Wow, this is the complete opposite to the experience with my Behringer XR18. Nothing short of amazed with that little box.

Thanks for the balanced perspective, it is very valuable. I bought the UI-12 regardless because my local StoreDJ offers no questions asked return within 30 days, so I figured I had 30 days to test and return if I got a noisy interface. My first show with the UI-12 (acoustic guitar, vocals, some backing tracks via the Player) was awesome, I loved the sound and functionality. Then I got the UI-12 home and played around some more. I got some noise on Channel 1! I was worried, I loved the live sound (couldn't hear the noise at all, very noisy restaurant) and the features so much that I didn't want to believe that the input was noisy. I switched guitar leads. The noise was still there. Then I switched input channels from 1 to 2, and the noise was still there, identical on the RTA, with no effects turned on. I was more worried. I turned up the noise gate - the noise was still visible on RTA, but no longer audible. I played the guitar for a while, the noise gate didn't interfere with my sound. Then I switched guitars - it was the guitar output plug on my main live guitar that was noisy!!!! Phew. I've tested all the ports/inputs on the mixer, it seems golden at this stage. I'll get a couple more shows in before the 30 days are up, to make sure of it, but I'm feeling fortunate. Sorry that you weren't also fortunate with your unit.

I got my UI12 just over a year ago, and LOVE the Unit. Anyone who says you can't get a good mix with this unit, should maybe get their ears checked. My band uses this mixer three times a week, sometimes more. The effects and other features of the unit is outstanding, and I have compared it to other similar products on the market. The Soundcraft wins in my opinion. Will be upgrading to the UI16 or the UI24R in the near future.

I sold my XR18 to a friend who ended up getting a lot more use out of it, but that was before several large firmware updates. I liked it, and I'm looking at buying two XR12s soon.

The band that I’ve been playing in for the last 2 years has a ui 16 the only problem is the internal WiFi we changed to a external router never had anymore problems. We play at least 4 gigs a week inside and outside. I myself have just bought a ui16 and really like the sound of the mixer.

I use a U16 in a live venue. I have very mixed feelings about it. Initially like you it was brilliant and impressive sounding. After that we had multiple problems, mainly with the connection. Dropouts and software freezes were frequent and sometimes even the Ethernet was unreliable. Since then we have upgraded the aerial (that really helped) and a firmware update and things have been good. As you say the functionality is attractive.

Thank you for the time you put into this . Really appreciate it.

I'm glad I stuck with my Behringer X-Air mixer. Just over a year old, I finally had my first trouble with it. The last venue I was at had way too much wifi interference and kept having lost connections. Finally decided to go wired. Pleased to see that iPad ethernet adapter works flawlessly with the X-Air.

Been using my XR18 for a year and I love it. Very reliable and easy to use. I have used it with an android phone, android tablet, a macbook pro, windows 7 laptop, windows 8 PC and an ipad, all working great!!! Really no complains. For better wireless experience use an external router or an acces point. I use a cheap one from TPlink and it works amazing for the price

I have the ui12. And i have never experienced any of these issues. In the previous firmware version, i had some bad connection issues. With new firmware, no issues. Works great for me

Thank you for the video! I was about to buy this mixer the next month to replace my mackie dfx6 but after having watched your video I won't.

I have the same unit. Firmware up to date, and use external router. None of the issues you are experiencing. Warranty time.

Had 2 soundcraft consoles with noisy inputs and outputs as well, a&h zed fx noisy outputs too. So far been liking the A&H Qu series.

Thank you, your two videos just saved my working money. i Will spend them on something else. Your review is balanced enough and your tone is always civil

Great review! I'm planning to buy a Midas MR 18.

Thanks for the update great info

I had a Ui 16 that I really wanted to like, but after struggling for 2 weeks to keep the WiFi connected I returned it. It's like driving a car that could lose it's brakes at any time - and it does. There is no way that I would use it in a live setting where reliability is a MUST. That being said, if (when) they come out with the 16 channel version that is redesigned in the new spec, I would definitely consider purchasing again.

My Ui16 completely hung me out last night during a live auction fund raiser event. As soon As the auction started I lost connection to the mixer and was forced to listen to an auctioneer speak through a wireless mic that was not eq ‘d the way I would have liked. Thank god it was on! Every gig I have used this for which is smaller stuff I’ve had to restart the mixer in order to reconnect. I have used my Mackie DL32 for my big band for 4 years now and it has been marvelous. Rock solid! I’m now researching ways to make this more reliable. Bigger antenna, external router, direct connection to my iPad? Any and all opinions are welcome. Thanks

I have the UI16 and have never had a problem. Been using it weekly for 6 months and not one problem.

Got my Ui24 really recently, and it seems extremely reliable so far. I've used it every day since I got it, and even been using it for stuff like watching youtube, just to test it and wait to see if any problems do come up before I use it in a live or studio situation. Had absolutely no issues so far, haven't even had the hotspot go down or had any connection problems. It seems that everything under the ui24 like the ui16 and ui12 are just quite bad, but the ui24 is much better. It shows how it is better in the price, being much more expensive. I got mine for $1600AU.