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Name
Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
Category
13) Studio / line / analog mixes
Type
32_CHANNEL_ANALOG_MIXER_WITH_BUILT_IN_EFFECTS
Specimen
A
Inventory tag
HW-2024-MX-EU3242X-001
Condition
OK
Physical parameters
Dimensions (mm)
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Dimensions (inch)
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Weight
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Format
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Material
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Manufacturing (Period)
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Manufacturer
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Power
Voltage
110-240V AC
Current (typical)
Not stated
Current (max)
Not stated
Polarity
N/A
Connector
Built-in cable for external 2U rackmount PSU
AC/DC
AC → DC (in PSU)
Internal/External
External
Note
Heavy external PSU with cooling fan. I recommend placing the fan outside the study to minimize noise. XLR type power cable (robust multi-pin).
Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.
Firmware and serial number
Serial number
Not stated
FW version (current)
Hardware (no firmware)
Check date
2026-03-04
Previous version
N/A
Bootloader
N/A
Update Link
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Backup File
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Quick Summary
Professional 32-channel analog mixer with in-line monitor, digital effects and 4 submix buses. Fully equipped mixing desk for multitrack recording and live performance.
Product Description
32-channel digital DJ mixer with beat-synchronized sampler, 4 multi-FX sections, 2 BPM counters, digital crossfader and MIDI
Features and functions
- 32-bit digital mixer with 4-bus configuration (16:4:16:2) — 16 inputs, 4 submixes, 16 monitor channels, 2 master buses
- 16 input channels with Mic/Line module — XLR input with global phantom power (+48V switchable) and TRS line input
- 16 monitor channels (Mix B) with TRS input for flexible manual source assignment
- 4-band semi-parametric EQ on each channel — high shelf (12kHz), low shelf (80Hz), 2 peaking mid-range (300Hz-20kHz and 50Hz-3kHz)
- 6 mono auxiliary sends with selector for Aux 1-2 or Aux 3-6 — 4 stereo aux returns with routing to main mix or submix buses
- Individual Direct OUTPUT for each channel — ideal for multitrack DAW recording
- 4 subgroup buses with their own faders and meters — allows sub-mix groups
- Insert points on channel, subgroup and main bus — for external processors (EQ, compressors, etc.)
- PFL (Pre-Fade Listen) and Solo with global Channel Mode switch (PFL mono vs. Solo Stereo)
- Integrated 24-bit digital effects processor (Behringer Virtualizer) — 32 presets including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, distortion
- Beefy external PSU (2U rackmount) with cooling fan — requires placement outside the control room
- Headphone section with separate monitoring — mix, Aux 1/2 select, independent volume control
- 2-Track In/Out on RCA phono connectors — for integration with a stereo recorder
- Control room monitoring — summable mono option, source select (Main, Mix B, 2-Track IN)
- Talkback function with built-in microphone routed to Aux 1-2
- Expansion capability — 15-pin D-Sub connectors for additional expander mixer
- Rack mount brackets included in the package — flip for rackmounting with rear panel rotation
- All-metal construction with robust connectors — sturdy design for studio/live use
- Frequency response: 10Hz–125kHz (±3dB) — above standard for audio
- SNR: 125dB — ultra-quiet preamps without noise
Primary I/O (quick orientation)
| Domain | Inputs | Outputs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mic Input | 16× XLR (balanced), pin-2 hot (Inputs 1–16) | — | Global +48V phantom power switch. Low-cut filter (-18dB/oct @ 75Hz) per channel. Gain adjustable. |
| Line Input (Main) | 16 × TRS 1 / 4 "jack (Inputs 1-16, balanced) | — | User selector (Flip button) to swap with monitor channel. No switching - plug use preference. |
| Line Input (Monitor) | 16 × TRS 1 / 4 "jack (Inputs 17-32, Mix B) - global + 4dBu / -10dBV switch | — | They can be unsymmetrical. Flexible source selection pre channel. |
| Direct Output | — | 16 × TRS 1 / 4 "jack (unbalanced, post-fader) - one per input channel | Ideal for multitrack recording. Post- fader (alterner: modible). |
| Insert | TRS jacks - per channel, per subgroup, per main | — | For external processors (compressor, EQ, etc.) |
| Aux Send / Return | 6 mono send (individual level controls). 4 stereo returns (Level + Balance). | 6 × unbalanced jack (send) + 4 × stereo (return) | Aux 3 feeds internal effects. Sends are Pre or Post selective (Source switch per pair). |
| Subgroup Output | — | 4 × TRS 1 / 4 "jack (unbalanced) + 4 subgroup faders (routable to main) | Permet multi-track record integration. |
| Main Output | — | Main OUT: XLR balanced (pair) + TRS unbalanced + Insert jacks (TRS) | Meter: 8-segment LED. Solo, PFL, Mute available. |
| Mix B Output | — | Mix B: TRS unbalanced jack pair (L / R) - routable to main mix | Independent monitor channel path. |
| 2-Track In / Out | Stereo in: RCA phono (pair) - sources control room monitors | Stereo out: RCA phono (pair) - from main mix bus (post-fader record) | Easy stereo tape / record integration. |
| Headphone Output | — | 1 / 4 "TRS stereo jack (headphones) + 3.5 mm aux connector | Independent volume, source select (Main, Aux 1 / 2, Mix B). PFL / Solo compatible. |
| Control Room Monitor | — | 1 / 4 "TRS stereo pair (main) + optical second pair (nearfield) | Mono summing available. Source select: Main mix, Mix B, 2-Track IN. |
| Expansion | 15-pin D-Sub (female) - for additional expander mixer | — | Allows additional channels to be added. It requires compatible extension. |
| Talkback | Built-in microphone (above master fader) | Rated to Aux 1-2 (switch-controlled) | Dedicated level control. |
Controls
FRONT / TOP (user control)
- 16 × vertical input faders (100mm) - one per input channel
- Gain knob - per channel (mic / line select)
- 4-band parametric EQ knobs - High Shelf, High Mid (sweet), Low Mid (sweet), Low Shelf
- EQ Bypass button - disable entire EQ per channel
- Auxiliary Send knobs (4) - Aux 1-2 + {Aux 3-4 или Aux 5-6 selective}
- Source switch - sets pre / post behavior of auxiliary send
- Pan / Balance knob - per channel
- PFL button + Solo button + Mute button - each with LED indicator
- Channel meter - 8-segment LED bar (post-fader level)
- Flip button - swap main / monitor channel identification (per-channel)
- 4 × Subgroup faders (100mm) - sub-mix control
- Master fader (100mm) - stereo main mix
- 4 × Aux returns (Level + Balance) - with routing / Solo buttons
- Mix B fader + routing control - independent monitor mix path
- 6 × Auxiliary Send Level controls - master control per send
- Solo button - master solo
- Headphone volume - dedicated pot
- Control room volume - dedicated pot
- Talkback microphone + level control - Above master section
- Power button + LED indicator
Service / hidden elements
- PCB jumpers (under cover) - for modification of functions (pre / post selections, meter behavior, etc.)
- Rearpanel rotable 90 ° - for rackmount (requires screwdriver + reference in manual)
- Phantom power global switch - + 48V enable / disable
- 2-Track Input Level trim - global + 4dBu / -10dBV selector
Connectors and connections
Connector matrix
| Interfaces | IN | OUT | Spec / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mic Input | 16× XLR (balanced), pin-2 hot (Inputs 1–16) | — | Global +48V phantom power switch. Low-cut filter (-18dB/oct @ 75Hz) per channel. Gain adjustable. |
| Line Input (Main) | 16 × TRS 1 / 4 "jack (Inputs 1-16, balanced) | — | User selector (Flip button) to swap with monitor channel. No switching - plug use preference. |
| Line Input (Monitor) | 16 × TRS 1 / 4 "jack (Inputs 17-32, Mix B) - global + 4dBu / -10dBV switch | — | They can be unsymmetrical. Flexible source selection pre channel. |
| Direct Output | — | 16 × TRS 1 / 4 "jack (unbalanced, post-fader) - one per input channel | Ideal for multitrack recording. Post- fader (alterner: modible). |
| Insert | TRS jacks - per channel, per subgroup, per main | — | For external processors (compressor, EQ, etc.) |
| Aux Send / Return | 6 mono send (individual level controls). 4 stereo returns (Level + Balance). | 6 × unbalanced jack (send) + 4 × stereo (return) | Aux 3 feeds internal effects. Sends are Pre or Post selective (Source switch per pair). |
| Subgroup Output | — | 4 × TRS 1 / 4 "jack (unbalanced) + 4 subgroup faders (routable to main) | Permet multi-track record integration. |
| Main Output | — | Main OUT: XLR balanced (pair) + TRS unbalanced + Insert jacks (TRS) | Meter: 8-segment LED. Solo, PFL, Mute available. |
| Mix B Output | — | Mix B: TRS unbalanced jack pair (L / R) - routable to main mix | Independent monitor channel path. |
| 2-Track In / Out | Stereo in: RCA phono (pair) - sources control room monitors | Stereo out: RCA phono (pair) - from main mix bus (post-fader record) | Easy stereo tape / record integration. |
| Headphone Output | — | 1 / 4 "TRS stereo jack (headphones) + 3.5 mm aux connector | Independent volume, source select (Main, Aux 1 / 2, Mix B). PFL / Solo compatible. |
| Control Room Monitor | — | 1 / 4 "TRS stereo pair (main) + optical second pair (nearfield) | Mono summing available. Source select: Main mix, Mix B, 2-Track IN. |
| Expansion | 15-pin D-Sub (female) - for additional expander mixer | — | Allows additional channels to be added. It requires compatible extension. |
| Talkback | Built-in microphone (above master fader) | Rated to Aux 1-2 (switch-controlled) | Dedicated level control. |
Latency and jitter
Clock sources
N / A (pure analogue mixer, without digital clock sync)
Clock IN/OUT format
N/A
Typical latency
< 0.5 ms (analogue circuit)
Jitter spec
N/A
Buffer support
N/A
Impedance and signal levels
Line Level (dBu)
-10 dBV input (selective + 4dBu for Mix B). Main Output: Balanced Professional Level
Mic In level
XLR mic input - gain adjustable ~ 40-60dB typical
Output Impedance
~ 1 kCalculation output, ~ 50 ∞ (XLR balanced)
Input Impedance
~ 10 kHz (line), ~ 2 kHz (mic)
THD
< 0.1% @ 1 kHz (Clean design)
Frequency Range
10 Hz - 125 kHz (± 3dB) - except wide
Other Specifications (from metadata.specifications)
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| No other specifications | |
Additional technical details
| Key | Value |
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| No additional technical details | |
Typical routing
- Multitrack recording (16 sources): Analog mixer with 16-track DAW
• Connect 16 mic / line sources to Inputs 1-16
• Set Individual Gains and EQ per channel
• Direct outs (16 ×) → audio interface analog inputs
• DAW records all 16 feet independently
• Monitor mix on headphones: Use Mix B (Inputs 17-32) for click / reference - Live performance: Mixer with live sound processor
• Mic 1-8 → Inputs 1-8 (singers, instruments)
• Drums / Click → Input 9
• External effects: Aux 1 out → Effect processor → Aux 1 return
• Headphone monitoring: PFL per channel, Solo for mix preview
• Main OUT → PA / amplifier
• 2-Track record on internal effects: Aux 3 bus (internal digital effects) - Stereo master / monitoring setup: Mikser as monitoring controller
• Connect stereo resources (DAW outputs) to Inputs 17-32 (Mix B)
• Control room monitoring: select Main output or 2-Track input
• Headphones: Independent monitoring of mix + reference (Aux 1 / 2)
• Talkback: communication via headphones or Aux send
• Use Flip button to alternative between two stereo sources
Connection instructions: The examples below show typical signal flows in practice. For specific details (jitter, buffering), see section above.
SW / drivers
| Component | Windows | macOS | Linux | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No specific driver data; use the Documentation/Links section. | ||||
Custom firmware details
Author
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FW family
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Custom FW targets
- No explicit custom FW targets in metadata.
Custom CC mapping
| CC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No custom CC mapping. | |
Custom FW global settings
| Settings | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No custom global settings. | |
Custom FW extended menu
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| No extended menu details. | |
Documentation and manuals
Manufacturer / Links
- Official site of manufacturer
- eBay - search Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
- Aukro.cz - search Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
- HudebnBazar.cz - search by Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
- MIDI.cz - search for Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
- Guitars. cz - search Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
- Heureka.cz - search Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
- Gear4music.cz - search Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
- Muziker.cz - search Behringer Eurorack MX3242X
Presets / User banks
Storage type
N / A - purely analogue / hardware design. Pre-programmed effects.
Number of banks
32 presets (internal effect of the processor)
Current bank
User select via Up / Down / Enter buttons
Backup File
N/A
Export format
N/A
Note
Result presets: reverbs (Hall, Room, Plate), echo, chorus, flanger, a dual effects. Radio Speaker, Distortion, Magic Pitch también available.
Notes / service / modifications
- Key mixer for multitrack recording and live performance - 16 Direct Output allows independent track recording
- Sound Quality: according to Sound on Sound (2001), mic preamps are 'clean and uncoloured' with exceptional 125dB SNR
- EQ: Describe as' very flexible 'in SoS review - excellent for the final transition detail (high-end) i warm (bass)
- Effects: 'Respect' digital effects from Virtualizer engine. Presets are 'sensible and usable' for live / studio
- External PSU requirements placement away from Listening area - cooling fan generations some noise
- Expandable: 15-pin D-Sub allow additional mixing channels via external expander
- Flexibility: Inline design with flip button allows one fader to check 2 channels (main + monitor)
- Meters: Generous 8-segment LED metering on all buses - visual feedback is excellent
- Construction: All- metal design. Rack mount brackets included. Sturdy für studio / live use.
- Vintage: Model is 2000. era - today's harder to get.