Using X32 AUX outputs as Bus Sends

On an X32 Compact, Rack or Producer you don't have as many BUS sends as on a full size console.  Internally in the mixer, they are all there, but are limited physical outputs on the mixer.

This gives an example routing change to use the AUX outputs as additional BUS ouptus.

Set BUS output 7-8 to Mix bus 7-8 (picture)
This gets you BUS outs 1-8 on your rack useful for monitors or IEM.

Set MAIN L/R to AUX 5-6 (picture)

This sets the L/R output to now go out your AUX 5-6 outputs (you'll want a TRS->XLR adapter to connect to your speakers likely)

Set BUS output 9-12 to AUX out 1-4 (picture)

This gets your 4 more outputs for BUS sends for monitors or IEM

X32 Rack as a stage box to an X32 Console

This doc contains 2 files and makes your X32 Rack become a standalone stage box controlled by your X32 console via AES50.  

When in operation, the X32 Rack is autonomous.  No interaction to the X32 Rack is necessary from a control perspective.  Everything, including gains, are controlled at the console.

Features of these config files

BUS 1-8 on both X32Rack and X32 console are duplicated (you can use either output, or both simultaneously) to an IEM or wedge for example.

BUS 9-16 available on the X32 console (full size) for additional output for monitors or IEMs.

AUX 1-4 IN on the X32 RACK are available for input. (5-6 used at the X32 Console)

AUX 5-6 IN on the X32 Console are available as input locally (local playback device as example)

MAIN L/R has been moved to AUX OUT 5/6 to free BUS 7/8 for additional outputs like IEMs.  You will need 1/4 TRS -> XLR adapter likely for your FOH speaker system. 
Instructions below how to restore BUS 7/8 to be MAIN L/R output

AUX 1-3 OUT on X32 Rack and X32 console are duplicated. (you can use either output, or both simultaneously)

AUX 4 OUT = CENTER CHANNEL / SUB

AUX 5 OUT and 6 OUT = MAIN LEFT and MAIN RIGHT OUT.

Here is a picture of how its mapped (click to make it bigger)

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK

1>

Download the two scene file, one for the X32 Rack and one for X32 Console, and load the scene files into your systems.

Configuration files are on google drive.  

2>

On the the X32 RACK, set "Synchronization" to be on AES50 A  (assuming you are using the A connection)

NOTE - If you decide to use the rack as a 'normal' mixer and not a stage box, this configuration will need to be set back manually to "INTERNAL".

3> 

Set the X32 Rack's "HA REMOTE" to "AES50 PORT A" [located under SETUP -> PREAMPS]

That should be it!  

Plug a mic into an input 1-16 on your X32 Rack, and on your X32 Console you should be able to apply the gain on the console and the rack will respond accordingly.

Remember, the X32 RACK, in this mode, is autonomous.  Just do the changes on the console.  

Restore BUS 7/8 on X32 Rack to be MAIN L/R output

This file assigns all 8 bus outputs as BUS outputs, and sets Main L/R to be on AUX 5-6 out.  You can easily revert this feature to be normal config if that is what you are used to.

On the X32 Console:

Go to ROUTING -> OUT 1-16
Set the "OUTPUT" #7 and #8 to "MAIN L" and "MAIN R"

That will make Bus 7/8 on the rack the way it was from the factory if you prefer that.