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product_id: 33559522
title: "X AIR XR18 18-Channel, 12-Bus Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with 16 Programmable Midas Preamps, Integrated Wifi Module and Multi-Channel USB Audio Interface"
brand: "behringer"
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# Built-in tri-mode Wi-Fi router 16 programmable MIDAS preamps 18-channel digital mixing power X AIR XR18 18-Channel, 12-Bus Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with 16 Programmable Midas Preamps, Integrated Wifi Module and Multi-Channel USB Audio Interface

**Brand:** behringer
**Price:** A$1204
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎚️ Elevate your sound game with pro-level control in the palm of your hand!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** X AIR XR18 18-Channel, 12-Bus Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with 16 Programmable Midas Preamps, Integrated Wifi Module and Multi-Channel USB Audio Interface by behringer
- **How much does it cost?** A$1204 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/33559522-x-air-xr18-18-channel-12-bus-digital-mixer-ipad)

## Best For

- behringer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted behringer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Rugged:** Small footprint and durable housing designed to withstand the rigors of frequent gigs without compromising performance.
- • **Future-Proof Auto-Mixing:** Revolutionary Dugan-style auto-mixing (coming soon) automates mic gain sharing, keeping your sound sharp and hands-free.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Anywhere:** 16 award-winning MIDAS preamps deliver pristine, audiophile-quality audio for flawless live and studio mixes.
- • **Wireless Freedom, Zero Hassle:** Integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi router lets you control your mix directly from iPad or Android—no extra gear needed.
- • **Seamless Multi-Track Recording:** 18x18 USB interface enables effortless multi-channel recording straight to your device for pro-level production.

## Overview

The Behringer X AIR XR18 is a compact, 18-channel digital mixer featuring 16 programmable MIDAS preamps, an integrated tri-mode Wi-Fi router for tablet control, and an 18x18 USB audio interface for multi-track recording. Designed for both live and studio use, it combines rugged durability with advanced features like future Dugan-style auto-mixing, making it a top-tier choice for bands and audio professionals seeking powerful, portable mixing solutions.

## Description

BEHRINGER XR18 18-Channel, 12-Bus Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with 16 Programmable MIDAS Preamps, Integrated Wi-Fi Module and Multi-Channel USB Audio Interface.

Review: A fantastic mixer with a feature set that can't be beat!!! 2015 mixer of the year! - I've used a few digital mixers before, DL1608, Stagescape and X32. I'm not a power user or an engineer. I do sound for my bands and other bands in small lounge settings (50 to 300 people). With that that stated, what I was looking for was a way to reduce my footprint, reduce my set up and roll up time yet not lose core functionality. Pros: 16 Combo TRS/XLR inputs Small Footprint Solid quality housing - Seems rugged and durable enough to gig often. Built in Wireless is solid - 3 connection options. You can even use your own wireless router and connect the X Air router to that to extend your range. 16 track recording Huge list of rack effects Typical digital mixer options like compression, gate, PEQ and FX on each channel 8 Outs including L/R Main Simple to use iPad mixer app DCAs (sub groups) Color coding labelling for channels and busses RTA on the PC app Cons No AES50 connection - This is amazingly disappointing. Not a deal breaker at all, but silly. I can't see why they didn't add this iPad app doesn't have RTA - The android app might, not sure. The PC app does BOX placement risk - By this I mean that it seems designed to sit on stage. You can rack mount it, but anytime you put a device on stage you risk losing power and worse (someone spilling something on it). I can envision some nightmare situations. No Security on built in wireless signal - There may be something there, but I didn't see anything. This means anyone can log connect to it and mess with your mix. Not good. If you're in a situation where you need security, you can just bring your own router, but this is a risk. Summary The positives of this drastically outweigh the negatives. For small bands this is an incredibly powerful piece of equipment. Other companies will find it hard to match the feature set in this price range. The app is so simple to learn and use. I might have a bit of an edge given I've used other iPad driven mixers before, but compared to the others this offers so many features and everything is easy to get to. For a Phase 1 app, I can only imagine how great this thing will be after a year or 2. Personally, I can't wait for them to get the X-Touch ready to use with this. They told me that they'll be making updates so the midi instructions are set up to plug and play.
Review: Unbelievable Capability for an Unparalleled Price - Let me start this off by saying that I've never held the quality of Behringer products in the highest regard. That said, Behringer does seem to have a particular knack for making products with features which people NEED at a price that is affordable. With this unit, I've got an unbelievable feature-set and the quality does seem to be there (after several months of continuous use, I've had zero reliability issues) at at an amazing price. In addition to this unit, I also own an XR12 and I would highly recommend this unit for anyone. The positives: there are way too many to list. Just look at the feature set and see if anything else comes even close to the price--nothing comes close. The audio quality is excellent. The features are great. There control options (this is really what I wanted in this unit) are unparalleled. Behringer definitely did it right with this baby. The negatives: There are very, very few and they are exceedingly minor. Nevertheless, here are a few things I have noted. -- The lack of the ability to do time-alignment which I understand the X32 has (admittedly the X32 is in a different class than this unit, but they're apparently both based on the same core hardware). Even that is minor though because I've found a way to work around that with the built-in effects. -- Another that MIGHT be considered a downside is the Wi-fi. In any critical live situation, I make sure to have a hard-wired connection to the unit, but I have seen others complain about flaky connections with the Wi-fi. Personally, I think that's just the nature of Wi-fi and not the fault of this unit. --The software is different for the iPad and on a computer. Both offer really robust control over the unit, but they aren't the same and it can be difficult to find settings if you're using one platform and move to the other. Other than that, if you're thinking about this and the features meet your needs, don't hesitate, just buy it.

## Features

- IPad/Android tablet controlled 18-input digital mixer for studio and live application
- 16 award-winning MIDAS-designed, fully programmable mic preamps for audiophile sound quality
- Built-in Tri-mode Wi-Fi router for direct operation-no need for external routers
- 18 x 18 channel, bidirectional USB interface for direct recording on iPad etc.
- Revolutionary Dugan-style Auto-mixing automatically manages the microphone gain sharing (future firmware). Outputs - Main:2 x XLR

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01JMYNDN0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,635 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in Stage Powered Mixers |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Router, Tablet |
| Connector Type | USB, XLR |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (785) |
| Date First Available | December 6, 2014 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.05 pounds |
| Item model number | XR18 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 13.11 x 5.87 x 5.51 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Behringer
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Item Weight:** 7.05 Pounds
- **Number of Channels:** 18
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is andrews bros. recording a behringer authorized reseller?  i want to be sure i'm eligible for behringer's 3-year extended warranty.**
A: Yes, Andrews Bros. Recording is an Authorized Behringer and when you register your product in the 1st month, Behringer gives you a 3 Year Warranty. Call ABR-MusicVideo (2620 632-9222 and we will take $25 off the price. Andrews Bros. Recording/ ABR-MusicVideo

**Q: Will this unit allow me to record all 16 mic pre's separately and directly to my pc daw?**
A: Yes, you can record all 16 Mic Pres separately to you daw. Call ABR-MusicVideo (262) 632-9222 and we will give you a discount for the Behringer XR18. ABR-MusicVideo is an authorized Behringer dealer and you will receive a 3 year warranty.

**Q: can I access this through the Internet from an off sight WiFi connection**
A: This unit has three ways to connect! 1. It has it's own WiFi built in make sure that the switch is all the way to the right2. You can also connect to the home WiFi by putting the switch in the middle3. You can use a Ethernet cable also!Note!! Make sure that whatever you are using that you go into setting and with the wifi connect to the XR18because if you don't the unit will not work!

**Q: what is the best way to use a talk back mic on this system?**
A: That depends on who you are talking back to. If you want to yell at the monkeys on stage who keep spitting beer all over your gear, but not the audience... on any mixer plug your favorite switch mic into the last XLR input.. add it to all mixes driving the stage so the mokeys will hear you...be sure to take that mic off of the master bus so the audience won't hear you yelling all of those obscenities.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic mixer with a feature set that can't be beat!!! 2015 mixer of the year!
*by D***D on March 20, 2015*

I've used a few digital mixers before, DL1608, Stagescape and X32. I'm not a power user or an engineer. I do sound for my bands and other bands in small lounge settings (50 to 300 people). With that that stated, what I was looking for was a way to reduce my footprint, reduce my set up and roll up time yet not lose core functionality. Pros: 16 Combo TRS/XLR inputs Small Footprint Solid quality housing - Seems rugged and durable enough to gig often. Built in Wireless is solid - 3 connection options. You can even use your own wireless router and connect the X Air router to that to extend your range. 16 track recording Huge list of rack effects Typical digital mixer options like compression, gate, PEQ and FX on each channel 8 Outs including L/R Main Simple to use iPad mixer app DCAs (sub groups) Color coding labelling for channels and busses RTA on the PC app Cons No AES50 connection - This is amazingly disappointing. Not a deal breaker at all, but silly. I can't see why they didn't add this iPad app doesn't have RTA - The android app might, not sure. The PC app does BOX placement risk - By this I mean that it seems designed to sit on stage. You can rack mount it, but anytime you put a device on stage you risk losing power and worse (someone spilling something on it). I can envision some nightmare situations. No Security on built in wireless signal - There may be something there, but I didn't see anything. This means anyone can log connect to it and mess with your mix. Not good. If you're in a situation where you need security, you can just bring your own router, but this is a risk. Summary The positives of this drastically outweigh the negatives. For small bands this is an incredibly powerful piece of equipment. Other companies will find it hard to match the feature set in this price range. The app is so simple to learn and use. I might have a bit of an edge given I've used other iPad driven mixers before, but compared to the others this offers so many features and everything is easy to get to. For a Phase 1 app, I can only imagine how great this thing will be after a year or 2. Personally, I can't wait for them to get the X-Touch ready to use with this. They told me that they'll be making updates so the midi instructions are set up to plug and play.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbelievable Capability for an Unparalleled Price
*by G***Y on September 8, 2015*

Let me start this off by saying that I've never held the quality of Behringer products in the highest regard. That said, Behringer does seem to have a particular knack for making products with features which people NEED at a price that is affordable. With this unit, I've got an unbelievable feature-set and the quality does seem to be there (after several months of continuous use, I've had zero reliability issues) at at an amazing price. In addition to this unit, I also own an XR12 and I would highly recommend this unit for anyone. The positives: there are way too many to list. Just look at the feature set and see if anything else comes even close to the price--nothing comes close. The audio quality is excellent. The features are great. There control options (this is really what I wanted in this unit) are unparalleled. Behringer definitely did it right with this baby. The negatives: There are very, very few and they are exceedingly minor. Nevertheless, here are a few things I have noted. -- The lack of the ability to do time-alignment which I understand the X32 has (admittedly the X32 is in a different class than this unit, but they're apparently both based on the same core hardware). Even that is minor though because I've found a way to work around that with the built-in effects. -- Another that MIGHT be considered a downside is the Wi-fi. In any critical live situation, I make sure to have a hard-wired connection to the unit, but I have seen others complain about flaky connections with the Wi-fi. Personally, I think that's just the nature of Wi-fi and not the fault of this unit. --The software is different for the iPad and on a computer. Both offer really robust control over the unit, but they aren't the same and it can be difficult to find settings if you're using one platform and move to the other. Other than that, if you're thinking about this and the features meet your needs, don't hesitate, just buy it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful and versatile, love this thing
*by A***R on January 3, 2026*

Very nice unit. Considerable learning curve, probably less so if you have a lot of experience using mixers and mixer terminology. Software works great. It loads easily. I am using it on an iPad, MacBook Air and a PC. The software runs clean on all of them. Not buggy.

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