12 Things to Know About the XR18 - The Good and the Bad! An Overview - Behringer XR18 & Midas MR18

Buyer research guide. Features and a faux pas. This is an overview of the Behringer XR18 and the Midas MR18 digital audio consoles. XR18/MR18 101. A walk-through taking a look at the ethernet, USB, XLR and other connectors on the front panel, the preamps, and on through to the control software and finally the outputs. Gain staging, automix, compression, gates, monitor connections, live streaming, and other audio mixing concepts and features found on the X-Air console are discussed and shown. XR18 wifi discussed.
An XR18 / MR18 tutorial and overview of the highlights and features. Behringer for beginners and refresher for more experienced users.

The XR18 / MR 18 X-Air consoles can be controlled by PC and Apple Mac computers using X-Air Edit software (available for free download on the Behringer site), or by iPad and Android tablets using Mixing Station or Behringer software.

These consoles also provide a 16 mic preamp USB audio interface for use with DAW software or streaming software and platforms.

Used by bands, soloists, duos, techs, recording engineers, and musicians of all ages. Mixing from stage, mixing from FOH, or used as an audio interface for a studio or home studio and DAW. The 16 channels of automix make it perfectly suited for conference mixing.

Even with the failings of the built-in wifi and its inability to handle heavy cellular traffic, and only 2.4G single band, the XR18 makes up for it in other features, size and price. Adding an external router for better connectivity onstage and outside of the rehearsal is a small price to pay for the total package.

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Video Summary:
This video is a live sound reinforcement tutorial for the Behringer XR18 audio console and the Midas MR18 digital audio console. It is a review, overview, and general audio mixing guide with tips and tricks and advice. For musicians, worship leaders, churches, clubs, and home recording enthusiasts.

0:00 Intro
0:14 Ethernet Connector
1:16 Other Top Panel Connections
2:09 16 Mic Pres and Aux Inputs
2:57 6 Aux XLR Outputs
3:19 Main L-R Out
3:25 Headphone Output
3:31 X-Air Edit
3:37 Setup
5:12 Mixer Channels
9:33 Automix
10:44 FX Rack
11:12 Output Features

[AlanHamiltonAudio]

This video is an overview of the XR18/MR18. Walking thru the highlights, and one lowlight (the built-in wifi), with some information, some advice, some tips and tricks, and links to other videos for more in-depth information on the various topics. As always, please leave any questions or comments here. :)

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Connecting an XR18/MR18 to OBS for Live Streaming:

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0:00 Intro
0:14 Ethernet Connector
1:16 Other Top Panel Connections
2:09 16 Mic Pres and Aux Inputs
2:57 6 Aux XLR Outputs
3:19 Main L-R Out
3:25 Headphone Output
3:31 X-Air Edit
3:37 Setup
5:12 Mixer Channels
9:33 Automix
10:44 FX Rack
11:12 Output Features

[mikemckechnie]

I've watched a few XR18 tutorials to get me started and this one is the best. Pitched at the right level for me - someone who's used an analog desk before but with a limited understanding of what they were doing! Good brisk pace of delivery and a voice that's easy on the ears. Thanks for this Alan

[DXCommanderHQ]

Alan, I just want to say (again) that your videos on the XR-18 have been a life-saver last 12-months.. I thought I knew this mixer (and I had been using it for about 4-years) until I started watching your videos. I use it for live, rehearsals, recording (tracks live), and also for my videos. You need a gold star. Keep up the tremendous work. You are fabulous!

[StephenSpelman]

Thanks so much - great video. I just got an MR18, and you're a lifesaver. Now I'm on to your other videos. Really appreciate your assistance.

[dhergott]

Very helpful video, I haven't used this mixer in over 2.5 years so it is a good refresher. Thank you for creating it. 😀

[philippelelong]

This is really solid information presented in a very helpful no BS attitude. Thanks man!

[tronlady]

Yours is fast becoming one of the channels where I like before I’ve even heard anything 🤩

[videodistro]

Good video highlighting some of the real weaknesses we've run into, especially the wireless. This video is using an 9older version of the software, so there are some additions not shown here (ie. the EQ screen now has gain, frequency and "quality" (Q bandwidth) settings in the lower right corner).

[Dale]

Nice Job! Fast paced and easy to understand.

[delbosdrums]

Simple, functional and very well explained as always. Greetings!

[mgdf]

Love the timestamps. Great video as always!!

[ColoradoDreamin]

Wow… this is… amazing. Thank you so much! Very well done.

[billytremoloband]

Just spotted this vid, must defo watch it tomorrow when time permits

[DrumZada]

The best video currently on the internet about xr18!

[Riffman]

Great video as always, Alan! I'd love to see a video about how to use a midi footswitch with the xr18 to turn effects on and off, mute groups, etc. Thanks!

[nungua]

Your video are on point and a great resource. Thank you.

[sybamunki]

awesome overview - I've learnt a lot

[MrJUNNY]

Excellent video and information Distinguished🙏

[FirebrandVOCALS]

Superb explanation….. very much appreciated 😎👍