The Behringer X18 is an 18-input (12-bus) mixer that can be controlled by your iPad or tablet. Thanks to its compact size, the X18 is ideal for studio recording and live mixing. It can also be used to record directly onto your iPad or tablet. The integrated Wi-Fi module gives you direct control of the mixer’s functions. Feel free to move around and manipulate all parameters of your mix from the perspective of the audience with the free iOS and PC applications. Please Note: The images are for illustration purposes only. The tablet depicted in these images is not included with the Behringer X18 X AIR Digital iPad/Tablet Mixer.
Built-in Wi-Fi
The X18 comes with integrated WiFi for increased mobility. The X18 gives you the freedom to focus on your mix while allowing you to move about the venue to experience what every part of the audience is hearing. Feel free to adjust live monitor wedges from the perspective of the artist. Or even better, empower them to mix their own IEMS and floor monitors via additional tablets.
Recording simplified
The incredibly fast and comprehensive 18 x 18 channel bi-directional USB interface makes the X18 an amazingly powerful digital mixing solution. You’ll be free to record directly to your iPad or PC. Dial in the perfect monitoring mix with effects and zero-latency while sending up to 16 microphone signals – and the keyboard player’s MIDI performance – to your DAW for recording.
Auto-mixing
When your application calls for a multiple-microphone setup, such as an onstage panel discussion, press conference, or courtroom proceeding, it can become a challenge to maintain so many open mics and preserve maximum gain and priority for the moderator. X AIR Gain Sharing technology can easily manage fully automated mixes with up to 16 live microphones. Based on the legendary Dan Dugan automix system, the X18’s gain sharing paradigm automatically controls the levels of all selected microphones in real time without any gating artifacts or noise modulation. This function dramatically reduces the typical feedback, studio noise, and comb filtering challenges that can occur when two or more mics are in close proximity to each other. X AIR Gain Sharing technology provides a consistent system gain structure even when multiple speakers are talking at the same time.
Four effect engines
Equipped with the very same FX engines as the X32, the onboard virtual FX Rack provides access to four true-stereo (8 mono) multi-effects processors, including delay, chorus, dynamics, plus the X18 can run production-quality true-stereo reverbs concurrently with 31-band EQ on the main and aux buses, all without the need for any additional hardware. You can select any combination of high-end simulations of legendary studio effects, such as the Lexicon 480L, PCM70, EMT250, and Quantec QRS reverbs. Onboard processing means your computer doesn’t have to do the heavy lifting during a mixing session with DAW plugins, as the X18 has a whole studio of FX under its hood. All effects run inside the low-latency environment of the X18 mix engine, ensuring flawless performance, flexible routing, and the end of cable faults forever.
MIDI I/O for live performance controllers
The physical MIDI I/O port on the X18 mixer can also be used for connecting external MIDI controllers, such as our X-TOUCH or B-CONTROL products, for dynamically controlling channel level muting and panorama adjustments during your performance. And since the full-featured X18 also supports the Mackie Control protocol, you can easily apply comprehensive remote editing and parameter adjustments via any compatible MIDI devices.
Features
– iPad/tablet controlled 18-input, 12-bus digital mixer for studio and live applications
– 16 award-winning MIDAS-designed fully programmable mic preamps for audiophile sound quality
– Integrated Wi-Fi module for direct control – no need for external routers or any specialized connectors
– 18 x 18 channel bi-directional USB interface for direct recording on iPad, etc.
– Virtual FX rack featuring 4 stereo FX slots, including high-end simulations such as Lexicon 480L, PCM70, EMT250, and Quantec QRS, etc.
– 100-band Real Time Analyzer (RTA) for all channel and bus EQs
– ULTRANET connectivity for BEHRINGER’s P-16 Personal Monitoring System
– 6 aux and main LR buses with inserts, full dynamics processing, and 6-band parametric or 31-band graphic EQ
– 6 TRS aux sends and 2 XLR main outputs plus stereo RCA and phones connectors
– 40-Bit floating-point DSP features “unlimited” dynamic range with no internal overload and near-zero overall latency
– Free iOS and PC apps available for remote operation via Ethernet LAN or Wi-Fi
– MIDI In/Out for remote scene recall or controlling other MIDI equipment
– Future firmware updates incl. new FX Plug-Ins downloadable from behringer.com free of charge
– Internal switch-mode power supply for noise-free audio and low power consumption
Specifications
– Power Consumption: 30W
– Dimensions: 409mm x 357mm x 110mm
– Weight: 4kg / 8.8lbs
– Processing Channels: 18 Input Channels, 4 FX Return Channels, 6 Aux Buses, Main LR
– Internal Effects Engines: 4 True Stereo
– Signal Processing: 40-Bit Floating Point
– A/D-D/A Conversion: 24-Bit @ 44.1kHz/48kHz, 114dB Dynamic Range (Cirrus Logic A/D CS5368, D/A CS4385)
– Analog I/O Latency: 0.8ms
– Connectors: Mic Preamps by MIDAS (16 XLR/TRS Combo Jacks), Balanced Line/Aux Stereo Inputs (2 RCA Unbalanced), Main Outputs (2 XLR Unbalanced), Aux Outputs (6 TRS Balanced), Monitoring Outputs (2 RCA Unbalanced), Phone Outputs (1 TRS), ULTRANET (1 RJ45), MIDI Inputs/Outputs (1/1 DIN), Ethernet (1 RJ45)
– USB Audio/MIDI Interface Type: USB 2.0
– Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 or Higher, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Higher, iOS 7 or Higher (iPad), Linux
– Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz/48kHz
– I/O Audio Channels: 18 x 18
– I/O MIDI Channels: 16 x 16 (1 Port)
– Product Code: X18
– iPad Space: 300mm x 190mm (11.75 x 7.5)
