*** NOTE *** Please make sure you save your scene on the console BEFORE you update firmware. Your current settings per channel will be cleared. You can reload your scene after update, but make sure to save your scene before updating.
Yeah, it is a tough concept at first. I had this video from a while ago that discusses that topic. ruclips.net/video/1GNmNWdVWKg/видео.htmlsi=R_cMmgF0l6EqJp7h
Thanks for the encouragement. You might be interested in checking out this video about my “Budget Friendly IEM setup” ruclips.net/video/leD3A1DzTJQ/видео.html
@16:20 Is solid GOLD! Thank you for this. I had been having issues with this and "inserting" to have the reverb show up. Now I know I was way off of what I was trying to accomplish.
How would you go about adding effects like reverb to the house mix? (you mentioned in this video - that you would only want the reverb to go to the monitors - but I think I am wanting reverb in the house as well - but would want to control that independently from the monitors mix)
I don’t ha e a specific video about this yet, but it is the same process as setting up a monitor. The console has 4 preset FX racks and busses on Bus 13-16. Select the bus that relates to the FX rack you want, click Sends on Fader, raise the instrument you want going into that FX rack and you are set. Then go to the FX return on the left side of the console and raise the stereo return to the desired level.
I am so lost on the M32. But following along and making the changes on my board as you did in this video really opened up the idea that I can actually make this work....eventually. Thanks so much. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks for the encouragement. Let em know what your challenges are and I can either point you towards existing videos, help you in a one-on-one session or maybe make a new video.
@@AllamHouse I’ve got several and too many to go into here. I think I’ve got the trail for IEM down. Now I have to be able to monitor the music tracks in Pro Tools while tracking drums. A Sweetwater tech remotely set the board up for recording onto Pro Tools…we just didn’t get to the monitoring part.
Here is a video that might cover a similar setup. This walks the viewer through sending audio to a DAW to be mixed for live stream. That mix is then sent back to the console and comes in on AUX In 1/2. This setup would allow you to track instruments into Pro Tools and then send some Mix from PT back into the X32 to be solo’d in the headphones or out the monitor output. ruclips.net/video/KpZpsO_l4Qs/видео.htmlsi=lT1oD-UrkhfQvqSz
Great info - except at 13:15 where you say you "can do some light compression in the monitor in case things get out of hand". Professional singers will immediately notice that there is compression on their monitor and will stop singing to avoid injury to their vocal chords. Amateur singers will change the way they are singing to try to compensate for the attack and release of the compressor, including trying to sing louder as the compression ratio goes up. They will leave with a hoarse voice, which is not a problem for amateurs, but it is a big deal for folks who make their living with their voice. And repeated straining against a compressor can/will cause vocal chord nodules to develop, which require surgery to remove. The other 99% of this video was outstanding and helped me (an old analog guy) tremendously!
Thanks for the input and great info from a vocalist perspective. As a drummer I tend to run a little compression on my IEM depending on the instrumentation. As much as we try to control guitarists they tens to have spots where their volume gets louder when there are people in the seats. I try to keep that controlled and save my ears throughout a night.
The band I work with has been experiencing inear issues. I looked at our system and found that the sound guy is running an x-32 console and an x-32 core. He's routing the core thru the console and using an IPad to control the core for front of house and the console for running monitors. We'll get a good inear mix at sound check, but things always change in the inears. I'm guessing that he has the inear sends set to post fader. The band owns the system, and the sound tech is a hired hand. After I've done a little research and questioned him on a few things... It's apparent he doesn't really know the system. We don't have the x-32 core stage box, so I'm guessing that's why the x-32 console is required. Obviously, I'm not an audio engineer but have been checking out videos on the x-32 and its setup. Would like to get this problem resolved and do away with any redundancy in the system. At this point, it looks like I'll be learning the system and how to set it up. The guy we hired obviously bullshitted his way into the job. Thanks in advance for any help.
Yeah, depending on how everything is wired your console (with the preamps) should take first priority. You would set gain on this console and then send a signal across AES50 to the core where the sound guy can set digital trim as needed and mix his house mix. Your console would be the master and the core would be the slave. If it is reversed then he could be changing the gain and it would have a downstream effect on house mix, broadcast mix, recordings and monitors.
You have video on in ear monitor mixes the eq and compression outline to setup a perfect in ear mix. I use shure 425 on a behringer p1. If you could do a video on that thanks
Wow, that would be really complex to try and make a video like that. Each person hears different, each set of monitors are different and the instrument being played is different. I will say, I tend to use compression more as a limiter with a 10:1 ratio and remove just 1-2 dB. In terms of EQ I usually roll off the bottom around 50hZ since the actual monitors can’t accurately reproduce these frequencies. I also remove a little mud at 400 and maybe a little boost at 3k to add some vocal diction. Keep in mind I’m usually playing drums in a church worship context.
Please help. I have worked very hard in learning as much as I can and we will be installing this board at my church. However, I am having a problem. When I tap BUS1 (which is our mon1) and tap sends on faders, and then adjust channels to be heard in that mon1, and escape out of it, when I then turn a vocal mic channel all the way down, I am still hearing vocal through the mains. I shouldn't be hearing that mic in the mains. What am i doing wrong? So frustrating. thanks
That is frustrating. You need to adjust the Bus from Pre Fader to Post Fader for sending the inputs into the Bus. You do this by selecting the Bus and go to Home > Config and make the switch. This video explains the difference from the tap point for sending from the console. ruclips.net/video/1GNmNWdVWKg/видео.html
You do not need to push any buttons before you turn the console off. It will return to the same setup when you turn it back on for the next session regardless of what you push before you turn it off. It is recommended to save your scenes so that your settings are saved in case of some error or reset. This video discusses saving your scenes if you need assistance. ruclips.net/video/G0bqVeviRKg/видео.html
Hello Allam. Thanks for your Great videos. I have a Behringer X32 Compact at our little church and I am getting to feel my way in getting to understand it. Thats why your videos are so vital to me. One of my 2 main speakers output plugs (7 and 8) does not work ( plug 8). I switch both snakes and they do work in the same output plug (#7).The both perfectly in plug 7 but neither of them works in plug 8.Bothe speakers are great. Do you know could have cause this? I know that both snakes are working, and both speakers are also working because when I switch the snakes in the same number 7 output plug both speakers work one at a time of course
It seems like a basic routing issue. I would go to Routing > Outs and make sure that output 7/8 are set with Main L/R as the source. Then go to Routing > XLR and confirm that your groupings are set correctly. 1-4, 5-8. This video about the routing screen might offer some more info. ruclips.net/video/PpeqRuPGi2Y/видео.htmlsi=qPsAJw8Uq7jj9Afi
Thank you ahead of time…. I’m using a X32 compact, its not mine, not sure if I’m doing anything right, It’s been ‘adjusted’ prior to my arrival, I had difficulties getting 1 thru 8 to come out the mains, I pushed some buttons and it seems to be working, how do I get individual settings for the monitors without adjusting the ‘gain’… not sure if I’m explaining it correctly!
Gain should be set for each input and I look to set mine at -12dB on the input meter. The gain will impact all things downstream. Once this is set you will can find a monitor BUS, select it and then hit the “sends on fader” button in the middle of the console. This will shift and slow you to use the faders to adjust the level of each input going to your monitor BUS.
Thank you for the great video. Question. Using only my left output on my IEM transmitter. Would I need to plug in the right to the next mixbus to allow panning instruments left and right in the monitor mix?
If you are looking for stereo IEM that you can do panning you will need to start by making a stereo BUS. You would take an odd numbered BUS and link it to the next even numbered BUS. Then you have the ability to send stereo signals to both sides of your IEM transmitter (yes, through a second cable). The board configuration will allow you to either take the panning used by FOH or your can override it in the sends area and customize the panning for this specific stereo BUS.
A while back I did setup two FX racks for my house and 2 others for my stream. This video talks about that process and setup. There are some quick links in the description to get to the FX part of the video. ruclips.net/video/pMnaiuC55RY/видео.html
Hi, having just ventured into the digital desk with an x32, this is extremely helpful. One quick question is what do they call the aux outs when rerouting a bus. Struggling to understand all the various terms on the routing section.
People still interchange the terms AUX MixBUS, and BUS. Most people talk about what it is being used for and then might mention how they are mixing it. Example: I have BUS 4 and 5 setup as In-Ear Monitors for my vocals… they also might say I’m running an AUX Sub which is setup on BUS 12. It all depends on the setup. This console offers more flexibility in that you can build mixes (mains, monitors, stream, etc) and send them out XLR, USB or the physical AUX outs on the back of the console. 1) Do you have something specific you are trying to accomplish? 2) have you checked out my “getting started” video linked here? ruclips.net/video/Ua8RaR6ZwIY/видео.html
Hi Thanks for all you’re great work! I have monitors set up prefader.. You indicated that the benefit of post fader is that the “drummer” csn use the app to turn up the volume of his drums in his monitor, but doesn’t that impact the FOH sound since his adjustments are increasing/decreasing volume at the fader level tap?
A monitor setup on a MixBUS has two main settings (Pre or Post Fader). A Pre fader mix (ideal for IRM) will allow you to have independent control of the mix. Regardless of changes made for FOH, the monitor mix would not change. If you have a floor wedge your musicians will still want a Pre Fader mix so it never changes, but sometimes you need to run it in a Post Fader configuration (usually in a small venue) so that when you turn down a fader for FOH, it will follow this change in the monitor. This would be used to help manage stage volume being heard in the house. This video goes into more detail. ruclips.net/video/krg9L_mS-4I/видео.html
No, you do not specifically need to update the firmware on both at the same time. It is very rare that the stage box is updated and if it works fine there is no need to update. The soundboard updates typically provide new features or more efficient workflow and would be provided through a firmware update. PLEASE make sure to save your scene before updating your firmware on the console so your settings are saved. This video walks you through the process if you are not familiar ruclips.net/video/G0bqVeviRKg/видео.html
The X32 is already limited on the number of effects you can set up, so setting up a dedicated monitor reverb only gets you one less option. You can simply select ‘sends on faders’ for the monitor bus in question and bring up the stereo returns for any of the house effects you have instantiated. Why would you dedicate a reverb?
While it is limited, I find I really only need a reverb and a delay to get a mix in a really good spot. Keep in mind there are still the four other racks of insert FX that I am using with de-easers and other compressors. You are also correct in that you can share a verb (or other FX) with both FOH and monitor mix. I find that mentioning it can open peoples minds to the fact that they can designate one verb for their monitors to make their musicians happy and then use the others for their mixes. The great thing is that there is no right or wrong way to do a lot of this stuff so I just get to provide options and each person can then experiment with what works best for them. Thanks for the comment and discussion.
With all due respect … just because you can set it up that way, does not mean you should. Your video does not suggest this as an option; rather, it lays it out as a how to. As a means to provide the uninitiated with information on best practices, it is not the right way to set up the X32 for a FOH/Mon mix. Why would you need another reverb when you have one sitting there, with the push of a button? Why wouldn’t you setup one of the myriad of available FX plugins instead, to help the mix along? I’m sorry, but I guarantee you there are viewers out there who now believe that the only way to send a verb to a monitor mix is via a dedicated FX, and that is simply not the case. You are doing your viewers a disservice with this kind of information.
Yes, the MixBUS 13-16 can be used like normal MixBUS and bypass the FX racks. You need to do the following items... 1) If you need these to go out of the console you will go to Routing > Out and confirm that output 13-16 are set as the source for the desired outputs. Keep in mind you are probably using two outputs for Mains so you will really only have 14 other outputs to choose from. Obviously, your situation might be different than what I am assuming. 2) Go to the Effects button next to the screen and scroll over each FX rack 1-4. You want to change the source of FX 1 from MixBUS 13 to Insert. Repeat this for all FX 1-4 so they are de-coupled from the racks. 3) Now each are a standard mono MixBUS that you can use however you see fit.
@@AllamHouse Thanks Dave, you saved the day! We only use one or two effects max in our normal church services. This opens up a couple more mix buses for our IEMs. Really appreciate your help!
All you need to do is 1) plug in the headphones 2) identify the channel, bus, or matrix you want to listen to 3) click the SOLO button above 4) turn up the headphone volume in the top-right area of the console to the desired listening level.
Thanks for the encouragement. I don’t have any specific videos about stage boxes, but I am happy to assist if possible. What are you trying to accomplish with the stage boxes exactly? If you need specific help, I do handle consultations. You can fill out the contact card on my website to get a conversation started. sound.AllamHouse.com
Thanks for this. At about the 11:00 mark you said that Post Fader was ideal for the Tap. I'm confused by that comment because that way the FOH mix will affect the Monitors. Or have I completely missed something?
IEM should always be run as Pre-fader. Floor wedges can also be run as Pre-fader, but in smaller venues you will find that you go to turn down the piano while the pastor is speaking (for an example) and you have the fader all the way down, but your stage volume is still too loud. In this scenario I would run them as Post Fader so I have control over the house.
I don’t have a scene file I share since every setup is different for every group in every venue. This 45 second video explains more. ruclips.net/user/shortslMfubHnpOcY?si=z1dyP-ZvLK0OVrR5
Hi. Awesome video. One question. Our monitors has quarter inch jacks. Am i correct to plug them inn to Aux Out 1,2,3,4 and then route the Aux 1 to mix bus 1 and so on?
You are correct. I actual put out a video response to this yesterday since I figured others might have the same question. ruclips.net/video/pj9sMpymOHY/видео.html
Hi Allam. Your video is great.. I am new to the Behringer x32 compact. I am trying my best to find way around it. Just a few days ago I cannot get any audio feed to go to the monitors. The two main speakers work great but my 3 floor monitors have no feed coming through them from the console. What advice can you give me? Thanks
Thanks for reaching out. We find ourselves in a troubleshooting situation here. 1) I would start by connecting one of these speakers to the main output (since it is working) to make sure the physical monitors are working well. 2) I would pick one BUS, turn the fader to unity (0), confirm it is not muted, confirm there is no DCA connected to control it and confirm there is at least one input going into the BUS (using Sends on Fader) that you can use to test. 3) Plug headphones into the console, turn the volume up using the headphone knob and hit the solo button on this MixBUS. This will confirm there is a signal going into the MixBUS. 4) Go to Routing > Out and confirm this MixBUS is set as the source for the output you expect it to connect to on stage. You can also confirm your tap point here is set to "Post Fader". 5) Connect your cables properly and it should work. If something doesn't work, I'm happy to do a call with you. Just fill out the contact card on my website at Sound.AllamHouse.com
I keep seeing you talk about post fader. What about pre /post eq? On old school boards I always ran pre fad pre eq, and never had a monitor problem. On my Allen and Heath mix wizard I actually had to go into the board guts and move a jumper to get pre eq. Solved all my fb problems. I’m working a local concert club on some one else’s system, and he insist that pre fade post eq is ok. We did a 10 band benefit yesterday and the feedback was out of control. On M32 when you go to channel sends tab you can change to pre eq on each bus mix. But it also has option for pre fader. Does that change your pre fader setting that you’ve set up in the other setup options? I watched the house guy that owns the gear chase fb like a wild man going through every channel and notching every eq trying to control fb. I told him he needs to go pre eq and go to 31 band and notch out. He has 31 band inserted onto each bus send, but never uses. We had a 160 hum when band stopped, and was notching every channel to try and stop it. I was monitoring everything on my iPad. I reached over and notched 160 on 31 band and all is well. But he thought he fixed it. Lol maybe do a video on pre post eqi ng I see a lot of guys out there that run post and have lots of problems, but don’t want to listen to me. Sound guys…hmpf
This is great advice and certainly something that most people are not aware of the differences that this tap point can do in the scheme of things. In case you are looking for it, the tap point is in Routing > Outs where you designate which mix goes out a specific output and then you can choose the tap point at that time as well. I'll add it to my list for a future video.
Yes, the X32 has various tap points you can choose from for your outputs or the specific BUS. Select a BUS, go to Home > Config and on the left you can select the tap point for all inputs going into this BUS. Notice Pre EQ comes before Pre Fader therefore it will not be impacted by the fader level. Then, you can select the tap point for the BUS itself (before it actually leaves the console). This is set in Routing > Out where you can select the similar settings, but at the BUS level. Use the encoder knobs under the screen to make these selections and push the encoder to lock it in.
I have the compact version I set up the bus 7 and 8 post fader and have a monitor plugged into each of them yet I hear nothing at all. what could this be?
Here are a couple things to check. 1) Go to Routing > Out and see if output 7/8 are being sourced from MixBUS 7/8. On the smaller platform console that only have 8 outputs, these are usually designated for the Main L/R outputs. 2) If you have your routing proper, Check that you have built a mix going into MixBUS 7/8. You select the desired BUS, hit Sends on Fader and then the left side faders can be used to build the mix for each MixBUS. 3) Finally, since your Bus is Post Fader, you need to make sure your inputs are not muted and that eh fader is turned up some in the house mix as the MixBUS will follow the house. If you need further help, we can start a conversation outside of YT by filling out the contact card on my website at sound.allamhouse.com
Thanks for the video! Question, how should you route a stereo signal from the keys channel to mono wedges? At a friend’s venue, the wedges always have a weird sound like there’s an issue with phasing. The house sounds great, just something is going on with the wedges
I typically just send both channels in and don't have any issues since everything will get summed to mono. It sounds like you are saying that when that happens there is some odd cancelling occurring. To troubleshoot, I would unlink these keys channels so they are two mono signals and then send only one. See if it sounds the same or different. If it is better, a work around is to unlink them permanently, pan them manually in the house and then use a DCA to control their volume so you get back to having one fader to control the volume of both channels.
Thanks for the video. One question concerning hardware setup. We are using the x32 and two digital snakes along with it. What hardware is need in addition to what we currently have, in order to add in ear monitors?
For In Ear Monitors (IEM) it is best to have the transmitters closet to stage or onstage with your digital snakes. Direct line of sight to the body pack will limit static and signal drops. Since you are going from a digital snake you only have XLR outputs as options, so that means XLR cables are needed. You will need to power your transmitter so you’ll need power, but that’s really it. Make sure your outputs are set to go back to whichever AES50 path you are using and you’ll be good to go.
This is great info. I have a question for you. Is it possible to EQ a channel within a given IEM buss. example...I lead with an acoustic guitar but I don't like the way it sounds in my ear but the techs say it sounds great in the house. I really would like my D35 to sound like it was designed to. Your thoughts?
Unfortunately there is bot a way to EQ the instrument (different) specific to its’ output location. What you can do is select the channel, click on the Home button and page over to the Sends tab. Here you can use the encoder knobs to select if the channel is being sent to the monitor PreEQ or Pre-Fader. You would probably want to go PreEQ to get a non-altered signal.
Hi. We purchased subwoofers for our sound at church. We have the x32 producer. How can I assign the subwoofers to a different output controlled separately from the mains? And really like to just send our bass players channel through that output. But still allow him the ability to adjust his in ear mix through the app. Hope that question is clear. Thanks for your time.
I put an answer to this in the video posted below, but here is a basic written version as well. Take MixBUS, select it and then De-select the “Stereo LR Bus” button (to the left of the screen). This ensures the mix will NOT be added to your mains. Then click the Sends on Fader button and add the desired instruments (bass, kick, etc). Finally, confirm this MixBUS is routed out the desired physical output and connect it to your sub amp. ruclips.net/video/drNfnPChTwY/видео.html
The gain for each channel should be set properly (I recommend between -9 and -12). Then if the mix is Pre Fader you can turn up the fader for the desired inputs when using Sends on Fader for the MixBUS. Once the mix is built you could use the compressor (in the channel strip of the MixBUS) to raise the volume even more using the make-up gain (bottom right knob on the screen once the compressor view button is pushed). In theory though the basic mix should be enough to get a quality signal and your headphone amp or IEM module would give the option of turning up the volume.
There are a few keys things to understand based on the words you used in your question… (1) the Gain impacts everything downstream. You want to set the gain and leave it. I usually recommend setting it between -9 and -12 on the inout meter for each channel. The faders would be used to adjust the mix volume and bring (in your example) a vocal up or down during the event. (2) if your Monitor BUS is set to Pre-Fader (in Routing > Outs) it will not change based on the house mix fader moves discussed in step 1. If you have it set as Post Fader than you will have the monitor mix change according to fader changes done by the sound tech for your house mix.
I personally use Presonus StudioOne. You can get the Artist version for around $100 and it gives you a great DAW, nice stock plugins and unlimited tracks that can be recorded/mixed.
Hi Dave, i have a question, for which i didnt find a solution on RUclips yet. My Drummer needs a Stereo output for his stereo IEM. Ofcourse he needs to listen stereo too. In this case i have 2 questions: 1. Monitor busses are Prepafer. i.e. it is also pre Panning. So how can he listen pannin on his IEM's? 2. If he could some how listen Panning , the other probmel ist, i pan the Channels from the point of view of FOH. But Drummer wants to listen it from the Point of view from the Stage. How can i flip this Pannin for the Monitor? Thanks a lot in Advance.
Hello! When I play with my band the master volumes ducks when we push the faders. Its like its a limiter somewere on the master L/R that limits the sound - it does not distort. Do you know anything about it? Im a sound technican but cant figure it out.
This is an interesting question. Here are the steps I would take to begin my troubleshooting process. 1) Take some pre-recorded music (iTunes, Spotify, etc) and send it into the console. Make sure your input level is between -12 and -9 on the input fader. 2) Turn this up in your main mix and begin turning the master fader up to the desired level in the room. Evaluate if you hear the same "limiting" happening. 3) There is an onboard limiter and a channel compressor for the main outs and you want to confirm that these are turned off. Above the master fader, push the "select" button and then go to Home > Dynamics. Make sure the compressor is not activated by looking at the bottom left knob of the screen and make sure the words are grey and not orange. This confirms the compressor is not activated. Next click the "effects" button to the right of the screen and if there is a plugin active on the Main mix it will come up. If there is, then you can push the knobs below the screen so that INS is not orange therefore being deactivated. Once you have confirmed that no issues are happening on the pre-recorded music, then you can move to the normal inputs. Set proper gain structure (between -12 and -9 on the input meter), build your mix and then begin bringing up the volume. If you still run into issues, check after the console and see if there is a DSP (digital signal processor) or other settings on your amps or speakers that might be causing some limiting.
Hey thanks for your realy great videos on the X32 if got an x32 to rack and I want to use it for in ear Monitoring of a band, i made 3 mix buses to send 3 individuell mixes to the band members and routed them to aux out 1-3 cause the transmitter only got 1/4" inputs. my Probel is I get a mono signal on the left side as output signal, how can i change that ?
Two options: 1) either take MixBus 1 & 2 and link them which gives you a stereo mix and then send those to your IEM device... OR 2) depending on the IEM device you have you can set it to receive a mono signal, but duplicate it to both ears this is a ‘bridged mono’ setup. This is actually how my church functions. We have two wireless units that have a bridged mono setup and our hardwired unit is also setup in a similar format.
Hi Dave, im trying to set a in ear monitor using mix bus #6 , have no problem for vocals and musician to hear the mix but I want to talk to them without my voice going out of the main speaker or the house. Using x32 console. What Im missing. Thanks for yours tutorials
In this same video that you watched, check the info at the 16:10 mark. I’m discussing FX, but the concept is the same for an input. You want the talkback (TB) fader at 0, go to send on fader and adjust to the needed amount, but De-Select the Stereo LR bus button.
Hi there 👋 wondering if you can help me out with the x32. Basically I have in ear monitors set up on bus 11 and I want to set it up as prefader but every time I do that it also changes bus 12 as Prefader but I need that bus to be postfader. Any way to do this?
First thing, Make sure you have your scene saved to the console or to a thumb drive. Then, make sure you are on V4.0 (or higher) firmware to make this real easy. Assuming you are on V4 you can select the desired MixBUS 11 and hit the Home button. Make sure the bus is NOT linked. Then go to the Config tab and you can select this bus to be pre-fader. If it is linked it will automatically adjust Bus 12 or if you are on the older firmware it will run in blocks as well. Let me know how it goes for you.
Yes, all of the X32 line of consoles have the same "brains" so you can do all of the same things. The only difference is the smaller footprint and the amount of onboard I/O on the back of the console.
My question is how do I control the Behringer S16 on the x32. The older firmware had a spot for ultranet which is gone now. I have a powerplant 16 and for some reason I can not listening in stereo or out of both in ears. It's just in my left ear. I made sure that the p16 isn't set to pan left. We have had multiple sound guys and nobody set the x32 up correctly. 😭
You wrote S16 (which is a digital snake), but your questions lead me to think you meant P16 which is for IEM. Assuming it is the P16 for monitors, you will need to click on ‘Routing’ and go to the P16 tab. There you can setup your 16 signal choices that will go to the 16 channels of the P16.
I am new in this digital console. My church been having a lot of issues with the console and monitors. Do you have a step by step manual or videos that can go slow and help the church. Thanks you
This is a playlist that walks through a bunch of different concepts and ideas about this console. The first video is an overview. I also offer consulting which might be a better way to get a specialized plan for your team. If you want to go that route, fill out the contact card at sound.AllamHouse.com. Playlist Link: ruclips.net/p/PLsW5UVUiB1rxjrl1K_viE3_PIrGOKcak4
I have my laptop hooked up and my outputs are my Behringer X32. I have my headphones connected to my mixer as well, and I even have Spotify playing and I don't hear anything through the headphones. Nothing from my laptop is being heard, even though the levels and outputs are properly picked. Is there a setting I have to change on my mixer in order to hear everything from my laptop through the mixer, and headphones ?
It sounds to me like you haven’t switched the inputs on the console to come from the card. On the console, go to Routing > Inputs and in the bottom-right you can change the encoder from REC to PLAY and this will automatically switch your inputs to look at your X-USB card.
So is there actually a difference between our channel beeing set to PRE-Fader and TAP PRE-Fader ? Or do we set the channel on the board to PRE-Fader but change it to POST-Fader in the TAP menu ? Does it change something ?
I'm not sure I understand the question exactly. When using a MixBUS for monitors you will be able to select between pre-fader or post-fader which (for in ear monitors) you want a pre-fader mix. In terms of the tap (preEQ, preEQ+m, etc) this determines weather you are feeding your monitor with a raw signal from stage or if they are getting the EQ'd signal that the sound tech is applying back into their monitor. EXAMPLE: a guitarist as a super lush tone from their amp into the sound board. The sound tech removes a hand full of frequencies with EQ to make it fit the mix and PA better. Do you send the EQ'd signal back to the guitarist or the raw, non-EQ'd signal back? I hope this helps.
@@AllamHouse I play guitar. The signal that comes through the house sounds great due to the EQ adjustments that were made. The signal that I hear in my in-ear monitor (and on our stream) sounds squashed and very thin. I would like the EQ'd signal to come back. Do you do that by selecting the Post EQ option from the Config - Input Section or the Tap option? If post EQ is selected how does it effect post/pre fader? Thanks in advance.
After watching the first 5 min I believe I’ve setup my monitors up incorrectly, which I will change and follow this method. But I need to ask, when I setup monitors I would select the Channel then Send to faders. Then I would raise the Monitor fader to the desired level then Unclick Send to fader for that Channel. What exactly am I doing?
You are doing the same thing, just in reverse (kind of), well the other side of the board. Both can accomplish the same thing, I just tend to teach (and relate more) to selecting the monitor I want to change and then adjusting my mix. Both work though.
Yes, select the channel, go to Home > Sends on the screen. Use the encoder knobs to select the desired BUS and you can adjust the tap point for that BUS. If you choose Pre Fader or Post Fader (standard selections) it will automatically take the signal after channel strip EQ and Compressor.
By default the MixBUS 1-12 are set to go out the physical XLR outputs on the back of the console (smaller platforms it is 1-6). You can connect an XLR to the console, if you have a digital snake like the S16 or S32 the outputs are usually mirrored so you could connect there if needed as well. If you need to use the AUX out on the back of the board you will go to Routing > AUX and locate the desired AUX Output and then select the desired MixBUS source. Then just connect your 1/4" cable from the board to your transmitter and you are god to go.
Anyone else notice the Pre-Post Fader MixBus Config is not available in the X32-Edit Software? I can only find it on the console but not in the software while editing offline to prepare for events beforehand.
The X32 edit software is a little different, but the features are still there... hidden, kind of. Go to Routing > Out 1-16 and when you setup an output you can change the color based on the legend below the matrix. For Windows, right-click or for MAC option-click and you will get a drop down menu to select the type of output you desire. As always, I recommend double checking these setting a once you get on the physical console, but I’m pretty sure this is what you are looking for.
Thanks for the reply, I tried that already and that seems to affect the “Outs” itself... so for that switch I need to set to “post-fader” if I want to control the overall bus volume by the mixbus fader. The part where you select the mixbus channel and go to config, sets the behaviour of the mixbus sends, in this case I want it to be “pre-fader”, but I couldn’t find it on the x32-edit software while working disconnected from the mixer.
@@AllamHouse I found the solution for using the x32-Edit. I'll describe this for the benefit of those who also uses the software for editing. When using the x32-Edit software (ie. Not on the console itself), in order to set the Mix Bus to "Pre-Fader", we have to: 1) select an individual input channel (e.g. CH1 - Vox) 2) click the "Sends" tab on top, 3) click the Globe-like button on the left side of the panel (beside the first sends fader). This will make changes to affect all input channels. 4) Then click the bullets above your desired mix bus to change it to pre-fader, post fader, etc. The operation above is the same as selecting the Mix Bus on the console to change the pre/post-fade parameters in the Config tab.
I’m not exactly clear on your question based on the video it is posted on. Are you trying to add additional speakers to your main mix as fill speakers and have their volume change with the main fader?
I’ve noticed that some of my mix buses feeding my monitors say “custom” on the insert point and some say “pre-fader”. How do I see what the “custom” configuration is?
I believe the custom configuration is from if you have certain channels going to that monitor set to pre-fader and certain channels set to post fader. Therefore making it, "custom", otherwise if it's all pre-fader or all post-fader it would display those. I'm not at the console currently but if you select a channel and then scroll over to the sends tab it will display the busses. Underneath the busses it shows if that channel is sending it's information post or pre fader to the bus. So if it's custom some of the channels will be either or but not the same. So I think you'd need to just scroll through the channels when you're on the sends tab in home and see which ones are either or. Hope this helps
Thank you for this video!! Question- at around 16:20 in the video you say when applying effects to the monitor bus, to deselect the stereo bus so it doesn’t go to FOH. What if I’m already sending some reverb and delay through the FOH but want to send a portion of those same effects to the monitors (IEM)? Could I just leave the ‘stereo bus’ selected/turned on for the corresponding effects stereo returns (on the 3rd layer down) in order to have the effects in both the FOH and monitor bus?
Yes, you are spot-on. Build your FOH mix first, then start building your monitors. You would treat the FX returns just like any other input and the more you turn it up in the MixBUS, the more you will get.
Hi! I followed the instruction by setup a mixbus but routed thru a Aux out 1 to Behringer HA400 this morning. I sent the vocal and keyboard channels to it. The user was able to hear thru the headset and happy with it. However, I found out later when I turned down keyboard fader all the way to -00. I still can hear it from the main speaker. It seems like the volume no longer controlled by the fader. Further troubleshooting found out that it only work if I first turned the mixbus volume down to -00. I didn't test it on vocal channels. Not sure what I have set wrong. Any suggestion? Thank you.
This is because you have the MixBUS setup as ‘PreFader’ instead of ‘PostFader’. PreFader is what you want for an In-Ear monitor mix so it does not change when you move faders for your House mix. If you have a wedge monitor or other open speaker that can be heard in your room then you probably want to run PostFader so that when you turn the fader all the way down in your House it will also turn down in your monitor.
I did verified this morning that monitoring mixbus was setup as postfader. For any channels (keyboard, guitar or vocal) that I send to the mixbus, even I turn the volume down all the way down on each channel, I still can hear it on the main LR speaker. The only way is to turn the volume of the mixbus of it to -00. If I don't send it to mixbus, I can control it with each individual fader. Is there anything that I misconfigured?
Great video! Unless I missed something, I understand that it is not possible to set stereo monitor mix? I mean in studio, it's sometimes very important for the musicians to have a stereo mix. If it's possible, how could I set several stereo monitor mixes?
You can setup stereo monitors by selecting an odd numbered MixBus, hitting the home button by the screen and then pushing LINK. This will link with the next MixBUS and give you a stereo pair. When you build your mix you will have the ability to pan items specific to your monitor or just take the panning that is done in the house mix. This video has some various tips you might find helpful about this topic as well as building a custom mix on a MixBUS. It is focused more towards a live stream, but you can use the same concepts to build a very nice IEM mix. There are quick links in the description of the video. ruclips.net/video/pMnaiuC55RY/видео.html
@@AllamHouse Curious, I have been working to get a IEM mix for 5 guys from a x32 Producer, it has 8 xlr outs so I am trying to put the last guy on an Aux 1 + 2 out since each requires 2 physical outs from the back of the consol. IS there a way to rout two mix busses to one XLR physical out cuasing it to be a stereo out? and can you possible run me through the routing of sending a mix bus say 9 and 10 to Aux 1 and 2 . Thirdly can i possibly run on mix bus to multiple physical outs in Stereo as my lead singer has money so he bought a PSM 300, Jeliouse and i want him to be on physical cabled headphones during rehersal, ie mix bus 2 and then PSM 300 during live show via mix bus 2. Please help. :) Thanks in advance. kenkayakman@gmail.com
I would not send my people stereo IEM mixes. It’s very rare that people get stereo mixes and it will make tour life a lot easier. A mono mix can be sent to both ears and use a reverb on the console to build space in their heads. An XLR output is a mono output only. You can route a MixBUS signal to the AUX outs by going to routing>Aux Out and selecting the AUX out you want to set, then select the MixBUS on the right and your signal will be sent to the desired AUX output. If you need further help for a faster solution I do handle consulting. You can fill out the contact card on my website to get that started.
I'm not sure I understand your question fully, but I think you are looking to build monitor mixes on some MixBUSes and then send them to your stage through a S32 stage box. If this is correct, you need to do these few things: 1) Go to Routing > OUT and confirm what output each MixBUS is mapped to as a source. Usually this is a 1 to 1 mapping so MixBUS 1 is the source for OUT 1, MixBUS 2 is the source for OUT 2, etc. 2) Go to Routing > AES50a and make sure your 1-16 are set to Out 1-8 and Out 9-16. This will send a copy of the outputs from the console up to the stage box. Make sure you set the Pre/Post fader tap point correctly in the outs setting according to your needs. This video here discusses the differences. ruclips.net/video/1GNmNWdVWKg/видео.html
Hey Dave I got a dumb question the way I have my drums set up is its running through the board and I'm listening out through my in ears out the main headphone jack on the x32 producer. I made an inear mix on a mix bus channel and ran my wireless inear system to that Also I tried my wired in ear system as well with the mix bus but it doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the headphone plug in the front of the board.my question is, is there any way to make a mixbus inear mix sound like what I'm hearing out the front headphone jack?
Yes. Keep in mind the headphone jack is a stereo feed of your main mix (unless you solo something and then that takes over). Your IEM is most likely a mono mix which will have much less width than your stereo house mix. I recommend linking two buses together to get a stereo mix. Then, you could set it to Pre-Fader and build your desired IEM mix. You have the ability to follow your LR panning or do custom panning for your IEM. Also, make sure to add some FX into your IEM to sweeten it up.
@@AllamHouse much appreciated I'll try that for sure and if I can't get what I'm looking for I may have to do a one on one with you so you can further help me.i love this board but man it's a learning curve for sure.
Yes. The stage box is just a tool for routing I/O with the console. You would still need an amp with passive speakers or grab a powered speaker that had the amp built-in.
Select the channel for click, push the ‘Stereo Bus’ button next to the screen so it is no longer orange. This will allow the i out to be used throughout the console, but not go to the house. I talk about it in this video you commented on at the 16:20 mark. I’m discussing it with FX returns, but the same applies to click track as well.
Is it possible that I can preview the mix I send to the monitors in FOH through headphones? Then I could hear the same in FOH at rehearsal as the musicians hear on stage.
Yes, you can always plug your headphones into the console, hit the solo button on the MixBUS you are sending to the monitors and you’ll hear it in your headphones.
So we have our live stream as outputs 5/6 (bus 5/6). So if we want it to be the same mix as is in house then we would select postfader and if we wanted it to be completely customized for the stream we would select prefader and then do sends on fader with it selected to adjust all the levels right? Also, is there a way to listen on the monitor headphones to the specific volume inputs of that bus 5/6? So if we wanted to hear how a singer on input 4 is coming through to just the live stream bus can we do that? Thanks!
For soloing, you can plug in the headphones and hit the SOLO button above any input or output on the console and here what it sounds like. This will not get in the way of your house or stream mix. In terms of your first question (Pre vs Post Fader) this video discusses the differences and the setup. ruclips.net/video/krg9L_mS-4I/видео.html
Any chance of a "trouble shooting" video on the horizon? I have a signal coming into the console but nothing out. Really basic set-up => #1-3 inputs, #1-2 mix bus out...no efx. I'm using an x32 Producer..... (new to digital, prev. console was Yamaha PM2000....) Thanks...
I tend to focus more on the setup side of things and try to guide people on proper steps at the beginning. That being said, troubleshooting is a huge part of what we have to contend with in our environments. Your problem statement raises a number of questions and it might actually be good to put my thought process into a video of how I would troubleshoot your situation. Since that is not going to come out quickly, here is where I would start... 1) Select the input and make sure the ‘stereo bus’ button (left of the screen) is orange. Turn up the fader and make sure you hear it in your Front of House (FOH) mix. 2) Assuming step one works then you will want to look more into the routing and setup of where you are trying to send the signal. 3) If you are sending to a MixBUS, check your bus settings to see if it is pre-fader or Post fader. This information will determine how you need to set your faders to get signal to properly flow.
Wonder if this will solve my problem. I have 5 iem mixes and tried to copy one over to make a 6th. The mix works great except the 6th bus does not hear the click and guide . That channel on FOH is unmuted but fader is all the way down so the crowd does not hear the click
@@AllamHouse I am still not 100% sure where I make this pre/post fader adjustment. I think I just kind of lucked out and they were already set on pre. But you might have answered this in the video. I can’t watch the video because it’s 4:27 AM and my wife is asleep! ha ha I’m just reading the comments.
Does it make much difference on the "inputs" with respect to Post and Pre-fader? I have an input routed through input channel 15 from my stage that have a computer connected to it for a click track. No backing tracks, just pure click track. I can get that click track to work independently of my main mix, but I have no independent control for the individual busses. Bus 7 and 8 are used for my Live Stream. I can hear the click track in my in ears, but it also runs through my Live Stream bus, and no muting or volume control for bus 7 or 8 stops that click.
The ‘click’ input should be set with the fader at unity (0). The Stereo LR should be deselected to not go into the house. Then, you should be able to select the bus for stream, hit the ‘Sends on Fader’ and put the fader all the way down or mute which should keep the signal out of your stream mix. Similarly, you can select monitor mixes and add it appropriately. Prefader and PostFader should still act similar in that you can turn down (or mute) the input in each MixBUS.
@@AllamHouse Thank you for your help. We have been using a click track for the last couple of weeks quite successfully. The click only goes to the In-ears and not the house. However, the click shows up in our live stream. I have in-ears at buses 1-6, and the live stream in bus 7. We mute the click in bus 7 and turn the fader all the way down, yet it still shows up in the live stream. Any suggestions?
There are different tap points that you can set for your instruments when they go into a MixBUS (usually used for monitors). You can choose from a raw signal, pre EQ, post EQ, etc. Select the channel, arrow to the right to get to the Sends tab, adjust accordingly.
Hey man, do you send compression to vocal in-ear mixes? I generally don’t want to as I want a singer to hear their dynamics unaltered. Any tips for that? Thanks.
For me I do send compressed and EQ'd signals to my IEM. They get a signal that is Pre-Fader and this tends to allow them to have a nice even monitor sound to work from. I have not received any complaints and I am frequently on stage as well for various instruments and it seems to work just fine. I would maybe make a change if I had 4 or 5 vocals (like a church I grew up in) that were singing/blending across each other. Then I might look at not sending the compression to give them a more "transparent" IEM. I also think in a setting like that I would not be compressing as hard as I am in my rock-band setting.
Can I flip the monitor outputs on the aes50 in other words I have the x32 producer so that's only 16 channels and I'm changing the settings so that I can mic the drums 25-32 but I only have 8 outputs in the console so can I change the out put number?
I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to accomplish here. You have 16 inputs, plus you have the 6 AUX inputs on the back of the console that are all available to use. Those are the physical inputs available. The outputs are set as outputs and are not able to be "flipped" and turned into inputs. There might be a better way to configure your inputs to make room for your drums, but I would need more information to assist.
No, unfortunately you do not get separate EQ for main vs Buses. You do have the ability to change the tap point where the signal is picked up to go to your BUS. Select the desired channel, go to Home > Sends and use the encoders to select the BUS and then the tap point. This can allow you to have (example) an electric guitarist get their full signal by tapping pre-EQ for their monitor on a BUS, and then the EQ is engaged for the mains.
The easy answer to your first question “Can I EQ each channel different for main and monitor?” Is NO. I was trying to offer other options, but no, you only have one EQ option that will impact mains and monitors.
So I am completely new to all of this and this video was very helpful. Unfortunately, sometime before I was recruited to help with our school sound system, the monitors got unplugged and I have no idea where to plug them in. I've tried the things in this video, but every time I move the main volume up and down, the monitors react the same. They are also not independently controlled. I'm not even sure I plugged them into the proper spot. We use a x32 board on wheels from the back of the cafeteria. It connects to the wall through an ethernet cable. I found where it connects to the rack on the stage. Currently the monitors are plugged into output 1. Hopefully this makes some kind of sense to you, but any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Here are the steps I would take to troubleshoot… 1) identify what you are mixing the monitor on… ideally this would be a MixBUS, but if it’s a matrix you’ll have issues. 2) Assuming it’s a MixBUS, go to Routing > Out and scroll through the left side to see where your MixBUS is routed to. Ideally, the Out 1 is sourced by MixBUS1, Out 2 with MixBUS2, etc. 3) Next go to Routing > XLR and make sure your MixBUS is set to go out the same XLR output. Usually this is just set to a one to one mapping of Out 1-XLR1, etc. 4) Once you located the output your MixBUS is routed to, plug the XLR cable into that output on the back of the console. I hope this helps you out. I’m assuming you are just a volunteer, but I do offer consultations if you need help faster.
In the firmware version 4.0 and newer you do have custom routing at the individual channel and output level. You would use the Routing > User Out to set this up and refine where you send your outputs. It is not the exact same as a nicer A&H board, but it still covers the same need.
Grab the M32-Q app from your app store. This will allow the musician to control their monitor mix remotely on the X32 or M32 console. They will need to be connected to a wireless router and the console needs to be connected to the router as well for this to work.
Thanks for the feedback. Go ahead and send me your published video that covers the information in a better format so I can learn. In the meantime, if you have any specific questions feel free to leave them here and I can either address them properly, or point you to a video that I know will answer it for you.
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Please make sure you save your scene on the console BEFORE you update firmware. Your current settings per channel will be cleared. You can reload your scene after update, but make sure to save your scene before updating.
I learned this the hard way this week -
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This is absolute gold! Thanks for such a great tutorial! Im about to start setting up in ear monitors for our worship team and this is really helpful!
I’m glad you found it helpful.
Actually drummers generally want some kick drum. It's often hard to hear it in loud situations.
I love when sound guys tell us what we should and should not hear in our mix
@@Sir-drum-alot01 As a drummer I'm pretty picky as to what I like in my mix. I hate when sound guys tell me I should have this or that in my own mix
I'm not a drummer but my wife is. I play bass. We don't play with a click track so in my opinion every monitor needs the kick drum at a minimum
@@richardaguirre3719 I wouldn't say every monitor, it's definitely personal preference, but at the very least a drummer might want it
Very helpful. It has taken me until now to understand the difference between the output tap point and the mix bus tap point…
Yeah, it is a tough concept at first. I had this video from a while ago that discusses that topic. ruclips.net/video/1GNmNWdVWKg/видео.htmlsi=R_cMmgF0l6EqJp7h
Thank you for your clear, precise and easy to understand instructions!
Thanks for the encouragement.
This video is a lifesaver for a gig I got this weekend. Thank you, bro
Thanks for the encouragement. You might be interested in checking out this video about my “Budget Friendly IEM setup” ruclips.net/video/leD3A1DzTJQ/видео.html
How did the gig go?
@16:20 Is solid GOLD! Thank you for this. I had been having issues with this and "inserting" to have the reverb show up. Now I know I was way off of what I was trying to accomplish.
Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad you found value in the video. Feel free to ask questions as they come up.
How would you go about adding effects like reverb to the house mix? (you mentioned in this video - that you would only want the reverb to go to the monitors - but I think I am wanting reverb in the house as well - but would want to control that independently from the monitors mix)
I don’t ha e a specific video about this yet, but it is the same process as setting up a monitor. The console has 4 preset FX racks and busses on Bus 13-16. Select the bus that relates to the FX rack you want, click Sends on Fader, raise the instrument you want going into that FX rack and you are set. Then go to the FX return on the left side of the console and raise the stereo return to the desired level.
I am so lost on the M32. But following along and making the changes on my board as you did in this video really opened up the idea that I can actually make this work....eventually. Thanks so much. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks for the encouragement. Let em know what your challenges are and I can either point you towards existing videos, help you in a one-on-one session or maybe make a new video.
@@AllamHouse I’ve got several and too many to go into here. I think I’ve got the trail for IEM down. Now I have to be able to monitor the music tracks in Pro Tools while tracking drums. A Sweetwater tech remotely set the board up for recording onto Pro Tools…we just didn’t get to the monitoring part.
Here is a video that might cover a similar setup. This walks the viewer through sending audio to a DAW to be mixed for live stream. That mix is then sent back to the console and comes in on AUX In 1/2. This setup would allow you to track instruments into Pro Tools and then send some Mix from PT back into the X32 to be solo’d in the headphones or out the monitor output.
ruclips.net/video/KpZpsO_l4Qs/видео.htmlsi=lT1oD-UrkhfQvqSz
Great info - except at 13:15 where you say you "can do some light compression in the monitor in case things get out of hand". Professional singers will immediately notice that there is compression on their monitor and will stop singing to avoid injury to their vocal chords. Amateur singers will change the way they are singing to try to compensate for the attack and release of the compressor, including trying to sing louder as the compression ratio goes up. They will leave with a hoarse voice, which is not a problem for amateurs, but it is a big deal for folks who make their living with their voice. And repeated straining against a compressor can/will cause vocal chord nodules to develop, which require surgery to remove.
The other 99% of this video was outstanding and helped me (an old analog guy) tremendously!
Thanks for the input and great info from a vocalist perspective. As a drummer I tend to run a little compression on my IEM depending on the instrumentation. As much as we try to control guitarists they tens to have spots where their volume gets louder when there are people in the seats. I try to keep that controlled and save my ears throughout a night.
The band I work with has been experiencing inear issues. I looked at our system and found that the sound guy is running an x-32 console and an x-32 core. He's routing the core thru the console and using an IPad to control the core for front of house and the console for running monitors. We'll get a good inear mix at sound check, but things always change in the inears. I'm guessing that he has the inear sends set to post fader. The band owns the system, and the sound tech is a hired hand. After I've done a little research and questioned him on a few things... It's apparent he doesn't really know the system.
We don't have the x-32 core stage box, so I'm guessing that's why the x-32 console is required. Obviously, I'm not an audio engineer but have been checking out videos on the x-32 and its setup. Would like to get this problem resolved and do away with any redundancy in the system.
At this point, it looks like I'll be learning the system and how to set it up. The guy we hired obviously bullshitted his way into the job.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Yeah, depending on how everything is wired your console (with the preamps) should take first priority. You would set gain on this console and then send a signal across AES50 to the core where the sound guy can set digital trim as needed and mix his house mix. Your console would be the master and the core would be the slave. If it is reversed then he could be changing the gain and it would have a downstream effect on house mix, broadcast mix, recordings and monitors.
Really good classes…God bless you Brother 😍
Thanks for the encouragement.
You have video on in ear monitor mixes the eq and compression outline to setup a perfect in ear mix. I use shure 425 on a behringer p1. If you could do a video on that thanks
Wow, that would be really complex to try and make a video like that. Each person hears different, each set of monitors are different and the instrument being played is different. I will say, I tend to use compression more as a limiter with a 10:1 ratio and remove just 1-2 dB. In terms of EQ I usually roll off the bottom around 50hZ since the actual monitors can’t accurately reproduce these frequencies. I also remove a little mud at 400 and maybe a little boost at 3k to add some vocal diction. Keep in mind I’m usually playing drums in a church worship context.
Please help. I have worked very hard in learning as much as I can and we will be installing this board at my church. However, I am having a problem. When I tap BUS1 (which is our mon1) and tap sends on faders, and then adjust channels to be heard in that mon1, and escape out of it, when I then turn a vocal mic channel all the way down, I am still hearing vocal through the mains. I shouldn't be hearing that mic in the mains. What am i doing wrong? So frustrating. thanks
That is frustrating. You need to adjust the Bus from Pre Fader to Post Fader for sending the inputs into the Bus. You do this by selecting the Bus and go to Home > Config and make the switch. This video explains the difference from the tap point for sending from the console. ruclips.net/video/1GNmNWdVWKg/видео.html
Excellent lesson
Thanks for the encouragement. Let me know if you have any questions.
Excellent as you always do.
Thanks for the encouragement. Let me know if you have other questions.
Thanks so much for the training. Pls I will like to know effect of not pressing the home button to lock the console before power off the X32 mixer.
You do not need to push any buttons before you turn the console off. It will return to the same setup when you turn it back on for the next session regardless of what you push before you turn it off. It is recommended to save your scenes so that your settings are saved in case of some error or reset. This video discusses saving your scenes if you need assistance. ruclips.net/video/G0bqVeviRKg/видео.html
Thank you, great tutorial! A nice and simple way of explaining things.
Thanks for the encouragement. I’m glad you found this video helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hello Allam. Thanks for your Great videos. I have a Behringer X32 Compact at our little church and I am getting to feel my way in getting to understand it. Thats why your videos are so vital to me. One of my 2 main speakers output plugs (7 and 8) does not work ( plug 8). I switch both snakes and they do work in the same output plug (#7).The both perfectly in plug 7 but neither of them works in plug 8.Bothe speakers are great.
Do you know could have cause this? I know that both snakes are working, and both speakers are also working because when I switch the snakes in the same number 7 output plug both speakers work one at a time of course
It seems like a basic routing issue. I would go to Routing > Outs and make sure that output 7/8 are set with Main L/R as the source. Then go to Routing > XLR and confirm that your groupings are set correctly. 1-4, 5-8. This video about the routing screen might offer some more info. ruclips.net/video/PpeqRuPGi2Y/видео.htmlsi=qPsAJw8Uq7jj9Afi
ALLMAM You are a Genius. This worked Great. Thanks again
Thank you ahead of time…. I’m using a X32 compact, its not mine, not sure if I’m doing anything right,
It’s been ‘adjusted’ prior to my arrival, I had difficulties getting 1 thru 8 to come out the mains, I pushed some buttons and it seems to be working, how do I get individual settings for the monitors without adjusting the ‘gain’… not sure if I’m explaining it correctly!
Gain should be set for each input and I look to set mine at -12dB on the input meter. The gain will impact all things downstream. Once this is set you will can find a monitor BUS, select it and then hit the “sends on fader” button in the middle of the console. This will shift and slow you to use the faders to adjust the level of each input going to your monitor BUS.
Thank you for the great video. Question. Using only my left output on my IEM transmitter. Would I need to plug in the right to the next mixbus to allow panning instruments left and right in the monitor mix?
If you are looking for stereo IEM that you can do panning you will need to start by making a stereo BUS. You would take an odd numbered BUS and link it to the next even numbered BUS. Then you have the ability to send stereo signals to both sides of your IEM transmitter (yes, through a second cable). The board configuration will allow you to either take the panning used by FOH or your can override it in the sends area and customize the panning for this specific stereo BUS.
@@AllamHouse perfect! Thank you for allowing us to pick your brain!
Can you have a mix or reverb for the in ears and then also one for the house. To give the audience some trails when holding notes and song ends, wct
A while back I did setup two FX racks for my house and 2 others for my stream. This video talks about that process and setup. There are some quick links in the description to get to the FX part of the video. ruclips.net/video/pMnaiuC55RY/видео.html
Hi, having just ventured into the digital desk with an x32, this is extremely helpful. One quick question is what do they call the aux outs when rerouting a bus. Struggling to understand all the various terms on the routing section.
People still interchange the terms AUX MixBUS, and BUS. Most people talk about what it is being used for and then might mention how they are mixing it. Example: I have BUS 4 and 5 setup as In-Ear Monitors for my vocals… they also might say I’m running an AUX Sub which is setup on BUS 12. It all depends on the setup. This console offers more flexibility in that you can build mixes (mains, monitors, stream, etc) and send them out XLR, USB or the physical AUX outs on the back of the console.
1) Do you have something specific you are trying to accomplish?
2) have you checked out my “getting started” video linked here? ruclips.net/video/Ua8RaR6ZwIY/видео.html
Hi
Thanks for all you’re great work!
I have monitors set up prefader..
You indicated that the benefit of post fader is that the “drummer” csn use the app to turn up the volume of his drums in his monitor, but doesn’t that impact the FOH sound since his adjustments are increasing/decreasing volume at the fader level tap?
A monitor setup on a MixBUS has two main settings (Pre or Post Fader). A Pre fader mix (ideal for IRM) will allow you to have independent control of the mix. Regardless of changes made for FOH, the monitor mix would not change. If you have a floor wedge your musicians will still want a Pre Fader mix so it never changes, but sometimes you need to run it in a Post Fader configuration (usually in a small venue) so that when you turn down a fader for FOH, it will follow this change in the monitor. This would be used to help manage stage volume being heard in the house. This video goes into more detail. ruclips.net/video/krg9L_mS-4I/видео.html
Thank you very much.
Just one question. If I update The firmware of the mixer, i need to do the same for the rack on stage ⁉️ thank you
No, you do not specifically need to update the firmware on both at the same time. It is very rare that the stage box is updated and if it works fine there is no need to update. The soundboard updates typically provide new features or more efficient workflow and would be provided through a firmware update. PLEASE make sure to save your scene before updating your firmware on the console so your settings are saved. This video walks you through the process if you are not familiar ruclips.net/video/G0bqVeviRKg/видео.html
The X32 is already limited on the number of effects you can set up, so setting up a dedicated monitor reverb only gets you one less option. You can simply select ‘sends on faders’ for the monitor bus in question and bring up the stereo returns for any of the house effects you have instantiated. Why would you dedicate a reverb?
While it is limited, I find I really only need a reverb and a delay to get a mix in a really good spot. Keep in mind there are still the four other racks of insert FX that I am using with de-easers and other compressors. You are also correct in that you can share a verb (or other FX) with both FOH and monitor mix. I find that mentioning it can open peoples minds to the fact that they can designate one verb for their monitors to make their musicians happy and then use the others for their mixes. The great thing is that there is no right or wrong way to do a lot of this stuff so I just get to provide options and each person can then experiment with what works best for them. Thanks for the comment and discussion.
With all due respect … just because you can set it up that way, does not mean you should. Your video does not suggest this as an option; rather, it lays it out as a how to. As a means to provide the uninitiated with information on best practices, it is not the right way to set up the X32 for a FOH/Mon mix. Why would you need another reverb when you have one sitting there, with the push of a button? Why wouldn’t you setup one of the myriad of available FX plugins instead, to help the mix along?
I’m sorry, but I guarantee you there are viewers out there who now believe that the only way to send a verb to a monitor mix is via a dedicated FX, and that is simply not the case. You are doing your viewers a disservice with this kind of information.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you for the excellent tutorial! Can I re-assign any of the buses 13-16 to mix buses from effect loops? If yes, how?
Yes, the MixBUS 13-16 can be used like normal MixBUS and bypass the FX racks. You need to do the following items...
1) If you need these to go out of the console you will go to Routing > Out and confirm that output 13-16 are set as the source for the desired outputs. Keep in mind you are probably using two outputs for Mains so you will really only have 14 other outputs to choose from. Obviously, your situation might be different than what I am assuming.
2) Go to the Effects button next to the screen and scroll over each FX rack 1-4. You want to change the source of FX 1 from MixBUS 13 to Insert. Repeat this for all FX 1-4 so they are de-coupled from the racks.
3) Now each are a standard mono MixBUS that you can use however you see fit.
@@AllamHouse Thanks Dave, you saved the day! We only use one or two effects max in our normal church services. This opens up a couple more mix buses for our IEMs. Really appreciate your help!
Good day! How can i hear different mix bus out from my headphones that is inserted on the left side of the console?
All you need to do is
1) plug in the headphones
2) identify the channel, bus, or matrix you want to listen to
3) click the SOLO button above
4) turn up the headphone volume in the top-right area of the console to the desired listening level.
@@AllamHouse Thanks Sirrr.
@@AllamHouse any way to hear specific P16 mixes like hearing bus mixes?
Thnks!
Very good. just the info I was looking for and some great tips. Do you have a video for routing to stage boxes?
Thanks for the encouragement. I don’t have any specific videos about stage boxes, but I am happy to assist if possible. What are you trying to accomplish with the stage boxes exactly? If you need specific help, I do handle consultations. You can fill out the contact card on my website to get a conversation started. sound.AllamHouse.com
Thanks for this. At about the 11:00 mark you said that Post Fader was ideal for the Tap. I'm confused by that comment because that way the FOH mix will affect the Monitors. Or have I completely missed something?
IEM should always be run as Pre-fader. Floor wedges can also be run as Pre-fader, but in smaller venues you will find that you go to turn down the piano while the pastor is speaking (for an example) and you have the fader all the way down, but your stage volume is still too loud. In this scenario I would run them as Post Fader so I have control over the house.
Would you happen to have a default startup scene that can be loaded before any new show?
I don’t have a scene file I share since every setup is different for every group in every venue. This 45 second video explains more. ruclips.net/user/shortslMfubHnpOcY?si=z1dyP-ZvLK0OVrR5
Hi.
Awesome video.
One question. Our monitors has quarter inch jacks. Am i correct to plug them inn to Aux Out 1,2,3,4 and then route the Aux 1 to mix bus 1 and so on?
You are correct. I actual put out a video response to this yesterday since I figured others might have the same question. ruclips.net/video/pj9sMpymOHY/видео.html
Hi Allam. Your video is great.. I am new to the Behringer x32 compact. I am trying my best to find way around it. Just a few days ago I cannot get any audio feed to go to the monitors. The two main speakers work great but my 3 floor monitors have no feed coming through them from the console. What advice can you give me? Thanks
Thanks for reaching out. We find ourselves in a troubleshooting situation here.
1) I would start by connecting one of these speakers to the main output (since it is working) to make sure the physical monitors are working well.
2) I would pick one BUS, turn the fader to unity (0), confirm it is not muted, confirm there is no DCA connected to control it and confirm there is at least one input going into the BUS (using Sends on Fader) that you can use to test.
3) Plug headphones into the console, turn the volume up using the headphone knob and hit the solo button on this MixBUS. This will confirm there is a signal going into the MixBUS.
4) Go to Routing > Out and confirm this MixBUS is set as the source for the output you expect it to connect to on stage. You can also confirm your tap point here is set to "Post Fader".
5) Connect your cables properly and it should work.
If something doesn't work, I'm happy to do a call with you. Just fill out the contact card on my website at Sound.AllamHouse.com
Thank you
I keep seeing you talk about post fader. What about pre /post eq? On old school boards I always ran pre fad pre eq, and never had a monitor problem. On my Allen and Heath mix wizard I actually had to go into the board guts and move a jumper to get pre eq. Solved all my fb problems. I’m working a local concert club on some one else’s system, and he insist that pre fade post eq is ok. We did a 10 band benefit yesterday and the feedback was out of control. On M32 when you go to channel sends tab you can change to pre eq on each bus mix. But it also has option for pre fader. Does that change your pre fader setting that you’ve set up in the other setup options? I watched the house guy that owns the gear chase fb like a wild man going through every channel and notching every eq trying to control fb. I told him he needs to go pre eq and go to 31 band and notch out. He has 31 band inserted onto each bus send, but never uses. We had a 160 hum when band stopped, and was notching every channel to try and stop it. I was monitoring everything on my iPad. I reached over and notched 160 on 31 band and all is well. But he thought he fixed it. Lol maybe do a video on pre post eqi ng I see a lot of guys out there that run post and have lots of problems, but don’t want to listen to me. Sound guys…hmpf
This is great advice and certainly something that most people are not aware of the differences that this tap point can do in the scheme of things. In case you are looking for it, the tap point is in Routing > Outs where you designate which mix goes out a specific output and then you can choose the tap point at that time as well. I'll add it to my list for a future video.
@@AllamHouse so you can run pre fader AND pre eq at the same time some how.. All i can ever find is menus with one or the other
Yes, the X32 has various tap points you can choose from for your outputs or the specific BUS. Select a BUS, go to Home > Config and on the left you can select the tap point for all inputs going into this BUS. Notice Pre EQ comes before Pre Fader therefore it will not be impacted by the fader level. Then, you can select the tap point for the BUS itself (before it actually leaves the console). This is set in Routing > Out where you can select the similar settings, but at the BUS level. Use the encoder knobs under the screen to make these selections and push the encoder to lock it in.
I have the compact version I set up the bus 7 and 8 post fader and have a monitor plugged into each of them yet I hear nothing at all. what could this be?
Here are a couple things to check.
1) Go to Routing > Out and see if output 7/8 are being sourced from MixBUS 7/8. On the smaller platform console that only have 8 outputs, these are usually designated for the Main L/R outputs.
2) If you have your routing proper, Check that you have built a mix going into MixBUS 7/8. You select the desired BUS, hit Sends on Fader and then the left side faders can be used to build the mix for each MixBUS.
3) Finally, since your Bus is Post Fader, you need to make sure your inputs are not muted and that eh fader is turned up some in the house mix as the MixBUS will follow the house.
If you need further help, we can start a conversation outside of YT by filling out the contact card on my website at sound.allamhouse.com
Thanks for the video! Question, how should you route a stereo signal from the keys channel to mono wedges? At a friend’s venue, the wedges always have a weird sound like there’s an issue with phasing. The house sounds great, just something is going on with the wedges
I typically just send both channels in and don't have any issues since everything will get summed to mono. It sounds like you are saying that when that happens there is some odd cancelling occurring. To troubleshoot, I would unlink these keys channels so they are two mono signals and then send only one. See if it sounds the same or different. If it is better, a work around is to unlink them permanently, pan them manually in the house and then use a DCA to control their volume so you get back to having one fader to control the volume of both channels.
@@AllamHouse thanks, I’ll give that a try next week!
For the mixbus outs. What's the difference between the pre/PST fader option in routing => "out" Vs in "CONFIG"?
There are two different locations for tap points and this video explains the difference between the two. ruclips.net/video/1GNmNWdVWKg/видео.html
Thanks for the video. One question concerning hardware setup. We are using the x32 and two digital snakes along with it. What hardware is need in addition to what we currently have, in order to add in ear monitors?
For In Ear Monitors (IEM) it is best to have the transmitters closet to stage or onstage with your digital snakes. Direct line of sight to the body pack will limit static and signal drops. Since you are going from a digital snake you only have XLR outputs as options, so that means XLR cables are needed. You will need to power your transmitter so you’ll need power, but that’s really it. Make sure your outputs are set to go back to whichever AES50 path you are using and you’ll be good to go.
This is great info. I have a question for you. Is it possible to EQ a channel within a given IEM buss. example...I lead with an acoustic guitar but I don't like the way it sounds in my ear but the techs say it sounds great in the house. I really would like my D35 to sound like it was designed to. Your thoughts?
Unfortunately there is bot a way to EQ the instrument (different) specific to its’ output location. What you can do is select the channel, click on the Home button and page over to the Sends tab. Here you can use the encoder knobs to select if the channel is being sent to the monitor PreEQ or Pre-Fader. You would probably want to go PreEQ to get a non-altered signal.
Hi. We purchased subwoofers for our sound at church. We have the x32 producer. How can I assign the subwoofers to a different output controlled separately from the mains? And really like to just send our bass players channel through that output. But still allow him the ability to adjust his in ear mix through the app. Hope that question is clear. Thanks for your time.
I put an answer to this in the video posted below, but here is a basic written version as well.
Take MixBUS, select it and then De-select the “Stereo LR Bus” button (to the left of the screen). This ensures the mix will NOT be added to your mains. Then click the Sends on Fader button and add the desired instruments (bass, kick, etc). Finally, confirm this MixBUS is routed out the desired physical output and connect it to your sub amp.
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Thank you for this! We were running into an issue. Is there a way to turn the gain up on the whole mixbus?
The gain for each channel should be set properly (I recommend between -9 and -12). Then if the mix is Pre Fader you can turn up the fader for the desired inputs when using Sends on Fader for the MixBUS. Once the mix is built you could use the compressor (in the channel strip of the MixBUS) to raise the volume even more using the make-up gain (bottom right knob on the screen once the compressor view button is pushed). In theory though the basic mix should be enough to get a quality signal and your headphone amp or IEM module would give the option of turning up the volume.
Is there a way to keep the monitors from changing whenever someone turns up the gain for the lead singer during worship?
There are a few keys things to understand based on the words you used in your question…
(1) the Gain impacts everything downstream. You want to set the gain and leave it. I usually recommend setting it between -9 and -12 on the inout meter for each channel. The faders would be used to adjust the mix volume and bring (in your example) a vocal up or down during the event.
(2) if your Monitor BUS is set to Pre-Fader (in Routing > Outs) it will not change based on the house mix fader moves discussed in step 1. If you have it set as Post Fader than you will have the monitor mix change according to fader changes done by the sound tech for your house mix.
Awesome! Thanks so much.
I’m glad you found the video helpful. Let me know if you have other questions.
What program you use to record multitrack I have a MacBook Pro with the latest update so I can’t use Track Live
I personally use Presonus StudioOne. You can get the Artist version for around $100 and it gives you a great DAW, nice stock plugins and unlimited tracks that can be recorded/mixed.
Hi Dave, i have a question, for which i didnt find a solution on RUclips yet. My Drummer needs a Stereo output for his stereo IEM. Ofcourse he needs to listen stereo too. In this case i have 2 questions:
1. Monitor busses are Prepafer. i.e. it is also pre Panning. So how can he listen pannin on his IEM's?
2. If he could some how listen Panning , the other probmel ist, i pan the Channels from the point of view of FOH. But Drummer wants to listen it from the Point of view from the Stage. How can i flip this Pannin for the Monitor?
Thanks a lot in Advance.
I see you asked this on another video so I will answer it there.
Hello! When I play with my band the master volumes ducks when we push the faders. Its like its a limiter somewere on the master L/R that limits the sound - it does not distort. Do you know anything about it? Im a sound technican but cant figure it out.
This is an interesting question. Here are the steps I would take to begin my troubleshooting process.
1) Take some pre-recorded music (iTunes, Spotify, etc) and send it into the console. Make sure your input level is between -12 and -9 on the input fader.
2) Turn this up in your main mix and begin turning the master fader up to the desired level in the room. Evaluate if you hear the same "limiting" happening.
3) There is an onboard limiter and a channel compressor for the main outs and you want to confirm that these are turned off. Above the master fader, push the "select" button and then go to Home > Dynamics. Make sure the compressor is not activated by looking at the bottom left knob of the screen and make sure the words are grey and not orange. This confirms the compressor is not activated. Next click the "effects" button to the right of the screen and if there is a plugin active on the Main mix it will come up. If there is, then you can push the knobs below the screen so that INS is not orange therefore being deactivated.
Once you have confirmed that no issues are happening on the pre-recorded music, then you can move to the normal inputs. Set proper gain structure (between -12 and -9 on the input meter), build your mix and then begin bringing up the volume. If you still run into issues, check after the console and see if there is a DSP (digital signal processor) or other settings on your amps or speakers that might be causing some limiting.
Hey thanks for your realy great videos on the X32 if got an x32 to rack and I want to use it for in ear Monitoring of a band, i made 3 mix buses to send 3 individuell mixes to the band members and routed them to aux out 1-3 cause the transmitter only got 1/4" inputs. my Probel is I get a mono signal on the left side as output signal, how can i change that ?
Two options:
1) either take MixBus 1 & 2 and link them which gives you a stereo mix and then send those to your IEM device... OR
2) depending on the IEM device you have you can set it to receive a mono signal, but duplicate it to both ears this is a ‘bridged mono’ setup. This is actually how my church functions. We have two wireless units that have a bridged mono setup and our hardwired unit is also setup in a similar format.
Hi Dave, im trying to set a in ear monitor using mix bus #6 , have no problem for vocals and musician to hear the mix but I want to talk to them without my voice going out of the main speaker or the house. Using x32 console. What Im missing. Thanks for yours tutorials
In this same video that you watched, check the info at the 16:10 mark. I’m discussing FX, but the concept is the same for an input. You want the talkback (TB) fader at 0, go to send on fader and adjust to the needed amount, but De-Select the Stereo LR bus button.
Thanks Dave I'll try.
Hi there 👋 wondering if you can help me out with the x32. Basically I have in ear monitors set up on bus 11 and I want to set it up as prefader but every time I do that it also changes bus 12 as Prefader but I need that bus to be postfader. Any way to do this?
Pretty new but are they linked?
First thing, Make sure you have your scene saved to the console or to a thumb drive. Then, make sure you are on V4.0 (or higher) firmware to make this real easy. Assuming you are on V4 you can select the desired MixBUS 11 and hit the Home button. Make sure the bus is NOT linked. Then go to the Config tab and you can select this bus to be pre-fader. If it is linked it will automatically adjust Bus 12 or if you are on the older firmware it will run in blocks as well. Let me know how it goes for you.
questions can you also do this with the x32 producer?
Yes, all of the X32 line of consoles have the same "brains" so you can do all of the same things. The only difference is the smaller footprint and the amount of onboard I/O on the back of the console.
My question is how do I control the Behringer S16 on the x32. The older firmware had a spot for ultranet which is gone now. I have a powerplant 16 and for some reason I can not listening in stereo or out of both in ears. It's just in my left ear. I made sure that the p16 isn't set to pan left. We have had multiple sound guys and nobody set the x32 up correctly. 😭
You wrote S16 (which is a digital snake), but your questions lead me to think you meant P16 which is for IEM. Assuming it is the P16 for monitors, you will need to click on ‘Routing’ and go to the P16 tab. There you can setup your 16 signal choices that will go to the 16 channels of the P16.
I am new in this digital console. My church been having a lot of issues with the console and monitors. Do you have a step by step manual or videos that can go slow and help the church. Thanks you
This is a playlist that walks through a bunch of different concepts and ideas about this console. The first video is an overview. I also offer consulting which might be a better way to get a specialized plan for your team. If you want to go that route, fill out the contact card at sound.AllamHouse.com.
Playlist Link: ruclips.net/p/PLsW5UVUiB1rxjrl1K_viE3_PIrGOKcak4
I have my laptop hooked up and my outputs are my Behringer X32. I have my headphones connected to my mixer as well, and I even have Spotify playing and I don't hear anything through the headphones. Nothing from my laptop is being heard, even though the levels and outputs are properly picked. Is there a setting I have to change on my mixer in order to hear everything from my laptop through the mixer, and headphones ?
It sounds to me like you haven’t switched the inputs on the console to come from the card. On the console, go to Routing > Inputs and in the bottom-right you can change the encoder from REC to PLAY and this will automatically switch your inputs to look at your X-USB card.
So is there actually a difference between our channel beeing set to PRE-Fader and TAP PRE-Fader ? Or do we set the channel on the board to PRE-Fader but change it to POST-Fader in the TAP menu ? Does it change something ?
I'm not sure I understand the question exactly. When using a MixBUS for monitors you will be able to select between pre-fader or post-fader which (for in ear monitors) you want a pre-fader mix. In terms of the tap (preEQ, preEQ+m, etc) this determines weather you are feeding your monitor with a raw signal from stage or if they are getting the EQ'd signal that the sound tech is applying back into their monitor. EXAMPLE: a guitarist as a super lush tone from their amp into the sound board. The sound tech removes a hand full of frequencies with EQ to make it fit the mix and PA better. Do you send the EQ'd signal back to the guitarist or the raw, non-EQ'd signal back?
I hope this helps.
@@AllamHouse I play guitar. The signal that comes through the house sounds great due to the EQ adjustments that were made. The signal that I hear in my in-ear monitor (and on our stream) sounds squashed and very thin. I would like the EQ'd signal to come back. Do you do that by selecting the Post EQ option from the Config - Input Section or the Tap option? If post EQ is selected how does it effect post/pre fader?
Thanks in advance.
After watching the first 5 min I believe I’ve setup my monitors up incorrectly, which I will change and follow this method. But I need to ask, when I setup monitors I would select the Channel then Send to faders. Then I would raise the Monitor fader to the desired level then Unclick Send to fader for that Channel.
What exactly am I doing?
You are doing the same thing, just in reverse (kind of), well the other side of the board. Both can accomplish the same thing, I just tend to teach (and relate more) to selecting the monitor I want to change and then adjusting my mix. Both work though.
Can send eq of each chanell to monitor(bus 1) ? Or just can to bus1 like one for all eq
Yes, select the channel, go to Home > Sends on the screen. Use the encoder knobs to select the desired BUS and you can adjust the tap point for that BUS. If you choose Pre Fader or Post Fader (standard selections) it will automatically take the signal after channel strip EQ and Compressor.
5:36 how do I send that mix to the person with in ears. Aux out or?
By default the MixBUS 1-12 are set to go out the physical XLR outputs on the back of the console (smaller platforms it is 1-6). You can connect an XLR to the console, if you have a digital snake like the S16 or S32 the outputs are usually mirrored so you could connect there if needed as well. If you need to use the AUX out on the back of the board you will go to Routing > AUX and locate the desired AUX Output and then select the desired MixBUS source. Then just connect your 1/4" cable from the board to your transmitter and you are god to go.
Thank you!!!!
What is the app you can use to control your own monitor mix with this board?
The app is called M32-Q.
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Anyone else notice the Pre-Post Fader MixBus Config is not available in the X32-Edit Software? I can only find it on the console but not in the software while editing offline to prepare for events beforehand.
The X32 edit software is a little different, but the features are still there... hidden, kind of. Go to Routing > Out 1-16 and when you setup an output you can change the color based on the legend below the matrix. For Windows, right-click or for MAC option-click and you will get a drop down menu to select the type of output you desire. As always, I recommend double checking these setting a once you get on the physical console, but I’m pretty sure this is what you are looking for.
Thanks for the reply, I tried that already and that seems to affect the “Outs” itself... so for that switch I need to set to “post-fader” if I want to control the overall bus volume by the mixbus fader. The part where you select the mixbus channel and go to config, sets the behaviour of the mixbus sends, in this case I want it to be “pre-fader”, but I couldn’t find it on the x32-edit software while working disconnected from the mixer.
@@AllamHouse I found the solution for using the x32-Edit. I'll describe this for the benefit of those who also uses the software for editing. When using the x32-Edit software (ie. Not on the console itself), in order to set the Mix Bus to "Pre-Fader", we have to:
1) select an individual input channel (e.g. CH1 - Vox)
2) click the "Sends" tab on top,
3) click the Globe-like button on the left side of the panel (beside the first sends fader). This will make changes to affect all input channels.
4) Then click the bullets above your desired mix bus to change it to pre-fader, post fader, etc.
The operation above is the same as selecting the Mix Bus on the console to change the pre/post-fade parameters in the Config tab.
Does post fader allow me to run speakers (fill) with the main mix?
I’m not exactly clear on your question based on the video it is posted on. Are you trying to add additional speakers to your main mix as fill speakers and have their volume change with the main fader?
I’ve noticed that some of my mix buses feeding my monitors say “custom” on the insert point and some say “pre-fader”. How do I see what the “custom” configuration is?
I believe the custom configuration is from if you have certain channels going to that monitor set to pre-fader and certain channels set to post fader. Therefore making it, "custom", otherwise if it's all pre-fader or all post-fader it would display those. I'm not at the console currently but if you select a channel and then scroll over to the sends tab it will display the busses. Underneath the busses it shows if that channel is sending it's information post or pre fader to the bus. So if it's custom some of the channels will be either or but not the same. So I think you'd need to just scroll through the channels when you're on the sends tab in home and see which ones are either or. Hope this helps
Thank you for this video!! Question- at around 16:20 in the video you say when applying effects to the monitor bus, to deselect the stereo bus so it doesn’t go to FOH. What if I’m already sending some reverb and delay through the FOH but want to send a portion of those same effects to the monitors (IEM)? Could I just leave the ‘stereo bus’ selected/turned on for the corresponding effects stereo returns (on the 3rd layer down) in order to have the effects in both the FOH and monitor bus?
Yes, you are spot-on. Build your FOH mix first, then start building your monitors. You would treat the FX returns just like any other input and the more you turn it up in the MixBUS, the more you will get.
@@AllamHouse You rock. Thank you!!
Hi! I followed the instruction by setup a mixbus but routed thru a Aux out 1 to Behringer HA400 this morning. I sent the vocal and keyboard channels to it. The user was able to hear thru the headset and happy with it. However, I found out later when I turned down keyboard fader all the way to -00. I still can hear it from the main speaker. It seems like the volume no longer controlled by the fader. Further troubleshooting found out that it only work if I first turned the mixbus volume down to -00. I didn't test it on vocal channels. Not sure what I have set wrong. Any suggestion? Thank you.
This is because you have the MixBUS setup as ‘PreFader’ instead of ‘PostFader’. PreFader is what you want for an In-Ear monitor mix so it does not change when you move faders for your House mix. If you have a wedge monitor or other open speaker that can be heard in your room then you probably want to run PostFader so that when you turn the fader all the way down in your House it will also turn down in your monitor.
@@AllamHouse I am pretty sure I set to Postfader. I will check it tomorrow or Sunday when I get back. Thanks
I did verified this morning that monitoring mixbus was setup as postfader. For any channels (keyboard, guitar or vocal) that I send to the mixbus, even I turn the volume down all the way down on each channel, I still can hear it on the main LR speaker. The only way is to turn the volume of the mixbus of it to -00. If I don't send it to mixbus, I can control it with each individual fader. Is there anything that I misconfigured?
Great video! Unless I missed something, I understand that it is not possible to set stereo monitor mix?
I mean in studio, it's sometimes very important for the musicians to have a stereo mix. If it's possible, how could I set several stereo monitor mixes?
You can setup stereo monitors by selecting an odd numbered MixBus, hitting the home button by the screen and then pushing LINK. This will link with the next MixBUS and give you a stereo pair. When you build your mix you will have the ability to pan items specific to your monitor or just take the panning that is done in the house mix. This video has some various tips you might find helpful about this topic as well as building a custom mix on a MixBUS. It is focused more towards a live stream, but you can use the same concepts to build a very nice IEM mix. There are quick links in the description of the video.
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@@AllamHouse Curious, I have been working to get a IEM mix for 5 guys from a x32 Producer, it has 8 xlr outs so I am trying to put the last guy on an Aux 1 + 2 out since each requires 2 physical outs from the back of the consol. IS there a way to rout two mix busses to one XLR physical out cuasing it to be a stereo out? and can you possible run me through the routing of sending a mix bus say 9 and 10 to Aux 1 and 2 . Thirdly can i possibly run on mix bus to multiple physical outs in Stereo as my lead singer has money so he bought a PSM 300, Jeliouse and i want him to be on physical cabled headphones during rehersal, ie mix bus 2 and then PSM 300 during live show via mix bus 2. Please help. :) Thanks in advance. kenkayakman@gmail.com
I would not send my people stereo IEM mixes. It’s very rare that people get stereo mixes and it will make tour life a lot easier. A mono mix can be sent to both ears and use a reverb on the console to build space in their heads.
An XLR output is a mono output only.
You can route a MixBUS signal to the AUX outs by going to routing>Aux Out and selecting the AUX out you want to set, then select the MixBUS on the right and your signal will be sent to the desired AUX output. If you need further help for a faster solution I do handle consulting. You can fill out the contact card on my website to get that started.
@@AllamHouse Thanks so much. I really do appreciate all your info. Great work on the training as well. Cheers!
@@AllamHouse Thank you for the reply! Great help!!
How can you route mixbuses to returns from the 16returns on the s32.
I'm not sure I understand your question fully, but I think you are looking to build monitor mixes on some MixBUSes and then send them to your stage through a S32 stage box. If this is correct, you need to do these few things:
1) Go to Routing > OUT and confirm what output each MixBUS is mapped to as a source. Usually this is a 1 to 1 mapping so MixBUS 1 is the source for OUT 1, MixBUS 2 is the source for OUT 2, etc.
2) Go to Routing > AES50a and make sure your 1-16 are set to Out 1-8 and Out 9-16. This will send a copy of the outputs from the console up to the stage box.
Make sure you set the Pre/Post fader tap point correctly in the outs setting according to your needs. This video here discusses the differences. ruclips.net/video/1GNmNWdVWKg/видео.html
Thank you so much. This was exactly what I was asking. God bless you I was having such a hard time getting this done.
Hey Dave I got a dumb question the way I have my drums set up is its running through the board and I'm listening out through my in ears out the main headphone jack on the x32 producer. I made an inear mix on a mix bus channel and ran my wireless inear system to that Also I tried my wired in ear system as well with the mix bus but it doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the headphone plug in the front of the board.my question is, is there any way to make a mixbus inear mix sound like what I'm hearing out the front headphone jack?
Yes. Keep in mind the headphone jack is a stereo feed of your main mix (unless you solo something and then that takes over). Your IEM is most likely a mono mix which will have much less width than your stereo house mix. I recommend linking two buses together to get a stereo mix. Then, you could set it to Pre-Fader and build your desired IEM mix. You have the ability to follow your LR panning or do custom panning for your IEM. Also, make sure to add some FX into your IEM to sweeten it up.
@@AllamHouse much appreciated I'll try that for sure and if I can't get what I'm looking for I may have to do a one on one with you so you can further help me.i love this board but man it's a learning curve for sure.
Dumb question but do I need a amp in order for my floor monitors to work using an SD16 stagebox?
Yes. The stage box is just a tool for routing I/O with the console. You would still need an amp with passive speakers or grab a powered speaker that had the amp built-in.
Hey, how can I route a signal only to inear phones but not to the master, like a click track for example?
Select the channel for click, push the ‘Stereo Bus’ button next to the screen so it is no longer orange. This will allow the i out to be used throughout the console, but not go to the house. I talk about it in this video you commented on at the 16:20 mark. I’m discussing it with FX returns, but the same applies to click track as well.
@@AllamHouse o0o thank you so much!
Is it possible that I can preview the mix I send to the monitors in FOH through headphones? Then I could hear the same in FOH at rehearsal as the musicians hear on stage.
Yes, you can always plug your headphones into the console, hit the solo button on the MixBUS you are sending to the monitors and you’ll hear it in your headphones.
The FX Bus (Bus 13) are they running pre or post fader?
I run FX in the standard setup of Post Fader. This way if you turn the input down, the FX will go down as well.
So we have our live stream as outputs 5/6 (bus 5/6). So if we want it to be the same mix as is in house then we would select postfader and if we wanted it to be completely customized for the stream we would select prefader and then do sends on fader with it selected to adjust all the levels right? Also, is there a way to listen on the monitor headphones to the specific volume inputs of that bus 5/6? So if we wanted to hear how a singer on input 4 is coming through to just the live stream bus can we do that? Thanks!
For soloing, you can plug in the headphones and hit the SOLO button above any input or output on the console and here what it sounds like. This will not get in the way of your house or stream mix.
In terms of your first question (Pre vs Post Fader) this video discusses the differences and the setup. ruclips.net/video/krg9L_mS-4I/видео.html
Any chance of a "trouble shooting" video on the horizon? I have a signal coming into the console but nothing out. Really basic set-up => #1-3 inputs, #1-2 mix bus out...no efx. I'm using an x32 Producer..... (new to digital, prev. console was Yamaha PM2000....) Thanks...
I tend to focus more on the setup side of things and try to guide people on proper steps at the beginning. That being said, troubleshooting is a huge part of what we have to contend with in our environments. Your problem statement raises a number of questions and it might actually be good to put my thought process into a video of how I would troubleshoot your situation. Since that is not going to come out quickly, here is where I would start...
1) Select the input and make sure the ‘stereo bus’ button (left of the screen) is orange. Turn up the fader and make sure you hear it in your Front of House (FOH) mix.
2) Assuming step one works then you will want to look more into the routing and setup of where you are trying to send the signal.
3) If you are sending to a MixBUS, check your bus settings to see if it is pre-fader or Post fader. This information will determine how you need to set your faders to get signal to properly flow.
@@AllamHouse - Thank you! Yes, definitely a "Troubleshooting" video would be amazing, especially for those of who are new to using digital boards...
Wonder if this will solve my problem. I have 5 iem mixes and tried to copy one over to make a 6th. The mix works great except the 6th bus does not hear the click and guide . That channel on FOH is unmuted but fader is all the way down so the crowd does not hear the click
Hopefully you got some helpful info to troubleshoot.
@@AllamHouse does it sound like my issue might be the pre/post fader thing?
Yes, a bus mix going to IEM should be set to Pre-Fader so that the fader for FOH doesn’t interfere with the monitor.
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I am still not 100% sure where I make this pre/post fader adjustment. I think I just kind of lucked out and they were already set on pre. But you might have answered this in the video. I can’t watch the video because it’s 4:27 AM and my wife is asleep! ha ha I’m just reading the comments.
Does it make much difference on the "inputs" with respect to Post and Pre-fader? I have an input routed through input channel 15 from my stage that have a computer connected to it for a click track. No backing tracks, just pure click track. I can get that click track to work independently of my main mix, but I have no independent control for the individual busses. Bus 7 and 8 are used for my Live Stream. I can hear the click track in my in ears, but it also runs through my Live Stream bus, and no muting or volume control for bus 7 or 8 stops that click.
The ‘click’ input should be set with the fader at unity (0). The Stereo LR should be deselected to not go into the house. Then, you should be able to select the bus for stream, hit the ‘Sends on Fader’ and put the fader all the way down or mute which should keep the signal out of your stream mix. Similarly, you can select monitor mixes and add it appropriately.
Prefader and PostFader should still act similar in that you can turn down (or mute) the input in each MixBUS.
@@AllamHouse Thank you for your help. We have been using a click track for the last couple of weeks quite successfully. The click only goes to the In-ears and not the house. However, the click shows up in our live stream. I have in-ears at buses 1-6, and the live stream in bus 7. We mute the click in bus 7 and turn the fader all the way down, yet it still shows up in the live stream. Any suggestions?
Hi, can send eq of each channel to monitor?
There are different tap points that you can set for your instruments when they go into a MixBUS (usually used for monitors). You can choose from a raw signal, pre EQ, post EQ, etc. Select the channel, arrow to the right to get to the Sends tab, adjust accordingly.
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Hey man, do you send compression to vocal in-ear mixes? I generally don’t want to as I want a singer to hear their dynamics unaltered. Any tips for that? Thanks.
For me I do send compressed and EQ'd signals to my IEM. They get a signal that is Pre-Fader and this tends to allow them to have a nice even monitor sound to work from. I have not received any complaints and I am frequently on stage as well for various instruments and it seems to work just fine. I would maybe make a change if I had 4 or 5 vocals (like a church I grew up in) that were singing/blending across each other. Then I might look at not sending the compression to give them a more "transparent" IEM. I also think in a setting like that I would not be compressing as hard as I am in my rock-band setting.
@@AllamHouse thanks much! Just curious, do you run your compression before or after EQ?
I run my EQ first, then my compression. My next larger video will be about my vocal settings, so be sure to keep an eye out for it.
Can I flip the monitor outputs on the aes50 in other words I have the x32 producer so that's only 16 channels and I'm changing the settings so that I can mic the drums 25-32 but I only have 8 outputs in the console so can I change the out put number?
I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to accomplish here. You have 16 inputs, plus you have the 6 AUX inputs on the back of the console that are all available to use. Those are the physical inputs available. The outputs are set as outputs and are not able to be "flipped" and turned into inputs. There might be a better way to configure your inputs to make room for your drums, but I would need more information to assist.
You will need a stage box like a S16 or a S32. I use a S32 with my X32 Compact and it works just like my X32 large console.
Can i eq each chanel and send to monitor withnot touching main eq of each channel
No, unfortunately you do not get separate EQ for main vs Buses. You do have the ability to change the tap point where the signal is picked up to go to your BUS. Select the desired channel, go to Home > Sends and use the encoders to select the BUS and then the tap point. This can allow you to have (example) an electric guitarist get their full signal by tapping pre-EQ for their monitor on a BUS, and then the EQ is engaged for the mains.
@@AllamHouse for drums?
I not undestend best
The easy answer to your first question “Can I EQ each channel different for main and monitor?” Is NO. I was trying to offer other options, but no, you only have one EQ option that will impact mains and monitors.
So I am completely new to all of this and this video was very helpful. Unfortunately, sometime before I was recruited to help with our school sound system, the monitors got unplugged and I have no idea where to plug them in. I've tried the things in this video, but every time I move the main volume up and down, the monitors react the same. They are also not independently controlled. I'm not even sure I plugged them into the proper spot. We use a x32 board on wheels from the back of the cafeteria. It connects to the wall through an ethernet cable. I found where it connects to the rack on the stage. Currently the monitors are plugged into output 1. Hopefully this makes some kind of sense to you, but any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Here are the steps I would take to troubleshoot…
1) identify what you are mixing the monitor on… ideally this would be a MixBUS, but if it’s a matrix you’ll have issues.
2) Assuming it’s a MixBUS, go to Routing > Out and scroll through the left side to see where your MixBUS is routed to. Ideally, the Out 1 is sourced by MixBUS1, Out 2 with MixBUS2, etc.
3) Next go to Routing > XLR and make sure your MixBUS is set to go out the same XLR output. Usually this is just set to a one to one mapping of Out 1-XLR1, etc.
4) Once you located the output your MixBUS is routed to, plug the XLR cable into that output on the back of the console.
I hope this helps you out. I’m assuming you are just a volunteer, but I do offer consultations if you need help faster.
I hate that’s it’s only on banks of 8 you can’t move in puts outs puts 1to 1 to where every you want it. Allen and Heath let’s you
In the firmware version 4.0 and newer you do have custom routing at the individual channel and output level. You would use the Routing > User Out to set this up and refine where you send your outputs. It is not the exact same as a nicer A&H board, but it still covers the same need.
what free app can i use 10:30
Grab the M32-Q app from your app store. This will allow the musician to control their monitor mix remotely on the X32 or M32 console. They will need to be connected to a wireless router and the console needs to be connected to the router as well for this to work.
Typical drummer, "I can't hear anything"
- Did you turn it on?
"........... Uhhh, no."
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Haha. Classic.
really bad explainend....
Thanks for the feedback. Go ahead and send me your published video that covers the information in a better format so I can learn. In the meantime, if you have any specific questions feel free to leave them here and I can either address them properly, or point you to a video that I know will answer it for you.