Specifications Sheet
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AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 AUTOCOM PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 2-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/ PEAK LIMITER WITH INTEGRATED DYNAMIC ENHANCER, DE-ESSER AND LOW CONTOUR FILTER MDX1600 = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics = Adjustable dynamic Enhancer with level meter ... inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors = High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 AUTOCOM PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 2-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/ PEAK LIMITER WITH INTEGRATED DYNAMIC ENHANCER, DE-ESSER AND LOW CONTOUR FILTER MDX1600 = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics = Adjustable dynamic Enhancer with level meter ... inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors = High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
Quick Start Guide
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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. 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
Quick Start Guide
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...threshold are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of a button you to assess the effect the enhancer has on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27... (MDX4600: -24 to other device gain by the compressor. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. The setting why the ratio value will ...will be connected here (22) LEVEL control (MDX1600). 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 15 Quick Start Guide MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCO M PRO-XL MDX1600 Controls (EN) Controls (1) Pressing the COUPLE ...
...threshold are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of a button you to assess the effect the enhancer has on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27... (MDX4600: -24 to other device gain by the compressor. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. The setting why the ratio value will ...will be connected here (22) LEVEL control (MDX1600). 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 15 Quick Start Guide MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCO M PRO-XL MDX1600 Controls (EN) Controls (1) Pressing the COUPLE ...
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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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 4. Control Elements and Connectors 6 2.1 The expander/gate section 6 2.2 The compressor section 7 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section 8 2.4 The de-esser section 8 2.5 The peak limiter...
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 4. Control Elements and Connectors 6 2.1 The expander/gate section 6 2.2 The compressor section 7 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section 8 2.4 The de-esser section 8 2.5 The peak limiter...
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... that remains is activated automatically and reduces the gain of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be used in a vocal track). Low-frequency instruments...PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO‑XL incorporate a newly designed de-esser circuit specifically adapted to unpleasant distortion. IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) circuit successfully combines the "hard knee" compressor concept with the "soft knee" characteristic. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
... that remains is activated automatically and reduces the gain of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be used in a vocal track). Low-frequency instruments...PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO‑XL incorporate a newly designed de-esser circuit specifically adapted to unpleasant distortion. IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) circuit successfully combines the "hard knee" compressor concept with the "soft knee" characteristic. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
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...(20) (6) (8)(10) (12) (13) (15) (16) (25) (18) (21) MDX1600 Fig. 2.3: Compressor section control elements (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is muted completely. For example, this special application can , for...-up to pre-monitor the sidechain signal in via the SC SEND AND SC RETURN jacks. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of channel separation and hence a better and more conventional "hard knee" ...
...(20) (6) (8)(10) (12) (13) (15) (16) (25) (18) (21) MDX1600 Fig. 2.3: Compressor section control elements (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is muted completely. For example, this special application can , for...-up to pre-monitor the sidechain signal in via the SC SEND AND SC RETURN jacks. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of channel separation and hence a better and more conventional "hard knee" ...
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... implemented in the side-chain path of the compressor, so it has been reduced by turning both the level of view, the de-esser is played at the dynamics processor output. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows ...you can set the attack and release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). If the compressor is being cut off if compression is active. (25) ...
... implemented in the side-chain path of the compressor, so it has been reduced by turning both the level of view, the de-esser is played at the dynamics processor output. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows ...you can set the attack and release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). If the compressor is being cut off if compression is active. (25) ...
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... strong and thus audible limiter effects. ◊ If you can , for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN RETURN. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). This switch adapts the de-esser to toggle between home recording level (-10 dBV... to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. They are the audio inputs. Examples of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. 3. For example, to control the compressor from +3 to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. The level meters will trigger the compression.
... strong and thus audible limiter effects. ◊ If you can , for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN RETURN. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). This switch adapts the de-esser to toggle between home recording level (-10 dBV... to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. They are the audio inputs. Examples of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. 3. For example, to control the compressor from +3 to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. The level meters will trigger the compression.
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... Main Inserts). BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you have checked the EQ setting, switch off SC MON and adjust the THRESHOLD, so that you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process the entire frequency range. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual...
... Main Inserts). BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you have checked the EQ setting, switch off SC MON and adjust the THRESHOLD, so that you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process the entire frequency range. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual...
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12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1 limiter type Attack Release Level 2 limiter ... unbal. @ 1 kHz +4 dBu/-10 dBV (switchable) +22 dBu balanced and unbalanced typ. 40 dB, >60 dB @ 1 kHz Expander/Gate Section Type Threshold Ratio Attack Release Compressor Section Type XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors Electronically controlled servo-balanced output stage 95 W bal., 50 W unbal. @ 1 kHz +21 dBu, +20 dBm balanced and unbalanced 1/4" TS...
12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1 limiter type Attack Release Level 2 limiter ... unbal. @ 1 kHz +4 dBu/-10 dBV (switchable) +22 dBu balanced and unbalanced typ. 40 dB, >60 dB @ 1 kHz Expander/Gate Section Type Threshold Ratio Attack Release Compressor Section Type XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors Electronically controlled servo-balanced output stage 95 W bal., 50 W unbal. @ 1 kHz +21 dBu, +20 dBm balanced and unbalanced 1/4" TS...