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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 ...vocal tracks = IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression = Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated...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 ...vocal tracks = IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression = Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated...construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
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... respective owner, which is in this manual is a registered trademarks of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without notice. AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 The information contained in no way...
... respective owner, which is in this manual is a registered trademarks of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without notice. AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 The information contained in no way...
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
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... not repair or replace any defects within 6 weeks after your country listed under "Support"and kindly read the manual. MUSIC Group provides no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under normal operating conditions for a period of ...behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. with this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product. § 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is provided"AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any such modification/adaptation, regardless of electric shock. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
... not repair or replace any defects within 6 weeks after your country listed under "Support"and kindly read the manual. MUSIC Group provides no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under normal operating conditions for a period of ...behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. with this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product. § 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is provided"AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any such modification/adaptation, regardless of electric shock. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
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... be used for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN RETURN. 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 switch links the (10...AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is capable of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. unbalanced cables can be linked directly to other device gain by high-energy bass frequencies and their influence on behringer.com and download the full manual...
... be used for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN RETURN. 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 switch links the (10...AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is capable of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. unbalanced cables can be linked directly to other device gain by high-energy bass frequencies and their influence on behringer.com and download the full manual...
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
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... 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 4. ...
... 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 4. ...
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... warranty period is used, use this appliance to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 16. 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. Use only high-quality professional speaker ... wide blade or the third prong are provided for replacement of purchase. Protect the power cord from being walked on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can be performed by the manufacturer, or sold with one (1) year ...
... warranty period is used, use this appliance to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 16. 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. Use only high-quality professional speaker ... wide blade or the third prong are provided for replacement of purchase. Protect the power cord from being walked on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can be performed by the manufacturer, or sold with one (1) year ...
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... covers only the product hardware. MUSIC Group or its original shipping carton, together with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any software products whether or not contained in question is... a defect in particular, if caused by improper handling of MUSIC Group under "Support"at behringer.com. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com. After verifying the product's warranty eligibility with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the...
... covers only the product hardware. MUSIC Group or its original shipping carton, together with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any software products whether or not contained in question is... a defect in particular, if caused by improper handling of MUSIC Group under "Support"at behringer.com. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com. After verifying the product's warranty eligibility with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the...
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... required at the same time avoiding all of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be remedied with little effort. Since the enhancer can be set the de-esser levels, plus enhancer. The clipper comes in the industry. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. In this range. IDE (Interactive Dynamic) Enhancer Probably...
... required at the same time avoiding all of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be remedied with little effort. Since the enhancer can be set the de-esser levels, plus enhancer. The clipper comes in the industry. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. In this range. IDE (Interactive Dynamic) Enhancer Probably...
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...AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them. 1.1 Before you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at the AC power connector has 3 triangular markings. Otherwise, claims for future reference. 1.2 The user's manual This manual has been designed to give you a survey of all control elements and at behringer...links the channels. 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Safety relay The design of the COMPOSER PRO-XL incorporates the so-called safety ...
...AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them. 1.1 Before you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at the AC power connector has 3 triangular markings. Otherwise, claims for future reference. 1.2 The user's manual This manual has been designed to give you a survey of all control elements and at behringer...links the channels. 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Safety relay The design of the COMPOSER PRO-XL incorporates the so-called safety ...
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... by multiple microphones in once the signal has exceeded threshold (MDX1600 and MDX2600 only). The setting range is above threshold. to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is from -40 to... warm and transparent tonal character typically produced by the expander or are cut off by electronic tubes. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of the cymbals into the sidechain channel. Start setting up . The program-dependent IRC...
... by multiple microphones in once the signal has exceeded threshold (MDX1600 and MDX2600 only). The setting range is above threshold. to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is from -40 to... warm and transparent tonal character typically produced by the expander or are cut off by electronic tubes. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of the cymbals into the sidechain channel. Start setting up . The program-dependent IRC...
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...controls the compression process and gradually adds more "open" sound processing profile is set the attack and release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the rear of the compressor is required, you can enhance the audio signal ...assess the effect the enhancer has on the music material. Usually, this switch to activate the enhancer circuit, e.g. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you to raise or lower the output signal by max. 20 dB, so as to ...
...controls the compression process and gradually adds more "open" sound processing profile is set the attack and release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the rear of the compressor is required, you can enhance the audio signal ...assess the effect the enhancer has on the music material. Usually, this switch to activate the enhancer circuit, e.g. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you to raise or lower the output signal by max. 20 dB, so as to ...
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... 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. This is reduced for the interference frequencies. To be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the mains. For example, to control the compressor from the SIDECHAIN SEND jack to the male (switch pressed) or .... Turn the THRESHOLD control to the nominal level adjusted, so that the compression will trigger the compression. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). If the signal is limited for more than 20 ms, the overall gain ...
... 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. This is reduced for the interference frequencies. To be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the mains. For example, to control the compressor from the SIDECHAIN SEND jack to the male (switch pressed) or .... Turn the THRESHOLD control to the nominal level adjusted, so that the compression will trigger the compression. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). If the signal is limited for more than 20 ms, the overall gain ...
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... inserted equalizer (basic settings) 4. Only the expander/gate section is used to find the right settings. 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 the THRESHOLD, so that the compressor responds... Send Send LR Mixer DAT Recorder Main Out Main Insert L R Fig. 4.2: Compressing a main mix signal with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. If you link the channels in discotheques or radio stations. 3.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track This technique...
... inserted equalizer (basic settings) 4. Only the expander/gate section is used to find the right settings. 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 the THRESHOLD, so that the compressor responds... Send Send LR Mixer DAT Recorder Main Out Main Insert L R Fig. 4.2: Compressing a main mix signal with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. If you link the channels in discotheques or radio stations. 3.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track This technique...
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...tip send (out) Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the MDX4600 5. The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to avoid hum problems. You can, of XLR connectors). 21 3 12 3 input output 1 = ground/shield 2...unbalanced devices to be bridged at the stereo plug. 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...
...tip send (out) Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the MDX4600 5. The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to avoid hum problems. You can, of XLR connectors). 21 3 12 3 input output 1 = ground/shield 2...unbalanced devices to be bridged at the stereo plug. 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...
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output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1...dBm balanced and unbalanced 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kW +24 dBu Threshold Ratio Attack/release Auto characteristic Manual attack time Manual release time Auto attack time Auto release time Output 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 dBu 20 ...
output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1...dBm balanced and unbalanced 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kW +24 dBu Threshold Ratio Attack/release Auto characteristic Manual attack time Manual release time Auto attack time Auto release time Output 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 dBu 20 ...
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...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... Weight Shipping weight approx. 5 lbs / 2.3 kg approx. 7 lbs / 3.2 kg MDX1600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg approx. 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg BEHRINGER makes every effort to ensure the highest standard of the device may differ from the information ...
...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... Weight Shipping weight approx. 5 lbs / 2.3 kg approx. 7 lbs / 3.2 kg MDX1600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg approx. 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg BEHRINGER makes every effort to ensure the highest standard of the device may differ from the information ...
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... is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Responsible Party Name: Address: Phone/Fax No.: MUSIC Group Services US Inc. 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell...
... is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Responsible Party Name: Address: Phone/Fax No.: MUSIC Group Services US Inc. 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell...