Behringer X18 | 18‑channel digital mixer and multitrack recorder with tablet remote control
The Behringer X18 is an 18-input digital mixer designed for mobile and desktop production, featuring 16 MIDAS-designed microphone preamps, an 18-in/18-out USB audio interface, and tri-mode Wi‑Fi. Combined with four high-quality effects engines and six auxiliary buses, it provides front-of-house sound reinforcement, rehearsal monitor mixes, and multitrack recording all in one unit.
Key Features
- 16 MIDAS-designed microphone preamps, delivering clean, wide-dynamic-range sound
- 18 in / 18 out USB audio interface for direct multitrack recording and playback
- Built-in tri-mode Wi‑Fi (AP/Client) and Ethernet, supporting remote control from tablets and computers
- Four stereo effects engines covering classic algorithms such as reverb, delay, dynamics, and modulation
- Six configurable auxiliary buses suitable for stage monitors or external effects returns
- Supports automatic mixing, maintaining clarity in multi-microphone situations like conferences and talk shows
- 100‑band RTA and spectrum visualization tools to assist with quick system tuning
- Cross-platform control apps (iOS/Android/macOS/Windows/Linux)
- Scene/snapshot management for quick switching between different performances or productions
- Desktop form factor, ideal for close placement at studio or live mixing positions
Specifications
| Brand / Model | Behringer X18 |
| Product Type | 18-input digital mixer with built-in multitrack USB recording interface |
| Analog Inputs | 16 x XLR/TRS combo (MIDAS preamps, +48V support), 2 x 1/4" line inputs (Ch 17/18) |
| Analog Outputs | Main L/R (2 x XLR), Aux 1–6 (6 x 1/4" TRS), Headphones (1 x 1/4" TRS) |
| USB Audio Interface | 18 In / 18 Out, USB 2.0 |
| Sample Rate / Bit Depth | 44.1 / 48 kHz, 24-bit |
| Onboard Processing | 4 stereo FX engines, dynamics processing, EQ, RTA, scene/snapshot |
| Network & Control | Built-in Wi‑Fi (AP/Client), RJ45 Ethernet; MIDI In/Out (5‑pin DIN) |
| Auxiliary Buses | 6 configurable Aux buses (for monitor mixes/effects sends) |
| Compatible Platforms | iOS / Android / macOS / Windows / Linux (remote control apps) |
| Form Factor | Desktop (X Air series) |
