{"id":1760234,"date":"2019-11-30T15:58:10","date_gmt":"2019-11-30T15:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1760234"},"modified":"2026-04-28T13:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:56:36","slug":"behringer-rd-8-firmware-update","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/behringer-rd-8-firmware-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Behringer RD-8 Firmware Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to update the firmware on a Behringer RD-8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we will show you how to perform a firmware update to a Behringer RD-8. Follow the sections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Check the firmware version<\/strong> number<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Install Bootloader driver (PC users only)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
  3. Perform a firmware update<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Check the firmware version number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    RD-8 firmware updates typically add new features and bug fixes to the internal software. You may need to perform a firmware update if you\u2019re running into issues and need to reload the device\u2019s software. Before performing an update, check which firmware version you\u2019re currently on and compare it to the latest listed on the RD-8 product page on the Behringer website. Follow these steps to check the firmware version.
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    1. Press the Settings <\/strong>button and then press and hold the TAP\/HOLD <\/strong>button.<\/li>
    2. While holding the TAP\/HOLD <\/strong>button, press the PREFS <\/strong>(5) step key. The firmware version will scroll across the screen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Install the Bootloader driver (PC users only)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      IMPORTANT: <\/strong>Make sure that the RD-8 is in Boot <\/strong>mode before installing the Bootloader drive. If it\u2019s powered on normally, the STM32 Bootloader will not appear in the device list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      While the RD-8 is class-compliant on Windows, a unique Bootloader driver first needs to be installed for the device to be recognized by the firmware updater while in Boot <\/strong>mode. You will need to install a driver tool that allows the RD-8 to be recognized by your PC while in Boot mode. This procedure is only necessary the first time you perform a firmware update on Windows. Follow these steps to install the Bootloader driver. Mac users can skip this section and go straight to Perform a firmware update<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. With the RD-8 turned off, connect it to your computer.<\/li>
      2. Go to the Zadig driver installer page<\/a>, and download the latest version.<\/li>
      3. Press and hold the recessed Boot <\/strong>button located next to the USB port on the RD-8 using a paper clip (or something of a similar size)<\/em> and power the unit on.