Behringer Eurodesk MX3282A

Has a lot of features you'd expect from a 32 channel 8 bus analog console. Probably the only feature i'd of liked to see would have been on solo'ing a bus would mute all other channels. Instead, the main level leds show the solo'd signal level or the re-fader level (it's a toggle). There is no external option for a meter bridge, but the ability to see the signal in the main level led does a good job. You just have to do it one channel at a time.

Price paid

$849

UTILIZATION

If you can use an analog desk, you can use an analog desk. Just more channel strips, and a couple extra bells and whistles. Witout opening up the manual i was able to do everything with the desk. The manual is well written, but again, there isn't a whole lot that one wouldn't know if they could use an analog desk to begin with. The only realy nice feature is the extra help offered in setting up patchbays for the desk (of course recommending their patchbays for the job).

100% usable and rugged enough for both studio and live applications. it's designed for both. You have the option of doing monitor mixes or front of house mixes with the same desk, and if you are more electonic in your application for music, you can mix yourself on stage and send the monitor and foh desks as little (2 channels) or as much (4 stereo by hard panning the 8 subs more if you are willing to give up aux sends) as you'd like. Aux sends one and two can be routed back into any stereo pair sub (1&2, 3&4, 5&6, or 7&8) or the mains without the need for repatching.

SOUNDS

I'm partial to Behringer over Mackie with analog desks. I've always found them to be nicer. That being said, there's a lot of debate out between the two (especially if you're in the shop comparison shopping). Half the people will tell you the Behringers are quieter, the other half says the Mackies are quieter. I'm of the camp that for the most part the behringer's are quieter. The eq is also solid and contains a nice low frequency cut for the times that you need it.

OVERALL OPINION

I have to give the MX3282A a love factor of 10. Having spent so much time away from a nice analog desk and working solely within the computer realm of Cubase, it's nice to have physical control over the channels without the use of a mouse or an external control surface. The manual also comes with suggested modifications to the board dealing primarily with changing the aux sends from pre to post fader (the recommendation is to have an authorized service center do the modifications, but if you have experience with saudering it is a very easy modification) At any one time you are looking at a channel having at most 6 aux sends, (5&6 and 7&8 share the same nobs and are switchable, but they also have the option of switcing between pre and post fader) but given that 1&2 are pre, 3&4 are post, and the remainder switchable you've got enough options to cover most situations. I also like the fact that channels 25-32 are in stereo pairs as this opens up the ability to route additional aux sends back into the board on their own channels if it's desired. All around if you are looking for an affordable 32 channel 8 bus console but aren't looking to spend the money on a mackie, behringer probably makes the board you need.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown ( 5-, 2002)

The features are adequate live work, for recording you might aswell not bother, it has a lame buss system, plus only has inserts on each channel and no dedicated tape in/outs.

Price paid: £300

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, does what it sais. Nobs and faders and crap effects any one could use it with an IQ above 3.

SOUNDS

For live work this unit is great and small enough to get in your car. The effects are too overpowering even with the smallest amount of saturation. The EQ works ok and has quite a lot of range.

OVERALL OPINION

Built ok, metal panels could be thicker, i dinted mine in the first 30 mins of owning it.

Mine is up for sale, no love lost there.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: strat54 ( 2-, 2006)

Console Behringer MX3282A! It has 24 mono inputs + 4 Stros, to 6, 8 bus, inserts on all channels and even gnraux.
Mono XLR + Jack jack and insert.
Mute on all channels.
One weakness is the lack of amplification for headphones (at least on mine)

UTILIZATION

The console is easy to use, all functions are normal very quickly visualized and easy to use!
The manual is well explained ass

SOUNDS

The console has my avi, trs has a good sound, extremely little breath! correction is of good quality!

OVERALL OPINION

I use this console for 1 year, it seems to be reliable even if for now it does not do a 1 year! ngatif a point on the console is its power. Of course the fact that the power supply is external is positive but the conection, connecting power supply and console is not very well! pins conector console are too small and too fragile for my taste!
This console is a quality very decent for the price what cost! It is true that we find little but a better price lev!
if the members with resources, I had to buy a console, certainly I would do the same choice

It is a console 24 inputs / 4stereo / 8 auxiliary false because it is 5 / 6 or 7 / 8, it is very annoying pes in the sense that it's not already mal.Connections XLR, line jack, insert .
I believe, to the disappointment of some, since it's behringuer, this console is very well in its category since 2000 I have done a lot of concerts she did not disappoint. For a start in the PA group I recommend this configuration, you will not be ridiculous, and especially you will train with the sound, full of micro full of sound and plenty of grip. especially compare what is comparable to the limit if not take a yamaha pm5 à100000 euros. Do not push it too snore, I also aileur yet. With a facade that is not strong enough a problem. So I recommend this table for those who have a very fair budget, attention to the effects of good effects to the same old (SPX90, Lexicon cheap on occasion), especially the special care the facade, in fact this is the problem.

UTILIZATION

CONFIGURATION OF like the others quite simple.

SOUNDS

It is a console not too expensive for its features, the equalizer is not in Wonderland but at this price?

OVERALL OPINION

The price / quality is excellent in nine, I repeat do not compare with models with superior experience I would do this choice because at the time and still today I need all the features of this console. I will change soon because I have a budget for a new one, another brand and quality supèrieure.C is the logical things.