Why Sources?

What is the purpose of mixing in the first place? While considering the signal path of audio production for live or studio applications, we were stunned to find that much of the terminology is still driven by historical technical implementation, rather than its actual purpose. Normally, consoles focus on input numbers assigned to channels and auxes. WING is offering a substantially different perspective by focusing on the Source as the reason for any mixing, say a bass drum signal or the lead vocal. Inputs are therefore given more properties than just a number. Sources can be in mono, stereo or mid-side mode, own headamp parameters like gain and phantom power, with specific source mute and metering. They can also be given a color, icon, name and several tags for grouping and filtering purposes. All of this describes the actual Source first, before channels are used for processing or mixing.

The beauty of this is that you can label Sources using our WING Co-Pilot app while patching on stage and no matter if the signal is patched to a channel, to SD recording or to any other output, you will always see and refer to that Source.

Mono/Stereo

All 48 input channels and 28 bus mixes can be used for mono, stereo or mid-side sources. Assigning a stereo source to any channel automatically renders the channel stereo, and its stereo imager stage provides control over width from 150% stereo down to mono. The console does not need a reboot to apply any mode changes. Their channel, bus and subgroup configuration can be changed any time on the fly. See why it is a WING?

FEATURES:

• 48-stereo-channel digital mixer with 40 stereo input processing channels, as well as 8 stereo aux channels
• 28 stereo buses — 16 stereo aux buses, 8 stereo matrixes, and 4 stereo mains
• 24 smooth-feeling motorized 100mm faders in 3 separate, configurable sections
• 10.1” capacitive touchscreen, adjustable display wheel, and rotary controls provide touch-sensitive channel editing
• 8 MIDAS Pro mic preamps and MIDAS outputs ensure that you capture high-quality sound
• 3 AES50 ports provide plug-and-play remote I/O connectivity for up to 144 input and output signals
• AES50 networks are compatible with MIDAS M32 and Behringer X32 mixers
• 32-channel StageCONNECT interface for personal monitoring or analog I/O boxes
• Includes AES/EBU stereo digital I/O, 2 headphone connectors, MIDI I/O, and 4 GPIO ports
• Compatible with Behringer and MIDAS digital snakes, including the S16, S32, SD8, SD16, DL16, and DL32
• WING-LIVE card captures up to 64 channels of 32-bit/48kHz audio to a pair of SD or SDHC cards
• Optional expansion cards supply Dante, SoundGrid, or MADI support
• Built-in 48-in/48-out USB audio interface with HUI and Mackie Control DAW remote functionality
• Sources put the emphasis on your source audio rather than on your inputs and channels
• Apply names, icons, and colors to each Source for at-a-glance identification
• Each channel can be either mono, stereo, or mid-side — no channel linking required
• 16 true-stereo processors with effects from Pultec, SSL, SPL, Neve, Focusrite, dbx, Universal Audio, Elysia, and Empirical Labs
• AutoPilot supplies fast and dependable automixing with 2 groups of gain sharing
• Dual solo/monitor buses per channel for monitoring over phones/IEM and/or floor wedges
• Support for binary and OSC communication for remote operation
• WING Co-Pilot tablet app enables you to label or set parameters while patching from the stage

SPECIFICATIONS:

HOW IT WORKS:

The Behringer WING consists of 48-stereo-channel digital mixer, 8 MIDAS Pro mic preamps and MIDAS outputs, 3 AES50 ports, 32-channel StageCONNECT interface, and a WING-LIVE card. The mixer allows you to configure three separate sections, each with 24 smooth-feeling motorized 100mm faders. The 3 AES50 ports provide plug-and-play remote I/O connectivity for up to 144 input and output signals. The WING-LIVE card captures up to 64 channels of 32-bit/48kHz audio to a pair of SD or SDHC cards. The 32-channel StageCONNECT interface provides personal monitoring or analog I/O boxes.

FAQ:

Q: Does the Behringer WING support Dante, SoundGrid, or MADI?

A: Yes, optional expansion cards supply Dante, SoundGrid, or MADI support.

Q: Does the Behringer WING include a USB audio interface?

A: Yes, it includes a 48-in/48-out USB audio interface with HUI and Mackie Control DAW remote functionality.