Wing Monitor Section
Monitor mixes are for listening to your stereo mix, individual channels, monitor mixes, or any soloed source signal. There are two stereo ‘monitor’ mixes on the wing. Monitor A and Monitor B. Monitor A is the default stereo stream routed to both the headphones and aux outputs depending on what model of the Wing Mixer you have. The Wing Rack only has one dedicated headphone output jack and it is located on the front of the mixer. Monitor B is a second monitor mix that can have a different source, level, and routing configuration and is intended to be used with monitor speakers. The WING headphone outputs always receive the same signal routed to local Aux output 7-8, even for the Wing Rack.
With the Wing, you need to designate your monitor outputs, (Speakers) from the “Output Routing” tab and they can be assigned to any output destination you choose. While we can use the “Aux In” feature of the Wing Rack for input routing, we have no “Aux Outs” to use for our output routing. As you can see from the picture below, I am running my monitor speakers out of my S16 outputs 15 & 16, on AES50 A.
WARNING! The Headphone Output and Studio Monitors have different functions and the Studio Monitors DO NOT have the same functions as the Headphone Output Jack!
As you can see from the picture above, even though the Wing Rack does not have the physical Aux Outputs, we must still maintain this routing or our front headphone jack will be disabled. You can test this for yourself simply by UN-assigning them from Aux Outs 7 & 8.
On the Behringer WING mixer’s monitor tab under “SETTINGS”, the “Source” refers to the audio input source being routed to a specific monitor group, allowing users to control and monitor different audio signals independently. This allows for precise monitoring and control of various audio inputs within different monitor mixes. It has five options you can choose from. (1). Off. (2). Mains one through four. (3). Matrix (MTX) one through eight. (4). Bus one through sixteen. (5). Aux one through eight.
The “SRC Level” on the Monitor tab refers to the “Source Level”. It indicates the input level or gain assigned to the selected source feeding the monitor mix. Adjusting the SRC Level allows you to control the volume of the specific input source that is sent to the monitor output, helping you balance what performers hear on their monitors. If you leave it at 0dB, then you will hear it just as it is going through the mixer.
The “SRC Mix” is confusing and in my opinion it should be a “PERCENTAGE” instead of a “dB” function. The more dB you add, the less isolated the signal is. In other words, if you want to solo the kick drum and set this function to infinity, that’s all you will hear. However, if you move it to a +10dB, you will now hear the entire mix even though the kick drum channel is soloed.
The “Dim” function on the Wing Digital Mixer’s monitor section is used to temporarily reduce the level of the monitor output. Essentially, it “dims” the monitor speakers or headphones, allowing you to momentarily lower the volume without completely muting or changing the main volume levels.
The “PFL Dim” function on the Wing Digital Mixers’ monitor section is used to temporarily reduce the monitor (cue) volume level when PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) is engaged. This allows you to listen to a channel or group without the monitor volume overpowering your main monitoring environment. This function only works in conjunction with the selections made under the Setup > Audio > Solo System as shown in the picture below. Please click here to download this page in a PDF file.
The “Band Solo” function on the Wing Digital Mixers’ monitor section allows you to isolate and listen to a specific frequency band within a channel’s audio signal. This feature is useful for troubleshooting, tuning, and fine-tuning audio by enabling you to focus on particular frequency ranges—such as bass, midrange, or treble—without interference from other parts of the spectrum. By soloing a band, you can accurately assess and adjust EQ settings, identify problematic frequencies, or ensure that specific tonal aspects of a sound source are correctly balanced. As you can see from the picture below in the bottom right hand corner, each channel has this feature so you can listen to a specific EQ band. You can choose your headphones or your monitor speakers.
The “EQ” (Equalization) function on the Wing Digital Mixers’ monitor section is used to shape and adjust the tonal balance of the monitor outputs, just like you can do to modify the frequency response of the monitor mixes to optimize what performers hear on stage. By adjusting parameters like gain, frequency, and bandwidth (Q), you can enhance clarity, reduce feedback, and tailor the monitor sound to your preferences or needs.
The “Invert” function on the Wing Digital Mixers’ monitor section is used to reverse the polarity of the monitor output signal. Essentially, when you activate the Invert function, it flips the phase of the monitored audio signal by 180 degrees. This feature is useful in situations where there are phase cancellation issues or when you need to correct phase alignment between different audio sources or monitor feeds.
The “Delay” function on the Wing Digital Mixers’ Monitor section is used to synchronize the audio signals sent to the monitors normally located inside the studio or sound booth. By applying a delay, you can compensate for the physical distance between the sound source (e.g., the stage or microphone) and the monitor speakers, ensuring that the sound arrives at the performers’ ears simultaneously with the main sound source. This helps improve the clarity and spatial accuracy of the monitors, reduce phase issues, and enhance the overall listening experience for performers, especially in large or complex setups where timing discrepancies can be noticeable.
The “Limiter” function on the Wing Digital Mixers’ monitor section is used to prevent audio signals from exceeding a certain threshold level, thereby protecting speakers and preventing distortion. When engaged, the limiter automatically reduces the gain of signals that surpass the set threshold, ensuring that the monitor output remains within a safe and controlled level.
This helps maintain clear audio quality, reduce unwanted noise or distortion, and safeguard equipment from potential damage caused by overly loud signals. It is especially useful in live sound environments where unpredictable peaks can occur. This is a very useful function when using headphones. Please click here to download this page in a PDF file.