Behringer Wing Compact

• 24 MIDAS PRO microphone preamps/line inputs
• 8 MIDAS PRO XLR outputs
• 12+1 motorized 100mm faders, divided into 3 sections
• 16 stereo busses
• 8 matrix busses with dual inserts, parametric 8-band EQ, Stereo image processor and dynamics processor
• MIDI in/out
• 10.1" touchscreen display
• Up to 144 input and output signals with 3 AES50 ports
• Additional 4-channel control system with 4 rotary knobs, control buttons and parameter display
• "Custom Controls" with 8 control buttons and four rotary knobs for free assignments
• Optional module for 64x64 channels via Ethernet - Support for Waves SoundGrid or Dante/AES67
• 2 headphone connections
• 2 Ethernet ports
• 1x 1/4" TRS sockets for GPIO
• KLARK Teknik SuperMAC technology
• 48x48 channel USB 2.0 audio interface with DAW remote, emulates HUI and Mackie Control
• Dual SD card live recorder/player for up to 64 tracks
• Premium FX rack with 8 stereo processors and emulated effects from TC, Lexicon, Quantec and EMT
• Standard FX rack with a further 8 stereo processors
• 5 plug-in slots for all 40 stereo inputs
• Insert FX slot and 4-band parametric equalizer for all 8 stereo auxes
• Built-in expansion port for additional audio interface cards, MADI and ADAT/WC
• StageCONNECT low-latency interface with 32 channels for monitoring
• Can be screwed into a 19" rack
• Finish: Black

The WING Compact is a digital mixing console with 48 input channels, 16 stereo busses, 8 matrix busses, a user interface with 12+1 motorized 100 mm faders and a 10.1" touchscreen display in black. The digital console is based on the successful Behringer X32 platform and extends the possibilities and ease of use of a digital mixing console in every respect.

The Wing shines with a control surface of 13 motorized 100 mm faders, divided into 3 sections.

For a better overview, each fader has a mini display, the so-called scribble strip. These screens show information about the current channel and bus number, the name and a graphic symbol to quickly recognize which channel is controlled by the fader and the corresponding buttons. A color bar above the scribble strip also allows quick visual identification of groups of related channels.

The most important control elements are edited or monitored via the 10.1" touchscreen display. The display of the digital mixing console can be set up mechanically and adjusted in angle. The 7 control buttons on the left-hand side of the touchscreen display can be used to access the various displays.

6 encoders at the bottom of the screen allow fine parameter adjustment of the displayed elements. An additional 7th encoder and a multifunction button on the right-hand side of the screen can be used for context-sensitive control.

The Behringer WING Compact also has a type A USB port on the right-hand side next to the touchscreen display. This can be used to connect a flash drive directly to the digital mixing console to save or load data. For example, a backup of the show files can be created or a familiar setup can be loaded. The USB port also enables the recording and output of audio files. The port can charge a portable device such as a smartphone or tablet.

The built-in Channel Strip provides quick access to the primary parameters for the currently selected channel. The display screen provides specific editing details for the parameter being adjusted and various indicators for input configuration, bus and group assignment and metering are visible at all times. One of 7 channel edit blocks (including EQ) of the Channel Strip section can be sent to the edit screen by pressing the corresponding button or touching the capacitive knob directly above it.

The analog connections on the rear of the Behringer Wings include 24 microphone preamps and 8 XLR outputs from the excellent MIDAS PRO series. The 5-pin MIDI IN and OUT sockets allow external MIDI control. A ¼" TRS socket for GPIO enables basic input and output commands.

Ethernet ports enable a network to be set up via a router for wired or wireless control using one of the control apps for PC, smartphone or tablet. A USB port enables bidirectional 48-channel transmission as well as firmware updates and data exchange. An ASIO driver can be downloaded from behringer.com.

A total of 3 AES50 ports can each provide up to 48 input and output channels to and from digital stageboxes, ensuring ample channel count and allowing patching from multiple locations. The Behringer WING-Compact is fully compatible with all X32 series mixing consoles and stage boxes.

Finally, the console supports StageCONNECT, a proprietary connection for transmitting up to 32 audio channels via standard XLR and DMX cables. The interface supports various bus configurations of input and output channels and uses digital, uncompressed PCM with 44.1/48 kHz and 24-bit resolution. StageCONNECT is designed for flexible connections on stage using standard microphone cables that support a wide range of stage boxes and monitoring systems with a latency of less than one millisecond. Stereo AES/EBU input and output connections can be made via XLR cables.

The Behringer WING Connect comes with the WING-LIVE card installed, allowing up to 64 channels of 48 kHz / 32 bit audio to be recorded to 2 SD or SDHC cards. An expansion card for the Dante network is also available.

To make patching easier even in dark locations, Behringer has included patchbay lighting. There is an LED strip on the back for better illumination of the connections.