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Behringer X32 6.USB Interface Operation Guide, 6.1Configuring the X-USBcard for use in the console, Host system requirements for X-USBinterface expansion card, Configuration

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32X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER User Manual

6.USB Interface Operation Guide

Host system requirements for X-USB interface expansion card

Check the BEHRINGER website at behringer.com for updates of X-USB firmware or system requirements. Please find the recommended hardware/software minimum configurations in the specifications section.

Note - the X32 COMPACT initially shipped with the X-UF FireWire/USB card installed. As FireWire has become an increasingly obsolete technology, we have begun optimizing the X32 COMPACT’s interface card to provide the most stable and reliable performance via USB 2.0 on any system, including new computers that do not have FireWire ports. Since there is no distinct advantage to using FireWire over USB,

we are confident that this update will not pose a major inconvenience to our users.

checks or 32-track high-quality studio recordings, while at the same time remote operating your DAW via HUI/MackieControl emulation. The high speed 24-bit signal transmission and ultra-low latency ASIO drivers and CoreAudio compatibility even allow inserting audio plugins on your PC to perform advanced outboard processing.

6.1Configuring the X-USB card for use in the console

The console will automatically detect the X-USB card during the regular boot cycle, and it will display the card’s presence in several instances.

The BEHRINGER X-USB High-Performance 32-Channel 24-Bit USB Audio Interface

The X-USB card provides 32 channel, bi-directional audio I/O via USB 2.0 to Mac or Windows PC. The simultaneous 32-in, 32-out audio channels enable extremely powerful studio and live applications. You can run virtual live sound

Configuration

After the console has fully booted up, you can access the Setup/Card screen to view the current channel count configuration. Depending on your application, you may want to select an option other than the maximum 32 x 32 channel count to preserve system resources.

The green square in front of “C: X-USB” indicates that the card is installed and working properly.

Contents

Page Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Legal Disclaimer Limited warranty 1. Operational Overview Caution Introduction 1.Operational Overview Mixer Operational Overview General user interface operation View buttons rule Customizing the X32 COMPACT through the Utilities page Channel Strip and Monitoring Monitoring and Talkback Input Channel Banks Main Display Area Group/Bus Channel Banks Various Assignments (DCA groups, mute groups, custom assignable controls) •Assigning DCA Groups •Assigning Mute Groups The “Sends on Faders” Function When preparing a monitor mix for a specific musician When checking/editing where a selected input signal is (to be) sent to Routing I/O Output Signals FX Return Channels 1L-4R control the 4 stereo output signals of side-chainFX Effects Processing iPad App for X32 COMPACT Windows-basedapplication and Linux/OS X application for X32 COMPACT X-USBexpansion card Startup and Shutdown, and Update: 2.Callouts 2.1 Channel Strip and Monitoring 2.2Input Channel Banks 2.3 Display Layer Select Solo Mute 2.4 Group/Bus Banks Main Solo Main Mute 2.5Scenes, Assign, Mute Groups 2.6Rear Panel Connections X-USB card Remote Control AUX IN/OUT 3. Hook-UpDiagrams Note 4.FX Descriptions FX Descriptions Stereo Precision Limiter Triple Delay Ambience Gated Reverb Plate Reverb Vintage Room Vintage Reverb Stereo/Dual Tube Stage/Overdrive Stereo Imager Chorus / Stereo Chorus Flanger / Stereo Flanger Rotary Speaker Tremolo / Panner Stereo / Dual Pitch Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp Stereo Exciter / Dual Exciter Stereo Enhancer / Dual Enhancer Mood Filter Delay + Chamber Flanger + Chamber Delay + Chorus Delay + Flanger Dual / Stereo GEQ 5.Topic Guide 5.1Starting up, shutting down, and firmware updates Updates: 5.2Default setup for connecting to monitoring and P.A. systems 5.4How do I add one of the 8 internal effects to the sound 5.6 How do I set up live stage monitoring 5.7Everything you ought to know about Solo and monitor sources 5.8Using Mute Groups 5.9 Mix Buses, Sub Groups and DCA Groups 5.10 User Assignable control section 5.12 What kinds of Utilities are available 5.13How do I set up a Matrix for a delay column/tower or a remote zone mix 5.14Using the X32 COMPACT in recording and production studio environments 5.15Remote control 5.16Recording a 2-trackdirectly with the console 5.17 Saving and recalling scenes 6.USB Interface Operation Guide Host system requirements for X-USBinterface expansion card 6.1Configuring the X-USBcard for use in the console The BEHRINGER X-USB High-Performance 32-Channel 24-BitUSB Audio Interface Configuration 32 in / 32 out 16 in / 16 out 32 in / 8 out 8 in / 8 out and 2 in / 2 out 8 in / 32 out 6.2Configuring the PC to Interface with the X-USBCard Windows ASIO Driver Driver Control Panels Page 6.3 X-USBSpecifications Recommended Minimum Hardware: Recommended Operating Systems: 7.Main Display 7.1 Overview 7.1.1 Display and Navigation Controls 7.1.2 Console Screens Global Screen Elements Channel Indicator USB Recorder File Word Clock/Sample Rate Indicator: Clock Rotary Encoder Elements: 7.1.3 Navigation Methods Dedicated Screens 7.2Home Screen 7.2.1 Home Screen: Home Tab 7.2.2 Home Screen: Config Tab 7.2.3Home Screen: Gate Tab 7.2.4 Home Screen: Dynamics Tab 7.2.5 Home Screen: EQ Tab Mode 7.2.6Home Screen: Sends Tab 7.2.7 Home Screen: Main Tab 7.3Meters Screen 7.4Routing Screen 7.4.1 Routing Screen: Home Tab 7.4.2Routing Screen: Analog Out Tab 7.4.3Routing Screen: Aux Out Tab 7.4.4Routing Screen: P16 Tab 7.4.5 Routing Screen: Card Output Tab: 7.4.6Routing Screen: AES50-Aand AES50-BTabs: 7.5Setup Screen 7.5.1 Setup Screen: Global Tab: 7.5.2Setup Screen: Config Tab: 7.5.3Setup Screen: Remote Tab: 7.5.4 Setup Screen: Network Tab: 7.5.5Setup Screen: Scribble Strip Tab 7.5.6 Setup Screen: Preamps Tab 7.5.7 Setup Screen: Card Tab 7.6Libraries Screen 7.6.1 Libraries Screen: Channel Tab 7.6.2 Libraries Screen: Effects Tab 7.6.3 Libraries Screen: Routing Tab 7.7Effects Screen 7.7.1 Effects Screen: Home Tab 7.7.2 Effects Screen: FX 1-8Tabs: 7.8Mute Group Screen 7.9Utility Screen Channel Preamp Screen: Home Page All other pages USB Screen 7.10 Monitor/Talkback Screens: Talkback A Talkback B 7.10.1 Monitor/Talkback Screen: Monitor Tab: 7.10.2Monitor/Talkback Screen: Talkback Tabs: 7.10.3 Monitor/Talkback Screen: Oscillator Tab: 7.11USB Screen Home 7.11.1 USB Screen: Home Tab: 7.11.2 USB Screen: Configuration Tab 7.12 Assign Screen Set B Set C 7.12.1 Assign Screen: Home Tab 7.12.2Assign Screen: Set A Tab Assign Screen: Set B Tab and Set C tabs 7.13Scenes Screen 7.13.1 Scenes Screen: Home Tab 7.13.2 Scenes Screen: MIDI Tab 7.13.3Scenes Screen: Parameter Safe Tab 7.13.4 Scenes Screen: Channel Safe Tab 8. Specifications Input/Output Characteristics Display Power Physical Block Diagram X32 MIDI Implementation MIDI RX > SCENES This requires the following preconditions: MIDI TX > SCENES MIDI RX > ASSIGN MIDI RX/TX > REMOTE MIDI CC (raw) Dimensions X32 COMPACT DIGITAL MIXER USA Important information: