BEHRINGER / FLOW 8

FLOW 8 is an all-in-one compact digital mixer. It can be remotely controlled by Bluetooth using FLOW MIX from your iOS/Android mobile device or tablet. It is equipped with EZ-Gain function that analyzes the input signal and automatically adjusts it to the optimal headroom. It adopts input channels with 4-band EQ, compressor, FX send, and monitor send.

■Ease of Use Digital mixers tend to be complicated to operate due to their advanced features, and require a certain level of technical mastery. The simple and compact FLOW8 provides modern features and workflows for everyone. ■EZ-GAIN Assisted Gain Stage Adjusting preamp gain is very important. There is no one gain setting that suits every level of source, from a hard hit on the snare drum to a subtle hum. Finding the right gain requires experience and technical knowledge, but with the new FLOW 8 EZ-GAIN function, it automatically adjusts channel gain to the optimal headroom. It monitors the signal of one or all channels simultaneously until it determines that the loudest sound is coming out. EZ-GAIN automatically turns on phantom power for microphone input 1 or 2 in case no signal is detected. ■Full App Remote Control Full remote control is possible from basically any Android or iOS device. Tweak the 9-band EQ for the main PA speaker, set a compressor on the bass, or tailor the mix to each part of the stage. ■Assisted Setup If you don't know how to connect or use an EQ or compressor, it's no problem. The FLOW 8 app has a step-by-step setup wizard. Select the type of input and the assistant will show you the presets, where to connect the cables. Thanks to this innovative feature, you can add instruments and microphones properly, regardless of your skill level. ■Total Recall With the snapshot library and the ability to store snapshots per FLOW8 app, you get unlimited power in an instant. Instantly save, edit, and load mixer settings via the hardware or the app. You can also trigger snapshot loading with a footswitch. The FLOW Mix app also offers recall scope to load FX, channels, main, monitor, or routing options individually (requires firmware 11739 or higher). The hardware offers 15 internal storage slots for snapshot presets. The app can store an unlimited library of snapshots sorted by name, date, and time. ■Excellent Sound With two Midas mic preamps and internal 32 VFP processing, the FLOW 8 follows in the foot of the X32, X-AIR, and WING series of digital mixing consoles. Although it is designed for small setups, such as the number of I/O, each individual channel has a very clear audio characteristic, inheriting the sound quality of its predecessor. All channels are equipped with 4-band parametric EQ, compression, two FX and two monitor sends. All monitor buses and main buses have 9-band parametric EQ and a limiter to prevent inadvertent peaks. ■Big Sound FLOW 8 is equipped with two independent studio-grade effect engines. Each has 16 presets, giving instruments and vocals a refined sound with breathtaking effects and depth. The 12 reverb programs range from lively ambiences to long and smooth temple or stadium simulations. ■Bluetooth Streaming FLOW 8 has an integrated Bluetooth receiver, allowing you to play music between performances, even from a distance. ■USB Multi-Channel Audio Interface The built-in USB interface has separate modes for streaming and recording applications, providing up to 10 recording tracks and 4 playback channels. Either the main mix or all input signals can be streamed or recorded individually, with zero latency monitoring. Ideal for streaming, podcasting and DAW recording. RECORDING mode: 10in (ch1-8+MAIN L/R, pre-fader) 4out (USB 1/2, 3/4), Bluetooth cannot be individually assigned STREAMING mode: 2in (MAIN LR, post-fader) 4out (USB 1/2, 3/4) ■Dimensions (WxHxD): 229 x 48 x 172mm ■Weight: 1.4kg