Digital Mixing Console Behringer FLOW 8

Behringer is a German company that specializes in the production of audio and music equipment. They manufacture a wide range of products such as mixing consoles, sound processors, audio interfaces, studio equipment, musical instruments, and speaker systems. The company is known for its products in an affordable price range, which often have good sound quality and functionality, which makes them popular among audiophiles, musicians, and sound engineers.

The Behringer FLOW 8 is a high-quality digital mixing console that combines powerful features and ease of use for professional sound mixing and recording. With its compact design and ease of setup, the Behringer FLOW 8 is ideal for studio use, live performance, or even home use.

Inputs and outputs

FLOW 8 is an eight-channel mixer and thanks to its various inputs, it allows you to record a variety of sound sources. The panel features 2 balanced XLR microphone inputs with +48V phantom power. The signal from these inputs is routed to channels 1 and 2. On the right are the combo XLR / 1/4" TRS line inputs that link to channels 3 and 4. The mic inputs are low noise and record high-quality audio with minimal distortion. Below that are 4 balanced 1/4" TRS jacks that routed to channels 5 through 8. Inputs 5 and 7 are line inputs, and inputs 6 and 8 are instrument inputs with HI-Z function for recording electric guitars.

To the right of the inputs are the main balanced XLR outputs (150 Ohms, +14 dBu), the 1/4" TRS headphone output, and the balanced 1/4" TRS monitor outputs (75 Ohms, +14 dBu).

On the back panel, there is a Micro-USB input for mains power and a USB Type B connector for connecting to a computer.

Audio interface

Thanks to the possibility of connecting to a PC, this mixer can act as an audio interface and record audio to a computer in DAW (from the English "Digital Audio Workstation" - digital audio station) or any other program for working with sound. The sampling frequency is 48 kHz, and the bit depth is 24 bit.

This mixer supports multi-channel recording, that is, it is possible to simultaneously record the signal from each input into separate audio files. This can be useful for recording a performance of a band, or several musicians, or recording a podcast with the ability to adjust the recording more flexibly.

Effects processor

The effects processor in the Behringer FLOW 8 is an important functional feature of this digital mixing console, which adds considerable flexibility and possibilities for mixing and processing sound.

Thanks to the presence of a built-in effects processor, you can create multi-layered and professional sound compositions, add texture and depth to the sound, as well as experiment with different sound effects to achieve the desired sound character.

In addition, the effects processor in Behringer FLOW 8 allows you to store and use the effects settings in convenient presets, which allows you to quickly switch between different settings during performances or recordings.

Wireless connection

Another feature is support for Bluetooth version 4.0. Thanks to this function, you can connect a smartphone or tablet to the mixer and use the FLOW Mix application, which is available for Android and iOS, to expand and facilitate remote control. This application provides access to a 9-band equalizer for the main outputs, as well as the ability to adjust and adjust the sound remotely.

Thanks to the FLOW Mix application, users can get a convenient and intuitive interface to control various parameters of the sound mix. This includes adjusting the volume of each channel, adjusting the equalizer, controlling effects, and other parameters.

One of the key features of the FLOW Mix application is the ability to save and recall different settings (presets), which allows you to quickly switch between different sound configurations depending on the need. This is especially useful when performing live or recording when you need to quickly adapt to changes in the sound environment.

Dimensions and dimensions

The dimensions of the Behringer FLOW 8 are approximately 229 mm in width, 172 mm in depth, and 48 mm in height. This makes it compact and practical to place on a desk, workspace, and carry.

In terms of weight, the Behringer FLOW 8 weighs approximately 1.4 kg. This makes it quite light and portable, allowing it to be easily carried from place to place or used in live performances.

The structure of the mixer is made of high-quality materials, which ensures its reliability and long-term operation. The design of the Behringer FLOW 8 is modern and functional, with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface that allows you to quickly adjust the sound mix and control various parameters of the sound equipment.

Features

• An eight-channel mixer with a variety of inputs for recording a variety of sound sources
• 2 balanced XLR inputs with +48V phantom power for microphones
• 2 combined XLR / 1/4" TRS line inputs
• 4 balanced 1/4" TRS connectors
• HI-Z function for recording electric guitars
• Main balanced XLR outputs, 1/4" TRS headphone output, 1/4" TRS monitor outputs
• Micro-USB input for power and USB Type B connector for connecting to a computer
• Audio interface support for recording audio to a computer in a DAW with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz and a bit depth of 24 bit
• Multi-channel recording with the possibility of simultaneous recording of the signal from each input into separate audio files
• Built-in effects processor with 16 different effects that can be configured and stored in presets
• FLOW Mix application for convenient control of sound mix parameters via smartphone or tablet
• Intuitive interface with volume control, equalizer, and effects for each channel
• Bluetooth audio support for direct streaming from smartphones or tablets
• 60 mm fader for convenient signal level control
• High-quality construction from quality materials for reliability and long-term use

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