source to be used Choices include self the channel s own signal as well as any other input output of the console 9 Tap the 6th encoder to assign the selected key source to the compressor 7 2 5 Home Screen EQ Tab The EQ tab displays all aspects of the channel equalizer and also displays a detailed visual graph of the current EQ curve 1 Ifthe currently selected channel is an input the channel equalizer contains four bands with various aspects of each band adjusted by encoders 2 5 2 Ifthe currently selected channel is a bus the channel equalizer contains six bands with various aspects of each band adjusted by encoders 1 6 3 On the equalizer screen the various encoders are always tied to the various equalizer bands and the Layer up down keys are used to toggle whether the four six encoders adjust e Gain e Frequency e Q Bandwidth e Equalizer Mode Page 1 Gain 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to set the frequency of the channel low cut filter Tap the 1st encoder to toggle the low cut filter in out of the signal path Adjust the 2nd encoder to boost cut the gain of the low band Adjust the 3rd encoder to boost cut the gain of the low mid band Adjust the 4th encoder to boost cut the
72. erent monitor mixes for the different performers Since the X32 RACK works with the affordable 16 digital stagebox the combined system makes a great solution for routing audio signals between a separate studio and control room The 16 and various Ultranet personal monitor mixers can be set up in the studio while the console itselfis set up in the control room A single shielded Cat5 e Ethernet cable is all that is needed to connect the 16 32 channels of audio from 1 2 16 boxes and all of the Ultranet mixers a much better alternative than a thick noisy and expensive analog snake In more modern homes and apartments that have Cat 5 cabling running through the walls as part of a pre built structured wiring package the 16 Ultranet mixers and X32 console can even be set up in different rooms with no need to run a long cable or leave any doors partially open The various X USB card modes to be selected on the Setup card page can be used to reduce the traffic over USB just in case your computer has difficulty handling the full 32x32 channel capacity See Chapter 6 for details When running a 32 track live recording from your FOH desk you can simply assign the card outputs to the mic inputs local or stage box using the Routing card out page Note however that the mic preamp gain also for recording will be controlled from the FOH console and Gain changes during the show can be heard in the recording When recording track b
73. et the level of the onboard oscillator 2 Tap the 1st encoder to toggle the onboard oscillator on off e The color screen displays a multi segment level meter that show the current level of the oscillator 3 Adjust the 2nd encoder to set the frequency of the primary onboard oscillator 4 Adjust the 3rd encoder to set the frequency of the alternate onboard oscillator 5 Tap the 3rd encoder to alternate between the 2 onboard oscillators 6 Adjust the 4th encoder to select the type of oscillator to be used Choices include e Sine Wave e Pink Noise e White Noise 7 Tap the 4th encoder to engage the selected oscillator type 8 Adjust the 6th encoder to select a destination for the onboard oscillator Choices include e Mix Bus 1 16 e Main L Bus e Main R Bus e Main L R Bus e Main Center Mono e Matrix Outputs 1 6 9 Tap the 6th encoder to assign the selected oscillator destination 53 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 9 Scenes Screen The scenes screen allows setup for saving and recalling different memory scenes of the console The comprehensive recallability of the console including gain settings for the digitally controlled mic preamps is one of the most powerful aspects of the console The scenes screen contains the following separate tabs Home This screen contains a general overview of the scenes contained in the console along with their custom names and what parameters are included in each scene
74. ew scene of a MIDI equipped lighting controller Note Scenes can be recalled via MIDI using simple Program Change 1 100 commands provided that MIDI Scene Recall is generally enabled on the Setup Remote page To adjust the various settings on the MIDI tab perform the following steps 1 Rotate the Ist encoder to select a scene to edit 2 Tap the 2nd encoder to safe the console from any incoming MIDI messages preventing the console from switching scenes in response to MIDI data 3 Rotate the 3rd encoder to select what type of MIDI event is transmitted by the console when a scene change is issued The choices include e Off No MIDI event e MIDI program change e MIDI control change e Note 4 Encoders 4 5 and 6 adjust the channel number and velocity if applicable The color screen displays the MIDI data associated with the currently selected scene 54 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 9 3 Scenes Screen Parameter Safe Tab The scenes screen s parameter safe tab configures which console parameters are and are not saved switched with the console scenes This is very useful when the operator has certain parameters that they wish to remain in control of and would never want to have altered during a scene change for example the mic pre gains on the input channels To adjust the various settings on the Parameter Safe tab perform the following steps 1 Rotate any of the first 4 encoders to navigate among t
75. for the other three sends in the currently selected four send group Adjust the 6th encoder to select which four sends to control with the screen encoders shifting focus two sends at a time Tap the 6th encoder to select which four sends to control with the screen encoders shifting focus four sends at a time Page 2 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to select where in the signal chain the send is tapped from for the first two sends of the currently focused four sends Options include e Pre EQ e Post EQ e Pre Fader e Post Fader e Sub Group Adjust the 3rd encoder to perform the same operation for the second two sends of the currently focused four sends Adjust the 6th encoder to select which four sends to control with the screen encoders shifting focus two sends at a time Tap the 6th encoder to select which four sends to control with the screen encoders shifting focus four sends at a time 7 2 7 Home Screen Main Tab The main tab displays and controls all aspects of the main bus assignments The main tab contains the following parameters that can be adjusted using the six rotary push encoders 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to pan the selected channel within the main stereo output Tap the 1st encoder to assign the selected channel to the main stereo output Adjust the 2nd encoder to adjust the level of the currently selected channel within the mono center bus Tap the 2nd encoder to assign the selected channel to
76. g controls Therefore the greater the signal dynamic excursion the longer the compressor will take to complete a gain change Also since the total time that the compressor spends in attack or decay is proportional to the size of the gain excursion the harmonic content of the compression artifacts will seem to reduce in frequency content The louder the signal excursion is This type of compressor is useful for generating dynamic sound effects because the sonic character of the compression is much more affected by time control settings and program material than the exponential type 9 Adjust the 5th encoder to set the release time of the compressor 10 Adjust the 6th encoder to set the makeup gain of the compressor useful when the compression effect has reduced the overall signal level of the channel too much Page 2 1 Encoders 1 and 2 function the same on pages 1 and 2 2 Adjust the 3rd encoder to set the steepness of the compressor knee between five separate settings Adjust this control to switch between a harder sounding or more transparent compression effect 3 Tap the 3rd encoder to move the compressor effect before or after the equalizer in the channel signal path 4 Adjust the 4th encoder to set the frequency of the key filter that can be used to trigger the compressor 5 Tap the 4th encoder to toggle the key filter on off allowing a specific frequency to control the compressor 6 Adjust the 5th encod
77. gh quality studio recordings while at the same time remote operating your DAW via HUI MackieControl emulation The high speed 24 bit signal transmission and ultra low latency ASIO drivers and CoreAudio compatibility even allow inserting audio plugins on your PC to perform advanced outboard processing Configuration After the console has fully booted up you can access the Setup Card screen to view the current channel count configuration Depending on your application you may want to select an option other than the maximum 32 x 32 channel count to preserve system resources 6 1 Configuring the X USB card for use in al the console The console will automatically detect the X USB card during the regular boot cycle and it will display the card s presence in several instances The green square in front of C X USB indicates that the card is installed and working properly 26 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 32 in 32 out This mode obviously allows the full potential of the interface to be tapped Note that the computer needs to be able to handle that amount of concurrent 1 0 stream without any glitches Depending on its speed and memory configuration some optimization for audio recording might be required ker ocal 1 8 ocal 1 8 ocal 9 16 ocal 1 8 ocal 9 16 ocal 9 16 ocal 17 24 ocal 25 32 AES50 A1 8 AES50 A9 16 AES5O A17 24 ocal 17 24 ocal 25 32 AES50 A1 8 AES5O A9 16 AES50 A17 2 ocal 25 32 A
78. h to place the elements of a mix Use Ambience to add warmth and depth without coloring the direct sound Inspired by the Lexicon Ambience Algorithm PRE DELAY sets the time before the reverb follows the source signal DECAY adjusts the time it takes for the reverb to completely dissipate SIZE controls the room size emulation DAMPING controls the high frequency decay within the reverb tail DIFFUSE controls the initial echo density Level sets the volume output of the affected signal LO CUT adjusts the low frequency cut allowing lower frequencies to remain unaffected by the reverb HI CUT adjusts the high frequency cut allowing higher frequencies to remain unaffected by the reverb MOD adjusts the level of reverb decay modulation TAIL GAIN adjusts the volume of the reverb tail Reverse Reverb nevens REVERSE Reverse Reverb takes the trail of a reverb turns it around and places it in front of the sound source Use the swelling crescendo of the Reverse Reverb to add an ethereal quality to vocal and snare tracks Inspired by the Lexicon 300 480L Adjusting the PRE DELAY knob adds up to 200 milliseconds of time before the reverb follows the source signal The DECAY knob adjusts the time it takes for the reverb to completely dissipate RISE controls how quickly the effect builds up DIFF USION controls the initial reflection density SPREAD controls how the reflection is distributed through the envelope of the reverb The LO CUT kn
79. hannel The Synchronisation screen allows manual selection of the sample rate and clock source Behringer X UF USB Control Panel 30 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The Settings screen allows the stream ASIO and WDM sound buffers to be set Any detected drop outs will be documented as well in which case a larger buffer should be selected Behringer X UF USB Control Panel a Devices gi Isochronous Streaming Input Channels Output Channels Stream buffer depth ee E Synchronisation 7 LE EN F Settings Audio Buffers ASIO buffer depth EEE ses Eng a PER I Ea 44 samples WDM sound buffer depth 484 samples ASIO Statistics Drop outs detected 0 1 Device s connected 6 3 X USB Specifications Audio input channels Audio output channels interface MIDI 24 Bit 44 1 48 kHz 24 Bit 44 1 48 kHz HighSpeed USB 2 0 linx1out 32 16 8 0r2 32 16 8 0r2 DAW remote control Generic HUI and Mackie Control emulation Interface Typical round trip latency HighSpeed USB 2 0 14ms depends on system performance and application Recommended Minimum Hardware Windows PC Core 2 Duo CPU 2 GHz USB 2 0 port 1 GB RAM Mac 1 5 GHz CPU USB 2 0 port 512 MB RAM Recommended Operating Systems Windows XP 32 Bit SP2 or higher Win7 32 bit Win7 64 bit Win8 64 bit X USB ASIO drivers supplied MacOSX 10 5 Leopard 10 6 Snow Leopard 10 7 Lion 10 8 Mountain Lion
80. he checkboxes in the color screen which represent various console areas that can be isolated from scene changes 2 Tap any of the first 4 encoders to select the console areas that have been selected with the encoders In each of the four columns multiple console areas can be selected and isolated from scene changes The following areas of the console can be isolated from scene changes and are divided up into 4 columns on the color screen Column 1 Input Channels e HA Head Amp Microphone Preamp e Configuration e Channel Equalizer e Channel Gate Compressor e Channel Insert e Channel Groups e Fader Pan Mute Mix Ons Column 2 Input Channels e Mix sends 1 16 Column 3 Mix Buses e Mixsends1 16 e Configuration e Equalizer e Compressor e Insert e Groups e Fader Pan Mute Matrix Ons Column 4 Console e Configuration e Solo e Routing e Output Patch 7 9 4 Scenes Screen Channel Safe Tab The scenes screen s channel safe tab configures which console channels are and are not changed when a console scene change occurs This allows the user to protect certain channels from ever changing during a scene change giving them as much control as possible for key audio sources For example in a theater context the console operator may have dialed in just the right EQ and compressor settings and channel volume for the voice of the lead actor and does not wish to have them altered when the console changes
81. he six rotary push encoders Page 1 1 Row Adjust the 1st encoder to set the input threshold of the compressor Tap the 1st encoder to toggle the compressor in out of the signal path Adjust the 2nd encoder to set the ratio of the compressor Tap the 2nd encoder to switch the channel dynamics effect between compression and expansion Adjust the 3rd encoder to set the attack time of the compressor effect Tap the 3rd encoder to switch the compressor between Peak and RMS root mean squared mode where the average level of the signal is evaluated more than any specific peak of the channel material e PEAK A peak sensing compressor responds to the instantaneous level of the input signal While providing tighter peak control peak sensing might yield very quick changes in gain reduction more evident compression or sometimes even distortion This mode is very suitable for control limiting of dynamic material e RMS In this mode the compressor applies an averaging function on the input signal before its level is compared to the threshold This allows a more relaxed compression that also more closely relates to our perception of loudness Sharp dynamic transients will be less affected in this mode This mode is good for controlling levels in a mix Adjust the 4th encoder to adjust the hold time of the compressor e Hold time is a parameter not often found on commercial units but is very handy If a compressor is set t
82. he user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment 65 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual behringer com We Hear You AN behringer
83. ion ofthat same command status or continuous will be reflected on the respective assignable control element button light encoder LED collar MIDI TX gt ASSIGN We restricted the user assignable MIDI commands to some generic elements in order to keep things simple enough e Encoders 1 4 gt can be assigned to sending control changes program changes or notes gt parameters are currently Channel and Value gt for CC and Note commands Value controller number note number and the encoder rotation determines the controller value note on velocity gt for Program Changes only the channel is specified and the encoder rotation determines the program number e Buttons 5 12 gt can be operated in two modes MIDI Push non latching for momentary commands or MIDI Toggle latching for static commands MIDI Push gt can be assigned to sending control changes program changes or notes gt parameters are currently Channel and Value gt for CC and Note commands Value 0 127 controller number note number and the button momentarily toggles the controller value note on velocity to 127 depressed a0 released gt for Program Changes Value 0 127 program preset number that will be sent upon pressing the button MIDI Toggle gt can be assigned to sending control changes or notes gt parameters are currently Channel and Value gt for CC and Note comma
84. is useful in a studio setting and will automatically dim the control room outputs when the talkback circuit is active This prevents a feedback loop from occurring between the talkback microphone and the nearby studio monitors 5 Adjust the 4th encoder to scroll through the various talkback destinations which include e Mix Bus 1 16 e LRBus e Center Mono Bus 6 Tap the 4th encoder to activate any talkback destination when it is currently selected Multiple talkback destinations can be selected allowing the talkback signal to reach many destinations at the same time 7 Tap the 5th encoder to toggle the dedicated top panel talkback buttons between latching and non latching operation 8 Adjust the 6th encoder to adjust the brightness of the lamp that is connected to the console s top panel lamp connector 9 Tap the 6th encoder to toggle the attached lamp on off All controls for the talkback B tab work as described above but pertain to the talkback B signal path 7 8 3 Monitor Talkback Screen Oscillator Tab The oscillator tab offers controls for the console s onboard oscillator a very handy tool that can be used for setting up PA systems and testing various signal flow paths without the need fora live source feeding a microphone Settings include oscillator type frequency volume and routing destinations To adjust the various settings on the Oscillator tab perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to s
85. jacent red LED to indicate when 48 V phantom power supply is engaged 11 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 3 Callouts X32 RACK Live Performance Setup with 16 X32 and P16 Monitor System F Digital cable ul Analog Cable AES50 Out 1 16 AES50 P16 Bus signals CH 1 32 In X32 RACK Out 1 8 for FOH amps loudspeakers front and side fills or stage monitoring on the left S16 Out 1 8 for FOH amps loudspeakers front and side fills or stage monitoring on the right P16 D Distributor za P16 D Distributor Background Vocal 2 Bass Player LIMI Guitarist Phones Drummer Spare POWERPLAY P16 M Digital Personal Mixers Percussion F1320D Active floor monitors N 12 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual ED X32 RACK Recording Studio Setup Control Room B3031A Studio Monitors Im Monitor Control Room Out Computer tower with DAW software i LER Keys 1 Keys 2 Sampler LI RI LER 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 Rack Outboard Expander FX L R 9 USB cable from X USB interface card AES50 cable B3031A Studio Monitors all 16 Overhead 2 S16 Input List 1 Lead Vocal 2
86. k on a mono speaker such as a clock radio 10 Adjust the 6th encoder to select what specific signal source to monitor in the 11 control room bus Choices include e Off No source e LRBus e LR C M e LRPFL pre faderlisten solo bus e LRAFL after fader listen solo bus e Auxiliary returns 5 6 e Auxiliaryreturns7 8 Tap the 6th encoder to activate the signal source that has been chosen 52 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 8 2 Monitor Talkback Screen Talkback Tabs The talkback tabs offer various adjustments for the talkback paths of the console such as destination of the talkback signal and more To adjust the various settings on the Talkback A tab perform the following steps 1 The screen displays a multi segment level meter showing the signal strength of the talkback signal as it has currently been set It also displays a multi segment gain reduction meter showing the user how much compression has been automatically applied to the talkback signal to keep its level even to the recipient 2 Tap the 1st encoder to enable the talkback circuit The talkback microphone will now transmit audio to the Talkback A path s assigned destination 3 Adjust the 3rd encoder to set the gain of the talkback A signal This is an additional gain stage that follows the initial gain stage set by the top panel Talk Level knob 4 Tap the 3rd encoder to toggle on off the talkback circuit s auto dim function This function
87. l configuration of insert point and other settings as well as configuration of the channel delay The config tab contains the following parameters that can be adjusted using the six rotary push encoders 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to control the input gain trim of the channel Tap the 1st encoder to allow linking of the channel with adjacent channel Adjust the 2nd encoder to set the low cut frequency of the channel Tap the 2nd encoder to toggle the low cut filter in out of the signal path mn e w NI Adjust the 3rd encoder to scroll among all of the possible sources for the channel 6 Tap the 3rd encoder to select the currently highlighted source and assign it to the channel 7 Adjust the 4th encoder to set the amount of digital line delay applied to the channel Note this is not an echo effect 8 Tap the 4th encoder to toggle the delay in out of the signal path 9 Adjust the 5th encoder to toggle the channel insert between pre and post EQ compressor 10 Tap the 5th encoder to toggle the channel insert in out of the signal path 11 Adjust the 6th encoder to scroll among the signal path choices for the insert point 12 Tap the 6th encoder to assign the selected signal path to the insert point 35 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 2 3 Home Screen Gate Tab The gate tab contains the following parameters divided among two pages that can be adjusted using the six rotary push encoders Page 1 1
88. l stage box and the P 16 personal monitoring system for complete live studio and installed sound solutions Control the mixer from a distance with the free iPad app or with editing and remote control software connected via Ethernet The X32 RACK s ease of use intuitive workflow diverse feature set and integration with other equipment make it an ideal centerpiece for installed and production sound in any setting Continue through this User Manual to learn all about the functionality that this powerful mixer has to offer We also recommend that you check behringer com to make sure you have the latest firmware installed as we release frequent updates 5 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 1 Operational Overview Channel Processing Block Patch Inputs 1 8 Inputs 9 16 Inputs 17 24 Inputs 25 32 Aux In 1 4 Cho1 A 516 A 48K 7 i ia 000 uT 000 13 45 home analog out aux out p16 out card out aes50 a aes50 b Local In 1 8 Local In 1 8 Local In 1 8 Local In 1 8 Aux 1 4 Local In 9 16 Local In 9 16 Local In 9 16 Local In 9 16 Local 1 4 Local In 17 24 Local In 17 24 IEocalIn 1724 Local In 17 24 AES50 A1 4 Local In 25 32 Local In 25 32 Local In 25 32 Local In 25 32 AES50 B1 4 AES50 A1 8 AES50 A1 8 AES50 A1 8 AES50 A1 8 Card 1 4 AES50 A9 16 AES50 A9 16 AES50 A9 16 AES50 A9 16 AES50 A17 24 AES50 A17 24 AES50 A17 24 AES50 A17 24 AES50 A25 32 AES50 A25 32 AES50 A25 32 AES5
89. l gain level of the processed signal SQUEEZE adds compression to the signal to add punch and a slight distortion depending on the amount you dial in ATTACK sets the attack time ranging from 0 05 mS to 1 mS RELEASE adjusts the release time from 0 05 mS to 1 04 seconds KNEE adjusts the soft limiting threshold point from hard limiting 0 dB to maximum soft limiting 10 dB Stereo Delay Stereo Delay N f I y f UX ma 9 82 va Jani Lo Cut Stereo Delay provides independent control of left and right delay echo times and features high and low pass filters for enhanced tone shaping of the delayed signals Use the Stereo Delay to give your mono signals a wide presence in the stereo field The MIX control lets you blend the source signal and the delayed signal TIME adjusts the master delay time up to three seconds LO CUT adjusts the low frequency cut allowing lower frequencies to remain unaffected by the delay HI CUT adjusts the high frequency cut allowing higher frequencies to remain unaffected by the delay FACTOR L sets the delay on the left channel to rhythmic fractions of the master delay time FACTOR R sets the delay on the right channel to rhythmic fractions of the master delay time OFFSET LR adds a delay difference between the left and right delayed signals The FEED LO CUT HI CUT adjusts filters in the feedback paths FEED L and FEED R control the amount of feedback for the left and right channels MODE sets th
90. laid out in a horizontal row They always remain visible no matter what specific screen the user has currently navigated to because they displays console parameters that are always important to keep in view at all times These screen elements include from left to right Channel Indicator Displays various elements of the currently selected including 1 The number of the specific input or output channel that is currently selected 2 3 4 The custom channel name ifone has been assigned Channel color if one has been assigned Channel icon if one has been assigned Show Indicator This number presented in a large orange colored font displays the currently loaded show Scene Name Number Thus number displayed in a smaller black colored font indicates the number of the currently loaded scene USB Recorder File Displays the name of the active file that is currently being recorded or played back Main Content AES50 A Displays by name what AES50 based equipment is connected to the console s AES50 A port The green LED lights solid when a valid AES50 connection is present AES50 B Displays by name what AES50 based equipment is connected to the console s AES50 B port The green LED lights solid when a valid AES50 connection is present Word Clock Sample Rate Indicator 1 Displays the current sample rate of the console 2 3 The green LED illuminates when a valid internal or external clock is present Displ
91. ly with no video component then it usually makes sense to set a sample rate of 44 1 kHz This will ensure that any audio recorded is compatible with the 44 1 kHz sample rate of commercial audio CDs If the program material being recorded is audio that is meant to accompany video then it usually makes sense to set a sample rate of 48 kHz This will ensure that any audio recorded is compatible with the 48 kHz sample rate of the various audio formats used on a video DVD 6 Adjust the 3rd encoder to set the word clock synchronization of the console to use its internal digital clock or slave to an external digital clock Choices for the clock signal include e Internal clock e External clock from the AES50 A port e External clock from the AES50 B port e X USBcard Note that the graphics at the top of the screen will always display a green led when the console has achieved proper digital lock from either its own internal clock ora valid external clock 7 Tap the 4th encoder to cycle through the different settings for the console s internal date and time settings 8 Adjust the 4th encoder to set the value for the currently selected date time setting 9 Adjust the 5th encoder to select the console s Bus Pre Configuration This settings allows the mix bus outputs to be configured in various combinations of e Pre fader variable output auxiliary sends e Post Fader variable output auxiliary sends e Fixed outputsub
92. m for more information Tip The X32 RACK remote communication is OSCbased open sound control and we will share the protocol on our website allowing developers to design their own control software Stay tuned to behringer com for details on the OSC protocol X USB expansion card The X USB card allows transmission of up to 32 channels to and from a connected computer Please download the X USB drivers and Quick Start Guide from behringer com before connecting the mixer to your computer The card is CoreAudio compatible allowing it to work with computers with the 05 X operating system software of Apple Inc without a driver Main Display Area The top section of the main display permanently covers useful status information The top left corner shows the selected channel number its nickname and the selected icon The next block shows the current scene number and name in amber as well as the next upcoming scene The center section displays the playback file name along with elapsed and remaining time and a recorder status icon The next block to the right has 4 segments to show the status of AES50 ports A and B the Card slot and the audio clock synchronization source and sample rate top right Small green square indicators show proper connectivity The right most block shows the console time that can be set under Setup Config When working with any given screen press the Page keys located on the display bezel to switch
93. mall tray icon These screens will allow configuring the X USB expansion card in the X32 RACK as an audio interface for your computer Appl The Input Channels screen allows you to name each input channel for more organized mixing Behringer X UF USB Control Panel File Info Devices Device name Channel name ASIO display name lan Input Channels Input 1 la Output Channels Input 2 Synchronisation Input 3 Settings Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 Input 9 Input 10 Input 11 Input 12 Input 13 Input 14 Input 15 Input 16 MIDI 1 Device s connected Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 Input 9 Input 10 Input 11 Input 12 Input 13 Input 14 Input 15 Input 16 MIDI Include device name in ASIO display name Input Channels 1 Device s connected 29 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual The Output Channels screen allows you to name each output channel for more organized mixing Behringer X UF USB Control Panel _X_UF Output 1 X_UF Output 2 X_UF Output 3 XZUF Output 4 UF x 6 XZUF Output 7 X_UF Output 8 X_UF Output 9 X_UF Output 10 X_UF Output 11 X_UF Output 12 X_UF Output 13 X_UF Qutput 14 X_UF Output 15 X_UF Output 16 SUF MIDI Hardware name of selected c
94. n take up to 1 minute in a worst case scenario In order to prevent any errors by losing power during this type of storage operation we recommend using the Safe Shutdown function from the Setup Global page an operation similar to un mounting a USB thumb drive from your PC Updates The X32 RACK firmware can easily be updated by performing the following steps e Download the new console firmware from the X32 RACK product page onto the root level of a USB thumb drive e Plug the USB thumb drive into the front panel USB connector while the console is turned off e Hold the USB button depressed while switching the console on While booting the X32 will run a fully automatic firmware update which will take 2 3 minutes longer than the regular boot sequence When no update file is available on the USB drive or when it is corrupted the update mode will remain active preventing the X32 RACK from booting regularly Switch the console off and back on without holding the USB button to boot the console with the existing firmware The USB socket is not suitable for other non memory USB devices like keyboards mice lamps etc 5 2 Default setup for connecting to monitoring and P A systems The X32 RACK comes pre configured with the local XLR inputs connected to input channels 1 16 and XLR outputs 1 6 connected to the mix bus masters 1 6 The Main LR stereo signal is normally put out on XLR outputs 7 and 8 The Monitoring outpu
95. n the P16 bus you wish to select an audio source for 2 Adjust the 3rd encoder to select a category of audio source to send to the currently selected P16 channel These categories include e Insert e Main LRC e Mix Bus e Matrix e Direct Out e Monitor 3 Adjust the 4th encoder to select which specific signal path to feed to the currently selected P16 output Choices include Off e Mainl e MainR e Main C M e Any of the 16 Mix Outputs e Any of the 6 matrix outputs e Any of the 32 direct outputs e Any of the 8 Auxiliary Outputs e Any of the FX Direct Outputs e MonitorL e MonitorR e Talkback 4 Tap the 4th encoder to assign the selected output path completing the process 5 Adjust the 5th encoder to select the signal tap point for the output assignment This determines where in the audio signal path the source is tapped as it is sent to the P16 output The available signal tap points include e Input e Pre EQ e Pre Fader e Post Fader 6 Tap the 5th encoder to complete the signal tap point assignment 7 4 5 Routing Screen Card Output Tab The routing screen s card tab allows the user to patch various signal paths to the physical inputs and outputs of the X USB card The X USB s signal path provides 32 channels of inputs and 32 channels of outputs The 32 card inputs can be used as alternate sources for the two input fader layers switchable in banks of 8 To assign an output pa
96. nds Value 0 127 controller number note number and the button toggles the controller value note on velocity between value velocity 127 and 0 with every operation e n b 1 The ASSIGN section also reflects displays reception of the same MIDI commands that are selected for transmission e n b 2 The MIDI commands assigned to the ASSIGN controls can be transferred to and from stage via AES50 using the 16 stage box MIDI 1 0 62 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual MIDI RX TX gt REMOTE Enables a specific form of bi directional MIDI communication for remote controlling a computer DAW application using control elements ofthe X32 console REMOTE can be used in 3 modes Mackie Control HUI and raw MIDI CC raw controllers see Setup remote e MIDI CC raw selected and Remote is enabled active the group section buttons gt will emit the following messages on Channel 01 Group 1 8 SELECT Note 64 71 on 127 off 0 push non latching Group 1 8 SOLO CC 32 39 on 127 off 0 toggle latching Group 1 8 MUTE CC 40 47 on 127 off 0 toggle latching Sends On Fader CC 48 on 127 off 0 toggle latching Group DCA 1 8 Note 72 on 127 off 0 push non latching BUS 1 8 Note 73 on 127 off 0 push non latching BUS 9 16 Note 74 on 127 off 0 push non latching MTX 1 6 Note 75 on 127 off 0 push non latching MIDI CC raw selected and Remote is enabled active then group section faders 1 8 gt will emit CC 0 7
97. ng prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the e manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LA NG injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARA
98. nsive soundcheck should be done 5 Press the ROUTING switch next to the display on the on stage console On the HOME tab select AES50 A 1 8 as source for Inputs 1 8 AES50 A 9 16 for Input 9 16 and accordingly for channels 17 32 6 Toroute the channels through the on stage console to the FOH console switch to the AES50 B page and set Output 1 8 to AES50 A 1 8 Output 9 16 to AES50 A 9 16 etc 7 OntheFOHX32 console press the ROUTING switch next to the display On the HOME tab select AES50 A 1 8 as source for Inputs 1 8 AES50 A 9 16 for Input 9 16 and accordingly for channels 17 32 8 Togetthe main out from the FOH back to one of the stage boxes to feed the PA the main outs of the console which are routed per default to OUT 7 and OUT 8 have to be routed through the on stage X32 console To achieve this select the AES50 A tab and set Out 1 8 to OUT 9 16 On the on stage console choose the AES50 A tab and set Output 1 8 to AES50 B 1 8 The Main Outputs of the FOH console are now available on the first S16 on OUT 7 and OUT 8 to connect your main PA system 9 Ready to rock 5 9 AES50 cabling requirements In order to ensure trouble free operation when connecting X32 consoles to other X32 mixers or to 516 stage boxes the following specifications should be met when choosing your cables e Shielded Cat 5e cables only e Ethercon terminated cable end
99. o the flanger effect The BALANCE knob adjusts the ratio between delay and flanger SPEED DELAY and DEPTH adjust the rate delay and modulation depth of the flanger The right channel LFO PHASE can be offset by up to 180 degrees and FEED positive and negative amounts adjusts the feedback effect Use the MIX knob to blend the effected signal with the dry sound Dual Stereo GEQ These are standard graphic equalizers that provide 31 bands of adjustment between 20 Hz and 20 kHz A master volume slider compensates for changes in volume caused by the equalization A maximum boost or cut of 15 dB is available for each band Dual Stereo TruEQ The TruEQ incorporates a special algorithm that compensates for the gain adjustment overlapping effect that adjacent frequency bands have on one another On a standard EQ when neighboring bands are boosted together the resulting effect is magnified beyond what is visible from the positioning of the sliders Ap 20 Hz 50 100 200 500 Ak 2k 5k 10k 20k Graphic equalizer without frequency response correction This compensated EQ will produce an adjustment that is identical to the actual positioning of the sliders Ap 10 dB 20 Hz 50 100 200 500 4k 2k
100. o use a very fast attack release time audible distortion can occur because the compressor is trying to work on individual waveform cycles of the signal instead of sound envelope as a whole The hold parameter works around this issue by providing a short delay This delay prevents the compressor from releasing until a certain time has passed Tap the 4th encoder to switch between Linear and Logarithmic modes for the compressor Following are some brief definitions of these different modes e LOG This mode is used in many well respected compressors and is the natural result of more recent analogue units employing logarithmic side chains and resistor capacitor time constants The exponential dB law has some interesting characteristics Firstly the time taken to complete a compression event tends to stay the same however large the dynamic signal excursion is Also since the peak rate of gain change increases with dynamic excursion the resulting harmonic content due to compression tends to follow the loudness of the program in a way the ear expects This helps to mask the effects of the compression and thus provides the most forgiving solution being tolerant to differing timing settings and program material This makes it the best choice for general compression use and overall dynamic control of complex musical program 36 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual e Linear In this mode the rate of gain change is constant as set by the timin
101. ob sets a low frequency beneath which the source signal will not pass through the reverb The HiSvFr HiSvGn knobs adjust a Hi Shelving filter at the input of the reverb effect 14 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Gated Reverb REVERB This effect was originally achieved by combining a reverb with a noise gate Our gated reverb creates the same impression by a special shaping of the reverb tail Gated Reverb is especially effective for creating a 1980s style snare sound or to enlarge the presence of a kick drum Inspired by the Lexicon 300 480L PRE DELAY controls the amount of time before the reverberation is heard following the source signal DECAY controls the amount of time it takes for the reverb to dissipate ATTACK controls how fast the reflection density builds up DENSITY shapes the reverb decay tail The higher the density the greater the number of sound reflections SPREAD controls how the reflection is distributed through the envelope of the reverb The LO CUT knob sets the frequency beneath which the source signal will not pass through the reverb The HiSvFr HiSvGn knobs adjust a Hi Shelving filter at the input of the reverb effect DIFF USION controls the initial reflection density Plate Reverb A plate reverb was originally created by sending a signal through a transducer to create vibrations on a plate of sheet metal which were then picked up as an audio signal Our algorithm simulates that sound with high initial
102. ole When activated the mute screen only covers the bottom portion of the main display allowing the middle portion to continue displaying its usual screen content Note Channels must be assigned to a Mute Group via iPad or PC To use the mute groups screen to mute unmute the groups perform the following steps 1 Tap any of the six encoders to mute the corresponding group and thus mute all channels that are assigned to that mute group 2 Tap the encoder of a currently muted group to un mute the mute group 3 When finished working with mute groups tap the Mute Group screen button to exit the mute groups screen The entire screen will again display its full set of controls for whatever page it was previously on 7 11 Utility Screen The utility screen is a supplemental screen designed to work in conjunction with the other screens that may be in view at any particular moment The utility screen is never seen by itself it always exists in the context of another screen To reinforce this point when the utility screen button is pressed it illuminates at the same time that another screen button is also illuminated showing you which screen it is providing extra utilities for For most screens pressing the utility button simply acts as a shortcut to a page that can be navigated to by other means In a few cases a utility page provides extra utility functions not seen anywhere else The utility button works in the following
103. ome tab also contains the following helpful displays e Stereo meter displays for the recorder input level e Stereo output meters for the playback level of the file currently playing back e A list of available tracks on the attached USB drive 7 12 2 USB Screen Configuration Tab The configuration tab allows setting up all aspects of the stereo recorder In this screen one can select audio paths to feed to the recorder and adjust the level of incoming audio To adjust the various settings on the USB screen s configuration tab perform the following steps 1 Tap the Ist encoder to select a folder to save the recorded audio files to e A pop up window appears displaying all available folders on the attached drive e Rotate the first encoder to select an available folder e Tap the first encoder to select the currently highlighted folder e Tap the 2nd encoder to select the folder and return to the main interface 2 Rotate the 2nd encoder to adjust the input trim for the currently selected channel of the stereo recorder A stereo input meter on the left side of the screen shows the current input level 3 Tap the 2nd encoder to select the left or right input of the stereo recorder for further configuration 4 Rotate the 3rd encoder to select the category of input to feed to the currently selected channel of the stereo recorder Choices include e Main LRC e Mix Bus e Matrix e Direct Out e Monitor 57 X32 RACK
104. on next to the screen e Goto the Network tab e Use encoder 1 to choose between IP address Subnet mask and Gateway Adjust the address fields with the encoders 2 5 and assign the selected numbers with encoder 6 e Set an IP address which fits your network normally 192 168 0 X The IP address should be free within the network e Set your subnet mask according to your network normally 255 255 255 0 e Set your gateway if required Now get your iPad or remote PC into the same network and open the X32 Edit PC e On the X32 Edit choose setup on the right side and the network tab Enter the IP address of the X32 in the network and press connect e Ifthe software has connected to the X32 you can also synchronize them in 2 directions Console gt PC means all settings in the X32 will be loaded into the X32 Edit PC gt Console means that all settings in the X32 Edit will be written to the console X32 Mix e For the X32 Mix remote open the program on your iPad make sure the iPad is connected to the same network as the console e On the startup screen a popup should appear Enter the IP of the console press Go Online et voila you are connected and can control the X32 RACK with your iPad 5 13 Recording a 2 track directly with the console The X32 RACK offers the possibility to record a 2 track of your mix or any other selection of signals directly onto a USB stick external USB hard disk e Plug a FAT f
105. ormatted FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 USB stick into the USB port onthe front panel e Press the USB button above the USB port and the home screen of the recorder will show up with a nice emulation of an old tape deck e On the config tab you can select the source for the recording default is main L and R e Press RECORD encoder 5 to record your mix e Toadjust the volume during playback use the Channel Select knob to select A7 to adjust the left and right channels The stereo channels are linked by default so adjusting A7 left will automatically affect the right channel as well Remarks Due to the FAT format of the stick the file size will be limited to 2 GB which is about 3 hours of stereo recording Please test the recording capability of your USB device before you do the real stuff as some sticks may not be supported or be too slow We also recommend you defragment your USB device prior to recording The recording will be done as 16 bit WAV file with the selected sample frequency of the console Please also note that it is possible that the specifications of USB storage devices may be changed by the manufacturer without any change in physical appearance or notification 5 14 Saving and recalling scenes Follow the steps below to save and recall scenes in the console allowing different configurations to be recalled at a later time e Adjust all settings of the console so that all elements of the mix are as desired
106. ove the main fader to quickly clear the solo status of any and all channels This is particularly useful when solo is active on a channel that is not present on the current input layer and you wish to quickly clear its solo status The solo bus also has various preferences that can be set using the second encoder allowing you tailor its operation to your specific working style Examples include 1 Use Exclusive if you want the act of pressing another solo button to automatically disengage the previous solo This is useful if you know you will never want to solo more than one channel of material at the same time In this mode you can press several Solo buttons at the same time to solo the corresponding channels together 2 Use Solo Follows Select if you want the solo selection to automatically follow any channel that you have selected This allows you to quickly hear the audio of that channel in your headphones when you select it to adjust EQ compression etc Remember that you need to solo a channel first before this function is active 3 Use Select Follows Solo when you want the reverse to occur Any channel that is soloed will automatically become the currently selected channel allowing you quickly make adjustments for any channel you have soloed 4 Use the Channel Solo AFL to listen to the channel signal after the fader and stereo PAN 5 Use Mix Bus Solo AFL to listen to the mix bus signal after the fa
107. ower and flexibility with a very user friendly layout and intuitive workflow that allow you to get up and running right away The X32 RACK is a robust yet streamlined mixer that features all ofthe core functionality and processing of BEHRINGER s flagship X32 console in a smaller form factor Employing motorized faders and rotary encoders along with a daylight viewable TFT screen the control surface is designed to allow immediate access to critical functions with total and automatic recall of settings Extensive on board 1 0 includes Cirrus Logic converters 96 bidirectional channels over SuperMAC AES50 16 channels of BEHRINGER s Ultranet personal monitoring and 32 x 32 channels for recording over USB Abundant analog connectivity is provided via 16 MIDAS designed digitally controllable microphone preamps 6 line level auxiliary in and outputs 8 XLR outputs stereo TRS monitoring outputs and headphones output Each of the 16 microphone inputs can accept balanced or unbalanced mic or line level level signals and include switchable phantom power 72 dB gain range and max 23 dBu level before clip A separate external talkback mic input allows communication to various destinations Dual AES50 Ethernet jacks that employ KLARK TEKNIK SuperMAC technology contribute 96 x 96 signals to the total count of 168 x 168 accessible sources and destinations Motorized faders recallable mic preamps programmable routing and the ability to save and recall en
108. ppropriate amount of delay only to the speakers located near the stage the audience hears the audio from the closer further speakers at the same time insuring maximum time alignment and sound quality The console assumes an operating temperature of 20 C 68 F when calculating the delay times 41 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 4 3 Routing Screen Aux Out Tab 7 Tap the 4th encoder to assign the selected output path completing the process The route screen s aux out tab allows the user to patch an internal signal preting tep path such as a mix output used as an effects send to the 6 separate 14 RCA 8 Adjust the 5th encoder to select the signal tap point for the output auxiliary outputs assignment Choices include Since these six outputs can have a wide variety of signal paths assigned to them e Input they can be used for a wide variety of tasks such as e Pre EQ 1 Feeding an external effects processor when the internal effects e Pre Fader are insufficient 2 Patching a specific console signal path into an outboard recorder Sa 3 Feeding the analog or digital audio inputs of a nearby video recorder 2 Tap the Sth encoder to complete the tana tap point assignment To make an assignment as described above perform the following steps 4 Adjust the Ist encoder to select which auxiliary outputs to assign a source for Choices include e AuxOut1 e AuxOut2 e Aux0ut3 e AuxOut4 e Aux Out 5 e Aux Out 6 e
109. re of that channel s signal will be sent to the processor To apply an insert style effect e Press the Effects menu button e As the effects on the left side are also able to handle complex send effects like reverb the slots on the right side shall be used for insert effects like limiter graphic EQ etc You can also use insert effects on the left side but this will limit your use of reverbs and other processor intensive effects e Adjust rotary encoder 6 to highlight one of the effects processors on the right side it will be surrounded by an orange outline e Adjust rotary encoder 1 and rotary encoder 2 selecting Insert as the source for both the left and right inputs of the effect processor e Adjust rotary encoder 5 to select a specific effect processor such as precision limiter e Select the specific input or output channel you wish to use the inserted effect on e Press the HOME button then the PAGE SELECT right button to navigate to the selected channel s Config screen e Adjust rotary control 6 to select the specific processor you have applied the effect to in this case Ins FX 5L Press the encoder to connect the selected insert effect e The Precision Limiter is now applied as an insert on the selected channel Sending more than one channel through the same insert effect is of course prohibited There will be a warning when you try to insert an effect slot that has alread
110. reamp and fader 100 Signal processing 40 bit floating point A D D A conversion Cirrus Logic A D 55368 D A 54385 24 bit 44 1 48 kHz 114 dB dynamic range Local 1 0 latency local in gt console processing gt local out 0 8 ms Network 1 0 latency stagebox in gt console processing gt stagebox out 11 ms XLR inputs programmable mic preamps designed by MIDAS 16 Talkback mic input XLR 1 external no internal mic RCA inputs outputs 2 2 XLR outputs 8 Monitoring outputs 14 TRS balanced 2 Aux inputs outputs 14 TRS balanced 6 6 Phones outputs 14 TRS 1 stereo front panel AES50 ports SuperMAC 2 Expansion card slot 32 channel audio input output various standards P 16 connector Ultranet no power supplied 1 MIDI inputs outputs 1 1 Ethernet RJ45 rear panel for remote control 1 USB Type A front panel for audio and data export import 1 Mic Input Characteristics Preamp design MIDAS THD noise 20 dB gain 0 dBu out lt 0 006 A weighted Input impedance XLR jack unbal bal 5KQ 10kQ Non clip maximum input level XLR 23 dBu Phantom power switchable per input 48V Equivalent input noise level XLR input shorted 128 dBu CMRR XLR 20 dB gain typical gt 70 dB CMRR XLR 40 dB gain gt 80 dB 59 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Input Output Characteristics Frequency range 48
111. rect Outs e Monitor 3 Adjust the 4th encoder to select a specific output path including e Off e MainL e MainR e Main C M e Any of the 16 Mix Outputs e Any of the 6 matrix outputs e Any of the 32 direct outputs e Any of the 8 Auxiliary Outputs e Any of the FX Direct Outputs e MonitorL e MonitorR e Talkback 4 Tap the 4th encoder to assign the selected output path completing the process 5 Adjust the 5th encoder to select the signal tap point for the output assignment This determines where in the audio signal path the source is tapped as it is sent to the physical rear panel output The available signal tap points include e Input e Pre EQ e Pre Fader e Post Fader 6 Tap the 5th encoder to assign the selected signal tap point 7 Adjust the 6th encoder to adjust the amount of digital line delay applied to the output path as it is sent to the rear panel physical output As the amount of delay is adjusted the current delay time is displayed in three different units of measurement Feet Meters and Milliseconds 8 Tap the 6th encoder to toggle delay on off The delay label illuminates when the delay is inserted into the signal path TIP Applying a delay to an output signal is typically done when the console is used in a multi zone P A speaker setup where some PA speakers are located nearthe stage and a second set of speakers are located further back within the audience By applying an a
112. reverb fades The SIZE controls how large or small the simulated space is room cathedral etc The DAMPING knob determines the decay of high frequencies within the reverb tail Flanger Chamber Add the mind bending filter sweeping effect of a state of the art Flanger to the elegant sweetening of a traditional Chamber reverb all in one FX slot Reverb is Inspired by the Lexicon PCM 70 The BALANCE knob adjusts the ratio between flanger and reverb Low frequencies can be excluded with the LO CUT knob and the MIX knob adjusts how much of the effect is added to the signal SPEED DELAY and DEPTH adjust the rate delay and modulation depth of the flanger FEEDback can be adjusted with positive and negative amounts The PHASE can be offset by up to 180 degrees The PREDELAY knob determines the hesitation before the reverb affects the signal The DECAY knob adjusts how quickly the reverb fades The SIZE controls how large or small the simulated space is room cathedral etc The DAMPING knob determines the decay of high frequencies within the reverb tail 18 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Delay Chorus dual FA Malay and chorus TME PATIN FEECHE FEED XFEED BRL SPEED DEPIH CELAY PHASE WAVE 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 This combination effect merges a user definable Delay echo with a studio quality Chorus sure to fatten up even the skinniest track Uses only one FX slot Inspired by the
113. roup 10 Utility Page Select Buttons These two buttons allow for left right navigation among the different pages contained within a screen set A graphical tab display shows which page you are currently on Layer Up Down Buttons On some screens there are more parameters present than can be adjusted by the 6 encoders underneath In these cases use the layer up down buttons to navigate through any additional layers contained on the screen page L R Meter This dual 24 segment meter displays the audio signal level output from the main bus of the console M C SOLO Meter This 24 segment meter displays the audio signal level output from the mono bus of the console When one or more channels are currently soloed the meter switches to displaying the level of the currently soloed signal s 7 1 2 Console Screens The color screen of the X32 RACK offers a wealth of visual feedback and hands on control for the console Whereas the dedicated front panel controls offer immediate hands on adjustments for the most important operations of a channel the color screens offer similarly immediate visual feedback for a selected channel as well as more global areas of the console The screens are divided into three main areas 1 Global Screen Elements 2 Main Display 3 Rotary Encoder Elements 32 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Global Screen Elements The global screen elements are located at the top of the screen
114. s home page However most screens contain alternate pages of information that are also useful They are represented by different tabs that can be seen towards the top of the screen Each tab is named to describe the functions it represents Navigate to these alternate tabs by pressing the Page Select left and right keys 33 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Rotary Encoder Elements The bottom of most screens contain 6 slots of information that are always paired with the 6 hardware rotary encoders located directly underneath each slot The hardware encoders are used to adjust parameters displayed in these slots and operate in the following manner 1 Parameters displayed in the top half of each slot are most often continuous type parameters and are adjusted by rotating the corresponding encoder located directly below the bottom of the screen e For example in the home tab of the Home screen the gain parameter of the selected input located in slot 1 is adjusted with the first encoder 7 1 3 Navigation Methods Following is an overview of how to navigate to the different console screens screen tabs and sets of encoder parameters 1 Press any of the 10 hardware buttons located on either side of the main display screen On any given screen press the Page Select left right keys to navigate among the various scre
115. s e Maximum cable length 100 meters 300 feet 5 10 What kinds of Utilities are available The X32 RACK console provides various utilities that make the console much easier and more fun to use while providing a great deal of flexibility and power Examples Include Channel Customization Various input and output channels can have custom colors names and icons assigned to them Using these functions you will always know exactly what source and destination is tied to the channel with no need for board tape and sharpie pens For example an input channel could be labeled kick drum while the channel for a mix output could be labeled Joey s monitor e Press the Setup button and page over to the scribble strip tab e Use the 1st encoder to select a channel to be edited then choose a color icon and name Copy Paste The X32 RACK also provides a copy and paste function that allows you to take settings you have configured for one channel and copy those settings to another channel e Navigate to a channel whose settings you want to copy using the Channel Select knob e Press the HOME button then the UTILITY button e Press the 5th encoder to copy all settings of the selected channel into the copy buffer e Navigate to the channel that the copied settings will be pasted into e Adjust the first encoder to select which aspects of the channel you wish to copy from the source channel i e the one in the paste
116. s different controls for attaching the console to a standard Ethernet network 5 DCA Groups This screen offers controls for various aspects of the console s DCA groups 6 Card This screen selects the input output configurations of the USB interface card None of the setup screen s tabs contain a secondary level of encoder functions so the Layer up down keys do not need to be used for these screens The setup screen s global tab allows the user to adjust various global controls of the console such as display brightness and contrast the panning mode used by channels text languages and more To make adjustments in the global screen perform the following steps 1 Adjust the first encoder to select various console settings for pop up messages and assorted preferences Tap the 1st encoder to turn the currently selected setting on off Adjust the 2nd encoder to select settings for linking multiple console channels Tap the 2nd encoder to turn the currently selected setting on off gt wy Adjust the 3rd encoder to set the console s panning mode which affects how channel panning is performed in the stereo field The two choices are e LR Mono This is the default mode of the console In this mode channels can be panned between the left and right mix outputs as well as assigned to the separate mono mix bus In this mode the Center Mono bus is not affected by from the pan control e LCR enable In this mode the
117. sFeq MigGan M4Q Wigan Mira font Cmm 0__ iu h oe X32 s Enhancers are so called Psycho EQs They can enhance the signal spectrum in bass midrange and high frequencies but they differ from traditional equalizers When you need to generate maximum punch clarity and detail without turning up the overall volume our enhancers are the solution Inspired by the SPL Vitalizer Adjust the BASS MID and HI GAIN knobs to add or reduce content in those spectrums The BASS and HI FREQuencies can be specifically selected while the MID Q bandwidth can be adjusted instead The OUT GAIN knob compensates for changes in level resulting from the effect and the SPREAD knob Stereo version only emphasizes the stereo content for a wider mix Engage the SOLO MODE to isolate only the audio resulting from the effect so you can hear exactly what you re adding to the mix 17 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Mood Filter peed depth reso base ix amp The Mood Filter uses an LFO generator and an auto envelope generator to control a VCF voltage controlled filter as well as a side chain function where the channel B signal controls the envelope of channel A When applied to electronic instruments the Mood Filter can be used to emulate the natural sound of acoustic instruments Inspired by the MiniMoog This filter can be modulated with the signal s envelope using the ENV MOD with positive and negative amounts ATTAC
118. scenes and alters various parameters To adjust the various settings on the Channel Safe tab perform the following steps 1 Rotate any of the 6 encoders to navigate among the check boxes in the color screen which represent various groups of channels that can be isolated from scene changes 2 Tap any of the 6 encoders to select the console areas that have been highlighted with the encoders In each of the 6 columns multiple console areas can be selected and isolated from scene changes The following areas of the console can be isolated from scene changes and are divided up into six columns on the color screen Column 1 Channels e Input Channels 1 16 Column 2 Channels e Input Channels 17 32 Column 3 Buses e Aux1 8 e FX 1L through 4R Column 4 Returns e Mix 1 16 Column 5 Main Matrix Groups e Matrix 1 6 e LRBus e Center Mono Bus e DCAgroups 1 8 Column 6 Effects Slots e FX1 8 55 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 10 Mute Group Screen The mute group screen allows for quick assignment and control of the console s 6 mute groups and offers two separate functions 1 It mutes the active screen during the process of assigning channels to mute groups This ensures that no channels are accidentally muted during the assignment process during a live performance 2 It offers an additional interface for muting unmuting the mute groups in addition to the dedicated mute group buttons at the bottom of the cons
119. send as pre fader or pre post EQ This will prevent the monitor mix from changing when the front of house mix is adjusted 4 Connect a cable from rear panel analog Out 1 to the input of a Apowered stage monitor b An external amplifier feeding a passive stage monitor c Atransmitter for a set of wireless in ear monitors 5 Rotate the Channel Select knob to select Bus 1 then press the knob Adjust the Channel Level knob to 0 dB You can change the output on this bus later 6 Toadjust the mix sent to the monitor select an input channel with the Channel Select knob nagivate to the Home screen s sends tab then raise the faders for each bus that the channel should be sent to 21 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual Setting up a live stage monitor mix using the 516 Digital Stage Box 1 6 Connect the 16 stage box to AES50 port A on the rear panel of the console using a standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable On the stage connect a cable from Output 1 of the 516 stagebox to the input of the stage monitor Press the ROUTE button and page right to the AES50 A page Adjust the first encoder to select Out 1 8 for the first 8 outputs of the AES50 A bus then press the encoder to make the connection Analog Outputs 1 8 on the X32 RACK are now routed to the first 8 outputs of the AES50 A connector which in turn feeds the 8 analog outputs of the 16 stage box connected to the AES50 A connector Adjust the monitor mix
120. t slot 8 Tap the 5th encoder to import a preset from an attached USB drive e When the 5th encoder is tapped an import preset from USB screen appears Adjust the 1st encoder to navigate among the contents of the USB drive and then tap the 1st encoder to select the currently highlighted preset folder e When the preset file has been imported tap the 2nd encoder to leave the screen 9 Tap the 6th encoder to export the currently highlighted preset to an attached USB drive e When the 6th encoder is tapped an Export Preset to USB drive appears e Adjust the 1st encoder to scroll among the currently available presets to export then tap the first encoder to select the currently highlighted preset e Adjust and tap encoders 4 6 to apply a custom name to the preset as it is exported e Tap the 2nd encoder to cancel out of the export operation 7 5 2 Libraries Screen Effects Tab The library screen s effects tab allows you to load and save presets for the various onboard effects processors To adjust the various settings on the FX tab perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to navigate among which of the eight effects slots to load or save a preset e As you navigate among the eight effects slots the specific effect processor loaded into each slot will display on the screen as both a name and icon 2 To save and load presets as well as import export them follow the same procedures as de
121. t to the solo bus in after fader listen mode reflecting the current level of the channel fader and any channel DSP that has been applied e Mix Bus AFL PFL This toggles the AFL PFL setting for the mix buses when they are soloed as opposed to the soloing of a single input channel e DCA Group AFL This puts the contents of a soloed DCA group into after fader listen mode when the solo button is pressed on a DCA channel e Use Master Fader This allows the Main Fader mute button to control the solo mon output 3 Tap the 2nd encoder to select and assign the currently chosen solo option 4 Adjust the 3rd encoder to adjust the amount of digital delay that is applied to the control room signal path The display on the screen will show the current amount of delay in feet meters and milliseconds 6 Adjust the 4th encoder to set the amount of volume reduction that occurs when the control room bus has its dim function enabled The amount of volume reduction ranges from 40 dB to 0 dB no change 7 Tap the 4th encoder to toggle the dim function on off 8 Adjust the 5th encoder to adjust the volume trim for the source currently feeding the control room bus allowing it to be level matched with other sources The amount of trim can be adjusted from 20 dB to 20 dB 9 Tap the 5th encoder to toggle the control room between mono and stereo operation This is very useful in a studio context for checking how a mix sounds when played bac
122. tailed in the Libraries Screen Channel Tab 7 5 3 Libraries Screen Routing Tab The library screen s routing tab allows you to load and save presets of the console s signal routings This can be useful for repeating specific routing scenarios that occur over and over on a regular basis such as when using the console for a weekly club gig or worship service To adjust the various settings on the routing tab perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to navigate among which specific console signal paths will be recalled when loading a routing preset Choices include e Channel Inputs e Analog Out e Auxiliary Out e P16 Ultranet Out e Card Out e AES50 Out Tap the 1st encoder to turn the currently selected element on off in the recall list 3 To save and load presets as well as import export them follow the same procedures as detailed in the Libraries Screen Channel Tab 45 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 6 Effects Screen The effects screen controls various aspects of the eight internal effects processors On this screen the user can select specific types of effects for the eight internal effects processors configure their input and output paths monitor their levels and adjust the various effects parameters The home screen contains the following separate tabs 1 Home The home screen provides a general overview for all eight effects processors displaying what effect has been inserted in each
123. te is set correctly and if the synchronization source is selected appropriately If set to external synchronization via one of the two AES50 ports while no clock source is actually connected or switched on then the corresponding small square icon in the main display s top row would be red rather than green In normal state you should only see 1 4 green squares in the top section depending on the units connected Note that if the X32 RACK has previously been in use by somebody else and you feel unsure about its actual status you can reset it to default settings in either of two convenient ways 1 While the console is booting up and the X32 logo appears on the screen press and hold the Scenes UNDO button keeping it depressed until the console is fully operational and the Home screen is displayed The console will now be in the exact same state as it was when first shipped from the factory However you can immediately revert back to the status the console was in before being switched off by pressing the Scenes UNDO button 2 You can also reset the console any time after booting by pressing Setup Config gt Initialize The X32 RACK regularly stores the console s status to its onboard flash memory so there is usually nothing wrong with switching it off and you do not have to explicitly save the current status However when a large number of parameters have been recently changed storing all of them to flash ca
124. ted settings 49 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 7 5 Setup Screen Scribble Strip Tab E Channel 01 Local 1 8 Local 9 16 Local 17 24 Local 25 32 AES50 A1 8 AES50 A9 16 Eo AES50 B1 8 AES50 B9 16 Local 1 8_ Local 9 16 Local 17 24 Local 25 32 AES50 A1 8 AES50 A9 16 AES50 A17 24 AES50 A25 32 AES50 A33 40 AES50 A41 48 AES50 B1 8 AES50 B9 16 DP mimm AANA Oo ojojo www wine w BIWIN SNA gt m ui gi oO ps JUN D ce 50 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 32in 32out The Scribble Strip tab allows the color icon and name that appears in the small LCD display of a channel bus matrix or DCA group to be adjusted 1 10 11 12 Adjust the 1st encoder to select the channel bus matrix DCA group etc you wish to edit Adjust the 2nd encoder to set the color for the currently selected channel e The selected color will be shown in the LCD screen above the selected channel s fader For example if DCA 5 is assigned the color red the LCD screen above output fader 5 will illuminate in red Adjust the 3rd encoder to select the graphical icon for the channel A large variety of clip art is available to represent various input sources and output destinations Adjust the 4th encoder to select a name from a list of common preset names snippets for the currently selected channel Tap the 4th encoder to assign the currently highlight
125. th to the option card perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to select which 8 channel output path to send to the first 8 outputs of the card Choices include e Local 1 8 e Local 9 16 e AES50 A1 8 e AES50 A9 16 e AES5O A 17 24 e AES50 A 25 32 e AES50 A 33 40 e AES50 A41 48 e AES50 B1 8 e AES50 B9 16 e AES50 B 17 24 e AES50 B 25 32 e AES50 B33 40 e AES50 B41 48 e Card 1 8 e Card 9 16 e Card 17 24 e Card 25 32 e Out 1 8 e Out 9 16 e P161 8 e P169 16 e Aux 1 6 Mon 2 Tap the 1st encoder to assign the selected output path completing the process 3 Repeat the process with encoders 2 4 to select output paths for the other 24 channels of card outputs 43 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 4 6 Routing Screen AES50 A and AES50 B Tabs The routing screen s AES50 A and AES50 B tabs allow the user to patch various console output paths to the outputs of the dual AES50 connectors These AES50 connectors can feed other AES50 equipped devices such as a digital stagebox or standalone multi track recorder The console contains two separate AES50 connectors an A connector and a B connector These dual connectors allow for an increased level of flexibility in networking the console with various AES50 based equipment Each of the two AES50 screens contains the same following sets of parameters that can be adjusted To assign various console signal paths to the AES50 connectors
126. the 5th encoder to confirm the selection Adjust the 6th encoder to adjust various MIDI based operations for the console Choices include e MIDI In Out This toggles the MIDI input and outputs for the console on off e Card MIDI Allows MIDI transmission through the X USB card e USB In Out This toggles the console s USB ports on off e RTP Real time Transport Protocol This toggles on off the console s ability to interface with an Ethernet based MIDI system e Enable MIDI scene recall This toggles on off the console s response to incoming MIDI messages for switching console scenes Tap the 6th encoder to toggle the currently selected MIDI option on off This can be useful if you want to ensure that any connected MIDI transmitters cannot interfere with the console 7 7 4 Setup Screen Network Tab The setup screen s network tab contains settings used when connecting the console to a standard Ethernet network The user can set parameters such as using a fixed IP address or having one assigned as well as setting up the Ethernet and subnet mask settings To set the network address for the console perform the following steps 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to select which specific network field to adjust Choices include e IP Address e Subnet Mask e Gateway 2 Adjust encoders 2 3 4 and 5 to set the 4 numerical fields to be adjusted for the selected network field 3 Tap the 6th encoder to assign the adjus
127. the mono output signal path Use this function when crafting an LCR mix as opposed to a mono or stereo mix Tap the 5th encoder to solo unsolo the currently selected channel Adjust the 6th encoder to set the fader level for the currently selected channel Tap the 6th encoder to mute unmute the currently selected channel 38 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 7 3 Meters Screen The meters screen displays different groups of level meters for various signal paths of the console and is useful for quickly ascertaining if any channels need level adjustment Since there are no parameters to adjust for the metering displays none of the metering screens contain any bottom of screen controls that would normally be adjusted by the 6 rotary encoders The meter screen contains the following separate screen tabs each containing level meters for the following signal paths 1 Channel e Level meters and fader levels for the 32 input channels e Gate response meters for the 16 input channels e Gain reduction meters for the 16 input channels 2 Mix Bus e Level meters fader levels and gain reduction meters for the 16 bus masters e Level meters fader levels and gain reduction meters for the 6 matrix outputs e Level meters fader levels and gain reduction meters for the stereo main bus and the mono bus 3 Aux FX e Level meters for the 6 auxiliary sends e Level meters and fader levels for the 8 auxiliary returns e Level meters
128. those offered by the dedicated top panel controls 4 Dynamics Controls and displays the channel dynamics effect compressor beyond those offered by the dedicated top panel controls 5 EQ Controls and displays the channel equalizer effect beyond those offered by the dedicated top panel controls 6 Sends Controls and displays for channel sends such as sends metering and send muting 7 Main Controls and displays for the selected channel s output 7 2 1 Home Screen Home Tab The home tab of the home screen displays a general signal path for the currently selected input or output channel It visually displays various parameters of the input gate insert point equalizer dynamics output path and buses The home tab contains the following parameters divided into two pages that can be adjusted using the six rotary push encoders Page 1 1 Adjust the 1st encoder to control the input gain trim of the channel Tap the 1st encoder to link the channel with its adjacent channel Adjust the 2nd encoder to set the threshold of the channel noise gate oe N Tap the 2nd encoder to toggle the channel noise gate in out of the signal path 5 Adjust the 3rd encoder to toggle the channel s insert point between pre fader and post fader status 6 Tap the 3rd encoder to toggle the channel insert in out of the signal path 7 Adjust the 4th encoder to toggle the channel dynamics between pre EQ and post EQ status 8 Tap the 4th
129. tire scenes make set or program changes quick and simple A top panel USB connector enables system data to be stored or a board mix to be recorded directly to external flash or hard drives The Input section is home for 8 high resolution 100 mm motorized faders providing control over channels 1 16 17 32 from AES50 Aux inputs USB playback FX returns and Bus Masters A separate section of 8 motorized faders controls DCA groups 1 8 bus 1 8 and 9 16 as well as matrices 1 6 The master X channel section allows instant editing of the currently selected channel s gain dynamics EQ and other functions A custom assignable section allows certain control functions to be mapped directly to a set of dedicated buttons A main 5 wide high contrast color display provides information for editing pertinent parameters of the active function or effect Relevant parameters are quickly recalled to the display for editing via view buttons in each sub section A virtual FX rack offers 8 true stereo 16 mono multi effects processors with 39 FX models that eliminate the need for any additional outboard gear 4 high quality effects such as delay chorus and reverb can run concurrently with 8 channels of 31 band graphic equalization The built in interface card enables streaming of up to 32 tracks to and from a computer for recording mixing and mastering purposes The X32 RACK integrates seamlessly with other X32 consoles the 516 digita
130. to create a whirling psychedelic effect The LO SPEED and HI SPEED knobs adjust the rotational speed of the SLOW and FAST Speed selection and can be toggled with the FAST button The ACCEL eration knob adjusts how quickly the speed increases and decreases from the Slow mode to the Fast mode The rotation effect can also be disengaged with the STOP button which will stop the movement of the speakers DISTANCE adjusts the distance between the Rotary speakers and the virtual microphone Chorus Stereo Chorus wave SPREAD Chorus samples the input slightly detunes it and mixes it with the original signal to produce a somewhat thicker shimmering sound Use it to thicken up background vocals or to double the sound of brass and woodwind instruments Where as DELAY L R set the total amount of delay for the left and right channel WIDTH determines the amount of modulated delay SPEED sets the modulation speed MIX adjusts the balance of the dry and wet signals You can further sculpt the sound by trimming some of the low and high end from the effected signal with the LO and HI CUT knobs Additionally the PHASE knob can tweak the phase offset of the LFO between left and right channel and the SPREAD knob adjusts how much of the left channel is mixed into the right and vice versa Finally the WAVE knob blends between the Danish style digital triangular chorus sound and the classic analog sine wave Flanger Stereo Flanger The
131. to different screen pages Editing parameters or settings on each of the screens is done using the 6 associated push encoders along the bottom edge of the display e Whenever there is a continuous control or list entry you can turn the corresponding knob for editing which is indicated by various circular icons e When there is a switch or toggle function on one of these knobs you will see a broad rectangular button along the lower edge of the field Pressing the encoder changes the on off state of the corresponding function When the rectangular button in the display is dark grey the corresponding function is off inactive when it is amber the function is on active Customizing the X32 RACK through the Utilities page Press the Utility button located to the right of the main display to bring up useful functions in a context sensitive manner For example e When you are adjusting the equalizer of a console channel pressing the Utility button will offer copying pasting loading or saving of equalizer settings e On the Routing pages pressing the Utility button will offer loading or saving different presets of routing scenarios e Inthe Scenes menu pressing the Utility button offers copying loading saving or naming console scenes NOTE The X32 RACK DCA groups can be selected using the Channel Select control in order to adjust their fader level mute or solo status Note however that the main display will remain focused on th
132. to indicate that one of the channels has been Soloed Press to deactivate all active solo functions MAIN LR LEVEL knob adjusts the main stereo output bus ON OFF button turns the power on and off MONITOR LEVEL knob adjusts the headphone and monitor output volume Connect headphones to the 14 front panel input 10 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual TALKBACK input connects a talkback microphone via XLR cable MONITOR outputs send audio to monitor speakers via 4 balanced cables AUX IN and OUT jacks send and receive signals via 4 and RCA connectors XLR OUT jacks send audio via XLR cable Output signals are configured on the Routing Aux Out page of the MAIN DISPLAY X USB card provides 32 channels of input and output via USB cable to and from any connected personal computer DAW application ETHERNET connector allows full OSCbased remote control of the X32 RACK MIDI IN OUT allows the unit to send and receive MIDI commands via standard 5 pin DIN cables ULTRANET connector sends 16 channels of audio to a P16 monitoring system AES50 A and B connectors allow 96 channels of bidirectional audio for connection to 16 digital snakes or other X32 family products Shielded CAT 5e cable should always be used for AES50 connections between X32 and 16 units XLR IN jacks receive inputs via XLR cable These inputs feature 16 MIDAS designed mic line preamps with 72 dB of gain range Each input has an ad
133. ts on 14 connectors and the Phones output always carries either the Monitor Source signal or any solo signal whenever a solo button is active Press the View button in the Monitor section to check or change the solo and monitoring preferences 1 Power up the X32 RACK console first before any connected power amps or speakers are switched on 2 Connect cables to XLR outputs 7 and 8 on the rear panel connecting the other ends of the cables to the inputs of your P A system These normally carry the main stereo bus left and right 3 All buses or input channels that are to be put out on the main PA system must have their Main LR Bus switches on Use the selected channel s pan control to place the signal within the main stereo field and the channel s fader to set the volume 4 Use the rear panel Monitoring outputs to connect monitor speakers or if you prefer use the 14 output in the front panel to connect your headphones You will either hear the monitor source signal which is Main Stereo by default or any channel with its solo button being active 5 3 How do connect a microphone process its signal and sendit out to the P A system 1 Turn the Channel Select knob to select the desired channel and press the knob to confirm Make sure the Channel Level knob is turned down 2 On the Home screen home tab press the Layer down button and ensure that the phantom power is disengaged 3 Connect a microphone to XLR input 1
134. ven though you can hear back all the recorded tracks without any repatching UE 8in 32 out This is a useful mode for utilizing the excellent audio engine and effects processing of the console during final mixdown of your project All 32 tracks would be fed from your DAW into the console where all the magic happens Then only 2 8 tracks of the complete mixdown would be sent back to the DAW 28 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 6 2 Configuring the PC to Interface with the X USB Card Please watch behringer com for further advice on the software configuration of X USB interface card Windows There is an ASIO high performance driver available for download which is essential for low latency audio on Windows computers MacOS The X USB is CoreAudio compatible and thus works with low latency on Mac computers without any additional driver installation The Devices screen displays the card name and serial number You can rename the card if necessary Behringer X UF USB Control Panel File Info z Device name Serial number 4 Input Channels X_UF 041564002003 Output Channels ii Synchronisation Settings Windows ASIO Driver Download the X32 ASIO driver installer files from behringer com Double click on Setup exe in the corresponding unpacked folder and follow the instructions on the screen Driver Control Panels Once the driver is installed you can open the control panel by double clicking on the s
135. y been used as an insert on any other channel Both sides of a dual type effect can be used as inserts on different channels or buses 5 5 How do I use an outboard effects processor In some situations you may wish to use a loop style effect provided by an external effect processor as opposed to using one of the eight built in processors To do so e Press the ROUTE button page right to the Aux Out screen and adjust the first and fourth encoders to tie a rear panel 14 aux out such as Aux Out 1 to an available mix bus such as Mix Bus 2 e Patch rear panel Aux Output 1 to the input of your external effects processor e Patch the output of the external effects processor to rear panel Aux Input 1 e Rotate the Channel Select knob until A1 appears in the display the press the knob On the Home screen home tab verify that the Main LR is highlighted e Move the Aux 1 channel level to 0 dB e Adjust the settings on the external effects processor to taste 5 6 How do set up live stage monitoring Setting up a live stage monitor mix using conventional monitors Press the ROUTE button and page right to the Analog Out page 2 Adjust the first encoder to select a rear panel analog output e g Output 1 then adjust the fourth encoder to select a mix bus e g Mix Bus 1 When the source and destination have been selected press the 4th encoder to complete the assignment 3 Adjust the 5th encoder to set up the monitor
136. y track into a DAW you will need to pass all audio from the mic preamp of the console directly into the PC and then back into the console for monitoring In this case the DAW track s record ready status will determine which direct and which previously recorded signal will be audible on the console This configuration can also be used ina live setup where additional FX processing using native plug ins is required Your PC provided it has the capacity to do so could perform as a 32 channel outboard effects processor allowing you to apply your favorite production processing in a live environment to every single channel You should however consider that plug in effects have inherent latencies that add up with the PC 1 0 latency So make sure that there are no adverse effects when applying outboard processing The internal latencies of the console are typically 10 15 times less than the the latency introduced by external processing Please also note that in both cases you need to adjust the physical preamp parameters Gain and Phantom power from the Setup preamps page on the console See details in Chapter 6 24 X32 RACK DIGITAL MIXER User Manual 5 12 Remote control The X32 RACK hosts an Ethernet port on its rear panel which can be used to connect and remote control it over a network via the X32 Mix on an iPad or the X32 Edit application on a PC To be able to do this the X32 RACK has to be set up properly e Press the SETUP butt

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