Detail 01
16 Midas-designed mic preamps
The mixer provides 16 microphone preamps.
Product detailSKU #1422297029603
BehringerX AIR X18 18-Channel Digital Desktop Mixer
1/8
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A digital desktop mixer built around 16 Midas-designed mic preamps, integrated Wi-Fi tablet control, USB recording, onboard effects, and virtual mixing controls.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage or studio users who want to control a mix from an iOS or Android tablet
- Recording setups that need to send up to 16 microphone signals and MIDI data to a DAW over USB
- Multi-mic applications that can use Gain Sharing to manage open microphones
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who require physical or motorized faders
- Setups requiring stated XLR auxiliary outputs, FireWire, ADAT, or Thunderbolt connectivity
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bi-directional USB
It can send up to 16 microphone signals and MIDI data to a DAW while supporting monitoring mixes.
Detail 03
4 effects engines
The mixer includes four onboard effects engines based on the FX in the X32 console.
Detail 04
Gain Sharing
Selected microphone channels can have their gain structure managed automatically.
Detail 05
12 buses / 2 subgroups
The supplied specifications list 12 buses and two subgroups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mix control is virtual and uses an iOS or Android tablet.
- 02The supplied data lists six 1/4 in auxiliary outputs and two XLR main outputs.
- 03Width, height, depth, and weight are not stated.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the X18 be controlled wirelessly?
Yes. It has an integrated Wi-Fi module and can be controlled with an iOS or Android tablet.
02How many microphone preamps does it have?
It has 16 Midas-designed mic preamps and 16 XLR/TRS combo jacks.
03Can it record to a computer?
Yes. Its bi-directional USB interface can send up to 16 microphone signals and MIDI data to a DAW.
04Does it have physical faders?
No. The supplied specifications list virtual faders and no motorized faders.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51422297029603
Worth comparing
1 of 12
More from Behringer
1 of 8
