Hi Folks,
Some repeated and updated notes/observations for this mixer.
) The preamps for channels 3 & 4 have only two analog levels, low and high.
From +27 down to +26 gain level, there's a sharp jump in preamp noise. Also high noise when a lot of gain is dialed in.
MTribe says this is normal.
https://behringer.world/viewtopic.php?t=685 Yes, for many signals you can work around it. IMHO they could do so much better.
PLUS:
⦁ Compact, light
⦁ Unit feels solid, build quailty appears to be good
⦁ Bluetooth remote control, though one device only. Bluetooth audio at the same time, can be from the same or different devices.
⦁ Good front panel control. Can be left in the hands of novice users for basic level control. For instance, press Mute button quickly to mute effects, hold a second to mute all outputs except USB/Bluetooth audio.
⦁ Only needs 5V @ 2A. Can be powered by a powerbank. Just make sure there is enough juice or it will occasionally mute. Phantom factors in this equation. Easy to carry a spare power supply.
⦁ Good preamps on channels 1 & 2, with phantom
⦁ Two pre/post-fade aux sends, can do two monitor mixes
⦁ Parametric EQ on INs/OUTs, variable HPF on inputs
⦁ One-knob compressor on inputs. Pretty limited, but effective. One knob output limiter.
⦁ System delays - can do 341ms delay. Control from surface only.
⦁ USB multi-track in and out; on a different connection from power connector.
⦁ Two basic effects with multiple pre-sets, tap-tempo on surface and in app. FX to Mains and/or Monitors.
⦁ Mute and Solo per channel
⦁ EZ Gain setting actually works ok.
⦁ Settings recall
⦁ Channel scribble strips
⦁ XLR balanced main outs, TRS balanced monitor outs. 5/6, 7/8 TRS balanced inputs.
⦁ In/Out latency .6ms
MINUS:
⦁ Short bluetooth control range, reliably about 20'. For most of my shows and the way I mix, I need much longer range.
⦁ If you lose Bluetooth control, you have to go back to the mixer and punch buttons to re-connect - no auto-reconnect. Please give us auto-reconnect to last device connected.
⦁ No parametric EQ visualization. Firmware update?
⦁ Clunky app, for instance: click on Channel-1, then Solo. Then un-Solo. Then back to main fader screen. Very slow app development. It would be nice to see the Flow 8 in Mixing Station.
⦁ Some, not all, power supplies appeared to have a ticking issue. Mine hums and buzzes a bit when first plugged in, then settles down.
Is What It Is:
⦁ Low channel count. Great if this is all you need.
⦁ Only two XLRs have phantom. More phantom would require a bigger power supply.
⦁ Non motorized faders. I actually prefer this - less to break on this basic mixer. Motorized faders would likely require a bigger power supply.
⦁ 24bit, 48KHz AD/DA only, 32bit floating internal
⦁ With the mixer I carry two 1' long TRS~XLR-M adapter cables. Also two 1' long F-XLR~TRS cables. Add that weight to the device when comparing to other options.
⦁ The app can look different on different devices - some with legible text, others with tiny text.
What Can Be Improved:
⦁ Bluetooth control range, multiple device control. Ethernet option.
⦁ Preamps for channels 3 & 4.
⦁ App
⦁ Compressor - more control. Basic/Advanced setting.
⦁ Need FX mutes on main page of app.
⦁ Channel Solo on main app page.
⦁ Show PEQ curve
⦁ Add RTA to inputs - a good looking, useful RTA/Spectrum analyzer like Mackie has, not the barely useful XR/MR18 one.
⦁ What is the long-term reliability of a USB-Micro-B power connector?
I got one of these in April and have had it at several small gigs as a spare.
For various reasons, so far it has only done one gig, where it worked fine
In another thread, John L Nobile's suggestion of a 'Midas Glow 8' is priceless!
Please add your likes/gripes, what you would like to see improved.
Thanks and good health, Weogo
