Behringer FLOW 8 Use and care manual

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FLOW 8 Firmware Update
V11739 - (15 February 2021)
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing the innovative FLOW 8 compact mixer. This major rmware update
introduces new USB modes and routing options. It adds parametric EQ control and a snapshot scope to
load parameters selectively.
Behringer is constantly adding new features and making enhancements, so that you always experience
the best possible performance. To make use of the latest features and improvements, we recommend
installing the latest rmware, driver and app versions, always. The rmware update 11739 for FLOW 8
works with remote app FLOW MIX 1.2 and Windows ASIO/WDM driver version 5.0.
Firmware 11739 is introducing a new memory structure.
* Snapshots stored on the hardware will be deleted!
* Snapshots previously stored in the App’s SNAPSHOT LIBRARY can still be used.
This new FLOW Firmware version contains:
• New USB mode
1. Streaming/Recording (switches between 2x4 and 10x4 USB cong)
2. Up to 4 channel USB playback (USB OUT 1/2, USB OUT 3/4)
• New routing options
1. USB 1/2 can be routed to CH 5/6
2. USB 3/4 can be routed to CH 7/8
3. USB 1/2 or USB 3/4 can be directly routed to MONITOR SEND 1/2 TRS output
• Option to stereo link MON1/2
• Option to change headphone output
1. MAIN-Mix, pre- or postfader
2. MON1/2-Mix, pre- or postfader
• Option to send FX to MAIN and/or MON buses
• Snapshot scope for selectively loading channel settings, eects, routing, MAIN- and MON-Mixes
• Fully parametric control of GAIN, FREQ and WIDTH in 4-band and 9-band EQs
• Option to transfer the current mixer state via MIDI Sysex
• Optional -10dbV output level for MAIN and MON outputs, e.g. when used with DSLR cameras
• Output delays 0…340 ms for time alignment in live sound or video production

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Update Process:
To update FLOW 8 to the latest rmware please use the SimplyPUT update tool. SimplyPUT is available
for Mac, Windows and Linux and can be downloaded from the FLOW 8 product page at behringer.com.
WINDOWS:
1. Please make sure you have installed the latest USB-Driver, which is available on the FLOW 8
product page!
2. Connect FLOW 8 to your computer using the USB Type B socket
3. Make sure your computer is connected to the internet
4. Launch Application
SimplyPUT will detect FLOW 8 and search for the latest rmware available on the server
SimplyPUT will always preselect the latest version available
5. Select UPDATE
SimplyPUT will start transferring the new rmware to the hardware using the installed USB-Driver
After a successful update, FLOW 8 will indicate the new Firmware-Version and reboot automatically
MAC:
1. Connect FLOW 8 to your computer using the USB Type B socket
2. Make sure your computer is connected to the internet
3. To launch application please use rightclick (CTRL+Click) and select Open.
Select Open on the upcoming pop up again
SimplyPUT will detect FLOW 8 and search for the latest rmware available on the server
SimplyPUT will always preselect the latest version available
4. Select OPEN
This will enable the DFU-Mode on the hardware.
Recognisable by a red display on the hardware showing the current installed Firmware-Version.
5. Select UPDATE
Simply Put will start ashing the new rmeware to the hardware
After a successful update FLOW 8 will indicate the new Firmware-Version and reboot automatically