Behringer X32 + Midas DL32

IEM mix guide

New to self-mixing, or just want a refresher? Start with the steps below, then use the starting-point levels further down as your reference during soundcheck.

How to mix your own ears — step by step

Get connected

P16 users: adjust your mix directly on the P16 personal mixer — no app needed. Xvive users: connect your phone to the RCOG_Worship network and open MX-Q, MXBus, or M32-Q. Select your bus (Stage Left = Bus 4, Center = Bus 5, Right = Bus 6). Ask Tom if you're not sure which one is yours.

Start with your own sound

Bring your own instrument or voice up first — around 90–100%. This is your foundation. Everything else gets layered in around it, so it should never disappear.

Add your timing and pitch reference

Bring in Click if you play a rhythm instrument (drums, bass, guitar), and Pad if you sing or play something melodic. On P16 these are dedicated slots (13 and 14). On Xvive, Click and Pad aren't automatic — pull them into your own mix via the app if you want them.

Layer in the rest of the band

Add Tom's talkback so you can hear cues, then bring up whatever else helps you feel connected — kick/bass for groove, lead vocal to follow the song. Use the starting percentages further down this page as a reference point, not a rule.

Fine-tune at soundcheck

Trust your ears over the numbers. Too loud? Pull it down. Can't hear the click? Push it up. There's no wrong answer except a mix that doesn't work for you — ask for help if something feels off.

Quick tips

Protect your hearing: loud enough to hear clearly is enough. Riding the overall level too hot adds up over a service.

New to self-mixing? Start minimal — click (if needed), your own sound, and lead vocal. Add more once that feels stable.

Something sounds off to one ear? Check panning in your app (Xvive) or on the unit (P16) before assuming it's the hardware — ask Tom if it persists.

Feedback, buzz, or dropout? Turn down first, then check your pack's battery and connection. Flag it to Tom right away.

Starting-point reference — adjust from here

Primary / pitch ref Click / timing Lead vocal / cue Tom MD Supporting

P16 — personal mixer · musicians · 6 users

Tom — MD + Electric

Adjusted directly on the P16 unit · slots 5–6 + 16

P16

Own guitar

100%

Click

80%

Pad

70%

All vocals

65%

Kick / bass

55%

Ben keys

35%

Melvin keys

25%

Acoustic gtr

20%

Drummer

P16 slot 12

P16

Click

100%

Tom MD

70%

Bass

65%

Lead vocal

45%

Electric gtr

35%

Acoustic gtr

30%

Ben keys

25%

Pad

15%

Bass guitar

P16 slot 11

P16

Own bass

100%

Kick

90%

Click

65%

Tom MD

55%

Lead vocal

45%

Electric gtr

35%

Acoustic gtr

25%

Pad

20%

Acoustic guitar

No dedicated P16 slot — self-add via open channel

P16

Own guitar

100%

Click

65%

Kick / bass

55%

Tom MD

50%

Lead vocal

45%

Ben keys

35%

Backup vocals

25%

Pad

20%

Ben — Keys 1

Singer at Keys · P16 slot 1 (voice) + slots 7–8 (keys)

P16

Own voice

100%

Own keys

95%

Pad

75%

Lead vocal

65%

Click

55%

Tom MD

50%

Backup vocals

40%

Kick / bass

30%

Melvin — Keys 2

P16 slots 9–10

P16

Own keys

100%

Pad

65%

Click

60%

Kick / bass

55%

Tom MD

50%

Lead vocal

40%

Ben keys/voice

35%

Electric gtr

20%

Xvive U45 — self-mix via app · MX-Q / MXBus / M32-Q · 3 units

Click and Pad aren't sent automatically here — each singer pulls them in through the app if wanted. Percentages below assume you've added both.

Stage Left vocal

Xvive

Lead vocal

95%

Own voice

90%

Pad

70%

Ben voice

60%

Other backups

55%

Tom MD

50%

Click

25%

Kick / snare

20%

Stage Center vocal

Xvive

Lead vocal

95%

Own voice

90%

Pad

70%

Ben voice

60%

Other backups

55%

Tom MD

50%

Click

25%

Kick / snare

20%

Stage Right vocal

Xvive

Lead vocal

95%

Own voice

90%

Pad

70%

Ben voice

60%

Other backups

55%

Tom MD

50%

Click

25%

Kick / snare

20%