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The X32 Compact is a 40-Input, 25-Bus Digital Mixing Console with 16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, 17 Motorized Faders, Channel LCD's, 32-Channel Audio Interface and iPad/iPhone Remote Control.

Thanks to its legendary onboard X32 mix engine, the X32 COMPACT can be your top-notch studio recording interface today, control a complex theater production tomorrow, or sit securely in your side-rack while you mix your bands club gig from your iPad. With its 16 MIDAS -design mic preamps and dual AES50 ports, the X32 COMPACT can support up to six S16 digital stage boxes for massive I/O connectivity. Ultra-flexible routing options and 8 powerful stereo FX engines make the X32 COMPACT the ideal choice for handling audio now and as your needs grow.

Features:

* Compact 40-input channel, 25-bus digital mixing console for Studio and Live application
* 16 MIDAS-designed, fully programmable mic preamps for audiophile sound quality
* 17 Fully automated motorized 100 mm faders allow for instant overview, powerful scene management and DAW control
* 8 XLR outputs plus 6 additional line in/outputs, 2 phones connectors and a talkback section with integrated or external mic
* Individual and dynamic LCD Scribble Strips on all channels and buses creating easy assignment and intuitive channel distinction
* 32 x 32 channel USB 2.0 audio interface, with DAW remote control emulating HUI* and Mackie Control*
* iPad and iPhone apps for professional remote operation available free of chargeno host PC required
* High-resolution 7" day-viewable Color TFT for easy viewing of workflow components and parameters
* Main LCR, 6 matrix buses and all 16 mix buses each featuring inserts, 6-band parametric EQ's and full dynamics processing, plus 8 DCA and 6 mute groups
* Virtual FX rack featuring 8 true-stereo FX slots include high-end simulations such as Lexicon 480L and PCM70, EMT250 and Quantec QRS etc.
* 40-Bit floating-point DSP features "unlimited" dynamic range with no internal overload and near-zero overall latency (0.8 msec)
* Powerful scene management for convenient handling of complex productions
* 48-channel Digital Snake ready via dual AES50 ports, featuring KLARK TEKNIK's SuperMAC networking capability for ultra-low jitter and latency
* USB type-A connector providing file storage and uncompressed stereo recordings plus show presets and system updates
Dedicated and easy-to-use channel strip section with direct access controls and graphic user interface for intuitive workflow
* Additional user-definable control section allows to set up short-cuts to your favorite views or parameters
* ULTRANET connectivity for BEHRINGER's P-16 Personal Monitoring System plus AES/EBU stereo digital output and MIDI
Networked remote control for show setups with on-screen software editor via Ethernet
* Built-in expansion port for audio interface cards or digital networking bridges
* Future firmware updates, incl. new FX "Plug Ins", downloadable from behringer.com free of charge

Specifications:

Processing

Number of Channels: 32 input channels, 8 aux in channels, 8 FX return channels, 16 buses, 6 matrices, Main LRC
Internal Effects Engine, true stereo/ mono: 8 / 16
Scene File Memory: 100 total recall scenes (including preamp and fader)
Signal Processing: 40-bit floating point
A/D-D/A Conversion (Cirrus Logic A/D CS5368, D/A CS4385): 24-bit @ 44.1 / 48 kHz, 114 dB dynamic range
Latency TimingsLocal I/O: 0.8 mS (local in > console processing > local out)
Networked I/O: 1.1 mS (stagebox in > console processing > stagebox out)
Total I/O Channels: 150 / 160

Connectors

Mic/Line Inputs: 16 x XLR balanced
Line Outputs: 8 x XLR balanced
AUX Inputs: 6 x 1/4" TRS
2 x RCA line-level (1 x L/R)
AUX Outputs: 6 x 1/4" TRS
2 x RCA line-level (1 x L/R)
Talkback Mic Input: 1 x XLR (no internal mic)
Monitor Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS balanced
Headphone Output: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo
AES50 Ports: 2 x SuperMAC
Expansion Port: 1 x 32-channel I/O card, various standards available
P-16 Connector1 x Ultranet (no power supplied)
MIDI In/Out1 / 1
Ethernet Port: 1 x RJ45 (for remote control)
USB Port: 1 x USB 2.0 type A (for audio and data import/export)

Microphone Input Characteristics

Preamp Design: MIDAS
THD + Noise (20 dB gain, 0 dBu out): < 0.006% A-weighted
Input Impedances, XLR jack: 5kΩ unbalanced, 10kΩ balanced
Maximum Input Level, XLR: +23 dBu without clipping
Phantom Power: +48V, switchable per channel
Equivalent Input Noise level, XLR (input shorted): -128 dBu
CMRR, XLR: > 70 dB @ 20 dB gain (typical), > 80 dB @ 40 dB gain

Input/Output Characteristics

Frequency Range(20 dB gain, 0 dBu out): 10 Hz to 22 kHz @ 48 kHz sample rate, 0 dB to -1 dB
Dynamic Range(20 dB gain, 0 dBu out)Analog in to analog out: 106 dB
A/D dynamic range, preamp and converter: 109 dB
D/A dynamic range, converter and output: 108 dB
Cross-Talk Rejection: 100 dB @ 1 kHz, adjacent channels
Residual Noise: -87 dBu, A-weighted
Input Impedance TRS jack: 40kΩ balanced, 20kΩ unbalanced
Maximum Input Level, TRS: +16 dBu without clipping
Output Level, XLR: +4 dBu, nominal; +21 dBu, maximum
TRS: +4 dBu, nominal; +16 dBu maximum
Output Impedance, XLR: 75Ω, balanced or unbalanced
TRS: 300Ω balanced, 150Ω unbalanced
Phones Output impedance/level: 40Ω / +25dBm (stereo)

Display

Main Screen: 7", 800 x 480, 262k color TFT
LCD Screen: 128 x 64 LCD with RGB color backlight (Channel Selector Screen)
Main Meter: 3 x 24-segment LED meters

Power

Switch-mode Power Supply: Autorange 100 to 240V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption: 120 W

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.5 x 24.6 x 20" (215 x 625 x 510 mm)
Weight: 33.9 lb (15.4 kg)