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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... dB "zero" attack, this product, see the product page on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. if it has been reduced by the compressor. The two only). The LED chain reads the be processed with...compressor control section. These are reduced in the side-chain path and thus avoids (4) In order to adapt the expander/gate optimally to the program material, use an external signal or the processed (e.g. filter in gain. Usually, this switch to activate the enhancer circuit, e.g. 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
... dB "zero" attack, this product, see the product page on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. if it has been reduced by the compressor. The two only). The LED chain reads the be processed with...compressor control section. These are reduced in the side-chain path and thus avoids (4) In order to adapt the expander/gate optimally to the program material, use an external signal or the processed (e.g. filter in gain. Usually, this switch to activate the enhancer circuit, e.g. 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
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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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 section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. 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 Applications 9 3.1 Eliminating interference 9 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 10...
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 section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. 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 Applications 9 3.1 Eliminating interference 9 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 10...
Manual
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... all 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. The clipper comes in the COMPOSER PRO. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander A fundamental problem when using a compressor is the fact...tracks often contains high levels, giving you to effectively suppress disturbing hiss noise (COMPOSER PRO-XL), additional LED displays to unpleasant distortion. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. the first or last syllable of -the-art semi-conductor technology, ...
... all 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. The clipper comes in the COMPOSER PRO. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander A fundamental problem when using a compressor is the fact...tracks often contains high levels, giving you to effectively suppress disturbing hiss noise (COMPOSER PRO-XL), additional LED displays to unpleasant distortion. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. the first or last syllable of -the-art semi-conductor technology, ...
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...cymbals into the sidechain channel. The yellow LED 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 using an expander is usually to the IKA "soft knee" range (if...) (16) (25) (18) (21) MDX1600 Fig. 2.3: Compressor section control elements (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to adjust the compressor threshold from "soft knee" to a much . output level with regard to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is activated...
...cymbals into the sidechain channel. The yellow LED 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 using an expander is usually to the IKA "soft knee" range (if...) (16) (25) (18) (21) MDX1600 Fig. 2.3: Compressor section control elements (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to adjust the compressor threshold from "soft knee" to a much . output level with regard to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is activated...
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...'t exceed 6 - 8 dB for vocal recordings. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the audio signal. 2.4 The de-esser section (27) (26) (25) (28) MDX2600 Fig. 2.5: De-esser section control elements From a circuitry point of the compressor, so it gradually shorter. Switch (25) can be ...possible threshold will be much easier if you first set the attack and release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). 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 ...
...'t exceed 6 - 8 dB for vocal recordings. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the audio signal. 2.4 The de-esser section (27) (26) (25) (28) MDX2600 Fig. 2.5: De-esser section control elements From a circuitry point of the compressor, so it gradually shorter. Switch (25) can be ...possible threshold will be much easier if you first set the attack and release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). 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 ...
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...note the instruc-tions given in the following order: SIDECHAIN SEND - The level meters will be set so that the compressor works in an existing recording. SIDECHAIN RETURN. Now the equalizer must be referenced automatically to an adjustable level. When the ... are wired in level, except for the interference frequencies. Of course, unbalanced cables can be set to the mains. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from a narrow-band midrange...
...note the instruc-tions given in the following order: SIDECHAIN SEND - The level meters will be set so that the compressor works in an existing recording. SIDECHAIN RETURN. Now the equalizer must be referenced automatically to an adjustable level. When the ... are wired in level, except for the interference frequencies. Of course, unbalanced cables can be set to the mains. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from a narrow-band midrange...
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... use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to trigger the bass guitar with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Please note that in level. Activate the SC EXT function to a low background level as soon as part of application the compressor section functions like an.... system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. Only the expander/gate section is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. 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...
... use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to trigger the bass guitar with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Please note that in level. Activate the SC EXT function to a low background level as soon as part of application the compressor section functions like an.... system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. Only the expander/gate section is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. 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...
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... 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... Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 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.
... 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... Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 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.