Born from a Passion for Music

Founded in 1989, as a struggling musician and sound engineer, Uli Behringer couldn't afford the necessary equipment for his own studio. Initially building products for himself only, he soon supplied them for his friends, too. This led to Behringer's philosophy to deliver life-changing products at prices everyone can afford.

We obsessively focus on our Customers in the Live Portable Sound, Musician, Recording, DJ/EDM and Broadcast verticals.

The best products aren't designed in boardrooms—they're co-created with the people who use them every day.

— Uli Behringer, Founder

Decades of Innovation

From humble beginnings to a global movement, here's how we got here.

Our Story
1961 How Did it All Start?

I’d like to take this opportunity to share a little history with you. I was born 1961 in Baden, a tiny little town in Switzerland close to Zurich. I grew up in a musical family where my mother taught me to play the piano at the age of four.

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1977 UB-1 Synthesizer

Uli Behringer, the company’s founder, was committed to music and technology from a very early age, and had constructed a synthesizer (the UB-1) by the age of 16.

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1982 Foundation and Early Development

Uli Behringer moved to Düsseldorf to study piano and sound engineering, launching his first Digital Reverb that same year.

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1988 STUDIO EXCITER Type F

Behringer evolved from a startup into a global leader, defined by its iconic logo featuring a stylized ear and Uli’s name inside a triangle.

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1989 The Behringer Story

Behringer evolved from a startup into a global leader, defined by its iconic logo featuring 
a stylized ear and Uli’s name inside a triangle.

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1990 Otto Pahnke - The Mentor Who Changed My Life

Shortly after I arrived in Dusseldorf I met and dated a beautiful girl who was also a great singer (guess that did the job) and whose father was the general manager of one of the most famous chocolate manufacturers in Germany called Storck.

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1991 COMBINATOR MDX8000

Originally "Made in Germany," this analog summing compressor was a breakthrough 
for broadcast-quality audio. It proved that even the most sophisticated technology 
could be made accessible without sacrificing quality.

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1992 COMPOSER MDX2000

The COMPOSER became the best-selling compressor of all time, and Uli Behringer’s move to China revolutionized the industry by making professional tools affordable for everyone.

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1996 EURODESK MX8000

Behringer launched the EURODESK MX8000 flagship console, CYBERMIX automation, EURORACK mixers, ULTRACURVE digital EQ, SUPER-X crossovers, and ULTRAVOICE microphones.

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1997 20 Years in Asia: An Amazing Journey

Behringer shifted manufacturing focus, launched the SHARK DSP110, and debuted the Digital 1000 Series in 1997, making high-end rack processing accessible to everyone.

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1998 PRO-MIXER DX1000

Behringer launched the MX9000 and EURORACK mixers, introduced the tube-driven T-Series, and entered the DJ market in 1999 with the iconic DX1000.

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1999 ULTRA-GRAPH PRO GEQ3102

In 1999, Behringer launched the GEQ3102 EQ, the EUROLIVE B300 active speaker, and the iconic TRUTH monitor series.

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2000 EUROLIVE B1020/1220/1520/1800/F1220/1520

Behringer expanded EUROLIVE with passive PA speakers and launched its first guitar amp, 
the BLUE DEVIL GX112, featuring built-in multi-effects.

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2001 The Soul of Valves

Bugera guitar and bass amplifiers combine rich tone, INFINIUM Valve-Multiplier Technology, and boutique-style features at accessible prices. Since debuting its first lineup at NAMM 2007, Bugera has become a trusted choice for guitarists and bass players worldwide.

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2002 Behringer City Was Born

Behringer opened Behringer City and launched its first digital console, the DDX3216, alongside the DEQ2496, DCX2496, V-AMP 2, and PMH2000.

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2003 100,000 Volts of Motivation

In 2003, Music Tribe launched Music Tribe University, debuted the EUROPOWER EP amplifiers, and won "Gear of the Year" for its bass amp lineup.

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2004 EURORACK UB-SERIES

Behringer launched the B-CONTROL line for computer studios and the HPX and HPS headphone series for DJs and creators.

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2005 PRO-MIXER DJX700

Behringer launched the best-selling DJX700 mixer, entered the stage lighting market with EUROLIGHT, and introduced ULM2000 wireless audio.

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2006 TUBE AMPLIFIER 6260/6262/333/333XL

In 2005, Bugera launched with INFINIUM tech, the FCA202 FireWire interface debuted, 
and the BCD2000 won a Tech Award.

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2007 EUROPOWER PMP-SERIES

Behringer expanded its live-sound range with PMP mixers and launched the METALIEN USB guitar, STOMPBOX bundles, and EUROGRAND digital pianos.

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2009 Midas and Klark Teknik Join Music Tribe

Midas and Klark Teknik, prestigious Pro Audio brands and known for iconic products, 
like the Midas XL8 console, the Klark Teknik DN370 Graphic EQ, 
join the family of Music Tribe brands in 2009.

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2010 The New Logo Was Born

Uli Behringer redesigned the logo for simplicity with Anna Pahnke, while Music Tribe City earned ISO certification, solidifying the company’s global identity.

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2011 The X32 that Changed the Industry

The revolutionary X32 mixer launched, Coolaudio Class-D tech debuted, and the NOX606 won DJ Mag’s "Best DJ Mixer" award.

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2012 Behringer "Best in Show" NAMM2012

Music Tribe acquired Turbosound, launched the world-leading X32 digital mixer, and earned NAMM’s "Company to Watch" recognition.

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2013 Behringer X32 Wins Prestigious MIPA Award

X32 takes top award for industry's best live sound console. 4/16/2013 FRANKFURT, Germany — Musikmesse International Press Awards (MIPA) honored Behringer's X32 Digital Mixing Console with the highly coveted award for Best Mixing Desk (Live) at the annual Prolight + Sound event.

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2014 Celebrating 25 Years of Production in China

Music Tribe opened its Music Tribe City campus, and the X32 COMPACT earned a TEC Award nomination for bringing portable digital power to the industry.

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Today The Future of This Industry

And all these innovations have propelled us to become the future of this industry. Together with our global community, we continue to push boundaries and make professional sound accessible to everyone.