BEHRINGER X-AIR USB Audio Driver 5.12

BEHRINGER X-AIR USB Audio Driver is a dedicated Windows driver that enables reliable, low‑latency, multichannel audio over USB for X AIR digital mixers—specifically the X18 and XR18. Once installed, it exposes the mixer as a professional audio interface to your DAW and Windows audio applications, making it easy to record, playback, and run virtual soundchecks with stable clocking and precise synchronization.

Key features:

• Multichannel I/O: up to 18 inputs and 18 outputs with X18/XR18
• Low-latency performance optimized for ASIO-compatible DAWs
• 24-bit audio at 44.1 or 48 kHz
• Adjustable buffer sizes via a simple control panel
• Seamless integration with major DAWs (e.g., Ableton Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, Reaper)

Typical uses:

• Live multitrack recording directly from the mixer
• Studio production and overdubs using the X AIR as your main interface
• Virtual soundcheck and multitrack playback for rehearsals or shows

Notes:

• Designed for Windows PCs with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port.
• macOS generally does not require this driver, as X AIR mixers operate as class-compliant USB audio devices.
• The XR12 and XR16 do not function as multichannel USB audio interfaces and therefore do not use this driver.

Getting started:

1. Download and install the latest driver from the official BEHRINGER support page.
2. Connect your X18/XR18 to the PC via USB and power on the mixer.
3. In your DAW, select the X AIR USB ASIO device, then set your preferred sample rate and buffer size.
4. Route inputs/outputs within the mixer and DAW as needed for recording and playback.

BEHRINGER X-AIR USB Audio Driver is developed by Behringer. The most popular version of this product among our users is 5.1.