Behringer Wing Black Digital Mixer

Behringer Wing Black — Flagship 48-Channel Full-Stereo Digital Console

The Behringer Wing Black is a 48-channel, 28-bus full-stereo digital mixing console engineered for touring engineers, broadcast professionals, and theatre sound designers who need flagship-class I/O and processing in a single desk. Eight award-winning Midas PRO microphone preamps feed a fully assignable stereo channel architecture that keeps every input true stereo — with pan, balance, width, and M/S processing — without burning two channels per source. The WING Black is the right choice for production teams demanding Midas-grade conversion, deep routing flexibility, and a workflow tailored to the engineer rather than the other way around.

What Sets the WING Black Apart

Few consoles at this tier ship with a StageConnect host interface able to carry 32 channels of 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz, 24-bit audio over a single XLR or DMX cable for runs beyond 30 m. Four 6 GHz DSP engines operate StageConnect, AES50, AES3, USB, and dedicated card slots simultaneously with full 96 kHz internal processing. The rear-panel expansion slot is ready for optional Dante, Waves SoundGrid, or MADI cards, providing advanced networked audio capabilities.

Front-End and Conversion — Midas-Grade Signal Path

The preamp and converter stage is what defines the WING Black's sound. Built around eight Midas PRO preamps and eight Midas PRO outputs, the analog I/O delivers the dynamic range and headroom that flagship live work demands.

• Microphone Preamps: 8 Midas PRO preamps — the same reference-grade front end used in flagship Midas touring consoles.
• A/D Dynamic Range: 112 dB (XLR) / 110 dB (aux) — captures quiet vocals and delicate acoustic sources without raising the noise floor.
• FOH amplifiers and monitor rigs benefit from a D/A dynamic range of 118 dB (XLR) / 112 dB (aux), delivering clean, fatigue-free output.
• Output Level: +4 dBu nominal, +21 dBu maximum on XLR — drives long cable runs to amp racks without loading issues.

Channel Architecture and Routing

Routing flexibility is a hallmark of this model. Forty stereo input channels each offer five variable plug-in processing slots. With 28 buses—including 4 main, 8 matrix, and 16 aux stereo buses—users get dual inserts, 8-band parametric EQ, stereo imager, and full dynamics processing in one effect chain.

• FlexChannels: 48 channels configurable as Mono, Stereo, or M/S — no performance cost when switching formats.
• AES50 Ports: 3 SuperMAC ports for 144 input and output signals with 6-sample latency over CAT5.
• StageConnect technology brings 32 channels of bidirectional audio on a single XLR, efficiently replacing bulky analog snakes.
• Internal AoIP Module: Optional 64-channel Dante or Waves SoundGrid — adds Ethernet-based audio networking without external hardware.

Control Surface, Effects, and Recording

Engineers experience a control surface designed for fast, hands-on mixing. Twenty-four motorized 100 mm faders are split across three fully configurable sections, paired with a 10.1-inch capacitive multi-touch display, dedicated channel editing TFT, and 16 configurable custom controls.

• Faders: 24 motorized 100 mm faders in 3 sections (12 + 8 + 4) — instant recall of show files and DCA spills.
• Touchscreen: 10.1" TFT LCD, 1280 × 800 px, capacitive multi-touch with 15°–60° adjustable swivel.
• The 16 true-stereo effects engines, featuring 80+ algorithms, offer emulations of Pultec, SSL, Neve, LA-2A, 1176, and more.
• Recording: Dual-SD live recorder with up to 64 tracks plus a 48-channel USB audio interface for DAW integration.
• Power Consumption: 130 W via auto-ranging 100–240 VAC supply — tour-ready worldwide.

Who the WING Black Is For

Touring FOH engineers, broadcast audio teams, and theatre sound designers will find the WING Black fits productions where Midas-grade preamps, deep routing, and rock-solid show recall are non-negotiable. Houses of worship running multi-band services with rotating volunteers benefit from the customizable user sections and the WING CoPilot, WING-Q, and WING-Edit remote apps for tablets and laptops. This model is the right choice for production teams that need flagship-class I/O, expandable AoIP networking, and a console that scales from club dates to arena tours without changing workflow.

Brand and Product Story

WING stands as Behringer's flagship digital mixing console—a fundamental rethink of the digital mixer, not merely an X32 evolution. The design combines Behringer's deep feature set with Midas PRO preamps and outputs—the same conversion used in flagship Midas touring desks—and ships with an open ecosystem of expansion cards for Dante, Waves SoundGrid, and MADI networking. From West End theatre to global broadcast and arena tours, WING is positioned as the most flexible flagship console in its price tier.