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Experts recommend Behringer X32 Producer more than Behringer XR18
As of 6 May 2024, experts prefer Behringer X32 Producer over Behringer XR18, but both Audio Mixers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Behringer X32 Producer received 2 recommendations: from Music Radar (29 Feb 2024) and filmlifestyle.com. By contrast, Behringer XR18 received only 1 recommendation from BestCovery (6 Mar 2024).
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Feb 2024 Music Radar ranked Behringer X32 Producer as #10
Rank Audio Mixer Comment ... ... ... #10 out of 10 Behringer X32 Producer Supreme power and value from this digital mixerSource: www.musicradar.com - filmlifestyle.com ranked Behringer X32 Producer as #4
Rank Audio Mixer ... ... #4 out of 9 Behringer X32 Producer ... ... Source: filmlifestyle.com - On 6 Mar 2024 BestCovery ranked Behringer XR18 as #7
Rank Audio Mixer Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 17 Behringer XR18 Best Digital Mixer... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com
After counting and adding up the 95 expert endorsements of the May rankings, Behringer X32 Producer outranks Behringer XR18. This is not to say that Behringer XR18 is a bad option. Like Behringer X32 Producer, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Behringer XR18 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Behringer XR18
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Behringer XR18, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Behringer X32 Producer.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling audio mixer receives a consumer score of 8.5 (great). Both Behringer X32 Producer and Behringer XR18 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Behringer X32 Producer |
In comparison:
Behringer X32 Producer ranks #11 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.6 Amazing
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Behringer XR18 |
In comparison:
9.9 Amazing
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Median best-selling Audio Mixer |
In comparison:
Behringer Xenyx 1202FX ranks #60 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.5 Great
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Behringer XR18 is more popular than Behringer X32 Producer
It's fairly safe to say that Behringer XR18 is a more popular audio mixer than Behringer X32 Producer, based on its 600+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Behringer X32 Producer and XR18 | |||||
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Behringer X32 | $2998 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
Behringer PMP6000 | $639 | 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | ||
Soundcraft Ui24R | $1320 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
Mackie 1642 VLZ4 | $800 |
In comparison:
8.8 Great
| No expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Mixer | stilt.com | Music Critic | Podcast Insights | Vlog Tribe | Spy | Music Radar | BestReviews | American Songwriter | BestCovery | filmlifestyle.com |
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1 | - | $268 | Yamaha MG10XU | - | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 |
2 | +1 | $395 | TC-Helicon GoXLR | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
3 | +2 | Check price | Zoom LiveTrak L-12 | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - |
4 | +2 | $2998 | Behringer X32 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [3]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 6
Highest score by Old Time Music | 98 |
Average score based on 8 reviews | 94 |
Lowest score by Music Radar | 90 |
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- 25-total-bus Digital Mixer with 16 Programmable Mic Preamps
- 5" Col TFT - Rackmountable
- 17 Motized Faders
- Virtual FX Rack
- 40-input
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- Inputs: 16x Combo XLR/TRS mic/line level inputs 2x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS line inputs
- Outputs: 6x XLR Aux outputs 2x XLR main outputs 1x 1/4" (6.3 mm) headphone output 1x Ultranet personal monitor Ethernet port
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Behringer X32 Producer is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio mixers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Yamaha TF1 or QSC TouchMix-16 .
Behringer X32 Producer is $1750 more expensive than an average audio mixer ($349).
Behringer XR18 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio mixers and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Allen & Heath ZED-12FX or PreSonus StudioLive AR16 .
Behringer XR18 is $390 more expensive than the average audio mixer ($349).