The Behringer X32 Rack is a 3U rack-mountable digital mixer offering 40 input channels and 25 buses, designed for live and installed sound applications. It integrates 16 MIDAS-designed programmable mic preamps, a 32 x 32 USB 2.0 audio interface, dual AES50 ports for digital snake connectivity, a high-resolution 5" color TFT display and extensive routing and processing capabilities in a compact form factor.
Advantages
The X32 Rack provides high-quality analog front-end sound via 16 MIDAS-design mic preamps and 40-bit floating-point DSP for very low latency and wide dynamic range. Flexible I/O includes 8 XLR outputs, multiple line inputs/outputs, talkback mic input, ULTRANET for personal monitoring and a USB Type-A port for file storage and stereo recordings. Remote control is supported through iPad/iPhone apps, PC/Mac editor and networked Ethernet control, while eight true-stereo FX engines and extensive bus architecture (Main LCR, 6 matrix and 16 mix buses) enable complex mixing scenarios.
Suitable for
- Live sound reinforcement for bands and venues
- Installed systems in theatres, houses of worship and clubs
- Mobile and broadcast recording using the 32 x 32 USB interface
- Side-rack setups controlled remotely from iPad, iPhone or PC/Mac
Key specifications
- Inputs: 40 channels
- Preamps: 16 MIDAS-designed programmable mic preamps
- Buses: 25 total buses (Main LCR, 6 matrix, 16 mix buses)
- Digital I/O: Dual AES50 ports (48-channel digital snake capable)
- USB: 32 x 32 USB 2.0 audio interface; USB Type-A for storage/recording
- FX: 8 true-stereo FX slots with high-end simulations
- DSP: 40-bit floating-point processing, latency approx. 0.8 ms
- Display: 5" high-resolution day-viewable Color TFT (800 x 480)
- Connectivity: 8 XLR outputs, additional 6 line I/O, phones, talkback XLR, ULTRANET, Ethernet, MIDI In/Out
- Power consumption (typical): 120 W
- Frequency response: 10 - 22,000 Hz
- Form factor: 3U rack-mountable
How to use
Mount the X32 Rack in a 19" equipment rack and connect microphones and line sources to the available inputs. Use the 5" TFT display and front-panel controls for direct parameter adjustment, or connect via Ethernet, USB or Wi‑Fi to control the mixer remotely with the XiControl/XControl/XiQ apps on iPad, iPhone or PC/Mac. Route signals using the flexible bus architecture, assign preamps to channels as needed, apply EQ and dynamics on each bus or channel, and load FX from the virtual FX rack. For multitrack recording, connect the X32 Rack to a computer via USB for 32x32 streaming, or record stereo files to a USB Type-A storage device.
Usage recommendations
Use the dual AES50 ports when expanding with S16 stage boxes to keep analog cable runs short. Register the product at behringer.com to obtain the complimentary Tracktion DAW license and check for firmware updates periodically to access new FX plug-ins and feature enhancements.
