Behringer X18

Digital iPAD / Tablet Mixer

18 Channels
16 Midas preamps
Integrated Wi-Fi router
6 AUX buses
18 x 18 USB interface for recording
X32 Effects rack with 4 stereo FX slots
Real Time Analyzer on all channels
Compatible with Behringer P-16 Personal Monitoring System
Dimensions: 409 x 357 x 110 mm
Shelf size: 29.5 x 19.5 cm
Weight: 4 kg
Corresponding case: Article Nr 382522 (not included)

Note: iPad/Table are not included

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Available since May 2015
Item number 333932
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
User Interface remote
Number of faders 0
DSP Input channels 18
Mic Preamp 16
Physical outputs 6
Digital stagebox connection No
Hotspot Singleband
Multitrack Record Yes
integratated Player/Rec via USB/SD No
19" Rackmount No
DSP Output Channels 7
Busses 6
Mono-Line Input 16
Stereo-Line Input 1
Ethernet Ethernet
Soundcard interface USB-B
Recorder Format No
RTA Yes
FX Processor 4
31 Band EQ 4
Matrix 0
DCA/VCA Groups 4
Midi Connector Midi-Din
Sample rate 48 kHz
Monitor Apps Yes
Separate Personal Monitor system Optional
Expansion Card slots 0
Digital ADAT No
Digital SPDIF No
Digital AES3/ASESEB No
Digital MADI No
Digital Dante No
110V capable Yes
Case No
Height 110 mm
Width 409 mm
Depth 357 mm
Weight 4 kg

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Tablet-based wireless mixing is here

The Behringer X18, which is part of the company's X Air series, uses its onboard WiFi module to allow the user to mix wirelessly using a tablet, and as its name already suggests, can handle up to 18 channels. In addition, the X18 also has an integrated audio interface, so it can be connected to a DAW and used to record via USB, and its impressive features also include 16 Midas preamps (which can also be controlled wirelessly and ensure high-quality audio) and onboard effects engines that allow both stereo and multi-effects including delay, chorus, EQ, dynamics, and reverb to be applied quickly and easily. Behringer's X18 thereby successfully packs the excellent features of the larger X32 model into a significantly more compact unit that represents a high-performance solution for wireless mixing applications.

Fits easily into any setup

Behringer has designed the X18 with practical connectivity in mind: The 16 inputs are located on the front panel and feature flexible XLR/jack combo sockets, while the main output has both stereo XLR and stereo RCA connections. The adjacent two-track input, itself also implemented in RCA format, allows devices such as external CD players and MP3 players to be connected, and users can route either the main mix or the headphone monitoring signal to the RCA output using the dedicated switch. Speaking of headphones, the Behringer X18 of course includes a 6.3mm headphone output jack with its own volume control, while the rear panel features six AUX sends (also in 6.3mm jack format), and a MIDI I/O as well as a USB port and ports for both Ethernet and Ultranet. The former of these last two can be used to connect the X18 to an existing network, where it can then be used wirelessly, via cable connection, or as an access point (selectable via the corresponding switch). The app for controlling the X18 can be downloaded free of charge from the app store.

Flexible with and without cables

Wireless mixing has one major advantage: The sound engineer can move around the room and observe the sound from multiple different positions, and the access point function available here also means that up to four people (via iPad) can create their own individual monitor mixes - the internal router means that no configuration is necessary, so performers and musicians can start mixing their sound as soon they have accessed the X18's network. Using the WiFi client, it is also possible to integrate the Behringer X18 into an existing wireless network that also includes devices like laptops and smartphones - the advantage of which is that a wider range can be covered, a definite plus at bigger events. As an alternative to wireless operation, users can also use the X18 to mix via a laptop, to which it can be connected by running a LAN cable from its second network port.

About Behringer

The company, which was founded in Germany by Uli Behringer and now manufactures its products in China, has been known for affordable and great-value equipment since its very first product, the Studio Exciter F. An array of mixing consoles (such as the Eurodesk MX8000), signal processors, and later sound amplification and monitoring equipment, has made it possible for countless musicians to fit out their home studios, practice rooms, and mobile PAs within budget limits that were previously unthinkable. The acquisition of other companies, including Midas, Klark Teknik, and TC Electronic, meant that new product groups were added - and also resulted in the technical expertise of these companies being incorporated into product development.

Hello smart gain control, goodbye artefacts

Thanks to the X AIR Gain Sharing function, users can automatically control the levels of up to 16 microphones in real time and without any gating artefacts or noise interference. This effectively prevents feedback, unwanted noise, and comb filter effects, which is a major benefit in setups where multiple microphones are set up on the stage at once (when several guests are going to speak at the same time, for example). A switchable software-based EQ with 31 frequency bands can also be used to optimise the sound of each channel as well as that of the buses, and the effects engines feature simulations of the Lexicon 480L, PCM70, and EMT250 as well as reverb algorithms inspired by the Quantec QRS. These effects are processed by the X18 directly, so there is no heavy processing load placed on the computer.

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Great little desk

saxsaliba 25.08.2017

This desk has made my life so much easier during gigs. The fact that you can set everything at home and then just do a few adjustments at the venue, is bliss.

Great number of Midas effects which make vocals sound nice and edgy and even a good number of effects for various instruments. Presets galore!

It's plastic feel could have been eliminated if only aluminium was used instead, but all in all it still feels sturdy and very durable.

I have to say it did take me a while to get use to not having physical faders, but the easy to use software makes you over come that issue easily.

The built in WiFi is good, but fairly slow. The app on an iPad or Laptop takes about 5-10 seconds to sync with the desk when opened and if you need to adjust something quickly while on a gig, those 5 seconds feel like an hour. So suggestion is to have a laptop always connected to the desk just in case you need to do any quick emergency fixes.

All in all, great product!

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All the mixer a small band will ever need!

diaudio 13.04.2017

A great mixer in it's own right, when co factoring price it's just unbelievable! We use the X18 both in studio and live. It has enabled us to have just one interface for:
1. Studio rehearsals, using the 6 buses for personal mixes through headphone amps (Behringer's own Personal Mixer solution - P-16M- still expensive for the 5 of us, but we'll get there!)
2. Studio recording, all channels simultaneously straight into the computer through USB
3. Live use, either only for in-ear mixes (we use a splitter to send signals to Front of House), or to make our own mix and send the final mix to FOH. Monitoring still with the 6 Buses through headphone amp, each musician using his smartphone to adjust his own bus/mix!

We've been using it for almost a year now, a dozen live situations, no problems whatsoever. Since we use no monitors on stage, the danger of feedback is almost zero (as long as gain levels on the mics are properly set), and the lack of physical sliders is therefore no issue. Small bar owners love the fact they can adjust the sound from a tablet being anywhere in the bar!
Highly recommended!!!

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Wonderful mixer

Dario1289 31.12.2016

Again, Behringer is uppering the performance/price bar. This device is unbeatable, full of feature, rock solid, completely supported. It is a winner. Good preamp, MIDAS designed (be carefule, it's designed, they're not MIDAS manufactured), the sound is clear and powerful. I've also tested live, it is solid, it works like a stream. It is also a good audio card, it can go low to 2-3 Milliseconds OUT latency and about the same for IN latency. Good effects, I would say effects are at least as those in X32, which I've used quite a lot. In particular, I like vintage effects emulations.

What I like more: full routing capability. The routing is extraordinary and I like so much X18 configurability. It is

What I like less: of course the ability to configuration (you have no faders or buttons) and the 6 Aux outs, which are TRS and not XLR. A double phone out would have also been a Godsend.

Last two cents: Wonderful mixer, good audio card, extremely sophisticated routing, great configurability, the perfect companion for the studio and the live!

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Fine, but no substitue for a X32

Lasse R 11.10.2021

Works fine, but not in any way a replacement for an X32 Rack mixer. The app is not the same for control, it does not have the same routing options etc.

So for my recording needs it was bought as a temporary replacement unit, while my main mixer was under repair. But it did not really meet my minimum requirements. Lot of functionality that is either limited or not there compared to a Behringer x32 Mixer.

But build quality seems good, and it does have bus mixes. So for a small live studio/jam session it would properly be a fine small mixer, but don't expect miracles from it.

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Digital iPAD / Tablet Mixer