Behringer Flow 8

[JPJ]

So I am being attracted to the diminutive Behringer Flow 8 to use with my little acoustic trio, as the XR18 is a bit overkill for the tiny venues we play. Ideally the Flow 8 would have had a couple more XLR/combo inputs but I think I can make our two mics, two guitars, and one db work within the Flow 8. I’ve watched a few videos online and it seems like it can do everything I want it to but I thought I’d ask on here whether anybody has any real world experience?

[lemmywinks]

Looks brilliant, very useful combination of physical and digital controls in a small form factor. Micro USB power connector in 2025 though?

[Phil Starr]

Your only problem is that at least one of your instruments will need a line level output, you won'e be able to just plug it in or mic it. Apart from the lack of gain on inputs 5/6 and 7/8 they are also not really high impedance at 10kohms unlike the Mohms of the combi inputs for guitar. This won't really be an issue if one of your guitars uses fx as many processors will give you a fair bit of gain and don't need impedance matching. If your db uses a pre amp that will probably work too but you'd need to check. It'd be a bit annoying if you saved money and space buying the Flow8 only to have to buy another piece of kit to get your third instrument connected.

 

Have you seen the offer at Andertons

Edited 15 hours ago by Phil Starr

[JPJ]

6 hours ago, Phil Starr said:

Your only problem is that at least one of your instruments will need a line level output, you won'e be able to just plug it in or mic it. Apart from the lack of gain on inputs 5/6 and 7/8 they are also not really high impedance at 10kohms unlike the Mohms of the combi inputs for guitar. This won't really be an issue if one of your guitars uses fx as many processors will give you a fair bit of gain and don't need impedance matching. If your db uses a pre amp that will probably work too but you'd need to check. It'd be a bit annoying if you saved money and space buying the Flow8 only to have to buy another piece of kit to get your third instrument connected.

 

Have you seen the offer at Andertons

The lack of a full eight channels is a drawback, but I will be using my EBS Stanley Clarke pre with my double bass, so I can control gain/eq etc here. But I would have been happier if Behringer offered a Flow 12 but then I guess this would compete with the X-Air 12. Thanks for pointing out the Andertons offer - I have pulled the trigger even if delivery is not slated until 20th June! I’ll report back once she gets here.