Behringer

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The Behringer X AIR XR16 is a groundbreaking 16-channel digital mixer that brings legendary Midas audio quality to your live sound setup. With its built-in Wi-Fi router, you can control all mixing parameters wirelessly from anywhere in the venue using tablets or smartphones. This portable rackmount powerhouse is packed with studio-grade processing and effects to elevate your mixes.  

Pristine Midas-Designed Mic Preamps

Pristine Midas-Designed Mic Preamps  

At the heart of the X AIR XR16 are eight of Midas' renowned microphone preamps. Well regarded by touring professionals and studio engineers alike, these transparent, low-noise pres provide ample headroom to handle any source without coloring the sound. Your vocals, drums, guitars and more will shine through with incredible clarity and detail. No matter the application, the X AIR XR16 delivers the pristine, studio-grade audio quality that has made Midas a legend in live sound.  

Lush FX From Iconic Studios

Lush FX From Iconic Studios  

Bring the ambience and character of classic studio effects to the stage with the X AIR XR16's four stereo FX engines. You get a massive collection of rich reverbs, delays and modulation effects modeled after iconic processors like the Lexicon 480L and EMT250. With a simple touch, you can dial in luscious plate and hall reverbs that make vocals shimmer. Crank up vintage tape delays for dub reggae vibes or swirling choruses for psychedelic textures. These high-end FX run inside the low-latency mix engine for flawless performance with flexible routing.  

Cable-Free Control From Anywhere

Cable-Free Control From Anywhere  

Thanks to its integrated Wi-Fi router, the X AIR XR16 frees you from the constraints of bulky snakes and monitor wedges. Using the free remote apps for iOS and Android, you have full wireless control over all mixing functions from wherever you need to be. Connect multiple devices at once to let performers dial in their own custom in-ear mixes on personal tablets. Roam the room to tune the front-of-house from the crowd's perspective. The intuitive app interface provides low-latency fader, routing and FX control so you can craft the perfect blend for every seat.  

Stereo Recording, Advanced Mixing Tools

Stereo Recording, Advanced Mixing Tools  

The X AIR XR16 has no shortage of pro features for capturing pristine recordings and running complex shows. The front-panel USB output captures uncompressed WAV files for simple stereo recording to thumb drives or hard disks. Groundbreaking Gain Sharing tech automatically maintains consistent levels when multiple mics are open, perfect for panel discussions and multi-performer events. For deeper editing, X AIR Edit software mirrors the entire mixer interface on your computer with full parameter control.   

With its uncompromising Midas-designed preamps, rich studio effects and advanced wireless mixing, the Behringer X AIR XR16 is a game changer for live sound. Experience legendary audio quality and complete control over your mixes.  

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Format
  • Analog/digital: Digital
Analog inputs
  • Total: 16
  • Mic preamps: 8
  • XLR/TRS combo jacks: 8
  • XLR only jacks: No
  • 1/4" only jacks: 8
  • RCA (stereo pair): No
  • Phantom power: Yes (+48V)
Analog outputs
  • Main XLR out: 2
  • Main 1/4" out: No
  • Aux XLR: 4
  • Aux 1/4": No
  • RCA (stereo pair): No
  • Headphone: 1
Onboard effects
  • Compression: Yes
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Delay: Yes
  • Chorus/flange: Yes
Equalization
  • Type: Virtual
  • Bands per channel: 4
  • Treble: Yes
  • High midrange: Yes
  • Sweep high midrange: Yes
  • Midrange: Yes
  • Sweep midrange: Yes
  • Low midrange: Yes
  • Sweep Low midrange: Yes
  • Low: Yes
  • Q: Yes
  • Low cut: Yes
  • Master graphic: 31-band
Inserts/buses
  • Inserts (channel): Not applicable
  • Inserts (master): Not applicable
  • Buses: 2
  • Sub groups: 2
Connectivity
  • USB: Yes
  • FireWire: No
  • WiFi: Yes
  • ADAT: No
  • Thunderbolt: No
  • S/PDIF No
  • MIDI: Yes
Other
  • Width: Info not available
  • Height: Info not available
  • Depth: Info not available
  • Weight: Info not available
  • Automation: Yes
  • Fader type: Virtual
  • Motorized faders: No
  • Bundled software: No

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