Behringer XR18 X Air Digital Mixer
Overview
The Behringer XR18 X Air is an 18-channel digital mixer in a compact rack-mountable format that delivers a remarkable amount of processing power and connectivity for its modest price, making it one of the most popular budget digital mixers for bands, podcasters, and small venues. The rack-mount design with no physical control surface means all mixing is done wirelessly through the X Air app on tablets, smartphones, or laptops, keeping the hardware footprint minimal and allowing the engineer to mix from anywhere in the room. The 18 inputs include six combination XLR/TRS jacks and six additional XLR preamps with Midas-designed preamp circuitry that provides clean, warm amplification. The built-in effects engine includes four stereo effects processors with reverbs, delays, chorus, and other effects, and every channel has a four-band parametric EQ, dynamics processing, and low-cut filter. The integrated 18x18 USB audio interface enables multitrack recording of every channel simultaneously. Six auxiliary buses handle monitor mixes, and the built-in WiFi router eliminates the need for an external wireless access point. The XR18 is outstanding for budget-conscious musicians, mobile recording setups, and small venues that need digital mixing capabilities without a large console footprint or price tag. The complete reliance on wireless control means any WiFi disruption will temporarily prevent mixing adjustments, and the small form factor lacks the visual feedback of a traditional console layout.
Mixers
The Behringer XR18 X Air is an 18-channel digital mixer in a compact rack format controlled via wireless app, with Midas-designed preamps, an 18x18 USB interface for multitrack recording, and built-in Wi-Fi.
Instrument Details
$599
Intermediate
Brand
Behringer
Type
Digital Rack Mixer
Made In
China
Year
2015
