| General Information |
| Manufacturer |
Behringer |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
DDX3216 |
| Product Line |
Digital Mixing Console |
| Product Name |
DDX3216 Fully Automated 32-Channel 16-Bus 24-Bit Digital Mixing Console |
| Marketing Information |
The Behringer DDX3216 is a true example of Behringers commitment to provide quality, cost effective and feature packed products without sacrificing affordability. Don't be mislead by the compact design, the console boasts a feature set that rivals some bigger consoles. 32 Channels, 8 AUX Sends and 16 buses are standard. The DDX3216 also features 4 effects processors and 4 band parametric EQ on every channel. Powerful dynamics processors provide compression, limiting and gating on every channel. The DDX3216 also features state-of-the-art audio fidelity with 24-bit audio resolution and 32/40-bit floating point processing. 2 optional expansion I/O slots allow users to upgrade to a total of 32 total inputs. Optional digital interfaces include ADAT Light Pipe, Tascam TDIF and AES/EBU. All this in a compact, rack-mountable design, make DDX3216 a flexible solution for project or professional recording and live sound. Our first digital console offers a feature set you won’t find in any other product in its class. In fact, you won’t find some of the DDX3216’s features in any compact digital console. Start with its 32 channels, 16 internal busses and 8 aux sends. Each channel features a fully parametric 4-band equalizer, sweepable high-pass filter, gate, compressor/limiter and phase inversion—all simultaneously operable. The first 16 channels additionally offer a delay function. Add four on-board effects processors that put just about any imaginable effect type at your fingertips, naturally in top quality and also simultaneously accessible. Then full-fledged dynamic and static automation functions, extensive synchronization options and MIDI implementation, a comprehensive internal I/O patchbay, full digital compatibility and functionality. Plus unusually flexible connectivity and expandability, supported via two expansion slots for ADAT ® , TDIF, AES/EBU interfaces and more. All based on 32-bit floating-point processing (40-bit for the EQ’s). |
| Features & Benefits |
| |
32 Channels, 12 Ultra-Low-Noise mic preamps with analog inserts and switchable 48V Phantom Power allows flexibility in any recording enviroment. 16 buses, 8 AUX Sends and an internal input/output patchbay provide plenty of signal routing options. |
| |
The DDX3216 features high quality 24-bit AKM/CRYSTAL A/D and D/A converters. 32-bit floating point audio processing results in maximum fidelity and detailed audio signal. |
- Powerful Effects Processing
|
Featuring 4 seperate effects processors and 8 AUX sends, the console is well equipped for any effect routing scenario. Plenty of multi and spatial effects are provided. |
| |
4 band fully parametric EQ's, Compression, limiting and Gate are provided on every channel. 32-bit processing assures maximum detail. |
| |
2 expansion I/O slots are located on the rear and card options are capable of 8 channels of digital I/O (per card). With 2 optional expansion cards in addition to the available 16 line inputs, the DDX3216 boasts a total of 32 inputs. Available card options include ADAT Light Pipe, Tascam TDIF and AES/EBU. |
| |
128 snapshot locations are provided for storing and recalling mix scenes. Dynamic Automation mode allows real-time changes of your mix to be recorded in reference to Time Code. |
| |
The layout and user interface provide an analog console feel. Motorized faders, assignable controls with LED rings, push-and-turn master controllers and a large LCD display provide a familiar working enviroment. |
| Pictures |
|
 |
| Specifications |
- 32
full-fledged channels/12 ULN (Ultra Low-Noise) mic preamps
- 16 busses, 8 aux sends and comprehensive
routing options
- Fully featured dynamic and snapshot
automation
- 17 ultra-precise, low-noise 100-mm
motorized ALPS ® faders
- Compressor/limiter plus gate, 4-band
parametric EQ, sweepable high-pass and phase reverse on all 32 channels,
additional delay on channels 1-16
- Additional compressor/limiter (switchable
pre/post) and EQ for stereo main mix
- Four simultaneously operable effects
processors with dozens of first-class algorithms, accessible from all 32
channels
- Two option slots, three power-packed
options for unlimited connectivity (16-channel ADAT ® , 16-channel TDIF,
8-channel AES/EBU)
- Analog feel, intuitive user interface
|
Total # Of Inputs |
32 Total Inputs: 16 balanced 1/4" TRS Phone line inputs (13-16 are stereo paired), 16 additional inputs and outputs via 2 expansion I/O options |
Mic/Line Inputs |
12 balanced XLR mic inputs (inputs 1-12), 16 balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs |
Main/Monitor Out |
"Control Room Outputs": balanced 1/4" TRS Phone connectors, max output level +16dBu |
AUX Sends |
4 assignable "MULTI OUTPUTS": balanced 1/4" TRS Phone connectors max output: +16dBu |
AUX Returns |
Expansion I/O inputs can be assigned for returning signal from external out-board processors |
Inserts |
not applicable |
Digital I/O Options |
ADT1616 16 Channel ADAT Light Pipe Digital I/O,
TDIF1616 16 Channel Tascam Digital I/O,
AES808 8 Channel AES/EBU Digital I/O,
ACB808P 19" interface box for AES808, with 4 x XLR inputs and 4 x outputs |
2 Trk Master I/O |
"Main Outputs" L/R XLR balanced (stereo) max output: +16dBu |
Stereo Digital I/O |
S/PDIF I/O via RCA connectors |
Word Clock I/O |
BNC connectors: input impedance 20k ohms, output impedance 30k ohms, signal type - TTL level square wave |
RS/To Host Port |
RS232 port 9-pin DIN jack connector |
MIDI Ports |
MIDI IN/OUT/THRU 5-pin DIN jack connector |
EQ Section |
4-Band parametric EQ with sweepable high-pass filter and phase reverse on all channels |
Trim/Gain Range |
MIC INPUT +10 to +60dB (pad = -20dB)
LINE INPUT -10 to +40dB (pad = -20dB)
STEREO INPUTS 13-16 -20 to +20dB |
Solo/Mute |
Solo / Mute switches for every channel |
Channel Level Control |
100mm ALPS motorized faders |
Phantom Power |
48V phantom power |
Metering |
Channel: 16-digit LED display Main: 2x 16-digit LED display peak hold function feature |
Internal Signal Processing |
32-bit (40-bit on EQ's) floating point DSP processing |
Sampling Frequency |
44.1 and 48kHz (internal and external) <1.6ms at 48kHz, channel input against main out |
Memory |
Internal Flash memory stores Mixes and User settings of effects, EQ and dynmaics processors. Flash memory can be stored on a PC via "File Exchange" software. |
AD/DA Conversion |
A/D 24-bit delta-sigma AKM, 128x oversampling, 116 dB Dynamic Range typ. D/A 24-bit delta-sigma CRYSTAL, 128x oversampling, 106 dB typ. |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1 dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
MIC INPUT 0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz, +60dB gain, -42dBu at input LINE INPUT 0.02%, 20Hz to 20kHz, +20dB gain, -20dBu at input STEREO INPUTS 13-16 0.015%, gain 1, 0 dB at input, measured at main out |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
MIC INPUT 95dB 20Hz to 20kHz, gain 1, 0 dBu at input
LINE INPUT 92dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, gain 1, 0 dBu at input
STEREO INPUTS 13-16 86dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, gain 1, measured at main out |
Power |
approx. 68W Fuse: 100 to 240 V~: T 4 A H Mains Connector: Standard IEC receptacle |
Dimensions |
6.5 x 17.5 x 22.2" (63 x 438 x 572mm) H x W x D |
