Behringer WING Shutdown: The Secret Setting You Should Be Using
How to Properly Turn Your Behringer Wing On and Off
When working with the Behringer Wing soundboard in a live environment, properly powering it on and off ensures that your settings and mix state remain intact. Many users might assume they can simply turn the power switch off and back on without issue. However, if you do this, you might notice that your board settings are not as you left them when you power the console back on. This guide will explain why this happens and how to shut down your console properly using the built-in shutdown function.
The Problem: Losing Your Settings After Powering Off
If you’ve ever spent time dialing in a perfect mix for a live event and then shut your Behringer Wing off with the power button, only to turn it back on and find all your settings gone, you’re not alone. By default, when you power off the Wing using just the switch, the console does not automatically save its current state. This means that when you turn it back on, it may revert to a previous state or default settings, causing frustration and lost work.
While using Snapshots or Scenes to save your settings is an option, there is an easier and more seamless way to ensure your mix settings remain intact after a shutdown.
The Correct Way to Shut Down Your Behringer Wing
To avoid losing your settings, follow these steps before powering down your console:
Step 1: Access the Setup Menu
- Locate the touchscreen on your Behringer Wing.
- Press the Setup button on the screen or on the physical interface (if assigned).
Step 2: Use the Shutdown Button
- In the Setup menu, look for the Shutdown option.
- Tap on the Shutdown button.
- A confirmation message will appear asking if you’re sure you want to shut down.
- Confirm the shutdown request.
Step 3: Power Off the Console
- Once the screen indicates that the console is ready to shut down, you can now safely turn off the power switch.
- Wait for the console to fully power down before cutting power to any connected equipment.
Why This Works
When you manually shut down the Wing via the Shutdown button in the Setup menu, the console preserves its current state into memory. Unlike a traditional scene save (where you must manually recall a saved snapshot), the shutdown function ensures that when you turn the console back on, it loads back into the exact state it was in before shutting down.
If you skip this step and just flip the switch off, the console reverts to the last saved state, which could be considerably different from your latest mix.
Alternative: Using Snapshots to Save Your Settings
If you’re accustomed to working with Scenes or Snapshots, you might not encounter this issue as often. Saving a Snapshot stores your mix settings at that moment, which can then be recalled manually after a power cycle.
To save a Snapshot:
- Press the Library button.
- Navigate to the Snapshots tab.
- Tap Save, name your snapshot, and confirm.
While this method works, it requires extra steps upon booting up. Using the Shutdown button simplifies the process by automatically preserving the state without requiring manual snapshot recalls.
Conclusion
To maintain consistency in your live mix environment, always use the Shutdown feature in the Setup menu before turning off your Behringer Wing. This small but crucial step will prevent lost settings and ensure your next session starts exactly where you left off. If you’re accustomed to working with snapshots, you can continue to use them, but utilizing Shutdown will make your workflow even more seamless.
For the best experience, build the habit of shutting down properly every time you power off your console. It’s a quick step that will save you time and frustration when you’re running live sound.
