![]() ![]() in case I decide to connect the Behringer/Midas X AIR XR12 mixer via Ethernet to a 5 GHz router (to compensate for Behringer’s only apparent blunder in this otherwise wonderful device).However, I wanted to get a dual-band tablet for the following reasons: 8-inch 720p+ HD IPS display with over a million pixels (189 ppi / 1280×800)Īs you may have read in the first article where I covered it ( Comparing wireless audio mixer’s specs: Behringer/Midas & Mackie), the Behringer/Midas X AIR XR12 mixer is unfortunately limited to the overcrowded 4.2 GHz WiFi band.Here are its relevant specs for this application: Although this model currently sells for US$150 (rounded number), I was able to purchase a refurbished one from Amazon Warehouse Deals for less than US$65 including state sales tax. The tablet that I chose is the revered Kindle Fire HD 8 from Amazon. The tablet I picked to fulfill my requirements ![]() First look: iKlip A/V preamp/mount/grip for smartphones & small cameras.Comparing wireless audio mixer’s specs: Behringer/Midas & Mackie (illustrated above).Links to prior articles where I have covered the Behringer/Midas X AIR XR12 wireless audio mixer/recorder I ended up picking out a refurbished Android with an 8-inch display, all of those desired specs for under US$65. Everything looked way too small for comfort, so I decided to find a tablet much larger than 6 inches, with at least 720p resolution, IPS, good build quality, dual-band WiFi… and at a bargain price. The Nexus 6’s screen measures 5.96 inches diagonal. As a starting point to determine the desired size, I initially downloaded the free X AIR app from the Google Play Store to my Nexus 6 Android phone, just to see how legible the settings would be. Behringer recommends using a tablet with a display larger than 5 inches diagonal. Even though I own a MacBook Air, I don’t want to tie up an expensive computer or tablet (or risk possible loss or damage to an expensive device during a field recording session or live remote broadcast). As I explained previously, Behringer offers free control software for Android and iOS tablets, as well as MacOS and Windows computers. Even as I was preparing to acquire an X AIR XR12 to review it and use it in my own productions, I had been researching to choose a tablet to use to control it remotely. I have covered the Behringer/Midas X AIR wireless mixers/recorders with built-in automix capabilities superficially in two prior articles (links ahead). ![]()
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