What is a Matrix Behringer X32

The Matrix section is one of the most powerful tools on the Behringer X32 and Midas M32, and some forget to even use it! In this video I will explain what a matrix is on the Behringer X32 and some useful ways to use a matrix.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:18 What is a Matrix?
03:36 How to set up using the Behringer X32 Matrix
07:25 Using the Matrix as a system processor
11:29 Sending a Mixbus to a Matrix
12:07 How do I utilize the Matrix Section?
13:57 Conclusion

[edsonsimpson]

Need to watch this 10 more time still don’t understand matrix 😔

[thatsawesomecarine]

This was helpful for me. We are able to get rid of some old equipment/redundancy by using the Matrix section of our X32. Your instructions are great. Thank you. (I do sound/music direction for a church)

[cjbralph]

THANKS! I've never used that matrixies as I've never understood them. You just unlocked a whole new section of my board!!

[Glorybound]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I feel way more comfortable with our X32 after watching them.

[AlexTechWiz]

The Matrix capabilities of the X32 are beautifully explained here, the best part of this video is adding the subwoofer, love it! Thank you very much, Drew, you have such a natural way to explain things very fluently.

[Gladingson]

Very helpful and very intuitive Drew... much grace sir

[johnfonseca]

Thank you, Drew. Very thorough and succinct. I appreciate you.

[arayapokey]

Awesome explanation, I’ll try this style of workflow in the future, thank you!

[chasemixon]

I can't tell you how many times I have looked at that matrix button and wondered what was it for??? :) thanks! great explanation.

[AnilKumar-zoeu]

Thank you so much sir for your packaged information.

[victoromowa]

Thank you very Drew I am glad learning more from you

[DaleChristenson]

One important thing not mentioned about matrices is that when you send your L&R to a matrix, you don’t want to EQ the L&R faders at all anymore. You’ll instead use the matrix you sent the L&R to to shape your EQ.

In his example, he had the L&R going to several different matrices for different purposes, so eq’ing the L&R will effect all your matrices and not necessarily in a good way. He mentioned some of that.

The other thing is that there are 6 aux outputs that you could route your matrices to. This frees up valuable aux sends on the xlr jacks.

In my case, I have matrix 1&2 going out 1/4” aux sends 1&2, subs going out 1/4” aux send 3, front fills going out 1/4’ aux send 4, and audio for video going out 1/4” aux sends 5&6. Now, I have 16 “monitor” outputs or whatever I need to send out with XLR connectors. Many times I don’t use all, but have that in my back pocket for those instances where I need a few stereo monitors for in ears. Those (in ear sends) eat monitor sends quickly.

[tutorialesdemerenguesconluis]

This Video was absolut one fo my Favorite! Thank you very much!!!

[GregMalleus]

I think Drew was reading my mind because I was researching this the past few days. Very clear and concise information that answered all the questions I had regarding matrices on the X32.

[landonlewsaw]

I use the matrices to run a three way crossover (low/mid/high) into six amp channels in my passive rig. No external crossover - brilliant!

[DavidKestler]

Okay, I really dig on this idea other than my kick drum. I use aux 8 for my sub out channel and have EQ that channel for such. I only want two or three things in the sub mix, bass, maybe bass keys and the kick drum. Your sending all of the mix into Matrix 3 and that is like a DJ set up to me. However I am going to move my sub out over to 14 now for I do like how your doing that. I do need a better send for Video out and livestream so this video was very useful to me. But I have been doing sub out on 8 for years now, need to retrain Andrea. Setting up for Church now. Thank you again Drew.

Super David Scott.

[danielryanswain]

Could you make a video walking through your Vocal Effects? I know you have one on the general Vocal Effects possibilities with the X32 but what would be really helpful is a specific walkthrough of the vocal effects and settings that you are using when you mix. ...similar to the Vocal EQ and Vocal Compression videos you did.

[Liveband-life]

I love you videos and have learnt a lot from your explicit approach of teaching. more grace . I have a question. since I use the M/C for my subs, must I send it to a mono matrix?

[travelyou]

Great Video and informtive. Now in our church everuthing is super loud we get so many complaints I try to adjust but instruments are lkud and voices super low. How do I adjust in order to get good sound quality with 0 complaints???? Is there a video out there that helps????

[mosborne]

Cam, you please go over each of the stereo effects, and which is best? Especially for live feeds.