8 Years with the X32 | Should you buy in 2024? | X32 Review

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In this video, Kade reviews the Behringer X32 after 8 years of weekly use. He shares three things he loves and three things he hates about the X32. Would he buy it again? Should you buy an X32 in 2023?

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0:00 Longevity
0:37 How to master the X32
1:07 Bugs & hardware issues
1:34 3 things I LOVE
3:00 3 things I HATE
4:25 Should you buy an X32 in 2023?

[storiesbybrad]

“You can touch the screen…it just isn’t going to do anything…”

I literally laughed out loud.

[handyfm]

I bought the first one in New Zealand in sept 2012, it's done thousands of shows and still runs strong. In terms of returns on investment cant really beat that.

[chemdrum]

that phone slot was specifically for the iPhone 5 at the time the mixer was released. It could've maybe fit other phones so I could be wrong on the "specifically" part LOL.
I this mixer!!!! My eyes landed it on it in 2012 when I went to visit another church. I immediately told all personnel in power at my church that we NEEDED to get this board. This is a mixer I would recommend to ANY church still with an analog board. It's so good, you can even settle with the X32 Compact and still get the same quality and experience.
Also, there's the extended capabilities that can be done with this mixer too ie: multitrack recording, use of Waves SuperRack, etc.

[BritoWorx]

Behringer should really consider a mk2 version of this mixer w/ combo jacks, oled touch screen and updated components.

[dennishoffleit]

I owned one and worked on many. It was a game changer. In that time there was nothing in that price range. It made it possible for bands to have their own desk. And the rack version made InEar systems for the bands possible. But I feel like I’m grown out. 32Ch, only 8 Slots for FX and PlugIns. I prefer SQ. But Wing is a great choice too. Especially if you want to keep stageboxes and P16. We use that as livestream mixer in church. Same great sound as X32. Great features like PlugIns and 6Band PEQ per channel. User Fader Pages and so much more. So here you get your update from X32. And the touchscreen will do something if you’re touching it. ;-) I’m waiting for a smaller version… And maybe a WingRack to do bigger IEM racks?

[AllenPendleton]

I always unscrew the phone holder and use it for a track ball when I'm using super rack.

[BassBülow]

On our X32 a few of the knobs doesn't work like they should. Has anybody a quick fix?

[truesurvivor]

Just got an x32 at my Church. After one month had a channel scribble strip go out. Can change color but no text at all. Been seeing a lot of this issue in forums.

[Zazquatch]

I had one back in 2014, until I realized that I wouldn't use it as much as I thought, so I sold it used and got my money back.
Now I am waiting for the dollar and the fiinantial system to crash before thinking of buying any equipment. The prices just keep on rising as the F.R. is printing more useless money to cover up the huge dept.

It is most likely gonna be a bumpy right, but I believe it'll turn out good later on.

[olachus]

That was meant for an iPod, not a phone. You could use an iPod as your music or sound track source and just have it at your very right hand for an easy and fast control.

[tommih]

X32 or M32 with touchscreen/ UI refresh would be epic!

[dannyharvey]

you missed the AES/EBU Output in the hate section! It could have been 2 more analogue outs! ;-) That said, I love mine too!

[erickgabrielalfaroroldan]

OK, still being great, but what other better options are available now?

[maisbaer]

There are three things I hate:
-Stereo channels always use two neighbored faders
-Effects are configured as complicated as on analog consoles
-This digital mixer has no digital inputs and outputs (despite the usb card)

As at least 1. and 2. are better, I‘d prefer the Wing.

[vladborisov]

XD this is so true! (The comment about master's degrees)

[GKB.official]

I’d still buy the x32 because you can get good deals used now.

[ransfordfearon]

Hi . Your video is great.. I am new to the Behringer x32 compact. I am trying my best to find way around it. Just a few days ago I cannot get any audio feed to go to the monitors. The two main speakers work great but my 3 floor monitors have no feed coming through them from the console. What advice can you give me? Thanks

[rjkora]

I love my x32, I do hope they update somethings soon ! also the support they have had on this is awesome, But a touch version of the X32 should be fun without that phone holder :)

[detent]

What are others using in the < $5k price range for console and mixrack combo? This is a great training video!
Any issues seeing the 1” channel fader displays in room light or outdoors?

[PanRider]

If it does more than you need, as does ours, then there’s no real reason to change.
We’ve never run out of inputs or outputs.