Connecting IEM to X32 via IP address.

[KB5]

I'm totally new to IEM's. Most if not all of the venues I will be playing have a Behringer X32 that I will connect to via the IP address. What will I need to accomplish this? I have downloaded the M32-Q app to my Galaxy S24. Do I just connect my IEM's to the phone and use that? How reliable is that? Is there a better hardware option?

Thanks for helping!!

 

[DWBass]

Curious waiting for replies.

 

[s0c9]

No. That won't work.
Three app will let you control what's in your mix... Assuming they giver you access. Many wont.
That said...
Whatever they are using on stage (S16, S32,..) will need to be used to connect to whatever you are using to power the audio in your ears.
The simplest/cheapest solution is a P2 style unit that holds onto your belt. You'll need an xlr cable between the 2 units.

 

[Wasnex]

Do I just connect my IEM's to the phone and use that? How reliable is that? Is there a better hardware option?

The phone app can be used to control a mix that is custom setup and designated for you. The audio does not go through the phone; it passes through one or two regular outs on the mixing console.

If the mixer uses the built-in WiFi the connection is less reliable. If an appropriate external wireless router is used, the connection is more reliable. I suggest reviewing the document linked in @s0c9 's signature.

The X32 supports Ultranet, which can send 16 channels of digital audio to a Behringer P16HQ personal mixer via ethernet. The P16HQ gives you more control of elements of the mix, but it only deals with 16 channels. AFAIK, the X32 must be configured, so you can't just show up with a P16HQ and expect it to work.

 

[KB5]

Thanks for the help guys! Behringer P2 on the way with a couple of xlr cables in varying lengths.

 

[Jalopy]

Last time the band had a gig where we didn't hire the sound tech, the venue didn't have a wifi router hooked up to their digital mixer. There was no way for us to use those apps as our devices couldn't connect to their mixer at all. They had told us we'd be able to use our in-ears.

We spent over an hour just trying to get our in-ear mixes passable, since we just had to relay our needs to the FOH guy. My advice, never do a gig where a stranger has to create and control your in ear mix. At least not at the sort of venues I ever played.

(In the end the gig had to be totally scrapped as the FOH tech had no idea what he was doing and got instant massive feedback everytime the mains were fired up, but that's another story.)