The Behringer XR18 is a digital rack mixer with integrated WiFifor remote control via PC, tablet or smartphone, whether via iOS, Android, Linux or Windows. What looks like a compact stage box combines the latest technology in the smallest of spaces. The 18 analog inputs via XLR/jack combo sockets with 6 balanced AUX paths, 4 internal stereo effect processors (8 mono), a large number of classic studio-quality effects and the USB output, which converts all 18 input channels and can transfer them as individual tracks to a DAW, offer such simple operation via the app that it is easy to mix a 6-piece band.
More mobility: Classic control elements on a mixing console are a thing of the past and have been "moved" to smartphones and tablets.
Advantages
The trend of being able to work in a space-saving manner with reduced equipment is favored by the use of a tablet or PC, as there are no more faders and knobs that could succumb to corrosive forces and scratch. All this is now a thing of the past. For engineers who still need the feeling of faster access via faders and pots, the BEHRINGER X-Touch hardware controller can be connected to the XR18.
Whether on stage or in the studio, the Behringer XR18 X-Air is a reliable tool.
Conclusion: Mixing, monitoring and recording made easy!
16 Jack/XLR ins, 2 Hi-z ins + 2 aux ins. Phantom power for each preamp. Quality of preamps is not bad. Integrated DSP with 40 bit depth and lots of high quality legenday effects. Сommodious tablet-control mixer. Thereis only one out for headphones. Power supply for 100-240V, 60/50 Hz. 18 channel input usb controller Also I had some problems with old wi-fi drivers for PC
Just what I needed to replace my old analogue mixing desk and audio interface. This is an all singing all dancing combo. Well done DV247 for getting it to me so quickly. I had previously been let down by a rival German music company who name I will not mention and I’m still waiting for a refund from them. If you need anything music or Pro audio try DV247 first.!!
Very good mixer. Just download either the app for iPad or the computer app. I was operational in 15 minutes. Good selection of powerful effects and easy-to-use equaliser. Also individual phantom power for condenser mikes. Very complete!
Used the mixer for a concert with 7 mikes and 8 instruments with two busses for the monitors. The setup and adjustments through the iPad made it very easy to get at good sound quickly without having a 30m stagebox and an analogue mixer. Note: Due to a wireless system in the same room and audience use of wifi I could not get a stable wi-fi connection to the mixer during the concert. It was therefore wired through Ethernet to a laptop. Under these circumstances an external wifi router is definitely needed to ensure connectivity. Behringer does not deliver an iPhone app but the "X Air FMP" at 8.99 works really well for quick settings. For normal use the screen is simply too small and the iPad or laptop is required.
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