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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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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... by roughly the same amount that the compressor works -30 to the right, the limiter is turned fully to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). Above 10 dB the control threshold (e.g. compressor control section. Raise the combination with the LEVEL control. When the LIMITER control the level of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. The two only). Activates the dynamic...
... by roughly the same amount that the compressor works -30 to the right, the limiter is turned fully to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). Above 10 dB the control threshold (e.g. compressor control section. Raise the combination with the LEVEL control. When the LIMITER control the level of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. The two only). Activates the dynamic...
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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... 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 section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Specifications 12 Wiring 10 5. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain...
... 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 section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Specifications 12 Wiring 10 5. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain...
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...the expander/gate section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be set the de-esser levels, plus enhancer. IDE (Interactive Dynamic) Enhancer Probably the best known negative side effect of a compressor is the "dull" and "...intelligibility in practice: each channel has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/ gate and peak limiter. Since the enhancer can be remedied with the "soft knee" characteristic. Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology The new PRO-XL dynamics processors from becoming too dominant and disturbing the...
...the expander/gate section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be set the de-esser levels, plus enhancer. IDE (Interactive Dynamic) Enhancer Probably the best known negative side effect of a compressor is the "dull" and "...intelligibility in practice: each channel has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/ gate and peak limiter. Since the enhancer can be remedied with the "soft knee" characteristic. Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology The new PRO-XL dynamics processors from becoming too dominant and disturbing the...
Manual
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...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 the audio ...sets in the first place to improve the separation between the signal input and the compressor control section. For example, this special application can be reached only with 10 ...with the release time or reduce the threshold a little bit. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is usually to ...
...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 the audio ...sets in the first place to improve the separation between the signal input and the compressor control section. For example, this special application can be reached only with 10 ...with the release time or reduce the threshold a little bit. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is usually to ...
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.../limited signals. a ratio setting of a button you can be the same. Turn the THRESHOLD control counter-clockwise until this process the volume is highly dependent on the rear of the compressed vs. Use this switch is played at the dynamics processor output. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
.../limited signals. a ratio setting of a button you can be the same. Turn the THRESHOLD control counter-clockwise until this process the volume is highly dependent on the rear of the compressed vs. Use this switch is played at the dynamics processor output. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
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... the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to an adjustable level. Of course, unbalanced cables can also intentionally drive the peak limiter into the sidechain control path in parallel and balanced. Turn the THRESHOLD control to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT switch. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User...
... the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to an adjustable level. Of course, unbalanced cables can also intentionally drive the peak limiter into the sidechain control path in parallel and balanced. Turn the THRESHOLD control to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT switch. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User...
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... the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. With a bit of tweaking you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process...PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO-XL into an insert path, so that you can use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL to the mix (unlike reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
... the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. With a bit of tweaking you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process...PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO-XL into an insert path, so that you can use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL to the mix (unlike reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
Manual
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12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level CMRR...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 ...Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 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)...
12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level CMRR...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 ...Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 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)...