X32 Discussion
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Authorized Dealers
Does anyone happen to know if Amazon.com is an authorized X32 dealer? I don't see any dealer listing on Behringer's site.
Does anyone happen to know if Amazon.com is an authorized X32 dealer? I don't see any dealer listing on Behringer's site.
Silas Pradetto
Graduate Student
Re: Firmware Upgrade
fwiw... I've been using an APC SC450RM1U for a couple of months, with no problems. I simulated a power failure multiple times, and the X32 never had a problem.
I had tried a CyberPower OR700LCDRM1U. The manual claims a 4ms transfer time. But, when testing it, the X32 would reboot.
Eric H.
fwiw... I've been using an APC SC450RM1U for a couple of months, with no problems. I simulated a power failure multiple times, and the X32 never had a problem.
I had tried a CyberPower OR700LCDRM1U. The manual claims a 4ms transfer time. But, when testing it, the X32 would reboot.
Eric H.
Re: Authorized Dealers
Amazon.com is listed here:
BEHRINGER: Distributors (Partners)
Remember that Amazon.com also acts as a market place for other vendors. That said, the Amazon.com Behringer store has the X32 for about $3,000 USA right now.
Eric H.
Amazon.com is listed here:
BEHRINGER: Distributors (Partners)
Remember that Amazon.com also acts as a market place for other vendors. That said, the Amazon.com Behringer store has the X32 for about $3,000 USA right now.
Eric H.
windows 8
Has anyone tried the x-control with a full blown windows 8 touch screen laptop? will the x-control respond to touch control or does the software need to be specifically written for this?
Was thinking rather than getting an IPad ( which I will probably never do) I might consider getting one of the windows 8 laptop/tablet hybrids
Nick
Has anyone tried the x-control with a full blown windows 8 touch screen laptop? will the x-control respond to touch control or does the software need to be specifically written for this?
Was thinking rather than getting an IPad ( which I will probably never do) I might consider getting one of the windows 8 laptop/tablet hybrids
Nick
Re: windows 8
Hi all.
first time poster; I've read through this topic over the last fee days when I've had some free time and remember seeing some discussion on this but can't recall any finite answer.
is it possible for a future firmware update to include the 16 input faders in the DAW remote mode?
I'm weighing up some options and the x32 seems like it could be a Control24 killer as well as my go to live board. . But to really replace the c24 it'd need the whole surface available for pro tools remote control.
If this is a hardware limitation then I fully agree with those who say we're asking for too much from a board at this price point . .but if it's addressable in a software change, are there any plans to implement it?
Cheers,
Ryan
Hi all.
first time poster; I've read through this topic over the last fee days when I've had some free time and remember seeing some discussion on this but can't recall any finite answer.
is it possible for a future firmware update to include the 16 input faders in the DAW remote mode?
I'm weighing up some options and the x32 seems like it could be a Control24 killer as well as my go to live board. . But to really replace the c24 it'd need the whole surface available for pro tools remote control.
If this is a hardware limitation then I fully agree with those who say we're asking for too much from a board at this price point . .but if it's addressable in a software change, are there any plans to implement it?
Cheers,
Ryan
Re:warranty
The protection provided by warranty changes from territory to territory. Anybody in the UK can expect 12 months warranty from a UK dealer even if they don't fill in the registration form at all - it's sensible to register, but is not linked to the warranty as we have a sale of goods act - however, this is aimed at consumers, so for a business purchase - registering the warranty is sensible. The 3 year warranty is an extra - so as it's available, registration is a no-brainer.
If you are a hire company, having one of any product is a risk - so needs to be balanced against cost. With a mixer - it's the focal point of a system - so only having one is critical element in the chain. Even an on site repair won't save the show if it happens suddenly, only a swap out will ensure reliability. Same thing with lighting - lose a few moving heads and the show isn't lost, lose the desk and it is!
Very rarely do we see spare mixers supplied, at any price point. Most businesses who cannot afford multiples just sub-hire to cover any shortages. Although I used to repair equipment, I find it's just not economic if the problem is anything other than discreet normal, NOT surface mount, components. SM devices, flow soldered killed off simple repairs for many of us - just too time-consuming and fiddly. Some may have the patience and eyesight - I don't!
The protection provided by warranty changes from territory to territory. Anybody in the UK can expect 12 months warranty from a UK dealer even if they don't fill in the registration form at all - it's sensible to register, but is not linked to the warranty as we have a sale of goods act - however, this is aimed at consumers, so for a business purchase - registering the warranty is sensible. The 3 year warranty is an extra - so as it's available, registration is a no-brainer.
If you are a hire company, having one of any product is a risk - so needs to be balanced against cost. With a mixer - it's the focal point of a system - so only having one is critical element in the chain. Even an on site repair won't save the show if it happens suddenly, only a swap out will ensure reliability. Same thing with lighting - lose a few moving heads and the show isn't lost, lose the desk and it is!
Very rarely do we see spare mixers supplied, at any price point. Most businesses who cannot afford multiples just sub-hire to cover any shortages. Although I used to repair equipment, I find it's just not economic if the problem is anything other than discreet normal, NOT surface mount, components. SM devices, flow soldered killed off simple repairs for many of us - just too time-consuming and fiddly. Some may have the patience and eyesight - I don't!
Re: windows 8
The problem is, that each Mackie Emulation device needs one entire Midi Port. If you daisy chain one Mackie Controller and let's say three Mackie 8channel extender, you would need four Midiports for that! The X32 recording card has only one Midi Port. That's the reason for the limitation. Otherwise..there is one unused USB Port at the back of the desk...so, you never know;-)
Christian
The problem is, that each Mackie Emulation device needs one entire Midi Port. If you daisy chain one Mackie Controller and let's say three Mackie 8channel extender, you would need four Midiports for that! The X32 recording card has only one Midi Port. That's the reason for the limitation. Otherwise..there is one unused USB Port at the back of the desk...so, you never know;-)
Christian
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Re: windows 8
The X32 is still a great choice for me; the 8 fader DAW limitation is certainly not a deal killer as the board would be mainly used for live use. DAW control would be secondary. Even with the 8 fader control limitation, it's still quite usable as the analog front end for my pro tools rig.
Cheers,
Ryan
Thanks for that Christian. I wasn't aware of the MIDI implications.
The X32 is still a great choice for me; the 8 fader DAW limitation is certainly not a deal killer as the board would be mainly used for live use. DAW control would be secondary. Even with the 8 fader control limitation, it's still quite usable as the analog front end for my pro tools rig.
Cheers,
Ryan
Re: Authorized Dealers
Thanks Eric. Not quite sure why my brain couldn't find that last night.
Thanks Eric. Not quite sure why my brain couldn't find that last night.
Re: warranty
Here in California, state law bans manufacturers from making a warranty conditional on registration.
Manufacturers must also state on the warranty card that the warranty will remain intact, even if the card isn't sent in.
Also, mandatory warranty periods are placed on some products.
Eric H.
Here in California, state law bans manufacturers from making a warranty conditional on registration.
Manufacturers must also state on the warranty card that the warranty will remain intact, even if the card isn't sent in.
Also, mandatory warranty periods are placed on some products.
Eric H.
Re: X32 Discussion
Strange. My research shows similar controls on many mastering boards. But outboard hardware processors, software plug-ins are just the opposite. For example, the X32 is "backwards" from the DCX2496, DEQ2496 or anything else from Behringer. Similarly, it's "backwards" from the way modular instruments operate.
From a design standpoint, you are increasing the Q with a CW turn, ie: 0.5 (fully CCW) UP to 1.0 (centered) and UP to 4 or 5 (fully CW).
I guess I'll just have to get used to it.
Strange. My research shows similar controls on many mastering boards. But outboard hardware processors, software plug-ins are just the opposite. For example, the X32 is "backwards" from the DCX2496, DEQ2496 or anything else from Behringer. Similarly, it's "backwards" from the way modular instruments operate.
From a design standpoint, you are increasing the Q with a CW turn, ie: 0.5 (fully CCW) UP to 1.0 (centered) and UP to 4 or 5 (fully CW).
I guess I'll just have to get used to it.
Re: Warranty question
Generally the product registration is from the date of receipt. I have sent you a PM with a little more detail.
Pat Ferdig
Dear Timo,
Generally the product registration is from the date of receipt. I have sent you a PM with a little more detail.
Pat Ferdig
Re: X32 Discussion
It depends, if you think in bandwidth, it's good to have the low Q (max. bandwidth) fully CW. I like it this way.
~~:smile:
Some manufacturers don't speak about Q, but about bandwidth.
It depends, if you think in bandwidth, it's good to have the low Q (max. bandwidth) fully CW. I like it this way.
~~:smile:Some manufacturers don't speak about Q, but about bandwidth.
XiControl / XiQ
Dear all,
we have just uploaded the latest XiControl iPad App as well as the XiQ iPhone App on the Apple store. While it usually takes 1-2 weeks for Apple to approve the apps, I promise you that this will be worth the wait.
The new XiControl is now the full version, with fantastic new graphics and over 40 pages, which will likely make it the most sophisticated App ever created in our industry.
Allow me to give credit to our truly amazing and dedicated BEHRINGER and MIDAS engineers in Germany and the UK, who worked around the clock to provide you with this incredible experience. I am extremely proud of the team.
But again, there is much more to come...
Warm regards
Uli
Dear all,
we have just uploaded the latest XiControl iPad App as well as the XiQ iPhone App on the Apple store. While it usually takes 1-2 weeks for Apple to approve the apps, I promise you that this will be worth the wait.
The new XiControl is now the full version, with fantastic new graphics and over 40 pages, which will likely make it the most sophisticated App ever created in our industry.
Allow me to give credit to our truly amazing and dedicated BEHRINGER and MIDAS engineers in Germany and the UK, who worked around the clock to provide you with this incredible experience. I am extremely proud of the team.
But again, there is much more to come...
Warm regards
Uli
Re: XiControl / XiQ
Thanks Uli, been waiting for this for a long time. Nice work.
Thanks Uli, been waiting for this for a long time. Nice work.
Re: Internal crossover function in new update
A while back I asked about doing basic crossover functions in the mixer rather than the external crossover, and the general opinion was my idea was fatally flawed, but in the latest software upgrade it's now a feature - if I'm reading it correctly.
Thanks Behringer - just what I wanted to do!
A while back I asked about doing basic crossover functions in the mixer rather than the external crossover, and the general opinion was my idea was fatally flawed, but in the latest software upgrade it's now a feature - if I'm reading it correctly.
Thanks Behringer - just what I wanted to do!
Re: XiControl / XiQ
Uli, I believe that should be a "Ho, ho, ho ...<insert sound of jinglebells here>"
Thank you Uli and all the good folks at Behringer and Music Group.
We're getting to the point now where we get a new one in our lap before we have properly unwrapped the previous one, it's allmost too much to take in. Running only a handfull shows a year I'm getting a bit envious of the ones that get to use their toys on a more regular basis, a good thing I guess~~:smile:
I just hope you let your elves off for xmas and new year.
Uli, I believe that should be a "Ho, ho, ho ...<insert sound of jinglebells here>"
Thank you Uli and all the good folks at Behringer and Music Group.
We're getting to the point now where we get a new one in our lap before we have properly unwrapped the previous one, it's allmost too much to take in. Running only a handfull shows a year I'm getting a bit envious of the ones that get to use their toys on a more regular basis, a good thing I guess
~~:smile:I just hope you let your elves off for xmas and new year.