Im looking to get a new desk for my rig and am torn between the qu 16 and the x32 rack. Allen and heath qu24c digital mixer, 24channel zzounds. I decided to read through the user guide before trying anything clever well, i did. Ive also used the behringer x32 which is similar in price, again, this desk is far. Featuring 32 of the companys recallable analogiq microphone preamps, and powered by a 5core arm processor, the qu32 provides a variety of integrated effects and. Aug 06, 2017 at this point we only had two options, the studiolive or the behringer x32.
I will be trying the qu16 and x32 out this week but by the time ive bought a small mixer to go with the qu16 and a decent case it is pushing. Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a behringer x32 can be divided into several groups. The recording quality was beyond impressive and the quality of the house sound crown and qsc amps was awesome. Ever since the dawn of digital audio engineers the world over have had a lovehate relationship with their consoles. The new behringer x32 digital mixing console lets you focus on your event, instead of navigating a vast sea of knobs, buttons and menus like most other live digital mixers. The ability to update multiple scenes is cumbersome on the yamaha, and i dont believe even possible the m x32. Behringer eurodesk sx3242fx ultralow noise design 32input 4bus studiolive mixer.
Expanding on the original qu16, the chrome edition adds 16 channels of automated mic mixing, a spectrogram display, and additional monitor. I am not a sound engineer and would admit to just knowing the basics. All three share a common design and feature setaside from the obvious differences in channel count, the qu24 and 32 adds a few additional features, as well. With the behringer i will need my mac to record and then playback for a virtual sound check. Featuring phantom power, zero crossing detection, and a unique padless 1dbstep gain stage, the preamps are married to. I will be able to get the same end result from both desks. Qu24 boasts 4 stereo rackfx engines, featuring lovingly crafted emulations of legendary. Now in a featurepacked new chrome edition, qu32 reshapes digital mixing, combining. I was skeptical of it at first considering the companys history, but our local pro audio shop offered to let us demo it. Behringer x32 rack 40input, 25bus digital mixer with 16 microphone preamps. Qu harnesses the full potential of digital mixing technology, with total recall of settings including the allimportant fader position and preamp gain, convenient recording and playback solutions, ipad control, personal monitoring options and the choice of local or remote cat5 io.
We do about 3 or 4 live music gigs each month and had been getting by with an old allen and heath gl 4000 analogue desk and all the outboard kit that goes with it. Touchscreen, ipad app for wireless mixing, dsnakecompatible. What and how much i have to do to arrive there is different. The app will offer channel panorama sliders when mixing to a stereo aux bus. Weve also got a neve 88168804 and a gb16 soundcraft console in. Following quickly in the qu16s footsteps is the new qu24 a 24channel version of the console boasting 24 analogue mono inputs, three analogue stereo inputs and a staggering 24 analogue outputs, plus an. Featuring phantom power, zero crossing detection, and a unique padless 1dbstep gain stage, the preamps are married to the dsp for optimum transparency and gain accuracy. Compare at price is the price for the same product offered in the online market. Each band member can group the inputs to four mcas. View and download behringer x32 digital mixer user manual online. Its in the top 3 bestselling audio mixers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as yamaha mg10xu or shure scm262. X32 digital mixers behringer categories music tribe.
Musicians can control their own monitor mix with full access to all 32 input channels individually or through the apps mca mix control association faders. Why in the manual they say the qu 32 has 24 mix outputs but actually it has 4 mono and 3 stereo. Presonus studiolive 32s 32channel mixer with 26 mix busses. Yamaha mgp32x 32input hybrid digitalanalog mixer with usb. Allen and heath qu24c 24 channel digital mixer chrome edition with its responsive touchscreen, 25 motor faders and acclaimed analogiq recallable preamps, qu24 combines exceptional ease of use with classleading audio performance. I was thinking about the new audio desk and i was looking at this one, qu24 and the behringer x32. The recording quality was beyond impressive and the quality of. At this point we only had two options, the studiolive or the behringer x32. The analog signal is captured by highquality, lowlatency 24 bit ad. Behringer wing 48channel digital mixer with 24 fader. Featuring phantom power, zero crossing detection, and a unique padless, 1dbstep gain stage, the preamps are married to the dsp for optimum transparency and gain accuracy.
Behringer xenyx 1204usb is a very popular option in the middle of the audio mixers price range. Allen and heath has a better reputation than behringer for quality but behringer makes way more products. The x32 was still very new and a hot topic within the audio community. The update functions are not there on the m x32 and with the inclusion of the relative mode, its more like the digico than the yamaha or m x32 system. Presonus studiolive 64s 64channel mixer with 43 mix. Hi all, we have approximately 4k to purchase a digital mixer to replace our presonus 32. Therefore we recorded some basic tracks with guitar speech. Behringer x32 digital mixer user manual pdf download. No body here is going to tell you that allen and heath sounds better than midas. Qu chrome edition models will also feature upgraded, high contrast metallic finish controls. Behringer x32 producer 40input, 25bus digital mixing console with 16 microphon. Preampconverter comparison delay compensationin addition to the previous article regarding the midas m32 and the adesigns pacifica steinberg mr816 csx, we were really interested in the question how the behringer x32 would differ from the midas m32 in preamp converter quality soundwise. Basically the only drawback i found myself wanting from the qu 16 was the ability to record direct to usb hard drive. Some of the worlds most respected audio engineers have chosen to use rackfx on tour in preference to topend plugins and external fx units.
Behringer technical drawings x32 manuals behringer product data sheets information booklets or energy labels behringer x32 all of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual behringer. The update functions are not there on the mx32 and with the inclusion of the relative mode, its more like the digico than the yamaha or mx32 system. Weve also got a neve 88168804 and a gb16 soundcraft console in our drum studio and meyer monitors for mixing. The m32 also has the classic main 24bar meter, with separate mono solo and stereo main output meters. We used all 24 direct outs hooking up to an alesis hd24 digital record deck. Behringer x32 producer or allen and heath qu16 fractal. The mixer is capable of recording audio to either your mac or a. Behringer wing 48channel digital mixer with 24fader.
Analogiq preamps and 24bit conversion, for warm, musical sound. Well get a 16 channel digital snake with the board or get it later if necessary in the case of the yamaha. Behringer xenyx 302 usb mixer, ultravoice xm8500 microphone, hpm headphones xenyx 302 usb 5channel recording and podcast mixer. The manual and specs say that the inputs can handle it. I didnt really want 32 channels, but looking back i should. In this guide well concentrate on the functionality of hardware mixers. The ability to update multiple scenes is cumbersome on the yamaha, and i dont believe even possible the. The preamps are designed by midas and on the forums nobody complains about the sound quality and also the fx works good. Dedicated keys and screen tabs quickly guide you to meter and rta views, fx racks.
I had used a yamaha m7 cl before this and was hoping that the allen and heath would be something similar. Iirc it has around 22 physical inputs, 16 full featured channels and 3 stereo6 mono aux line inputs with reduced features. Sq 6 and sq7 have, respectively, 16, 24 and 32 channel faders, plus master. With its responsive touchscreen, 25 motor faders and acclaimed analogiq recallable preamps, qu24 combines exceptional ease of use with classleading audio performance. Behringer x32 manual download the maual to the device. All the elements within the mixer have been perfected to insure the very best sound quality possible. The zed 24 mixers audio circuitry is based on years of continual development and refinement.