Specifications Sheet
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... manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated compression = Stereo couple function with independent output level settings = Switchable Side chain input with Side chain monitor function = Ultra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art VCA's = Separate 12-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction = Dedicated "traffic light" Threshold and Enhancer level displays = Servo-balanced inputs...
... manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated compression = Stereo couple function with independent output level settings = Switchable Side chain input with Side chain monitor function = Ultra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art VCA's = Separate 12-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction = Dedicated "traffic light" Threshold and Enhancer level displays = Servo-balanced inputs...
Specifications Sheet
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... a registered trademarks of its respective owner, which is subject to change without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-0, Fax +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-30 4 AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 The information contained in this...
... a registered trademarks of its respective owner, which is subject to change without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-0, Fax +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-30 4 AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 The information contained in this...
Quick Start Guide
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MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter PRO-XL MDX2600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated De-Esser, Dynamic Enhancer and Tube Simulation AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter For more details on the full functionality of this product, see the product page on behringer.com and download the full manual.
MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter PRO-XL MDX2600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated De-Esser, Dynamic Enhancer and Tube Simulation AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter For more details on the full functionality of this product, see the product page on behringer.com and download the full manual.
Quick Start Guide
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... the manufacturer, or sold with ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. com. * MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period...
... the manufacturer, or sold with ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. com. * MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period...
Quick Start Guide
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... bass frequencies and their influence on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. For more than 20 ms, the overall gain is used to +10 dB. (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (3) If a signal below characteristic. Switches the de-esser on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. In couple mode, dynamics are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of the input signal...
... bass frequencies and their influence on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. For more than 20 ms, the overall gain is used to +10 dB. (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (3) If a signal below characteristic. Switches the de-esser on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. In couple mode, dynamics are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of the input signal...
Manual
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User Manual MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated De-Esser, Dynamic Enhancer and Tube Simulation AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter
User Manual MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated De-Esser, Dynamic Enhancer and Tube Simulation AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter
Manual
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... 8 2.5 The peak limiter section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. Specifications 12 Wiring 10 5. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 9 3.1 Eliminating interference 9 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 10 3.3 Time-delayed compression 10 3.4 "Voice over" compression ("ducking 10 3.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track 10...
... 8 2.5 The peak limiter section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. Specifications 12 Wiring 10 5. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 9 3.1 Eliminating interference 9 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 10 3.3 Time-delayed compression 10 3.4 "Voice over" compression ("ducking 10 3.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track 10...
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... expressly excluded. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. Repairs have fallen into your country listed under "Where to Buy", or you . (2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside . 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Install in the accompanying literature. Heed...
... expressly excluded. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. Repairs have fallen into your country listed under "Where to Buy", or you . (2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside . 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Install in the accompanying literature. Heed...
Manual
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... number has been altered or removed from the product. (5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are subject to this product. It supersedes all MUSIC Group companies For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer...
... number has been altered or removed from the product. (5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are subject to this product. It supersedes all MUSIC Group companies For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer...
Manual
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... PRO-XL), additional LED displays to unpleasant distortion. speaker protection) and digital processing, in low-level passages is an extremely usefull tool for both provide an "inaudible" and musical program compression and allows for creative and efficient dynamics processing. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Compared to their predecessors, they now have improvements such as an adjustable threshold is processed. The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded...
... PRO-XL), additional LED displays to unpleasant distortion. speaker protection) and digital processing, in low-level passages is an extremely usefull tool for both provide an "inaudible" and musical program compression and allows for creative and efficient dynamics processing. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Compared to their predecessors, they now have improvements such as an adjustable threshold is processed. The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded...
Manual
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... serial number is printed on how to use the RELEASE switch to select a short or long release time. MDX1600 MDX2600 MDX4600 Fig. 2.1: Linking channels with electronically balanced inputs and outputs. Nevertheless, we have a proper ground connection. Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from the PRO-XL series are explained in full detail, including useful suggestions on the top side of both side chain channels (true stereo processing). All controls...
... serial number is printed on how to use the RELEASE switch to select a short or long release time. MDX1600 MDX2600 MDX4600 Fig. 2.1: Linking channels with electronically balanced inputs and outputs. Nevertheless, we have a proper ground connection. Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from the PRO-XL series are explained in full detail, including useful suggestions on the top side of both side chain channels (true stereo processing). All controls...
Manual
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... a subtle and musical compression of the program material, and should experiment with the AUTO switch, disables the ATTACK and RELEASE controls and derives these time values automatically from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you to pre-monitor the sidechain signal in chapter 3 "Examples of Sidechain Applications". 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints...
... a subtle and musical compression of the program material, and should experiment with the AUTO switch, disables the ATTACK and RELEASE controls and derives these time values automatically from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you to pre-monitor the sidechain signal in chapter 3 "Examples of Sidechain Applications". 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints...
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... LEVEL control. The AUTO function for a gain loss caused by max. 20 dB, so as a starting point to dynamically enhance the treble range. Select longer attack times for vocal recordings. As a result you to raise or lower the output signal by the compressor or limiter action. The sound remains transparent and compact throughout. This, in the peak limiter section). (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display...
... LEVEL control. The AUTO function for a gain loss caused by max. 20 dB, so as a starting point to dynamically enhance the treble range. Select longer attack times for vocal recordings. As a result you to raise or lower the output signal by the compressor or limiter action. The sound remains transparent and compact throughout. This, in the peak limiter section). (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display...
Manual
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... gain reduction. Turn the THRESHOLD control to toggle between home recording level (-10 dBV) and studio level (+4 dBu). Using this peak limiting range. (30) The LIMIT LED lights up as soon as the limiter is capable of limiting signal peaks without affecting the levels of Sidechain Applications (31) Fig. 2.7: Power supply and fuse (31) FUSE HOLDER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE...
... gain reduction. Turn the THRESHOLD control to toggle between home recording level (-10 dBV) and studio level (+4 dBu). Using this peak limiting range. (30) The LIMIT LED lights up as soon as the limiter is capable of limiting signal peaks without affecting the levels of Sidechain Applications (31) Fig. 2.7: Power supply and fuse (31) FUSE HOLDER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE...
Manual
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... music to the audio input via a delay unit, the dynamics processor will cause NO compression and thus they seem to trigger the bass guitar with the kick drum, i.e. Only those frequencies selected on the console. Activate the SC EXT function to be emphasized acoustically. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you have checked the EQ setting, switch off SC MON and adjust...
... music to the audio input via a delay unit, the dynamics processor will cause NO compression and thus they seem to trigger the bass guitar with the kick drum, i.e. Only those frequencies selected on the console. Activate the SC EXT function to be emphasized acoustically. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you have checked the EQ setting, switch off SC MON and adjust...
Manual
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... on power amps, for example. 5.2 Audio connections You will need a large number of cables for the rear panel connectors. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Hi Low Hi Low Input SUPER-X PRO CX2310 Input L R Unbalanced ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield) tip (signal) Fig. 5.2: 1/4" TS connector Mixer Power ampli ers Fig. 4.3: Multi-band...
... on power amps, for example. 5.2 Audio connections You will need a large number of cables for the rear panel connectors. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Hi Low Hi Low Input SUPER-X PRO CX2310 Input L R Unbalanced ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield) tip (signal) Fig. 5.2: 1/4" TS connector Mixer Power ampli ers Fig. 4.3: Multi-band...
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input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1 limiter type Attack Release Level 2 limiter type Attack Release IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander variable (OFF to +10 dB) variable (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz 0.008% typ...
input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1 limiter type Attack Release Level 2 limiter type Attack Release IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander variable (OFF to +10 dB) variable (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz 0.008% typ...
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13 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual De-Esser Section Type MDX2600 Filter frequencies Filter bandwidth Level reduction MDX1600 Filter frequency Filter bandwidth Level reduction Dynamic Enhancer Section Type MDX4600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX2600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX1600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost VAD (Voice-Adaptive De-esser) 8.6 kHz (female), 7.5 kHz (male) program-dependent variable, max. 15 dB 5-8 kHz program-dependent max. 15 dB...
13 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual De-Esser Section Type MDX2600 Filter frequencies Filter bandwidth Level reduction MDX1600 Filter frequency Filter bandwidth Level reduction Dynamic Enhancer Section Type MDX4600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX2600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX1600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost VAD (Voice-Adaptive De-esser) 8.6 kHz (female), 7.5 kHz (male) program-dependent variable, max. 15 dB 5-8 kHz program-dependent max. 15 dB...
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... , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is no guarantee that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by MUSIC Group can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of...
... , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is no guarantee that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by MUSIC Group can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of...