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Behringer X AIR XR16 Quick Start Manual

16/12-input digital mixer for ipad/android tablets with 8/4 programmable midas preamps, 8 line inputs, integrated wifi module and usb stereo recorder
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X AIR XR16/XR12
16/12-Input Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with
8/4 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 8 Line Inputs,
Integrated Wifi Module and USB Stereo Recorder

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide (Visit behringer.com for Full Manual) X AIR XR16/XR12 16/12-Input Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with 8/4 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 8 Line Inputs, Integrated Wifi Module and USB Stereo Recorder...
  • Page 2 14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed las posibles consecuencias negativas para la toma de corriente obsoleta. Caution BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are piezas en el interior del equipo que el medio ambiente y la salud que podrían service personnel. Servicing is required 10.

  • Page 3: Garantía Limitada

    3. Beachten Sie alle Warnhinweise. réparable par l’utilisateur. Laisser toute électriques et électroniques (EEE). Une marcher dessus et qu’il soit protégé BEHRINGER, BUGERA y DDA son marcas réparation à un professionnel qualifi é. 4. Befolgen Sie alle mauvaise manipulation de ce type de d’arêtes coupantes.

  • Page 4: Beschränkte Garantie

    X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide 12. Sollte der Hauptnetzstecker 9. Não anule o objectivo de segurança natürlicher Ressourcen. Für weitere ou à humidade; se esta não funcionar Este símbolo, onde quer que oder eine Gerätesteckdose die Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer o encontre, alerta-o para a das fi chas polarizadas ou do tipo de normalmente, ou se tiver caído.
  • Page 5 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Hook-up (EN) Step 1: Hook-Up (ES) Paso 1: Conexión X AIR 12 with sub mixer X AIR 16 club performance X AIR 12 con submezclador X AIR 16 para actuación en un club...

  • Page 6: Mixer Control

    X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Hook-up (EN) Step 1: Hook-Up (ES) Paso 1: Conexión WIFI CLIENT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi) ACCESS POINT mode (Mobile Devices with Wifi) (FR) Étape 1 : Connexions (DE) Schritt 1: Verkabelung...
  • Page 7 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Controls (EN) (1) ETHERNET port allows (7) ¼ " inputs accept balanced Step 2: Controls the mixer to be controlled or unbalanced ¼ " plugs. via LAN or connected Channel 15 and 16 on the Wifi  router.
  • Page 8 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Controls (ES) (1) El puerto ETHERNET (7) Las entradas de 6.3 mm (FR) (1) Le port ETHERNET permet (7) Les embases JACK Paso 2: Controles Étape 2 : Réglages le permite controlar el admiten conectores de de contrôler la console de...
  • Page 9 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Controls (DE) (1) ETHERNET-Port zur (7) 6,3 mm-Eingänge (PT) (1) A porta ETHERNET permite (7) As entradas ¼ " aceitam Schritt 2: Passo 2: Controles Bedienelemente Steuerung des Mischers via akzeptieren symmetrische que o misturador seja tomadas de ¼...
  • Page 10 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Network Connection (EN) Network Connection Note: Changing parameters of the currently Step 3: Net work selected connection mode will disconnect Connection The X AIR mixers eliminate all hassles by the software from the console. If the console...
  • Page 11 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Network Connection (EN) Step 3: Net work Getting Started Android smartphones/tablets: iPad: PC: X AIR EDIT for Windows, Mac or Linux Connection First Wifi remote connection to your Start the Settings/Wireless Start the Settings/Wifi dialog on X AIR mixer...
  • Page 12 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Conexión en red (ES) Conexión en red Nota: El cambio de parámetros del modo de Paso 3: Conexión conexión activo hará que el software se en red Los mezcladores X AIR eliminan todo tipo de desconecte de la consola.
  • Page 13 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Conexión en red (ES) Paso 3: Conexión Puesta en marcha Tabletas/smartphones Android: iPad de Apple: PC: X AIR EDIT para Windows, Mac o Linux en red Primera conexión remota Wifi a su Active el recuadro de diálogo...
  • Page 14 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Connexion Réseau (FR) Connexion au réseau Remarque : La modifi cation des Etape 3 : Connexion paramètres du mode de connexion Réseau Les consoles de mixage X AIR permettent sélectionné entraîne l’interruption de la d’éviter les contraintes grâce à...
  • Page 15 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Connexion Réseau (FR) Mise en œuvre Smartphones/tablettes Android : Etape 3 : Connexion Apple iPad: PC: X AIR EDIT pour Windows, Mac ou Linux Réseau Première connexion Wi-Fi à votre Ouvrez la page Paramètres/Wi-Fi Ouvrez la page Paramètres/...
  • Page 16 Netzwerke Mixer eine automatische IP-Adresse 192.168.1.1 und weist die IP-Adressen scannen und ihre SSID Netzwerknamen, Besuchen Sie auf behringer.com auch die (Bereich 169.254.1.0 – 169.254.254.255). 192.168.1.101 – 192.168.1.132 seinen Feldstärke und Sicherheitsverfahren Produktseite, um das komplette Handbuch Da es für LAN-Verbindungen keine...
  • Page 17 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Netzwerkverbindung (DE) Erste Schritte Android Smartphones/Tablets: Schritt 3: Apple iPad: PC: X AIR EDIT für Windows, Mac oder Linux Netzwerkverbindung Erste Wifi -Verbindung mit Ihrem X Starten Sie den Settings/Wifi -...
  • Page 18 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Conexão de Rede (PT) Conexão de Rede Nota: A mudança de parâmetros do modo de Passo 3: Conexão conexão atualmente selecionado de Rede Os misturadores X AIR eliminam todos os desconectará o software da mesa. Se a mesa aborrecimentos causados pela incorporação...
  • Page 19 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 Network Connection (PT) Primeiros Passos Android smartphones/tablets: Passo 3: Network Apple iPad: PC: X AIR EDIT para Windows, Mac ou Linux Connection Primeira conexão Wifi remota ao seu Inicie o diálogo Settings/Wifi no Inicie o diálogo Settings/Wireless &...
  • Page 20 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide X AIR XR16/XR12 USB Recorder X AIR XR16/XR12 MIDI Implementation (EN) (EN) Temps d’enregistrement maximum : XR16/XR12 MIDI Implementation Chart Step 4: The USB port (type A) accepts a fl ash approx. 3 heures pour chaque fi chier,...
  • Page 21 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide Specifi cations X AIR Mixer Series Specifi cations XR16 X AIR Mixer Series Specifi cations XR16 XR12 XR12 Processing Output Characteristics 16 input channels, 1 stereo USB return 16 input channels, 1 stereo USB return Output impedance, XLR, unbal. / bal.
  • Page 22 Sie bitte, ob Ihr Problem von ser resolvido com o nosso “Suporte Online” behringer. com. Alternatively, please submit behringer. com. En caso de que su país no problème avec notre “aide en ligne” unserem „Online Support“ gelöst werden que também pode ser achado abaixo an online warranty claim at behringer.

  • Page 23: Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information

    X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION BEHRINGER X AIR XR16/XR12 Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. Address: 5270 Procyon Street Las Vegas, NV 89118 Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290 X AIR XR16/XR12 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:...
  • Page 24 X AIR XR16/XR12 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 25 We Hear You...

  • Page 26: Product Manual

    Product Manual X AIR XR18/X18/XR16/XR12 Digital Mixer Series for iPad/Android Tablets with Programmable MIDAS Preamps, Integrated Wifi Module and USB...

  • Page 27: Table Of Contents

    X AIR User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........3 6.5 EQ ................... 21 Legal Disclaimer ............. 3 6.6 Dynamics ................22 Limited warranty ............3 6.7 Sends ..................22 1. Introduction ............... 4 6.8 Main ..................22 2. Callouts ............... 5 6.9 Meters ...................23 2.1 X18/XR18 Callouts ...............

  • Page 28: 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 29: Introduction

    X AIR User Manual 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new Behringer X AIR series digital mixer. These mixers offer plenty of analog I/O for most performances in a very compact form factor that is easy to transport, but doesn’t sacrifice any mixing power.

  • Page 30: Callouts

    See the MIDI Implementation chart for details. (6) HEADPHONE jack accepts a ¼" TRS plug for connecting a pair of headphones. (14) ULTRANET port allows connection of BEHRINGER P16-M personal monitoring mixers or P16-D distribution hubs. (7) PHONES LEVEL knob determines the output of the headphones jack.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33 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 34 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 35: Dsp Engine

    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 CAT-5 cable AUDIO INPUTS USB AUDIO...

  • Page 36: 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 37 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 38: Ethernet Mode

    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...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Access Point

    (see the 4.5 Getting Started product page on behringer.com for details). You can, however, choose to connect anyway. First Wifi remote connection to your X AIR mixer 6.

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Meters

    X AIR User Manual other microphones. In each channel's Main tab, a Weight knob is included which To recall a previously-saved snapshot, press and hold the item in the list and then allows certain channels to be attenuated more or less to compensate for louder select the Load option.

  • Page 49: Setup

    X AIR User Manual 6.14 Setup The transmit, receive and OSC settings can be independently activated for the DIN connectors and USB MIDI. The console can also pass USB MIDI through the MIDI OUT connector. The console defaults to “soft mutes”, meaning that if a channel has been specifically muted, and is also a part of a mute group, when the mute group is unmuted, the channel that was specifically muted will also be unmuted.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: Meter Tab

    X AIR User Manual Audio/MIDI Tab adjusted. If applicable, a tap tempo button is available to manually enter the rate of delays or choruses. The button will flash to indicate the tempo. Click the Insert button to engage the effect as an insert instead of side-chain. Select the channel or bus assigned to the effect with the pull-down menu.

  • Page 54: Preferences Tab

    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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 4 true stereo 4 true stereo Signal processing...
  • Page 58 333 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...

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 62: Mood Filter

    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 63 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 64: Modulation Delay

    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 65: Wave Designer

    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 66 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...

  • Page 67: Tube Stage

    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 68: Block Diagrams

    X AIR User Manual 12. Block Diagrams 12.1 X18/XR18 Block Diagram...

  • Page 69: Xr16/Xr12 Block Diagram

    X AIR User Manual 12.2 XR16/XR12 Block Diagram...
  • Page 70 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 digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 71 Dedicate Your Life to Music...

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