USER Input and Output Routing on Behringer X32

The x32 mixer is a paper weight if you can't route audio where it needs to go. This video is Part 1 of my MASTER guide to helping us learn how routing works on the x32. In this video we are looking at how with USER INPUTS routing is Super Simple.
Video 1: USER Input and Output Routing (This Video)
Video 2: Routing I/O with AES50 & Stage Boxes ( • Using AES50 to Send an... )
Video 3: Using x32 Rack as a Stage Box & Independent Mixer ( • Using the x32 Rack as ... )
Video 4: MultiTrack Recording and Playback on x32 ( • MultiTrack Recording &... )
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00:00 - Understanding x32 Routing
01:25 - Hardware
02:34 - Save the Scene
03:12 - Basic Routing
05:24 - X32 Firmware History Lesson
06:48 - Basic Routing: Setup USER Inputs
08:45 - Basic Routing: Troubleshooting Inputs
10:19 - Basic Routing: Expanded USER Inputs
11:18 - Basic Routing: Our First Output.
14:26 - Review
15:00 - Part 2 (AES50 Routing)

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

How are you going to change your Routing based on this video?

[@andrewbrown1313]

Try and figure out how to route ours. I have never routed a mixer before and the interface seems like a nightmare.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

It’s not that bad @AndrewBrown 😃

[@daveperek]

For us non sound engineers, mixers can be exceptionally confusing. However, Nathan makes this very understandable. He not only knows the hardware but is an excellent teacher showing multiple examples. This is the first time I feel like I really understand the X32. Thank you Nathan for your awesome work!

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

I love hearing this!! Thanks Dave 😀

[@timlillis3955]

THANK YOU! This video is awesome! I’ve been searching KZbin for a good tutorial on routing and you talked about so many things that are incredibly difficult to find. Thank you so much! Keep up the good work man 👍🏽👍🏽

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

I love that! Thank You so much for the encouragement, I'm so glad you found this content helpful! -Nathan :)

[@EricRobb]

Love the new setup!!!!

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Thank You Eric 😀

[@GCoffey]

Thank you... finally a X32 video that can I actually understand and use to start learning this amazing mixer.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Awesome! Glad you found the video helpful. -Nathan

[@1000BibleQuizzes]

Y'all are fantastic. Thanks for this video.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Thanks!

[@ghbrady6]

Wonderful video! Great explanation and thoroughness.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! -Nathan

[@GraceChurchTriCities]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@Rizzto2]

Awesome video and kinda spot on what I needed in terms of knowledge atm!

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Awesome! Education is the goal 😀 -Nathan R

[@davidabraham1969]

Great video!

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Thanks for the visit -Nathan

[@Gladingson1]

am just finding your channel and I really loved this video...because it's by far the best video I have ever enjoyed and understood over the routing page...thank you Sir

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Awesome! I’m glad you found value in it. -Nathan

[@ajwulf]

Thank you for this helped me alot

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Awesome! I try to make the content as useful as possible. -Nathan

[@angusbetty5186]

Thank you so much for this video I'm sure I still have much more to figure out what this has been a huge help. Many hours of routing inputs and outputs without success. Seeing the meters move but not getting any audio. Ugh!

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

That's the worst feeling! I've been there though which is exactly why I created this series of videos! -Nathan

[@Genesischurchcolorado]

Great video, explains a great deal on the X32. Any idea why i don't get out to main L/R from channel 9-16?

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Well… I’d start by checking the Routing-> OUT tab to see what’s being sent to the outputs 9-16. -Nathan

[@gugamotta]

Gentleman, thanks for the content. There's a possibility to use a channel in the x32 in line, without a preamp? To use with a external Neve 1073?

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Glad it was helpful, You could route a channel out via XLR from the X32 and into the Neve 1073, but there are internal effects that can likely provide the same effect. -Nathan

[@RichardLee-tx2pv]

Hi Nathan. I have an X32 with an S16 Box. I'm struggling to change the Left and Right XLR (Speakers) output from the back of the desk to AUX 7 & 8 on the S16 Box?

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Hi, You can easily connect the S16 to the x32 via AES50-A on both devices. Then in the Routing page-> AES50, Assign "Output 1-8" to the First Column. Then on the "OUT" tab, Assign what audio goes to the 16 outputs, 8 of which are assigned to the 8 XLR Outs on the S16. -Nathan R

[@juliusmillermusic]

Could you please explain! I have 2 behringers. 1 rack on stage for In ear monitors and as a digital snake. And 1 behringer for Front Of House. Which I want to send out an L/R signal. I connected them via Aes50 To A and A. But I don’t think I have the routing right, because I don’t have signal going out to speakers on the FOH console? How do I fix this???

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Based on what you said. At the FOH console on the AES50-A tab, you need to select OUTPUT 1-8, which sends Output 1-8 to the x32 Rack over AES50. Specifically Output 7-8 are setup to be the Main L/R out from the FOH console. (Via the OUT tab) Then on the x32 Rack, on the XLR tab, this is where you select what inputs that the console is receiving get routed to the XLR output connectors on the back. So we will select AES50-A 1-4, 5-8. This receives the main mix from FOH and outputs it to the Stage x32. This should work, but if you still have issues your best bet would be to consider booking a 45min Zoom Consulting Call with me through CrazyAmazingDesigns.com I will answer any questions you have, and make sure everything is working correctly. -Nathan

[@estebannieves8830]

Thank you for the video! Am I correct in saying that the Full X32 only do 16 outputs in total at one time? I’m wanting to do a setup using a mix of local analog outs and S32 outs, but I don’t think it’s possible. I’d need 18 outs (sub, overflow, 6 stereo monitors, stereo live stream, stereo mains). Can’t seem to figure out if I can do more than 16 at a time. Let me know your thoughts

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Yes! You can only do 16 MixBus outputs per x32, but using the USER Outputs, you can send any input of MixBus to the Outputs on the stage box. -Nathan This might be a great video idea, Email me if you'd like to talk further.

[@bruceakins5731]

Our worship service recently purchased an X32 Compact coupled with an S16 stage box. It seems to me that when routing the inputs and outputs that it is an "all or nothing" setup. You either input Channels 1-16 at the back of the mixer or through the stage box, same with the ouitputs 1-8. Is there a way to divide the inputs and outputs so that certain types of equipment can be located near the mixer, such as wireless mic recievers? Also, the same for outputs? In our situation I would like to keep our wireless recievers (which require one input each), as well as our hearing assist system, which requires one output. I have attempted to "split" the rouiting but by doing so, I either cancel out all signals going through the AES, or vice versa.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Routing used to be as you say "All or Nothing" Really it was Banks of 8. The USER Routing is how you avoid the Banks of 8, You need to configure things so that USER IN 1-32 are selected, then you can pick and choose for each input. Also, I'm sorry I missed this comment. -Nathan (Email me if you can't get it).

[@bruceakins5731]

@@CrazyAmazingDesigns Thank you for addressing my question. I will make another attempt at routing via the USER option.

[@dorg526]

How do I set up a MAC PC to send audio to X32? Our X32 is set up with an Ethernet cable from the stage box. We also have a Blackmagic ATEM that is receiving sound but it is not sending anything to the X32 so we have no audio. We need help

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

The AES50 connection between the x32 and the stage box, it uses an Ethernet cable but that's all it has in common with networking. To get audio from the computer to the stage box, use an Audio Interface such as a Focusrite 2i2. This device will have a USB-C connection to the computer, then the outputs on the back will get converted from 1/4" tp XLR and connect to the stage box inputs. If your MAC Pro is within a few feet of the x32, you could also use the USB connection. Then go to the Routing page, CARD tab and in the 4 columns, select the console inputs you want to send to the device on the other end of the USB connection. With this USB connection, the x32 will automatically receive audio on CARD 1/2, which is the computers main L/R. If you'd like additional help, email me. Schedule a meeting with me on my calendar andf I can help get a Matrix setup to send audio to your stream -Nathan

[@c.s.5177]

Question! I’m getting x32 compact very soon. My question is I know that the main left and right default to channels 7 and 8 on the local outs. Can this be changed to 7 and 8 on the stage box and routed to 15 16 on the console?

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Yes, Connect the x32 Compact (AES50-A) and Stage Box on (AES50-A). Now in Routing-AES50-A. Select Output 1-8,9-16. Now it's routed, so go into the OUT tab and change the outputs to match what you want. use the XLR tab to set the 8 outputs on the back of the Compact. -Nathan

[@c.s.5177]

@@CrazyAmazingDesigns thank you! I’m finding your videos pretty helpful in prep for our new church system and upgrade.

[@daveobrien497]

I have an X32 Compact and an S32 stage box. I need to output Mains LR and 8 Wired IEM mixes from the s32. How do I route this on the compact? I thought I followed this video to the T. However, im still only able to use outputs 1-8 on the s32. Does the Astrid on output 9-16 go away once it's configured properly? Im going a little insane at this point. Please help.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

On the compact, go to Routing Page. Assuming the S32 is connected via AES50-A on both the compact and the S32. Go to Routing-> AES50-A tab, select 1-8 and 9-16 as Output 1-8 and Output 9-16. That should be all the routing to get Outputs 1-16 to output on the s32. Go to the OUT tab to set what source is set to each output. -Nathan (Email me if you still can’t get it working.)

[@daveobrien497]

@@CrazyAmazingDesigns thank you for the response, I figured out that the default setting on bus 9-16 (which im using for monitor sends) needed to be set to post fader... all good now thank you!

[@WCVAMan]

Hi! Thanks for the explanation. Are the files you reference still available? I couldn't find them on your website? Thanks.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Yes, click on the Store page on the website.

[@abeltibebu2524]

where can i get the PDF? @@CrazyAmazingDesigns

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

The pdf is included in the x32 show file. It’s a lot of the content from the video, in a document format.

[@stanwellstudiolondon]

What is the name of the song in the intro of this video?

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Hi Stanwell, it's from Epidemic Sound: "ES_Bedroom (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber"

[@pauloavgomes7692]

Hello. Can i separate the gain from the church from the gain oferece the live?

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Hi! Unfortunately, only one x32 can control the gains on the connected stage boxes. If you have multiple x32 consoles that share the same stage boxes, only one can control the gains. If you want separate gain control, you need a split snake and a second set of stage boxes. -Nathan

[@odudimusamuel4731]

With that I my through wit my routing?

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

I’m sorry, I don’t understand the question.

[@M.A.Visuals]

never seen a worse input output routing page ever

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

I'd sure love to hear you expand on this thought. lol!

[@M.A.Visuals]

@@CrazyAmazingDesigns I didn’t mean it is a bad video , you did a really good job explaining . I just think that Behringer I/O page is so confusing and not intuitive at all

[@djvibedjservices]

@@M.A.Visuals Agreed, this is nutso! I love the flexibility this offers but the language and terminology used is very confusing

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

I’m with you, and for the money it is what it is. I love the features and layouts of more expensive consoles but not at this price point, hopefully this video helps to break it down a bit. I was quite specific with each word used in this video. To make sure I was using the proper and best terminology. -Nathan

[@herberthochleitner4337]

Maybe he could talk a little faster?

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

HA HA, Yeah it's a balance of conveying the content in a way that I don't loose peoples attention, and also not being so quick about it that I'm not thoroughly explaining things. Each word is intentional though, Plus KZbin has a feature that you can slow down playback speed of videos. -Nathan Robb (The Fast Talking Guy) LOL!

[@ghbrady6]

Wonderful video! Great explanation and thoroughness.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

Awesome! Thanks

[@ghbrady6]

Wonderful video! Great explanation and thoroughness.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

I appreciate the Encouragement! -Nathan

[@ghbrady6]

Wonderful video! Great explanation and thoroughness.

[@CrazyAmazingDesigns]

I try by my best to be thorough and helpful! :) -Nathan