About this Video

• Video Title: Connecting 2 Behringer X32s / Digital Routing / S16 Digital Snakes - #AscensionTechTuesday - EP032
• Channel: Ascension Worship - #TechTuesday
• Speakers: Chad
• Duration: 00:28:12

Introduction

This #TechTuesday episode explains how to connect two Behringer X32 digital mixing consoles using S16 digital snakes for digital routing. The video focuses on understanding signal flow as a conceptual model and then demonstrates the practical configuration on the consoles.

Key Takeaways

1. Understanding Digital Audio Routing: The video uses the analogy of water flowing through pipes to explain how audio signals travel through the system. This helps visualize the signal path from inputs to outputs.
2. Connecting Two X32 Consoles: The tutorial details connecting two Behringer X32 consoles using two S16 digital snakes, creating a setup for monitor mixing or broadcast. It explains the use of A and B connections on both the consoles and snakes.
3. Signal Flow Configuration: The video shows how to configure the routing on both X32 consoles to correctly send and receive audio signals. It explains the importance of setting inputs and outputs on each console to match the snake's channels.
4. Clocking and Synchronization: The video emphasizes the importance of setting up clocking/synchronization, designating one console as the master and the others as slaves, to prevent audio issues.
5. Auxiliary Input Remapping: The video shows how to remap auxiliary inputs to route additional signals (e.g., talkback mics) from one console to the other, even if not connected directly to the digital snakes.

The transcript provides a high-level overview, not a step-by-step guide with specific cable types and connection details. To get detailed connection steps, you would need to consult the Behringer X32 and S16 manuals or find a more detailed tutorial video. The transcript does, however, offer these relevant points:

• AES50 Ports: The primary connection uses the AES50 ports (A and B) on the back of the Behringer X32 consoles. The video utilizes the 'A' ports for this connection. The transcript does not specify the exact cable type used for these connections, only that they are digital.
• S16 Digital Snakes: Two S16 digital snakes are used. The back of the S16 has AES50 ports (A and B) as well. A short cable connects the 'B' output of the first snake to the 'A' input of the second snake. The transcript doesn't give cable specifics.
• Chaining Snakes: The S16 snakes are chained together; the output of the first snake's 'B' port is connected to the input of the second snake's 'A' port.
• Console Configuration: The crucial steps involve configuring the routing on each X32 console. The video demonstrates how to navigate the console's routing menu to assign the digital snake inputs and outputs to the correct channels on each console. Precise menu navigation isn't detailed in the transcript.

In short: The transcript describes the what and why of the connection, but not the detailed how. You'll need to consult other resources for precise step-by-step instructions and cable specifications.

The transcript explains that only one console can be the clock master, with the others acting as slaves. To configure this:

1. Select Master Console: The video chooses the main front-of-house X32 console as the master clock source.

2. Front-of-House Console Settings: On the front-of-house X32, navigate to the "Setup" tab, then the "Global" tab. Within the global settings, locate the "Clock Source" option and set it to "Internal." This designates the console as the master clock. The specific menu paths are not explicitly detailed in the transcript.

3. S16 Console Settings: On each S16, you need to change the clock source setting so it receives its clock information from the master console. The exact menu location and options aren't in the transcript, but the speaker mentions it involves going into "setup" and "global" and selecting a slave option from the available choices. This ensures that both S16 units are synchronized with the master clock from the main X32.

The exact menu paths and options within the X32 and S16 interfaces are not detailed in the transcript. Refer to your Behringer X32 and S16 manuals for precise instructions.