Overview; Preparing A Connection Between The Mixer And Control Surface - Behringer X-TOUCH Documentation

X-TOUCH Remote Control of X AIR Mixers
With the release of X-TOUCH rmware version 1.15, the X-TOUCH is able to remotely control the X AIR
series mixers: XR12, XR16, X18, and XR18. The connection between the X-TOUCH and the mixer can be
made via Ethernet connection or MIDI in and out connections. This document shows how to make the
connections, and how to use the X-TOUCH in Xctl mode, Xctl + MC mode, and Xctl + HUI mode.
Operating Modes:
Mackie Control Emulation
Mackie HUI Emulation
X AIR mixer control
X AIR and MCU control*
X AIR and HUI control*
Preparing a Connection Between X AIR Mixer and X-TOUCH Control Surface
Steps: Preparation
1 a Make sure your X AIR Mixer is updated to rmware 1.12 or higher
If necessary, go to your X AIR Mixer's product page on behringer.com and download the most recent
b
rmware le to your PC
c Connect the X AIR EDIT application on your PC with your X AIR Mixer
d Open the Setup/Connection page and upload the new rmware to your mixer
Make sure your X-TOUCH is updated to rmware 1.15 or higher. The current rmware is brie y displayed
2 a
above "BARS" when starting
If necessary, go to the X-TOUCH product page on behringer.com and download the most recent
b
rmware update le to your PC
c Follow the instructions in the Readme.txt le contained inside the download zip le
Connect the X-TOUCH and X AIR Mixer using a standard Ethernet LAN cable, or alternatively using
3 a
2 MIDI cables (when "Ifc Mode" is MIDI)
b Move the small slider switch on the X AIR Mixer to the "Ethernet" position and power the mixer up
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Display Network
MC
HUI
Xctl X AIR
Xctl/MC X AIR
XctlHUI X AIR
– used for DAW control surface
* – toggle between X AIR and DAW control with "SMPTE/BEATS" button
MIDI
X AIR
X AIR
X AIR
2
USB Footswitch/Pedal
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