Behringer XR16 XAIR Digital Mixer
Behringer XR16 XAIR is a rackmountable, 16-input digital mixer that you can control with your iPad or Android tablet. The power is in your hands!
Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
Submitted August 12, 2015 by Kelly B in Dothan, AL
"Worthy Investment"
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This mixer is so much more than I expected, especially for the price. Everything will be detailed further in the review, and there's a lot of it. They do not do justice to the features and capability on the product description...or the box it comes in for that matter. The features on this mixer put it up there with most of your high-end mixers like Prosonus and the ilk. As time goes by, the only thing I will be watching the durability and built quality, as with all things. But comparatively, even if it breaks, I can replace it four times and still not equal the price of the major name mixers, so I'm not really that concerned. I will continue to update.
Sound
It sounds beautiful. clean and clear, with no hum present. the sound control is crazy. My guitarist plugged direct in and through all the FX options was able to model his desired amp tone, as well as all the pedals he used. If you are a minimal pedal fiend, the four channels within the single guitar channel are enough. If you are an effects fanatic, you can use the fx loop option and run it before or after. The control over your sound is just plain nuts. It carries effects for each of the 16 channels, you can set up memory presets and switch your sound for individual parts of each song in your set lists, which your sound guy can change or roadie, if you are lucky enough to have one.
Features
Want to record into a computer for an album? check. Want to run and charge your iPhone while you are on a break? check. I listed the features per channel in the sound section. Have an Android phone? You can run your mix. Have an iPhone? Get an iPad. This is my only gripe, and its not much of one. You can operate from an Android phone, but not an iPhone.
Ease of Use
Once you download the ap, you can get started right away. I wish Behringer had included a little further instruction. There are so many functions and so much capability of this system, I'm sure the book would weigh 20lbs. There also is not much I could find on the Behringer website. I will continue to look. However, just playing around with the system, finding new features and options are easy and take a little trial and error in some areas, but everything is easy to work through and you can always find your way home and undo any mistakes. This ting is genius...just wish there were more instructions.
Quality
So far so good. I addressed this in the review section.
Value
What you get for the price is insane.
Manufacturer Support
More instructions would be nice, but I repeat myself. You can find your way through, and I would guess that's as good a way to learn as any.
The Wow Factor
I am completely blown away...did I mention all this music mix goodness only weighs 8lbs? Hooray for easier load in and out. We lost 90lbs by switching to this system and leaving the Peavey board at home.
Musical Background:
Professional musician
Musical Style:
Christian, Jazz, Soft Rock
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Submitted January 15, 2019 by Ed P in Detriot, MI
"Works and sounds awesome!"
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I'm kind of old fashioned in that I never really considered a digital mixer. I was encouraged to use one at my job and I was just amazed at the flexibility that this system has. Talk about value,... If you bought every device that this thing has built in, you would spend tens of thousands of dollars - and - it sounds amazing!
Musical Background:
Home DJ, Karaoke
Musical Style:
Electronic mostly
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Submitted March 7, 2016 by David East
"Great mixer"
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I love this thing! It's a little noisy but not bad for live applications. My only complaint is the manual is only available on wiki. I'd rather have something I can download and keep with me. This mixer is not for the novice; it has a lot of great features I haven't even begun to try yet.
Musical Background:
40 years, play 13 instruments professionally
Musical Style:
Christian
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Submitted March 9, 2017 by Bill Richards in Dothan, AL
"Behringer Continues To Impress..."
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What a great value in a digital mixer. I don't know how Behringer continues to crank out such HQ stuff at these prices but I'm thankful they do. My only complaint is that the USB is not a bi-directional audio I/O. Seems like they could've easily implemented an audio interface via USB.
Musical Background:
30+ yrs. Mainly bass, but guitar, keys, and drums as well. 30+ yrs as sound tech.
Musical Style:
Country, Rock, Metal, R&B, etc...
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Submitted September 15, 2015 by Bob W in Sammamish, WA
"Behringer XR16 The future has arrived"
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Just purchased my second XR16 and could not be more happy. The unit arrived promptly and in fresh, sealed packaging. This mixer is a complete game changer for the small live video production arena. It's built solidly with high quality connectors and a practical 3RU space requirement. I strongly urge any purchaser considering using a tablet computer to use the Android app rather than the IOS application. I read a review by someone who said the Android app was a better interface and that is true, in fact it's brilliant. The MacOS application is also superb and works perfectly. My only warning is if you choose to rackmount the device you should use locktite or lockwashers on the screws holding the rack-wings. The screws will back-out if you travel the gear on any commercial jet.
Musical Background:
Using the unit in a live surgical environment
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Submitted September 27, 2015 by Ivan Velasquez in Cooper City, FL
"Good choose!"
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the purchase and I arrived on a Wednesday and Friday and the use did not have any kind of problem, The EQ and the Efx are very good
Musical Background:
Drummer/ sound tech
Musical Style:
my band do weddings and corporate events , we play all kinds of music
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Submitted April 13, 2018 by Bret S in OSCEOLA, AR
"This is a breakthrough!"
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By far my best investment in musical equipment ever! Easy to use, easy to save rooms, easy to setup, easy to take down!
Musical Background:
Bassist and singer
Musical Style:
A little of everything
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Submitted March 23, 2017 by A H in Corona, CA
"Good and bad"
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Mixer works great when its working. But can become a nightmare when it's not. When I first bought it, I tested and played with all its features. However, I used it at an ideal gig education was a short theatre performance. I could not link the mixer to 3 different devices and the customer was on my butt. I ended up grabbing an analog console. Customer lost, Lesson learned.
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Submitted August 30, 2017 by J N in orlando, FL
"Confusing and Fragile"
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I'm not really happy with the Behringer X16 for several reasons. When I ordered it, it was defective (no power) I since replaced and notice that the wifi antenna is very fragile. The instruction manual is not helpful at all. I find myself going to YouTube quite often because the Behringer staff doesn't seem to cover the basic troubleshooting needed for new users.
Musical Background:
Played music for 40 years
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Submitted June 9, 2017 by A H in Corona, CA
"Good and bad"
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Mixer works great when its working. But can become a nightmare when it's not. When I first bought it, I tested and played with all its features. However, I used it at an ideal gig education was a short theatre performance. I could not link the mixer to 3 different devices and the customer was on my butt. I ended up grabbing an analog console. Customer lost, Lesson learned.
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