Behringer XR18 Connectivity

This video describes best practices for connecting a Behringer X Air Mixer to devices through a network connection. It discusses the different between the Access Point, Wifi Client and Ethernet options, their advantages and which is the ideal way to set up your X Air Mixer.

[@ollitrop46]

WOW, your last connectivity option definitively is the best I've seen on any XR18 tutorial. It makes so much sense!! Congratulations for a great tutorial/

[@AndrewBellous]

Glad it helped :)

[@jamesquinn5226]

Excellent tutorial. Factual, to the point, no hype. Many thanks. I might add that multiple laptops on an XR18 allow us to have a person mixing the sanctuary and another person mixing the broadcast.

[@AndrewBellous]

Glad you found it helpful :)

[@grotline]

Thank you Andrew all your videos on XR18 mixer have been very informative and full of information

[@AndrewBellous]

I'm so glad you are finding them of benefit ☺️

[@696johnboy]

Thank you... this has really helped me decide on what type of mixer to get....all the negative reviews on this mixer has to do with connecting your computer to the mixer and people ... not understand about Wi-Fi and security and how easy Wi-Fi is to interrupt....but now I know I can directly connect by ethernet to the mixer ..... otherwise if it was wifi-only I would not buy it....thank for your help..... have a good day

[@AndrewBellous]

Cool. Glad I could help. Yeah, I started making these videos because I couldn't find good explanations myself and wished someone had just laid it out clearly.

[@szederjessidavid1830]

The best option is: if you have a router with 1or more lan ports (don't use wan port because it's for internet) you connect the device in one of these, and you can use the rest of lan ports for other wired connections, an also after this you can use the wifi from router (and you have significantly more speed in comparation with wifi client). You don't need a switch because the router also is a switch a with wifi and lan port for internet.

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, that would work well, but in this application the router was across the building. If you had direct access to the router, then using the available ports would be most efficient :)

[@matkletamoravia8075]

The problem with this method is you are dependent on the built in switch in the router. When the router goes down, it takes everything with it. The switch in the router drops out when the router drops out. Using and branching off of the separate switch keeps you hardwired connected if and when the router does fail. And it will fail at that one event that is the most important to date event thus far when using this mixer. The last method in this video is the only way I have my system set up.

[@gobrad]

Wow!!! I purchased an Apple express for my router as I didn’t know I could connect directly!! Why I haven’t tried this.? Of course Behringer should’ve told us this!! I had no internet connection outside my express but now I can connect everything,! Thank you!!!!

[@AndrewBellous]

Cool.

[@tylergeorge28]

Your XR18 videos have helped me tremendously. Thank you so much for great videos and great explanations.

[@AndrewBellous]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@banogadjo2601]

Thanks a lot for your Tutorials. It is understandable for me though i'm french. It's a complete introduction for this mixer

[@AndrewBellous]

Tres bien :)

[@Yannickl96]

Hi, so just to recap your favorite connection: Turn the remote slider to Ethernet position, hook up the mixer's Ethernet port to a switch, hook up at least one computer/laptop/what have you to the switch, hoock up a router to the switch and hook up any mobile devices necessary to the router over WiFi? Great video! Am trying to decide between the XR18 and the Soundcraft Ui24R.

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, that's how it should work. The switch was only necessary in this application because the router was some distance away in another room. If your router is close by and has enough rj45 jacks, just use the router, the switch isn't necessary.

[@stevesheroan4131]

@@AndrewBellous If you just use the router, you lose the hardwired connection if the router loses power. Won’t the switch avoid that scenario?

[@AndrewBellous]

@@stevesheroan4131 yes, if you're using an unmanaged switch it could continue to function in the face of a power loss. But, the likely scenario is that if your router loses power, so will everything else. It's a rather specific problem. The point is that the switch isn't needed. I only put it in because the location of my router was in a different part of the building. If you're concerned about power loss, then a UPS battery backup will be better protection than hoping only part of the venue loses power.

[@stevesheroan4131]

@@AndrewBellous Thanks for the info! I was really thinking more about how things get randomly unplugged when there are multiple acts performing, especially in a “throw-and-go” festival type situation. Often guys never ask if it’s safe to unplug something, they just do it. Would I need to change any settings in the setup, or will everything just connect to the same IP? Also, thanks so much for your response. Your contribution here is greatly appreciated!

[@AndrewBellous]

@@stevesheroan4131 a switch could be a good defense against that chaos. As long as the three way switch is set to cable, you shouldn't need to change any other settings to access the Internet.

[@HarvestFellowshipSaukRapidsMN]

Thanks for this tutorial! We use the XR18 for outdoor stuff and in our youth room. We have struggled maintaining connectivity, but this should help tremendously. Thanks!

[@AndrewBellous]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@ddrummer3181]

Thank you for sharing the switch connections, this also can serve as a backup and can be used to monitor the sound on stage for any band. I lost connection for the first time during a big show and could not reconnect, I was forced to reset my router, What Changed? More people came in with more cell phones. I will not have that issue again, THANKS BIG TIME ON SHARING WHAT YOU FOUND TO BE THE PROBLEM. You are right! OPERATOR FAULT. I will SUBSCRIBE, PS. I don't think Behringer new of the switch hook up and the benefits of it. I just made this unit an AA+ for me.

[@AndrewBellous]

Awesome. Yeah, losing connection was my biggest worry installing one of these, so having two computers connected by cable was a key consideration in my system design. Even if a computer froze or the Internet went out, my setup would still be viable.

[@allanmarinv]

This is a great explanation but it would have been great, if you also, explains the physical process of how to do this. I can't access the mixer as easily as you said via ethernet.

[@AndrewBellous]

I'm not sure I understand your question. All you need to do physically is plug in a cable and select the proper setting for the switch. Sorry.

[@rtroiani]

Great mixer, but even with Ethernet and as DHCP server being best, it still occasionally needs to reconnect. I wish they just let you control it through USB since it’s always connected for me as a DAW interface.

[@AndrewBellous]

Yeah, the Presonus R series will let you control through USB, but not the Behringer.

[@Nathan_Akers]

I like your “favorite connection”. It looks very flexible and stable! Can you tell me, in my situation and set up I was wondering if I could connect an iPad to the Xair 16 via a cable. We have been using the Wi-Fi client and have been satisfied but I would like to know if I can have a more stable connection via a cable for an iPad. Because my situation does not allow for the use of the computer

[@CarlsOpinion]

I don't use Apple, I use PC products. I see the IPad has a lightning connection, which I believe is along the lines of a Thunderbolt/Type "C" USB. I have found success in PC world in networking two computers for audio and video with an ethernet - USB 3.0 adapter, and "Type "C". I see that they sell an ethernet - lightning adapter. Looks like a good one will run you a few bucks, but something you probably don't want to cut corners on, especially in a live setting. I hope that helps, and should work, especially since you're not, also sending audio, with the signal. Carl

[@AndrewBellous]

I expect Carl is right, but I haven't tried it myself.

[@armandoponce-garcia8494]

Andrew, Thank you very much. Very helpful info.

[@AndrewBellous]

Glad you found it useful.

[@armandoponce-garcia8494]

Thank you. I am having a hard time connecting my xr18 to my imac with an ethernet cable. I still don't know what I am doing wrong, but your video, and explanations do help.

[@AndrewBellous]

You want to make sure that the 3-way switch is set to 'cable' on the XR18 and that you've downloaded the software to your computer from the Behringer website.

[@MarkOwensby]

Excellent info thank you.

[@AndrewBellous]

Happy to hear it was useful :)

[@Adamant9]

Thanks Andrew! Legend

[@AndrewBellous]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@maxmuscato]

is there a reason you can't go directly from the behringer to the router and bypass the switch?

[@AndrewBellous]

You can bypass the switch. It made more sense in my situation to use the switch because the Internet Access source was in the office, not the sound booth. No reason you can't plug directly into the router, that was just an idiosyncrasy of that particular setup.

[@byrmblr3838]

Thank you very much! Very useful information. Thanks!

[@AndrewBellous]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@abishakbhai738]

I haven't full watched the video yet but am watching and typing it.. I have a questions? Is it possible to connect multiple devices on it for indivisible channel? For example. If it's connected to channel and it's guitar and and that person can control it through its devices while channel 2 is control by another device??

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes. Multiple devices can control the board at the same time. Someone at the sound desk on a computer can be adjusting the main mix, while someone on stage pulls out their phone and adjusts their own monitor signal.

[@bpcsurfboards3110]

Brilliant .Learned a hard lesson about the built in router this week.Do not count on that thing.Cell phones will jump on it and freeze your connection.Great vid

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes. But there is a security setting which will allow you to set a password. I'd recommend using one if you're going to use the built in router.

[@lingerbanddenver]

Thanks for the video! But how many devices using wifi can connect to the mixer via router?

[@AndrewBellous]

I've never hit the ceiling. I've had four or five devices going at once. I've never had a need to test how many it could handle. A single wifi router should be able to handle 11 devices simultaneously, but I don't know if the soundboard could connect to more.

[@citizenpcorp1111]

My X18 is being used as a DAW interface. It is hooked into IMac via wifi and works fine however it constantly has to be reconnected. They are in close proximity so what could be the issue? Much Thanks

[@AndrewBellous]

It's hard to say what the issue is. Could be your wifi router, that would be the first thing I'd swap out to see if it helped.

[@garzagarcia8401]

Using a Wifi Router, how many devices can be connected at the same time? Our church want to use the app MX-Q for control the in ears.

[@AndrewBellous]

I haven't hit the limit. I've had 4-5 devices in use simultaneously. 11 is the maximum for a typical wifi router, but I don't know if the soundboard shares the same limit.

[@francisnaval]

Those computer connected to the switch when accessing the xr18 do they need to be connected to wifi?

[@AndrewBellous]

You do not need to connect to wifi to use multiple computers. A desktop switch will do, unless you want those computers to also have internet access for reasons other than operating the soundboard.

[@07Kimo07]

If your router has ethernet connections, there is no need to buy a switch. Just connect the mixer, Pc or Laptop via ethernet connection and connect your mobile devices via wi-fi you've setup, and you're good.

[@s0c7]

true.. most routers have built-in switches, so a separate one is NOT required.

[@gobrad]

07Kimo07 but why a router or a switch?.. I have the xr18 connected straight to the Ethernet of the laptop... no WiFi needed

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, but this was a church setup and the router was in the church office on the other side of the building. I'd have had to run 4 Cat5e cables 100' if I hadn't used the switch.

[@martyisabeliever]

True...

[@neilwhitby6613]

This is the way we do it, but it would depend on the number of ethernet connections needed (in extreme circumstances) you may need the switch with a greater number of ethernet ports to uplink to your router.

[@paullackenbauer7316]

I learned helpful information.Thank you.

[@AndrewBellous]

Excellent :)

[@AntosOneManBand]

Good evening (from Italy). How do I connect my PC directly to the XAir? With ethernet cable ? In doing so, no connection is activated and no mask for connection settings appears. Thanks

[@AndrewBellous]

If you want to control the device, you can use an ethernet cable. If you want to record to the device or have the computer playback to the device, use USB, which also gives you control functions.

[@CollinKenny]

Great video, my church thanks you!

[@AndrewBellous]

You and your church are most welcome :)

[@luketaplin5505]

you can use an old router, if reconfigered, to have to connect more devises directly as well as using wifi

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes. That would work, but if you don't have an old router a desktop switch is the most cost effective option.

[@hyn_n8ive]

I'm hoping you still monitor the questions on this video. I've recently started using the Xair16 and its been quite a humbling experience. I have yet to have a show where the wifi access point hasn't given me significant issues. I recently purchased an adapter so that I can connect the xair directly to my ipad via ethernet cable. My issue now is that in order to use the ethernet connection I must first connect through the access point, switch the ethernet settings over to DHCPS, and then move the network switch over to ethernet. There are numerous venues where I am simply unable to connect via the access point to take these steps, which just turns this mixer into a big paper weight for me. Are you aware of any steps I can take to permanently change the network settings so that I can simply plug and play with this mixer via ethernet? The manual has been of no help on this.

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, I still check in on occasion. With a PC or Mac, you should be able to connect a network cable (Cat5) directly to the device. I'd need to know more about your setup to be sure how to advise you. I would have expected the network settings to stay once you'd set them. If I understand you, you connect wirelessly through the internal Access Point in the soundboard, then switch to cable. Why not just use the access point? Is there a reason using the AP isn't an option? Sadly, I no longer have access to this device, so my ability to advise is limited to what I can remember off the top of my head.

[@pierreluniere]

Hi Andrew, I share hypenated’s grief, where my XR12 wifi access point no longer works - thru becoming intermittent to gradually refusing to initiate at all. So I bought a cheap Archer router & when connected discovers the iPad Pro [2nd gen] but not the XR12. Now my XR12 is also a $500 aud paperweight. . Unless I can get my pc to make the software change to DHCP which you say should make my XR12 discoverable. There is no XR12 S/W for pc, just a the XR18, so I’m unsure how making changes there on the pc will be maintained on the iPad XR12 S/W? Cheers, pierre from Oz . .tralia not the other planet.

[@sandrisxxx]

Greetings. but the switch must be wi fi or do you use the modem one? Thanks

[@AndrewBellous]

Doesn't matter what type of switch. I used a switch because the building I was in, the Sound Board was far from the Router. You can plug right into the router.

[@hydraulics]

I can't connect to my xr18 with ethernet.. shows as "bootloader" during power up then disappears and never shows again during rescan

[@AndrewBellous]

Hmmm. That sucks. Maybe you have a defective unit? I'd try swapping the cable and trying it with a couple of computers. Also, update your firmware just in case. Beyond that, I have no clue what the issue is.

[@DavidMacVicar]

I’m having issues using an airport express. I have it set to bridge mode and it’s broadcasting on a 5 GHz network. However the iPad Air app just stops connecting continuously. From what I’m reading online people tell me I need to set a static IP on the mixer and on the devices but that’s where I’m lost

[@AndrewBellous]

Sorry, I no longer have access to this device, so I'm not much help on a question this specific.

[@catalyticrecord4213]

Hi, just want to ask, did the wifi router must have minimum speed? for example 450 Mbps or something like that.. Thank you

[@AndrewBellous]

Not that I'm aware of, but I wasn't using anything fancy and it worked just fine. Any wifi made in the last decade ought to be able to handle it.

[@catalyticrecord4213]

@@AndrewBellous Thank you very much

[@ericparkerdrums3692]

Does the WiFi router, in your preferred way to connect, have to be connect to a WiFi network to work? Or are you simply using it as an access point for others to connect ?

[@AndrewBellous]

You can connect via a switch if nothing has to connect via wifi. It's very flexible. I used the setup I have because that's what was in place for wifi before I arrived, and I expanded off it for my needs. There are many setups that will work, this is just what worked best for me.

[@randycook]

This sounds great. Assuming I do this, and if I only have one computer, will I be able to unplug my computer, do my sound check unplugged, then return to the stage and plug back in? All through the ethernet connection on the front of the mixer?

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, that is possible. The Board will stay at the last settings you left it on when you disconnected. Switching over to the internal wifi router would allow you to connect with a phone directly to do your sound check, and then you could switch it back. Unplugging the physical cable wouldn't be necessary. Changing the switch setting would disconnect the wired device.

[@AbiodunAdetutu-gg7mv]

Bro, well done. Can some one use andriod x air app to do wifi client set up?

[@AndrewBellous]

It's been a while since I've had access to that device. You should be able to, but I wouldn't be able to walk you through it, and the app may have changed in the 5+ years since I last used it :)

[@xblood1978]

So with these mixers do you have to be able to connect to a wifi network fòr ex at the pub you are playing ... what happens if you are in a remote area of the countryside where the wifi signal is shit

[@AndrewBellous]

They have built-in wireless. They can provide their own wifi signal and you can connect several devices directly. All you need is power.

[@artursafarov852]

Hi! Thank you for your video! But i think i am too stupid. Sorry for this question, but what is the main reason to plug through the switch? why is it better than Ethernet connetcion?

[@AndrewBellous]

The reason for the switch is that I wanted multiple desktop computers to be able to access the XR18. The soundbooth setup had two computers, neither of which had wifi. The Internet connection was in the office, so I ran one ethernet cable to the switch, and then to the two computers. If your router was in the same physical location as the computers, or you only had one computer, the switch wouldn't be needed. If Internet access wasn't available, the switch alone would allow both computers to access the XR18, but without Internet Access :) It isn't a question of intelligence, it's just the video doesn't explain the full context of the space I was working in :)

[@artursafarov852]

@@AndrewBellous now i understand! thank you!!! :)

[@gobrad]

I’m a little confused at your last option tho.... why a switch or even a router?... I’ve just connected my laptop straight to the xr18, disconnected the internet and I’ve still got perfect connection to the xr18 from laptop... which is all I need....

[@AndrewBellous]

I was connecting multiple computers and was across the building from where the router was physically. A switch without a router allows multiple computers to share access to the XR18. Connnecting a router also allows them to share the Internet, and Wifi was spotty in the sanctuary. If all you want to do is connect a single computer, then a single network cable does the trick :)

[@rafammbass]

Hello Andrew, thanks for the vid. Just about to pull the trigger on this for the Church, do I really need an app or can I control it over the browser like the Soundcraft mixers?

[@AndrewBellous]

There's an app for your phone and a program for PC or Mac. You don't need a handheld device, you can use a laptop or desktop.

[@julesbaby47]

Hi Andrew, great video, very clear. You say that you can connect a Mac to the Ethernet port to provide stable hardwired control. Any chance you could explain how. I can't see anyone who explains it. Cheers Julian

[@AndrewBellous]

There is a three way switch beside the ethernet port. Left: Ethernet - use this to connect a hardwired connection, either through your router/switch or direct to the computer. Once connected, the X Air App should be able to find the device. Centre: Wifi Client - use this to connect to the router via wifi at your location, X Air App should be able to connect when connected to the same wifi router. Right: Access Point - when no wifi is available, use this to have the XR18 become it's own wifi hotspot - X Air App should be able to connect when your wifi enabled device is connected to the XR18's internal SSID. Hope that helps :)

[@pattyseaman1765]

Can you connect an Echo Dot to the Behringer XR18?

[@AndrewBellous]

I wouldn't think so. You need a router or switch with an Internet Connection and a LAN port. I don't think you can plug in physically to an Echo Dot, but I don't have one so I can't really answer authoritatively.

[@leslamkin5678]

Hello Andrew, great video and, I think, it answered a question, but I wanted to ask to make sure. I have an XR 18 that I use for my band. I'm also the Worship Pastor in a small church and we're considering an XR 18 to help get a better audio mix for our livestream Here's my question: setting up per your diagram still allows all the computers to access the internet and provide an access point to the XR simultaneously, is that correct? I think it must be, but like I said, I just wanted to make sure. Thank you!

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, that's correct. I used a desktop hub in the application I was setting up. The hub both provided Internet Access and allowed the XR 18 to connect to the computers. Mobile devices connected to the router were also able to access the XR18.

[@fernandolcoto]

What TCP port is used Bettencourt the xr18 and app?

[@AndrewBellous]

I'm not sure, and I no longer have access to the device to check. Sorry.

[@TPEMIAMI]

Hi Andrew useful video, I make live streaming I have XR-16 + XTOUCH connected Ethernet to Router, I plug USB from XTOUCH to MacBook Pro but Mac doesn’t connect XTOUCH. I was looking AUDIO MIDI Setup but I don't get signal. I will appreciate your help

[@AndrewBellous]

Sorry, I no longer have access to one of these. I haven't been to the church I installed it in for the better part of a decade. Sorry I can't be of more help, but most of my knowledge on this device is forgotten or out of date :(

[@planetmischief1489]

outstanding! thank you

[@AndrewBellous]

You're very welcome!

[@games68775]

Can you hear the audio through your phone if you have the xair app or do u have to have a physical connection through phone jack

[@AndrewBellous]

No. The mobile phone is used to control the levels on the auxiliary channel, but you would use one of the auxiliary outputs to hear audio, probably through a Headphone Amplifier, which aren't expensive. You can get a wired Headphone Amplifier for less than $50 or a wireless one for less than $200 if you search on amazon. Professional wireless in-ear systems that are much less likely to suffer from interference and have better audio quality go for around $1000.

[@djsantabiggy3731]

can I get the link to download the XR 18 on my Mac Pro

[@AndrewBellous]

You should be able to find it here: www.behringer.com/downloads.html

[@secoestudio5975]

Hello Andrew, great video! I own a XR18 and I'm looking for a way to connect the XR18 to my PC so I can control it vía ethernet but at the same time I need the computer connected to the internet for streaming purposes . So the question is... If I connect PC and XR18 to switch and the módem also to the switch will it work that way? Thanks in advance! Juan from Argentina

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes. Connect the computer and the mixer both to your router, or a network switch if neither is close enough to your router's location. Your computer will then both have Internet Access and control of the mixer.

[@sergiosalvatore1]

can i still play music from my MacBook without the usb cable, together with people singing through wireless mic ?.. also my mics sound boomy even when low-cut to 120hz. I'm using powerd speakers with the XR18. thanks!

[@AndrewBellous]

Like he said.

[@IGLESIASVEGA]

if I am using the access point option to connect to my mixer, what is the farthest that I can get a good signal??? do you know the range of the included antenna?

[@AndrewBellous]

That depends entirely on the equipment you're using and varies based on the wireless networking protocol you're using. Check the recommendations for distance on the box of what you're purchasing and consider whether you're going through walls and how dense they are.

[@coreericka1556]

Hi, is it possible to get the sound output of the XR18 to the computer? We're trying to stream but we want the streaming laptop far away from the XR18 position.

[@AndrewBellous]

Connect via USB. If your computer is more than 10' away, it's advisable to use an Active USB cable (built in amplifier) or a USB over Network Cable solution.

[@pjamhead]

Can you connect an iPad to the mixer via ethernet to lightning adapter? will that work with the app?

[@AndrewBellous]

I don't know. I'm not into Macs, I'm a PC person. I would guess that wouldn't work.

[@davidbrandtdesign]

How many phones can you connect over wifi if you are using a 3rd party router? (I'm thinking of phones to use the Behringer in-ear monitor apps, for each band member)

[@AndrewBellous]

There's a limit of four connections on the internal antennae where the phones connect directly to the device. I think that there isn't a hard limit, beyond what your IT system can handle if you're connected to a router. I've tested about a half dozen devices at the same time with no trouble. Being able to use an aux channel as a personal mixer for in-ears is a real strength. You've got 8 aux, and I think you'd run out of aux channels before you ran out of wifi channels :)

[@davidbrandtdesign]

Andrew Bellous thanks!

[@breakerone9119]

Sent you message on your fb page about this set up. If could please look at it and see if you could help me. Thanks for all the great info on this setup. Thanks 🙏

[@AndrewBellous]

No problem :)

[@raynaldo2000]

Your preferred method of using the networking...if I am using a 4-port wireless router, will I still need a switch? or do the ports on the router serve the same purpose as the switch?

[@AndrewBellous]

The router should do the trick. I use the switch because the devices in question are far from the router in the setup I was working with and it's the quickest and cheapest way to tie those devices together.

[@07Kimo07]

No, you would not need a switch anymore. What you have is a 4-port switch/router that will automatically route packets to appropriate destination.

[@s0c7]

uh? the quickest and cheapest is CAT5/6 from PC to router.. Why stick an unnecessary switch between them (unless it's wireless)? You'll still need CAT/6 from switch to router (if not wireless).

[@randycook]

Okay..please ignore the prior comment.....I get it. Using this method I can always have my ethernet hard wire from my laptop connected to the mixer ethernet port through the switch. If I want to go wireless to hear everything out front (before the show), I will disconnent from the ethernet, and connect to the router by way of the switch. After everything is mixed, I can go back to the hard wire ethernet connection with no fear of losing the connection for the rest of the show. Someone please tell me this is correct.

[@AndrewBellous]

Hi Randy. Moving from hardwired to wireless is useful. It can allow you to hear the sound from wherever you want, but like you, I do like the security of not having to rely on wifi. There's nothing wrong with the procedure you've outlined, but I would take the precaution of muting the inputs until I had re-established the connection moving from wired to wireless and back.

[@randycook]

Andrew, You have been a great help. I have installed the hookup exactly as you have outlined. I set the mixer connection to "Ethernet". I also connect my computer to the switch via ethernet cord. That gives me my wired connection. I have noticed that when I disconnect the ethernet wire from my computer, I still stay connected.....and that is great...but how is that happening? The mixer connection is still on ethernet. I can't figure this out.

[@amirgedon]

So..i can use it without wifi or internet right?

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes. It has a built-in wifi router to connect directly to phones and you can plug a computer in directly via network cable and it will connect straight over that CAT wire.

[@amirgedon]

@@AndrewBellous thank u sir..really appreciate it..knowledge is gold..

[@Suhov_a]

I Have a problem with this connection. iPad lost connection every 20 minutes. Why it happens?

[@AndrewBellous]

Hard to say without seeing the setup. I can tell you I didn't experience that problem. May be an issue with your router?

[@ulrikjohansson140]

I use the 18 and I´m thinking of using cable to the pc, foh, and wifi to a tablet so I can walk on stage setting up the monitors. The question is: does the changes I do on the tablet show up on the pc?

[@Thundercatsie]

I follow...allthough i read somewhere, that all changes done on the one device also show on the other devices... but i have not tried it yet (i am still in the process of learning (noob-mode)

[@Thundercatsie]

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[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, when you change the tablet, the PC moves in real time and vice versa. Multiple people can edit together in real time. You at the board, musicians doing their own mix via their phones. It's awesome.

[@VelocityRecordingStudio]

Is there a master controller like laptop, Tablet, Phone. or do you half to load a mix in each device? how dose the xair know witch device to pull from?

[@boskeystudio9908]

Normally he reacts to each connected device at the same time...

[@AndrewBellous]

Each device has control over the board. The board is the master controller. Laptop, tablet, phone, anything you connect is like connecting a keyboard or a mouse to a computer. The laptop, tablet or phone will adjust the settings resident in the soundboard. If you disconnect all devices, the board will continue on as it was last set.

[@fernandolcoto]

How can acess xr18 by Internet (external network).

[@AndrewBellous]

You need to be connected to the same router. It's a security feature that someone can't hack your device from the Internet.

[@revtrweberjr.924]

What settings would you have to choose to set up the xr18 via switch and router???

[@AndrewBellous]

I connected the XR18 and computers to a local desktop network switch (cheap $20 unit) which then ran to the phone company router which fed the building. Then I turned the XR18 to the cable setting, like I was connecting it directly to a computer with an RJ45 cable.

[@NelsonJohnMusic]

Hey thank you so much for this video. I’m a noob to network can you please help me, I had one issue. I connected the XR16 to the PC via the Ethernet port (switch on the mixer set to Ethernet) but the software doesn’t detect the mixer? Even if I try and rescan, Is there something I need to enter (ip) in the Software > Setup > LAN ?

[@AndrewBellous]

Shouldn't be necessary. It may be that your Windows (or Mac) setup is limited in the range of subnet domains that it is open to receiving. If you go into your OS settings, make sure that 'Select IP Address Automatically' is selected.

[@NelsonJohnMusic]

@@AndrewBellous thank you.

[@s0c7]

The diagrams at 8:00 on are misleading and adding unnecessary hardware and expense (switch) into the process. A 4-port router will do all of that on it's own. You do NOT need a switch/hub in the middle.

[@AndrewBellous]

Unless your router is 100' away on the other side of a church, as mine was. You're right that if physical proximity isn't an issue, then a switch is unnecessary.

[@robguevara7]

So, if I connect both my XR18 and my PC to the routher via ethernet, will I be able to controll the mixer and also have internet at the same time (not using the wifi)?

[@tronlady1]

Was the guy u got the ethernet info from, called MICHAEL STRECK? Because of info from you and him I have managed to get this baby dancing!!!😍

[@AndrewBellous]

I don't recall his name. Whoever it was, he solved some problems for me as well, for which I am grateful.

[@oscargland7214]

Hey Andrew! I wasn't going to comment, but as I see you still reply to comments I thought I would. I cant find my XR18 as a network when connectiong to a switch and a router. Any ideas?

[@oscargland7214]

Ok so now it wont connect via my LAN cable and its scary. I need the LAN cable to work. Any ideas?

[@oscargland7214]

Ok so I reset the XR via the reset hole and now LAN works. Also I used google to figure out that I need another kind of router (the one I was using was just an old one)

[@AndrewBellous]

Hi, Oscar. I do respond, but I usually only find time to go through the comments every few months. Networking can be tricky. I'm surprised that you had a router that was too old to be compatible. If all you are doing is connecting a desktop computer, or other device that can accept a network cable, then a simple desktop switch should work. Those are available for $10 or so. The Router would be necessary to connect it to the Internet and devices that don't have CAT cable jacks, such as a mobile phone or tablet. Seems like you got it figured out on your own, sorry I didn't get to respond in time to be helpful :)

[@bluename4]

how can i control it with the "mackie mcu pro" (mcu/mackie control protocol)?

[@AndrewBellous]

I don't know.

[@martyisabeliever]

I care, I noticed! I will sub!

[@AndrewBellous]

Cool :)

[@robdeschamps3427]

Awesome video! Very understandable, important and informative, thank you very much! Could you please tell me what sort of Ethernet cable is the best to use? And possibly a link to the sort of switch you're talking about? And one more question: you talk about "network cable" going from the switch to the router, is that the same Ethernet cable that goes from the mixer to the switch? Thank you again, I shall watch everyone of your videos!

[@AndrewBellous]

Network cable and ethernet cable are synonymous. They both mean the same thing. I generally use either a Cat5e cable or Cat6. The most current standard is Cat7 or Cat6a. But, anything more than Cat5e will be more than enough bandwidth for the purposes of this equipment. When I say switch, I mean a desktop network switch. www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_1045_355&item_id=038090

[@bobstranzenbach4700]

Thanks for the video. I’m checking into the XR12. I’m getting familiar with the iPad demo app controls but when I’ve seen the controls on a laptop video, I find them overwhelming as a novice. Using your helpful network illustration, could I use another iPad in place of a computer using an Ethernet to lightning cable to keep the graphics simpler but still have failsafe control in case of a problem with WiFi? Thanks.

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, you can connect up to four devices directly and more than that if you're using a router or switch.

[@JRP3music]

I tried to run more than one pc and it wiped out settings will x18_switch_router_method really allow more than on PC?

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, I set it up with two PCs and a tablet with several of the musicians using their phones. Didn't have a problem using multiple desktop computers.

[@JRP3music]

I was able to run 2 PCs, I got a newer router that has more ethernet ports. I connected the first PC: PC to Mixer, then setup the 2nd PC: PC to Mixer. Another option is get to that choice ,but hit cancel and it still connects.

[@AndrewBellous]

Cool.

[@MZ-op5xi]

What if I don't have internet connection in my house???

[@s0c7]

The you might want to get one to access the internet. It's NOT needed to connect to the XR series mixers.

[@MZ-op5xi]

s0c7 I see..But XR12 I can't connect with Cubase 5, so I can't record... :)

[@AndrewBellous]

To use multitrack recording, you want to connect to the USB port, which shouldn't require an internet connection.

[@jlc2093]

Do I need a laptop to connect my xr18

[@AndrewBellous]

No, you can control the device with just about anything: Tablet, smartphone, etc.

[@davorsostaricfume8685]

@@AndrewBellous Poštovanje dli se može kontrolirati Xair preko tableta Samsung Tab A 10 2019 pomoću ethernet usb-c adaptera , ja pokušavam ali ne ide , na laptopu nema problema odmah se spoji a na tablet mi je ikona da sam spojen ali ne mogu do aplikacija, Hvala Lijepi pozdrav Davor

[@AndrewBellous]

@@davorsostaricfume8685 Bilo bi bolje spojiti tablet uređaj preko wifi-ja, a ne kabelom. Ako imate adapter USB-C za Ethernet, možda će raditi, ali ne bih računao na to. (Google prevoditelj)

[@davorsostaricfume8685]

@@AndrewBellous Ma preko Wi fi veze direktno tablet samsung na Xair16 radi bez problema ali kada sam vani na trgovima i većim zabavama gdje je puno ljudi , gradski Wi fi , banke , pošte ne mogu se nikako spojiti ili stalno izbacuje pa sam u tim situacijama mislio da se spojim izravno na tablet putem etherneta

[@AndrewBellous]

@@davorsostaricfume8685 XR18 ima ugrađeni wifi hub. Jedna od tri pozicije na Internet selektoru je uključivanje internog wifi-a, što će vam dati mogućnost da se povežete izravno na uređaj, bez potrebe za pristupom Internetu. Mogli biste biti usred polja, ali sve dok imate moć, možete se povezati na taj način. Nitko drugi neće imati lozinku, tako da ne bi trebalo biti šanse da se itko može miješati u vašu vezu. Jedina mana je što ne biste mogli povezati svoj tablet s internetom putem wifi-ja dok koristite uređaj na ovaj način. (Google prevoditelj)

[@junglsmor]

i wish it could connect to a computer with usb and still have the computer on its own wifi

[@martyisabeliever]

16 or 18 which do you have?

[@ydj26]

Wifi client is the way to go. If you search for, "How do I connect my Behringer X Air mixer to a secure network?" sweetwater has an explanation of doing that.

[@AndrewBellous]

If you're connecting via USB, then you can still use your network port to connect to the Internet with your computer. If you are connecting via your network port you can connect via wifi, or buy a USB to RJ45 device, or buy a simple network switch. Any of those solutions will allow you to connect to the XR18 and to the Internet :)

[@1959viko]

if there was a way to connect the beringher straight to any device, without the need to depend on internet...this would be the best solution.

[@dougaldhendrick3497]

Ethernet straight into computer was mentioned..

[@1959viko]

@@dougaldhendrick3497 the problem is that in the midlle of the music performance, sudenly the internet connection failed or someone with any celular interfire and than,,,shout down! all the music...

[@dougaldhendrick3497]

@@1959viko you need to read up about using ethernet connection, it is a direct connection using wires between pc and x air, no internet is used, no wireless is used in this mode.

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, you can make a direct connection to a computer with an ethernet cable. No Internet needed. You can do the same with multiple computers with a network switch, which doesn't need to be connected to the Internet, but if it is will provide both a connection to the rack mixer and Internet Access. Handheld devices would need an adapter to ethernet cable, but I don't know for certain if that would work.

[@beezlle]

How do I connect the XR18 to a wifi client?

[@07Kimo07]

Not sure what your question is. You don't connect XR18 to a wi-fi client. A wi-fi client connects to XR18 if it is setup as an Access Point (switch all the way to the right). If you mean XR18 as a wi-fi client, you will need to switch it to the middle position and you will have to know the password of the SSID you are connecting to. Hope this helps.

[@AndrewBellous]

What he said.

[@tr-austin]

You just need a wireless router with a built in 4-port switch, which most routers have these days... wired AND wireless always connected.

[@AndrewBellous]

Yes, that's correct. The setup I was describing, the router is in the office and the other computers are in the sanctuary. I didn't do a good job of describing the context, but if your Internet Access was adjacent to the computers controlling the gear, then all you'd need is a router.

[@thetwerkulatorbus]

Perfect

[@AndrewBellous]

Glad it was helpful :)