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Behringer X Air XR12 12-channel Tablet-controlled Digital Mixer

X Air Series 12-input Stage Box/Rackmount Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with 4 Gain-programmable Midas Preamps, Integrated Wi-Fi Module, and Rack Ears
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Behringer X Air XR12 12-channel Tablet-controlled Digital Mixer
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A Whole New Way to Mix

Behringer's cutting-edge X Air digital mixers integrate with your iPad or Android tablet for unprecedented mixing power and mobility. Plug in your mic and line level sources and mix from anywhere in the venue or studio via the free remote control app. The XR12 is a 12-input, rackmountable stage box unit with four gain-programmable Midas-designed microphone preamps, Behringer's renowned X32 effects rack, a 100-band Real Time Analyzer on all channels, and bus EQs, a stereo USB recorder, and integrated Wi-Fi, all in a convenient rackmount chassis. Just add mics, and you have everything you need to mix a live show and record a stereo mix straight to your device. The Behringer XR12 gives you a whole new way to mix.

Behringer XR12 at a Glance:

  • Built-in Wi-Fi module
  • Convenient stage box/rackmount chassis
  • Includes rack ears and protection bumpers
  • Midas-designed preamps
  • 40-bit floating-point DSP
  • Full-featured channel processing
  • FX Rack delivers studio-quality effects
  • 100-band RTA for all channel and bus EQs

Mix From Anywhere in the House

Built-in Wi-Fi and tablet integration for unprecedented mixing mobility

Behringer's XR12 gives you the ultimate in mixing mobility. Imagine always being able to mix from the most advantageous spot in the house! The XR12 acknowledges the reality of modern live mixing — that you don't want to be tied down to a fixed front-of-house mix location. Integrated Wi-Fi gives you remote control over the mixer's functions from your tablet or laptop without needing to set up and configure an external router. Now you can focus on your mix, moving around the venue to experience what your audience is hearing at anyplace in the auditorium. Tweak the mix from the balcony. Adjust the monitors from the performers' perspective. This is live mixing the way it should be — natural and intuitive. The result will be better-sounding shows!

  • Mix from anywhere in the venue
  • Instant wireless for your tablet or laptop
  • Complete remote control over mix functions
  • No need to set up and configure an external router

You're Connected

Ethernet port gives you networking options

The XR12's built-in Wi-Fi has you covered for most venues, but if you've got big stadium gigs booked, you'll be glad to know that you can easily integrate the XR12 into a larger setup using its Ethernet port to connect to a wired network or a monster router.

  • Ethernet port for networking options
  • Connect to a wired network
  • Set up an industrial router

Great-sounding Mixes Start Here

Pristine preamps, ultra-wide dynamic range, and more

With four Midas-designed mic preamps and 40-bit floating-point DSP that delivers virtually unlimited dynamic range with no internal overload and vanishingly low latency, the XR12 delivers impeccable sound quality — the same as Behringer's acclaimed X32 digital mixer. The XR12's preamps are fully gain-programmable and remote-controllable from your iOS or Android tablet, for nearly unlimited flexibility in a live show situation. And because applications are loaded to the specific device, you can, for instance, prepare your channel layout offline while sitting in the tour bus before a show.

  • Acclaimed X32 technology for impeccable sound quality
  • Fully gain-programmable, remote-controllable preamps
  • Applications loaded to specific device
  • Facilitates offline pre-production

Comprehensive Processing and Routing

Features that will make you a sound-mixing hero

With so many variables beyond a mixer's control, Sweetwater knows just how challenging mixing a live show can be. That's why Behringer designed the XR12 with smart features that can make you a sound-mixing hero. The XR12's channels are fully loaded, with per-channel low-cut filters, gates, full dynamics (including compression, limiting, expansion, ducking, sidechaining, and more), fully parametric 4-band EQ, and routing to the two aux outputs. When it comes to EQ, the XR12 lets you analyze the frequency content of your tracks to perfection, courtesy of its 100-band Real Time Analyzer, built into every input channel and then sculpt them with the bus equalizer. With visual feedback built right into the control app, you can see exactly what you need to do, and make fast, surgical adjustments to frequencies that need a boost or cut.

  • Smart features make mixing easier
  • Extensive per-channel processing
  • 100-band Real Time Analyzer
  • Visual feedback simplifies EQ

Studio-quality Effects

Virtual FX Rack with four true-stereo multi-effects processors

The XR12 has an entire arsenal of effects under the hood. The virtual FX Rack gives you four true-stereo (8 mono) multi-effects processors, including delay, chorus, and dynamics. This engine is beefy enough to simultaneously run high-quality, true-stereo reverbs and 31-band EQ, without the need for additional hardware. Select any combination of high-end simulations of classic studio reverbs such as the Lexicon 480L and PCM70, the EMT250, or Quantec QRS. The XR12's onboard processing means your computer won't be tasked with additional heavy lifting during a mixdown session with numerous plug-ins.

  • Four stereo multi-effects processors
  • Simulations of legendary studio reverbs
  • Robust FX engine
  • Lightens the load on your computer

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Digital
  • Channels: 12
  • Inputs - Mic Preamps: 4 x XLR-1/4" combo
  • Phantom Power: Yes (activated via remote app)
  • Inputs - Line: 6 x 1/4", 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
  • Outputs - Main: 2 x XLR
  • Channel Inserts: Internal effects/processing inserts
  • Busses/Groups: 2 x 1/4" TRS (aux bus out)
  • Data I/O: Ethernet, Built-in Wi-Fi Module, 2-ch USB-to-device
  • USB: 1 x USB Type A (flash drive)
  • Computer Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS
  • EQ Bands: 100-band Real Time Analyzer (RTA)
  • Effects: 4 stereo effects/modeling engines including delay, chorus, dynamics, Lexicon reverbs, flangers, exciters
  • Rackmountable: Yes
  • Height: 3.7"
  • Depth: 5.9"
  • Width: 13.1"
  • Weight: 5.3 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0605-AAB86-US1

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Reviews

Fits on a pedal board
Talk about bang for the buck! This little box is jam packed with tech. Practically zero noise. Outstanding efx. Incredibly versatile. I've used this unit with my trios since 2017. The midi functionality is a big plus for me. I've added a bluetooth midi interface, and load the scene or just efx parameters for any given song with midi commands sent by iPad (using an app such as OnSong). And this box fits right in on my pedal board. The one caveat that I would make, and that keeps me from giving it a full five stars, is that the onboard WiFi is not reliable enough for live shows. Too many dropouts. I strongly recommend using an external WiFi router. I've never had a problem since.
It's Amazing. Sound as good as the 16 or 18.
Easy to use. Sounds great! The App is fine. I'm sensing user error on some of the other comments. If you don't like the app? Then use mix station. As far as the wifi? It's 2.4g. buy an external 5g router. Problems solved! Fantastic digital mixer for the money!! It's a great fly rig for small bar gigs!!
Music background: Audio Engineer of 33 years
Well satisfied!!
We now have 2.And they work great!!
UPDATE: The Behringer X Air app IS STILL AVAILABLE!!!
I recently discovered that the Official app from Behringer IS STILL AVAILABLE! It is no longer available on app stores like Apple, you have to go directly to Behringer's website and download it straight from them. And it still works beautifully, even on my current iPad running the latest iOS software.

Also, you will definitely want to connect an external wifi router to this, as the connection will be significantly more stable, and will stay connected in large crowds with cell phone signals and venues with lots of wifi signals. Any basic home wifi router will do, especially it is a dual band router that can connect to 5G.

I have been using this machine since late 2017, and plan to use it for many more years to come!
Music background: Full-time traveling musician, studio producer
Used since 2017, still loving it!
I have been using this mixer since 2017, and am considering buying a second one. Figured it was high time I gave it a review.

It's a very, very impressive piece of tech. Works especially well if you connect an external router to it for a little bit stronger/more stable connection. Runs rock-solid 9.9 out of 10. The built-in effects sound great, and the routing capabilities for house mains and monitors/in ear monitors is quite versatile.

It's a little weird that Beringer stopped supporting their app that runs this thing, but the new third party app called Mixing Station that replaced it runs fabulously.
Music background: Full-time traveling musician and studio producer