NRCC - Behringer X32 - Basic Channel Setup and EQ

This video is regarding basic channel setup. It quickly covers preamp gain, phantom power, setting the low cut filter, basic EQ setup and bus sends for monitors.
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[@wtw84]

You know more about the X32 than anyone on You Tube. And you know how to explain in a way we can all understand😊

[@DrewBrashler]

Thanks so much, William! Glad to help out!

[@DrewBrashler]

It is a very powerful board with awesome sound quality. With the built in gates on the channels it will make your system quite quiet as well.

[@DrewBrashler]

The usb/firewire card pulls the recording right off of the pre amps. Pre EQ, Pre processing and completely clean. It also puts the signal back at that same spot so you can do virtual sound checks. It's pretty sweet!

[@DrewBrashler]

Just like envisionelec suggested making sure that your electric is clean is a very good idea. I have mine through a Furman AR-1220 Voltage Regulator that regulates the voltage at a very stable 120v. You can pick up a newer Furman AR-1215 or one of the older AR-1220 and I am sure that would help. If you are still having issues, contact Behringer as they are really good at getting right back to you now.

[@DrewBrashler]

Yes there is a gain control for both the 32 main inputs and the 6 aux inputs. The 6 aux inputs have a -/+ 12dB I believe, and then the main inputs have much more range than that. The Aux ins are made for line level. Yes you can insert any of the effects racks on any of the channels inside the X32. For monitors I will make use of the 6 bands of parametric eq, and then if I need more I will insert a dual mono eq.

[@Roger15ohm]

Great mixer. We were just shifting from a 16 channel analog to this one last Saturday. Luckily our sound engineer is familiar with Midas so it was good to go. A great pre amp and took him short hour to serve the church next day. I have a lot to learn but this mixer provide a great recording-playback immediately and very detail soundstage. love it

[@DrewBrashler]

Pan pot is to the left of the LCD screen in the "Main Bus" section. Right above the stereo bus button. It is labeled Pan/Bal.

[@DrewBrashler]

There is not a port for the display. However if you have a PC computer you can use the Behringer software (free) and connect that into the X32 to display the meters and even mix from the computer. You can have up to 10 devices connected to the X32 (iPads and/or computers) at one time and be able to adjust things simultaneously.

[@DrewBrashler]

Well because your monitors are mono, you can insert two racks using the dual EQ's. Basically channel A of Rack 7 will be monitor 1, ch b of rack 7 will be monitor 2. Channel A of Rack 8 will be monitor 3 and B of rack 8 will be monitor 4. Then you can use a stereo EQ on the mains which would be one more rack in the EQ. So in total you would only use 3 of your 8 racks. I keep my monitors flat but just pull out any problem EQ spots. So the 6 band parametric EQ is enough for me!

[@DrewBrashler]

If you take scene 1, then save that as scene 2 after making some volume adjustments, everything from scene 1 will copy over to scene 2 with the new vol adjustments. then if you make an EQ change and save that as scene 3 it will copy everything from scene 2 and add the EQ change you made. Does this make sense?

[@DrewBrashler]

It was more likely a computer with the controller program running on it. There is no external monitor connection on the X32. You can download the program for PC off of Behringer's website.

[@teleoneil6187]

Hi Drew Great videos Drew! You do a fantastic job & I commend you. I would think Behringer should buy up your videos and post them on their website because they don't cover the topics that you have since the boards release. I just purchased a X32 Producer (rack mount unit) & could really use your help with the following issue. I've tried another approach to my dilemma but I can't seem to get the results I want. My wife & I play in a duo and would like the mixer to be routed as it was with our Mackie 1604. The backing tracks need to be adjusted till I find the magic in level & EQ. Here's the scenario. #1 - Two Vocal mics are on channels 1 & 2 ( xlr inputs layer #1, 1 - 8 on my X32 Producer ) sent to > Mains & sent to > Mix Bus # 9 & 10 ( Mic 1 to monitor wedge #1, & Mic 2 sent to monitor wedge #2 ). Mix Bus 9 & 10 need to be routed to the XLR outputs 1 & 2. #2 - I have a stereo backing track coming in on the X-USB card via a laptop. I assigned Channels 3 & 4 ( L & R ) on Layer #1 ( 1 - 8 on my X32 Producer ) & that all works out fine sending the signal to the FOH Mains. #3 - I want to assign channel 3 & 4 ( stereo backing track ) to Mix bus layer 2, strip 11 & 12 > need to be routed to the XLR outputs 1 & 2 attached to our wedges. #4 - I want the ability to raise or lower the volume of strip 9, 10, 11, & 12 on layer 2 mix bus independant of one another without affecting the mains or using the sends on fader feature. #5 - I will also be sending a guitar signal coming from a guitar processor on channel 5 & 6 layer 1 input routed to the > Mains & > Mix Bus 9 & 10 along with the vocals. I'm trying to keep 1 layer on the input section always visible & one layer on the output section always visible and accessable so I can make quick adjustments for now. I elected to do it on the same layer where the effects sends are easily adjusted as well. so I hope I'm on the right track by doing this. We don't have a soundman so I need access to this in this way until I get it set & then not mess with it. * Output 9, 10, 11, & 12 on mix bus layer 2 are to be sent out of XLR 1 & 2. Strip 9 & 11 out of XLR 1 & strip 10 & 12 out of XLR 2. Can you please help me to achieve this? Please not the x32 Producer does not have 4 Aux sends that can be accessed unless you go to the screen. I don't even know where they are on the screen because the manual neglects to make reference to them. Cheers! Tele' O'Neil

[@rogerssombe7369]

Excellent stuff sir. So much appreciated!!

[@joshuaotoaruo8166]

Ur explanation is fantastic

[@damarrbrown6853]

Good tutorial I will watch this a few more times since my church is buying a behringer

[@DrewBrashler]

Next time I am at the church I will go ahead and make a video on the iPad control of the board. I will make sure to focus on the adjusting of busses as well. Thanks for the request!

[@gsmotivate3378]

Nice video. How would you turn on phantom power on the x32 rack? I purchased the digital x32 rack for our church. There is no physical button and I can't seem to figure out how in the digital menu. Thank you in advance.

[@saltersmusic]

Hi Drew. Some channels on my X32 only send signals to the monitors. they show the indicators that they are working but they don't make any sound on the FOH speakers. Please help.

[@pietrorocks]

Hey man, thanx for the nice vids! Do you have any pad knob for line levels on this console? Or you simply have to fix that on the DI? Can you insert a mono or stereo EQ's on auxiliaries to keep the monitors on stage from ringing? thanx in advance

[@sadams244]

Thank you - I'm a rookie and this was very helpful

[@TarekHaddad]

hello , Thanks for the videos, I am thinking of getting the x32 but i am afraid coz it's behringer's quality . so what would you say about the build quality and the sound quality. The sound quality is very important. so please let me know what you think . thanks

[@ricardocurtis92]

thanks bro it was really helpfull all of my mics are getting feed back, how do i connect my laptop to play music

[@lyskmusic]

Question: I have no issue recording instruments in Ableton but how on earth would you record voice in Ableton because the MAIN slider (at the very right) control both the input level in an Ableton track AND the volume of the sound = LARSEN effect (speakers are on!) . I just can't figure out how to disable the speakers when using headphones and the MAIN slider.

[@Kboxphoto]

Hi do you know if it comes with factory presets for eq comp and gate, we are currently using Presonus at our church but want to upgrade to the x32, the presets on the presonus make it very easy for unexperienced sound board operators. thanks

[@blacknoteentertainmenttv2604]

I just bought my mixer yesterday,can you please take me through how to set it up from scratch..

[@jeiel08]

We recently got one of these and im having trouble setting the eq for singing and speaking. Could you explain further how too so i could get a clear sound

[@jorginhoaudio1]

Hello friend! A video on the x32 where he had a lcd monitor attached to the table! I wonder if she really has this port for larger screen viewing on a monitor 15 inch lcd. What would be the output to the video monitor? thank you

[@Grittybenz]

Drew, Thanks for your videos. They're great! Recently we discussed the "right" way to set up gain. There are two theories. One is to pull the faders down. And bring all gains to a certain level below 0dB (with help of the LED Meters). The other way is to put all channel and master faders on 0dB and then put the gain to a level where the individual instrument volume seems fine for FOH Mix. What's your opinion on this? Thanks and br Urs

[@andycannarella]

Nice easy to understand video.

[@RobertShroder]

Awesome! Great info Drew. Thanks.

[@pietrorocks]

Thanx for your reply. I will need basically at least 4 monitor groups which mean I'll need to insert a graph EQ on all 4 of them for tuning the stage (I will do with the X32 FOH and stage monitors at the samen time), and then i need a stereo graph EQ for the master output (for tuning the sound of the venue). In total 6 inserts thus. On video I only saw using 4 inserts at the same time. What? do you tune the monitors with parametric EQ? I've never done that. I hope i can route that

[@envisionelec]

Put it on a UPS/voltage stabilizer and make sure your AC mains is properly grounded.

[@marcushillary2400]

Hey thanks for your videos. However when setting a gain for a mic (or anything) you should always set your fader at '0' or unity or just below. Then move your gain. This will give you the most control over the Chanel and means young get no sudden pops or anything

[@pietrorocks]

Another thing I need to know is about recording. I want to use the X32 to record live concerts into my laptop. Are the 32 channel (digital) direct outs pre EQ or post EQ? I'd like to keep the sound source as clean as possible, therefore I don't want the sound to get colored by the X32 EQ. THis way i suppose i can do virtual soundcheck as well. Thanx in advance. I really appreciate.

[@jamierobinson2158]

Hey dude just wondering where the pan pot is situated? Many thanks

[@theresaclapper3966]

How the heck do you hook up your main outputs? Speaker left and right. I was told that bus 15 and 16 are automatic, but my main slider does not control that. I feel like an idiot...

[@joselitotomboc6161]

how to EQ the lavellier mic I always encounter it.....pls help

[@alextriscariu_sax]

Hi! I use Cubase 8 connact to X32 by USB CARD for record a band by multitrack. When i try to send 48V in one of input it won't work, the 48V buton dont torn on.

[@coleman1981able]

Hi, we recently got the x32 up and running at our church but have been having problems with it seeming to crash during services - has anyone else had this type of problem or have any idea what the cause/solution might be. we have updated to the latest firmware and are running with remote program active on our computer system.

[@tomgeefh3368]

Does anyone know if the channel EQ is pre or post the compressor section?

[@diebeatz]

where did you plugged the monitors that you have on the soundbooth?

[@TERRYHBM]

How do we get the mains in subgroups with the effects that are on them? How do I get the board to copy a set-up?

[@98mrcomedy]

For some reason i can't turn on phantom power on my midas m32??

[@mrjn5786]

hey does a behringer x32 has a built in feedback destroyer?

[@jlebreton]

Very good videos. Thanks!

[@joshuaotoaruo8166]

Please can u teach me on how to set the subwoofer

[@tojo4life]

Can I assign a cd player to it's on channel vs through and Aux?

[@7628739]

Is there a port on the x32 for a larger display?

[@calvinbarasa8985]

Hey I have a question

[@happinessmbatha9123]

I am a beginner can i have links that will help quick start me with tutorial for Behringer×32

[@tanyachapman5262]

Chapman The board was upgraded and now the mix buses won't turn down.

[@andydinh5216]

How can we tell a feedback at certain Hz for a particular mic?

[@DrewBrashler]

Great question Andy! There are a few apps out there for your phone that you can download, but you want to start training your ear to recognize the audio frequencies so that when you need to EQ something or attack a frequency feeding back you can know where to reach. Most of us can tell the difference between bass, mids and highs, but you can train your ear to recognize in even finer detail of what frequency needs to be adjusted. I have one method that I LOVE teaching. First take the gain for one of your EQ bands and boost it up, then adjust the frequency knob until you hear what you are wanting to remove get louder. Once you find it, take the gain down. We call it the search & destroy method!

[@alanzokent2781]

thanks, excellent

[@luisibanezvdjla]

thank you

[@nseudoh994]

how do connect my 24 mics and 15 drums to the x32 mixer

[@johnnyd83]

Basically... Kick mic Snare mic left overhead mic right overhead mic Guitar mic Bass guitar mic (or DI output) Vocal mic Again, this is a BASIC setup. This setup uses just 7 of the mixer's 32 inputs. Electric keyboards don't require a mic, just plug them straight into an input. A "line" input specifically, but I believe the X32 auto-detects a line-level input. More instruments and more singers = more inputs needed. 32 inputs is more than plenty for most bands. In regards to your 15 piece drum kit, in my opinion, using 15 mics to mic each piece of kit individually is major overkill and only complicates the mix needlessly....however....having 32 inputs makes it possible if one is so inclined and your sound guy is comfortable babysitting 15 faders for the drums alone.

[@OslerMusic]

Im new at this.. Need a tutorial vid on ipad control.. For bus only..

[@RGarcia1611]

gain won't light up what is wrong

[@tanyachapman5262]

The board was upgraded and now the mix buses won't turn down. Any suggestions?

[@mbahslow7124]

👍

[@DrewBrashler]

Do you really think that you are contributing to something by posting this comment? Thank you anyway.

[@liamdonaldson6449]

Please try to speak without constant ums, ahs, ers etc You can learn to do this.

[@grindinglicks]

Man, please buy a tripod, it makes you sea sick watching this! Good review otherwise....

[@ucrazyf]

Your title says "basic channel setup" but your video has nothing to do with that, I hope your happy with the 3$ you made on KZbin

[@erodz1985]

does this also work with an S16 digital snake?

[@tanyachapman5262]

The board was upgraded and now the mix buses won't turn down. Any suggestions?