Behringer Flow 8
8-Input Digital Mixer with Bluetooth Audio and App Control, 60 mm Channel Faders, 2 FX Processors and USB/Audio Interfac
Mic Inputs
Mic inputs 1 / 2 Type 2 x XLR jacks, balanced Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz to 20 kHz) -129 dBu, A-weighted Distortion (THD+N) < 0.004%, A-weighted Max. input level +20 dBu Impedance 10 kΩ balanced, 5 kΩ unbalanced Mic inputs 3 / 4 Type 2 x XLR / 1/4″ TRS combo jacks, balanced Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz to 20 kHz) -117 dBu, A-weighted Distortion (THD+N) < 0.01%, A-weighted Max. input level XLR: +6 dBu TRS: +26 dBu
Impedance XLR: 2 kΩ balanced, 1 kΩ unbalanced TRS: 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
Gain range -20 dB to +60 dB Phantom power +48 V, switchable (inputs 1 / 2 only) Line Inputs
Type 2 x 1/4″ TRS jacks, balanced (channels 5L / 7L) Impedance 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced Gain range -20 dB to +60 dB Distortion (THD+N) 0.005%, A-weighted, 0 dB gain, 0 dBu out Max. input level +22 dBu Guitar (Hi-Z) Inputs
Type 2 x 1/4″ TRS jacks, balanced (channels 6R / 8R) Impedance 2 MΩ balanced, 1 MΩ unbalanced Distortion (THD+N) 0.005%, A-weighted, 0 dB gain, 0 dBu out Max. input level +19 dBu Channel EQ
Low ±15 dB @ 20 Hz, shelving Low mid ±15 dB @ 300 Hz High mid ±15 dB @ 1.5 kHz High ±15 dB @ 20 kHz, shelving Monitor Outputs
Type 2 x 1/4″ TRS jacks, balanced Impedance 75 Ω, balanced Max. output level +14 dBu Main Outputs
Type 2 x XLR jacks, balanced Impedance 150 Ω, balanced Max. output level +14 dBu Phones Output
Type 1 x 1/4″ TRS jack, stereo Max. output level +18 dBm / 40 Ω Footswitch Input
Type 1 x 1/4″ TRS jack (tip / ring normally open) Function configurable FX mute / Tap tempo or Snapshot load next / previous Input / Output and Processing
Frequency range 10 Hz to 22 kHz (+0/-1 dB) Dynamic range, analog in to analog out Typ. 108 dB I/O latency 0.6 ms Signal processing 32-bit VFP (Vector Floating Point) A/D – D/A conversion 24-bit / 48 kHz Dynamic range 114 dB Number of input processing channels 10 input channels, 4 fx return channels USB Audio Interface
Interface type USB 2.0 Connector Type B Bit depth 24-bit / 48 kHz Channels 10 out / 2 in Bluetooth
Frequency range 2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz Channel number 79 Version Bluetooth spec 4.0 compliant Compatibility Supports A2DP 1.2 profile Max. communication range 12 m (without interference) Max. output power 8 dBm Power Supply / Voltage
Connector Micro-USB Power supply 5 VDC 2A Power consumption Max. 10 W (typ. 5 W) Dimensions / Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) 48 x 229 x 172 mm (1.9 x 9.0 x 6.8″) Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) Digital Mixing with Ease
Digital mixers offer studio quality processing, the highest fidelity, the ability to recall all settings and even remote operation. Those are hugely attractive features, but they all come at a cost – with bigger physical size and more complex operation requiring at least some degree of technical audio education.
The millions of analog small format mixers that Behringer has built over the years clearly tell us that there are many users who need a mixer that is compact, affordable, dependable and easy to operate.
Typical applications very often just need to balance the level of a handful of sources. So, why make things more complicated than they need to be? It is time for something genuinely new, providing modern features and workflows to everyone in a simple and compact form – it is time for FLOW 8 digital mixing.
EZ-GAIN Assisted Gain Staging
Have you ever heard someone say, “you need to pay attention to your gain staging?” Do you know what the “gain structure” is about? When you are interested in clean and healthy signals, with low noise and low harmonic distortion then adjusting the right amount of preamp gain is paramount. It is defining the amount of amplification a signal gets when entering the mixer. Since source signals can be anything from a strong hit on the snare drum, to the subtle hum of bees, there is not one gain that fits all possible purposes.
Gain staging is always a compromise and finding the right one requires either experience and technical knowledge, or the new FLOW 8 EZ-GAIN feature. The function can monitor signals on one or all channels at the same time, until you think the loudest sounds have been put to it. EZ-GAIN will then automatically adjust the channel gain to the optimum headroom.
Oh, by the way, EZ-GAIN will automatically engage the 48 V phantom power on mic inputs 1 or 2 when no signal is detected, just in case you forgot to do that.
Full App Remote Control
Let’s face it, small mixers are more often placed where cables end, rather than in a position where it would be most useful for controlling the mix. You may have to stretch out for controlling levels or walk away from the mixer to judge if your adjustment has the desired effect. No longer!
FLOW 8 mixers offer full remote control from basically any Android or iOS device, giving you the freedom to go exactly where the sound is ideal for making any sort of adjustment. Tweak the 9-band EQ for the main PA speakers, set the compressor on the bass guitar or adjust the mix for the talents on stage.