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− | [[File:XR18-large.jpg|frame|Behringer X-Air XR18]]
| + | {{Infobox tsg |
| + | | name = Behringer X-Air XR18 |
| + | | image = XR18-large.jpg |
| + | | caption = Behringer X-Air XR18 |
| + | | downloads = {{bulleted list |
| + | | [https://gitlab.socsci.ru.nl/wilberth/beer 'Beer' (custom simplified interface)] |
| + | | [[Media:X-AIR-Edit_PC_V1.5.zip|X-AIR-Edit v1.5 (Win)]] |
| + | }} |
| + | | manuals = *[https://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Mixers/Digital-Mixers/XR18/p/P0BI8/downloads X-Air Edit documentation] |
| + | }} |
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− | The Behringer X-Air XR18 is used in labs that have several sound sources and sinks. | + | The Behringer X-Air XR18 is a digital mixer and multi-channel audio interface. It gives the user a high level of control over all audio in- and outputs during an experiment. |
| + | The TSG is planning to roll out the XR18 in select research labs in Q2 2017. |
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− | === Software ===
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− | [[File:Screenshot from 2017-03-07 09-53-44.png|frame|Beer, control interface for the Behringer]]
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− | You can either use the 'X-AIR-Edit' software that gives full control of the Behringer or the simplified 'Beer' software.
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− | Beer shows the sources (microphone 1, microphone 2, PC output) where the sound comes from on the bottom and the sinks
| + | ==Specifications== |
− | (phones 1, PC input, phones 2, speakers, monitor) where the sound goes to on the right. The grid in between shows what is connected to what.
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− | In the example on the right, sound goes from the first microphone to the first set of headphones. The experiment leader can use
| + | ==Installation== |
− | his own set of headphones to listen in on what the participant is hearing (monitor: phones 1).
| + | The XR18 audio mixers placed in the labs are fully pre-installed and ready to go. The following steps only serve as reference for new or mobile setups. |
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− | Press 'get ip' to query where the Behringer is. Then press 'use' to use this device. You can also type the address manually if you want, which is unlikely.
| + | === Connection === |
− | | + | The XR18 communicates with its digital interface via ethernet, either wired or wireless. We offer several solutions for wired connections as described below, but recommend the first one. |
− | The software is available [https://gitlab.socsci.ru.nl/wilberth/beer on our git server.] | |
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− | === Connection === | + | ==== Connection with hub, DHCP Server ==== |
− | There are a lot of ways the Behringer XR
| + | [[File:Behringer dhcp server.png|thumb|320px|X-Air Edit connection settings when used with the [[Kensington UH3000-e]] hub.]] |
− | 18 can be connected. We prefer the first one.
| + | Here described is a connection with the [[Kensington UH3000-e]] hub. |
− | ==== connection with hub, DHCP Server ====
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− | Here described is a connection with the Kensington UH3000-e hub. | |
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| Make sure the connection of the Behringer is set to 'DHCP Server'. | | Make sure the connection of the Behringer is set to 'DHCP Server'. |
| If it is not, use the second connection method to change the setting. | | If it is not, use the second connection method to change the setting. |
− | [[File:Behringer dhcp server.png|frame|Behringer XR-18 connection settings when used With the Kensington UH3000-e hub.]]
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| Now connect the Kensington hub to a USB port on the computer. Preferably use a USB3 port (these ports are marked 'ss' and/or have a blue inside like the ports on the hub itself). | | Now connect the Kensington hub to a USB port on the computer. Preferably use a USB3 port (these ports are marked 'ss' and/or have a blue inside like the ports on the hub itself). |
− | Connect the Kensington hub to the Behringer XR-18 with an ethernet (RJ45/8p8c) cable. Use the port that is marked 'remote' on the Behringer. The cable will also fit in the port marked | + | Connect the Kensington hub to the Behringer XR18 with an ethernet (RJ45/8p8c) cable. Use the port that is marked 'remote' on the XR18. The cable will also fit in the port marked |
− | 'ultranet' but this will not do. | + | 'ultranet', but this will not do. |
− | [[File:Kensington hub.jpg.jpg|frame|Kensington UH3000-e hub]]
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− | Additionally you may want to connect the hub with the Behringer with a USB2-AB cable. This is not necessary for controlling the Behringer, but additional functionality becomes available if you do. | + | Additionally you may want to connect the hub with the XR18 with a USB2-AB cable. This is not necessary for controlling the mixer, but additional functionality becomes available if you do. |
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− | Make sure the switch on the Behringer is set to 'ethernet'. | + | Make sure the switch on the XR18 is set to 'ethernet'. |
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| Your can now start the software. | | Your can now start the software. |
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− | ==== connection without hub, DHCP ==== | + | ==== Connection without hub, DHCP ==== |
− | Connect both your computer and the XR-18 to a ethernet (RJ45/8p8c) wall outlet. Make sure the connection of the Behringer is set to 'DHCP'. | + | Connect both your computer and the XR18 to a ethernet (RJ45/8p8c) wall outlet. Make sure the connection is set to 'DHCP'. |
− | The is the default. The XR-18 will revert to this setting if you press the reset button for 2 seconds. | + | The is the default. The XR18 will revert to this setting if you press the reset button for 2 seconds. |
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− | Make sure the switch on the Behringer is set to 'ethernet'. | + | Make sure the switch on the XR18 is set to 'ethernet'. |
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| Your can now start the software. | | Your can now start the software. |
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| + | ==Interface== |
| + | You can either use the Behringer 'X-AIR-Edit' software that gives full control of the XR18, or our custom, simplified 'Beer' software. |
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| + | ===Beer=== |
| + | [[File:Screenshot from 2017-03-07 09-53-44.png|thumb|320px|Beer, simplified control interface for the XR18.]] |
| + | Beer shows the audio sources (microphone 1, microphone 2, PC output) where the sound comes from on the bottom, and to the right are the outputs |
| + | (phones 1, PC input, phones 2, speakers, monitor), i.e. where the sound goes to. The grid in between shows what is connected to what. |
| + | |
| + | In the example on the right, sound goes from the first microphone to the first set of headphones. The experiment leader can use |
| + | his own set of headphones to listen in on what the participant is hearing (monitor: phones 1). |
| + | |
| + | Press 'get ip' to query where the XR18 is. Then press 'use' to use this device. You can also type the address manually if you want, which is unlikely. |
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| + | The software is available for on [https://gitlab.socsci.ru.nl/wilberth/beer our git server.] |
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| + | ===X-Air Edit=== |
| + | If you require a more elaborate setup than the simple Beer interface can provide, please consult the TSG or the [https://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Mixers/Digital-Mixers/XR18/p/P0BI8/downloads official X-Air Edit documentation]. |
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| + | ==References== <!-- Optional --> |
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| + | ==External Links== <!-- Optional --> |
| + | *[https://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Mixers/Digital-Mixers/XR18/p/P0BI8 Official product page]] |