Expansion Card Ideas for the WING

To expand the flexibility of the Behringer WING, here are some possible external expansion cards that would add significant functionality:

1. External Waves Expansion Card – I’m aware that an internal Waves module already exists, so this suggestion isn’t about the necessity of Waves processing but rather about increasing flexibility. An external Waves card would allow users to expand their Waves channel count beyond the 64 channels of the internal card, enabling setups with up to 128 channels in total. This would be extremely useful for larger Waves-based workflows.

2. ADAT Expansion Card – A card featuring multiple ADAT I/O ports, making the WING more suitable for studio integration by enabling digital connectivity with various interfaces, converters, and recorders.

3. USB-C High-Speed Recording & Virtual Soundcheck Card – A USB 3.1 / 3.2 (or USB 3.0) expansion card with two USB-C ports, allowing:

• Simultaneous 64-channel recording on both USB drives for redundancy.

• Virtual Soundcheck capabilities while recording.

• The option to read from one drive while writing to another (or even read and write from the same drive).

• Higher-speed storage solutions without dealing with SD card limitations.

4. AES50 + Ultranet Expansion Card – A hybrid card featuring:

• One additional AES50 port (48 channels in both directions) for more stagebox and console routing options.

• Ultranet input and output to support legacy P16 personal monitoring systems, making it easier to integrate older setups without sacrificing AES50 bandwidth.

5. Multimedia Expansion Card – A multi-functional I/O card providing:

• A second 48-channel USB audio interface, allowing for additional recording/playback options or aggregate device configurations on macOS.

• Stereo Bluetooth streaming for sending and receiving audio wirelessly.

• A network audio port supporting various streaming protocols (e.g., Dante, AVB, AES67, or another format), enabling integration into digital audio networks.

6. StageConnect Expansion Card – A card with four XLR outputs, each carrying a StageConnect signal, allowing for additional modular I/O expansion. This would be particularly useful for distributing StageConnect-based devices throughout a setup without requiring additional hubs or splitters.

7. MADI Expansion Card

A MADI expansion card for the WING would be a great addition for seamless integration into broadcast, live, and studio environments. It should support up to 64 channels at 48 kHz via both optical and coaxial MADI connections. Features like MIDI-over-MADI, Wordclock I/O, and redundancy support would enhance flexibility. This would allow for direct connectivity with other MADI-enabled devices, digital consoles, and recording systems, making WING more versatile in professional workflows.

8. DSP Automixer & Noise Reduction Expansion Card

A dedicated DSP card with auto-mixing and noise reduction would be perfect for speech-heavy applications like corporate events, worship, broadcast, and theater. It could include Dugan-style gain sharing, priority settings, adaptive noise reduction, and de-essing to improve intelligibility and reduce background noise. Having configurable profiles would make it easy to switch between different scenarios, providing an automated and polished mix without constant manual adjustments.

Would love to hear if others have additional ideas or feedback on these expansion possibilities!