Behringer X32

[ahjteam]

Behringer is going to reveal a new digital mixer at NAMM. Considering the 2500 pricetag, it's not a toy.

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/X32.aspx

X32
32-Channel 16-Bus Digital Total Recall Live/Recording Mixing Console

* Total recall
* 32 channels with inserts
* 16 mix busses with inserts
* 6 aux sends and returns
* 8 stereo FX returns
* 6 matrix mixers with inserts
* 6 mute groups
* 8 DCA groups
* Full-recording / multi-channel networking via FW/USB expansion cards*
* 48-channel "digital snake" via ultra-low latency AES-50 ports*
* Fully programmable, high-end mic preamps
* 25 low-noise 100mm motorized faders
* Super-easy user-interface with direct access
* No confusing menus
* High-resolution 7" colour TFT display
* Individual LCD displays per channel, DCA and Bus
* Full dynamics and EQ per channel, busses and matrices
* Adjustable line-delays on all inputs and outputs
* Virtual FX rack with 8 FX slots
* Powerful scene management for shows
* On-board recorder for uncompressed WAV files on USB flash drive
* Remote editor software to control via USB or Ethernet
* Extensive channel strip controls with user-definable control sections
* Connections to BEHRINGER P-16 personal monitoring system
* AES/EBU stereo digital output and full MIDI implementation
* Super-compact and lightweight
* $2,500 USD**

*These features are optional and not automatically included
**Subject to change

 

[Jarkko Mattheiszen]

That's a bit of a catch 22. The features actually look like it might be a totally decent product with an awesome price, but I still can't imagine buying a Behringer console for my studio just because it says Behringer. Even the cheapest of clients know their reputation. "Oh, dude, that's a huge desk, so cool! What it is it?" "It's a Behringer." "Oh... Heh, right..."