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- Page 1 Product Manual X AIR XR18/X18/XR16/XR12 Digital Mixer Series for iPad/Android Tablets with Programmable MIDAS Preamps, Integrated Wifi Module and USB...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
11. Instructional Videos ..........42 5.15 Main EQ ................19 12. Block Diagrams ............43 6. X AIR for Android ............. 20 12.1 X18/XR18 Block Diagram ..........43 6.1 Main View ................20 12.2 XR16/XR12 Block Diagram ...........44 6.2 Input ..................20 6.3 Config ................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, the apparatus. When a cart alerts you to the presence of uninsulated BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are trademarks is used, use caution when dangerous voltage inside the or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. -
Page 4: Introduction
In fact, these are the same great effects found in the acclaimed X32 mixer, including legendary reverb, echo and chorus algorithms. Not just a live sound tool, the X18 and XR18 feature an 18x18 USB audio/MIDI interface, and the XR12 and XR16 allow 2-track stereo recording. This makes for a great mobile recording device, home studio interface, and enables live performances to be multitracked for later mixing. -
Page 5: Callouts
The XR18 uses XLR connectors, while the X18 uses balanced ¼" jacks. will light when the unit is powered on. (16) Inputs 17 and 18 (XR18 only) accept balanced ¼ " cables for connecting (9) USB port (type B) accepts a USB cable for connection to a computer for line-level sources. -
Page 6: Xr16/Xr12 Callouts
X AIR User Manual 2.2 XR16/XR12 Callouts (10) (11) (2) (3) (11) (10) (12) (1) ETHERNET port allows the mixer to be controlled via LAN or connected (7) ¼" inputs accept balanced or unbalanced ¼" plugs. Channel 15 and 16 on Wifi router. -
Page 7: Hookup
X AIR User Manual 3. Hookup 3.1 X18/XR18 Hookups 3.1.1 X18 recording with iPad MP3 Player BUGERA V22 XM8500 HPS3000 Keyboard B215D active loudspeakers... - Page 8 X AIR User Manual Laptop for additional remote control F1320D active monitors Wireless router (optional) iPad for remote control PERSONAL ETHERNET MONITORING ACCESS POINT WIFI CLIENT REMOTE MIDI ULTRANET AUX SENDS P16-D iPad with camera connection kit for multi-track recording up to 18 tracks P16-M...
- Page 9 X AIR User Manual 3.1.2 XR18 live performance P16-D iPad for wireless control BUGERA V22 P16-M XM8500 HPX6000 B215D active loudspeakers Keyboard F1320D Active Monitors...
- Page 10 X AIR User Manual 3.1.3 X18/XR18 System Overview WIFI CLIENT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi) ACCESS POINT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi) P16-M iOS/Android Router iOS/Android Android Mac/Win/Linux Mac/Win/Linux P16-D ETHERNET mode Computer with Ethernet port MIXER CONTROL AUDIO I/O...
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Page 11: Xr16/Xr12 Hookups
X AIR User Manual 3.2 XR16/XR12 Hookups 3.2.1 XR16 club performance Laptop for wired or wireless control FCB1010 MIDI Controller Flash Drive Keyboard XM8500 HPX6000 BUGERA V22 F1320D Active Monitors B215D active loudspeakers... - Page 12 X AIR User Manual 3.2.2 XR12 with Sub Mixer Wireless router (optional) B215D active loudspeakers iPad for remote control Keyboard HPX6000 Keyboard QX2222USB F1320D active monitors E-Drums...
- Page 13 X AIR User Manual 3.2.3 XR16/XR12 System Overview WIFI CLIENT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi) ACCESS POINT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi) iOS/Android Router iOS/Android Android Mac/Win/Linux Mac/Win/Linux ETHERNET mode Computer with Ethernet port MIXER CONTROL AUDIO I/O CAT-5 cable AUDIO INPUTS AUDIO OUTPUTS USB RECORDER...
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Page 14: Network Connection
X AIR User Manual 4. Network Connection The X AIR mixers offer convenient digital control of the various mixing functions in three different ways - via Ethernet LAN, or wirelessly as a Wifi Client or as an Access Point. Selection is made with the REMOTE switch. You may view or change the network preferences for these on any of the X AIR remote control applications on the ’Setup/Network’... -
Page 15: Access Point
3. Click on ’Wifi ’ to select a network. From the list of networks, select your connect anyway. X AIR mixer’s name, e.g. “XR18-19-1B-07”. After a few seconds, the status should change to ’Connected’. 6. Once the app is connected to your mixer, all parameters will be transferred automatically. -
Page 16: Air For Ipad
X AIR User Manual 5. X AIR for iPad 11. The Fader Bank buttons alter the function of the channel faders. When set to Main, the faders adjust the channel volume levels sent to the main The X AIR applications for iOS, Android and Mac/Win/Linux allow all of the bus, and the overall main output. -
Page 17: Gate
X AIR User Manual 5.4 Gate 6. Adjust the Hold knob to set how long the input signal must surpass the threshold before bypassing the gate. The Gate tab allows a noise gate to be engaged and adjusted to remove unwanted noise. -
Page 18: Channel Eq
X AIR User Manual 5.7 Insert 5. Adjust the Ratio to determine how aggressively the dynamics are affected. 6. The Wet/Dry ratio determines how much of the signal is left unaffected by the processor. 7. Use the Gain fader to compensate for changes in level caused by the processor. -
Page 19: Routing
X AIR User Manual 5.12 Routing The Audio/MIDI tab allows global settings for audio, MIDI and monitor options. The Routing page allows the analog and digital inputs and outputs to be The console operates at 48 kHz by default, but can be changed to 44.1 kHz. reassigned to different destinations. -
Page 20: Air For Android
X AIR User Manual 6. X AIR for Android 10. Access the Aux and FX return faders with this button. The X AIR applications for iOS, Android and Mac/Win/Linux allow all of the 11. Activate the Sends on Faders function with this button. When active, physical controls and features normally found on analog mixers to be adjusted the faders control the bus send levels for the currently active bus digitally, and also allow effects and routing to be fully adjusted, all from a remote... -
Page 21: Config
X AIR User Manual 6.3 Config 6. Adjust the Hold knob to set how long the input signal must surpass the threshold before bypassing the gate. (7) (8) 7. Adjust the Release knob to set how quickly the gate releases after the audio rises above the threshold. -
Page 22: Dynamics
X AIR User Manual Graphic EQ 10. Adjust the Release knob to set how quickly the compressor releases after the audio drops below the threshold. 11. Use the Gain knob to compensate for changes in level caused by the processor. 12. Adjust the Mix knob to determine how much of the signal is left unaffected by the processor. -
Page 23: Meters
X AIR User Manual other microphones. In each channel's Main tab, a Weight knob is included which The Channel Section lets you determine which channels or bus masters will be allows certain channels to be attenuated more or less to compensate for louder included in the saved snapshot. -
Page 24: Setup
The Setup menu is accessed via the top right corner of the Main View screen. The X18/XR18 has an 18x18 channel interface built-in, but sometimes this This allows access to several global settings, network configurations and is overkill for a recording session. -
Page 25: Air For Pc
X AIR User Manual 7. Use the Save and Load icons to save and recall show scenes and saved channel settings. 8. Access the Setup and Routing screens via the icons in the upper right corner. The Utility feature is currently inactive, but will be integrated in future firmware updates. -
Page 26: Input Tab
X AIR User Manual 7.4 Gate Tab 7. The Noise Gate can be engaged and the threshold can be adjusted from this page. More detailed controls are available on the Gate tab. The Gate tab allows a noise gate to be engaged and adjusted to automatically 8. -
Page 27: Comp Tab
X AIR User Manual 3. Use the Reset button to return all bands to their default settings. 12. Adjust the Attack to set how quickly the compressor takes effect when the A confirmation box will pop up to prevent accidental resets. input signal rises above the threshold. -
Page 28: Meter Tab
Note - save your settings to your computer’s hard drive before updating the firmware! By default, a generic name, such as XR18-1B-10-F3, will be assigned to your mixer. This can be changed to something more specific and recognizable. The console can also be initialized back to its factory state, but be aware that all settings will be erased. -
Page 29: Snapshot Page
X AIR User Manual Preferences Tab The Parameter Section lets you determine which specific preamp elements will be saved for the channels and buses selected in the Channel Section above. Source saves the input vs. USB selection, Input saves basic preamp settings such as phantom and gain setting, and Config recalls the configuration. -
Page 30: Auto Mix
X AIR User Manual 7.14 Auto Mix Buses Utility The Buses utility window gives convenient access to all of the channel strip The Auto Mix function is very useful for meetings or panel discussions where functions of all 6 buses and the main LR at the same time. This window can be multiple microphones are used for speech. -
Page 31: Midi
X AIR User Manual 8. MIDI MIDI RX / TX Value Comment Program Changes 1-64 on Channel 1 can be used to Snapshots Prg Chg 1-64 recall snapshots 1-64 stored inside X AIR mixers. Fader CH Faders 0-15 0...127 Input Channels 1-16 CH Faders 0...127 AuxLineIn 17-18 / USB Recorder Playback (stereo) -
Page 32: Specifications
X AIR User Manual 9. Specifications 9.1 X18/XR18 Specifications XR18 Processing 18 input channels, 4 FX return channels, 18 input channels, 4 FX return channels, Number of processing channels 6 aux buses, main LR 6 aux buses, main LR Internal effects engines... - Page 33 333 x 149 x 140 mm (13.1 x 5.9 x 5.5") Weight 4 kg (8.8 lbs) 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs) * including all channel and bus processing, excluding insert effects ** Windows ASIO driver available as download from behringer.com; compatible to CoreAudio on Mac OS X and iOS...
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Page 34: Xr16/Xr12 Specifications
X AIR User Manual 9.2 XR16/XR12 Specifications XR16 XR12 Processing 16 input channels, 1 stereo USB return channel, 16 input channels, 1 stereo USB return channel, Number of processing channels 4 stereo FX return channels, 4 stereo FX return channels, 6 aux buses, main LR 6 aux buses, main LR Internal effects engines 4 true stereo 4 true stereo... -
Page 35: Effect Descriptions
X AIR User Manual 10. Effect Descriptions Vintage Reverb Here is a list and brief description of the effects available on the X AIR mixers. 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. -
Page 36: Gated Reverb
X AIR User Manual Gated Reverb 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. -
Page 37: Stereo Chorus
X AIR User Manual Stereo Chorus Dimensional Chorus The Dimensional Chorus offers the most user-friendly and classic sounds, Chorus samples the input, slightly detunes it and mixes it with the original best described as “space” and “dimensional”. The 4 MODE buttons can signal to produce a somewhat thicker, shimmering sound. - Page 38 X AIR User Manual Stereo Tremolo Chorus + Chamber Stereo Tremolo creates an up and down volume change at a constant and even Taking up only one FX slot, the Chorus + Chamber effect combines the shimmer tempo just like the guitar amps of yesteryear. Use the Stereo Tremolo to add a and doubling characteristics of a studio-grade Chorus with the sweet sound of a unique “surf-music”...
- Page 39 X AIR User Manual Graphic and Tru EQ 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.
- Page 40 X AIR User Manual Xtec EQ1 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.
- Page 41 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 The Ultimo Compressor is based on the Urei 1176LN Limiting Amplifier and...
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Page 42: Instructional Videos
X AIR User Manual 11. Instructional Videos The PREAMP knob adjusts the amount of input gain prior to the band-specific distortion adjustment. BUZZ adjusts the low-end breakup, PUNCH adjusts A Youtube playlist with over 40 tutorial videos can be found by searching the midrange distortion, and CRUNCH tailors the high-frequency content and for “X AIR How To Videos”... -
Page 43: Block Diagrams
X AIR User Manual 12. Block Diagrams 12.1 X18/XR18 Block Diagram... -
Page 44: Xr16/Xr12 Block Diagram
X AIR User Manual 12.2 XR16/XR12 Block Diagram... - Page 45 X AIR User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION X AIR X18/XR18/XR16/XR12 MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. Responsible Party Name: 5270 Procyon Street Address: Las Vegas, NV 89118 +1 702 800 8290 Phone Number: X AIR X18/XR18/XR16/XR12 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...
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