I have had other equipment suffer this issue and I have avoided this by using Switchcraft or Neutrik XX series XLR connectors (or ones without the 'window'). There have been reports of XLR connectors (with the little latch 'window') getting stuck in there. Oh, and be very careful with the latched XLR inputs on the X32 and S16s. If Behringer can shake off their historical 'cheap&nasty' stigma, this will be the product line that completely obliterates the competition at this price range, although it's doing a pretty good job already. I silly cannot believe that this system was purchased for relatively little money and the quality is retained. Digital scribble-strips at this price point is just plain unheard of!īought this with two S16 digital snake modules, effectively doubling the analogue I/O. They have a tendency to start to sound a little thin if you need to crank the gain, but I've been assured this is a typical quirk of Midas designed preamps. The preamps are absolutely worlds apart from Behringer's previous offerings, big and bold sounding without going dull. Once you get the whole feel about the flexible mix bus workflow this desk uses (and a lot of higher-end digital consoles use), it is an absolute joy to use. The build quality is excellent: the dials, sliders and buttons seem very hard wearing. Like other reviews say, leave all your previous hangups about Behringer at the door, they have really changed their game with the X32 line of products. As a front-of-house mixing desk, it is easy to use and can be operated in conjunction with AES50 and Ultranet-capable devices such as stageboxes, monitor mixers, and speakers.

The X32 Compact’s internal plug-ins and modern network connectivity come into their own when mixing bands with extensive lineups, proving that it has the performance to match its looks. The X32 allows 16 mic or line inputs and six AUX signals to be easily mixed in an intuitive fashion – whether live or in the studio. The space-saving “Compact” version of the X32 has eight faders fewer – and is thus 27 cm narrower – than its bigger brother, without any sacrifices in terms of functionality. Its clear workflow and interactive user interface together with the sheer wealth of features on offer made a lasting impact on the market and delighted countless users along the way. The Behringer X32 instantly became a milestone among mid-priced digital mixing consoles when it first appeared, and it has lost none of its appeal since then.

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