Behringer X AIR XR16 Manuel Du Propriétaire

X AIR User Manual

There are 3 EQ options for the Main LR and Aux buses: 6-band parametric, 

graphic, and “true” EQ. The parametric EQ functions the same as the channel 

EQ, only with 6 bands available. The GEQ and TEQ types appear to be identical, 

but the “true” EQ compensates for adjacent frequency adjustments. Most graphic 

equalizers have a multiplying effect when several neighboring bands are boosted 

or cut, causing an exaggerated EQ adjustment. The TEQ will have an EQ curve that 

is more indicative of the actual adjustments made on the sliders.

A channel’s dynamics can be adjusted on this page. A compressor is useful for 

reducing the dynamic range of a signal, allowing the perceived volume in the mix 

to be raised without clipping. An expander can add dynamics by attenuating a 

signal when it drops below the predetermined threshold. Using the S/E button, a 

simple or expanded set of parameters can be selected to accommodate various 

levels of mixing expertise.

1.  Engage the processor with the ON button.
2.  Adjust the Threshold at which the compressor begins to take effect. 

Audio that falls below this setting will remain unaffected.

3.  Adjust the Knee to allow the compressor to have a more gradual effect on 

the signal. When the Knee is set fully to the left (hard knee), any signals that 

rise above the threshold will receive the full compression ratio right away.

4.  Adjust the Ratio to determine how aggressively the dynamics are affected.
5.  Select between a compressor or expander to set the action of the dynamics 

processor. While a compressor reduces a signal’s dynamics, an expander 

increases the dynamic range.

6.  Adjust the Attack knob to set how quickly the compressor takes effect when 

the input signal rises above the threshold.

7.  Select between Peak or RMS input response. RMS is most common 

in compressors, and responds to the average level of incoming audio, 

whereas the Peak setting responds to brief spikes in loudness that would be 

allowed through when set to RMS.

8.  Adjust the Hold knob to set how long the compressor takes to enter the 

release cycle once the audio drops below the threshold.

9.  Select between an aggressive Linear or smooth Logarithmic operation.

10.  Adjust the Release knob to set how quickly the compressor releases after the 

audio drops below the threshold.

11.  Use the Gain knob to compensate for changes in level caused by 

the processor.

12.  Adjust the Mix knob to determine how much of the signal is left unaffected 

by the processor.

13.  Select a high cut, low cut or mid peak frequency and bandwidth/slope for 

the key filter.

14.  Engage the key filter with the Key On button.
15.  Select the frequency for the key filter.

The Sends screen allows the currently selected channel’s signal to be routed to 

the 6 Aux outputs and to the 4 Effects processors. Aux and Effects routing can 

also adjusted using the fader banks on the right-hand side of the Main View 

screen. The signal can be routed to the buses from specific points in the preamp 

chain, such as pre or post EQ (the S/E button must be active).

When the LR button is active, the channel is assigned to the main bus. For sources 

that are not intended for the audience to hear, such as click tracks, removing 

the channel from the main bus eliminates the potential to accidentally mix that 

source into the mains.
This page also allows the channel to be quickly assigned to a DCA, Mute Group or 

Automix group.
The Auto Mix function is very useful for meetings or panel discussions where 

multiple microphones are used for speech. The mic channels can be assigned to 

one of two auto mix groups, which will automatically attenuate the channels that 

are not currently receiving signal. Click the X or Y auto mix buttons in the Main 

tab to assign several channels to an auto mix group.
Navigate to the Setup - Preferences tab and engage the Show button  

under Automix. This will cause an Automix X and Y button to appear on the  

Main View screen.
Whenever an auto mix bus is engaged, a blue gain reduction meter will indicate 

the amount of signal reduction for any channels assigned to the bus. This allows 

the current speaker to be heard clearly while suppressing any noise from the 

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