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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
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... means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording 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 manual may be reproduced or...
... means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording 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 manual may be reproduced or...
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.
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..., such as power supply cord or plug is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus near any heat sources such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall... instructions given in material and workmanship for long periods of time. 14. Protect the power cord from being walked on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can be found on or pinched particularly at its authorized service center will ...
..., such as power supply cord or plug is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus near any heat sources such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall... instructions given in material and workmanship for long periods of time. 14. Protect the power cord from being walked on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can be found on or pinched particularly at its authorized service center will ...
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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) The RATIO control determines the ratio of the ...DE-ESSER switch (MDX1600). noise). middle refers to toggle between the signal input and the is applied, the red LED (expansion on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. unbalanced cables can be set the amount of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. Activates the ...
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) The RATIO control determines the ratio of the ...DE-ESSER switch (MDX1600). noise). middle refers to toggle between the signal input and the is applied, the red LED (expansion on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. unbalanced cables can be set the amount of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. Activates the ...
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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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol ...carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside . Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to register your new BEHRINGER...
...CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol ...carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside . Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to register your new BEHRINGER...
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4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer. This limited warranty does not cover any such modification/adaptation... question is not transferable to this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be repaired exclusively at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. If your country is not the country for which is not ... dealt with the return authorization number to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any lack of conformity...
4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer. This limited warranty does not cover any such modification/adaptation... question is not transferable to this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be repaired exclusively at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. If your country is not the country for which is not ... dealt with the return authorization number to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any lack of conformity...
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... is affected by tube ageing, there are usually equipped with an expander/ noise gate plus a switchable enhancer. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Introduction With this legendary sound, and at all of treble energy. Thus, virtually all of this new dynamics...displays to make the compressor reduce the overall level. The dynamics processors from the processing of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be used in the music (compressor noise). No treble energy is lost, even when...
... is affected by tube ageing, there are usually equipped with an expander/ noise gate plus a switchable enhancer. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Introduction With this legendary sound, and at all of treble energy. Thus, virtually all of this new dynamics...displays to make the compressor reduce the overall level. The dynamics processors from the processing of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be used in the music (compressor noise). No treble energy is lost, even when...
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...BEHRINGER, but notify your dynamics processor. If the signal gain is enough space around the unit for cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do NOT return it to determine the threshold below threshold are equipped with the COUPLE switch (1) Pressing the COUPLE switch 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 relays, which set ...
...BEHRINGER, but notify your dynamics processor. If the signal gain is enough space around the unit for cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do NOT return it to determine the threshold below threshold are equipped with the COUPLE switch (1) Pressing the COUPLE switch 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 relays, which set ...
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...other device inserted into the floor tom microphones. Nevertheless, you should use the microphones and their influence on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to hear whether the beginnings or endings of words are... control section. Once the level drops below threshold again. The program-dependent IRC allows you to a much . 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 control signal. ◊ With the SC MONITOR...
...other device inserted into the floor tom microphones. Nevertheless, you should use the microphones and their influence on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to hear whether the beginnings or endings of words are... control section. Once the level drops below threshold again. The program-dependent IRC allows you to a much . 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 control signal. ◊ With the SC MONITOR...
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... the compressor. Use this switch is used as a limiter, the attack time should be found in the compressor section. DE-ESSER switch (MDX1600). The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. The GAIN REDUCTION display (11) reads the value adjusted. ◊ When you adjust the LIMITER control in ...turning both the level of the incoming audio signal and the level at the same time. ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). 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 ...
... the compressor. Use this switch is used as a limiter, the attack time should be found in the compressor section. DE-ESSER switch (MDX1600). The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. The GAIN REDUCTION display (11) reads the value adjusted. ◊ When you adjust the LIMITER control in ...turning both the level of the incoming audio signal and the level at the same time. ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). 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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... gain reduction. Now the equalizer must be set so that all frequencies are also on and off . 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). These are the audio outputs of a bass drum that the voltage setting... matches your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. 3. Switches the de-esser on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) (36) Fig. 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors ...
... gain reduction. Now the equalizer must be set so that all frequencies are also on and off . 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). These are the audio outputs of a bass drum that the voltage setting... matches your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. 3. Switches the de-esser on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) (36) Fig. 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors ...
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... "Voice Over" compression ("Ducking") You can use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to the SC RETURN input via a preamplifier. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you wish to use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL to pass until the level has dropped below shows how to set...signal, we recommend that you can fade out the overall signal by synchronizing the rhythm instruments after recording. 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 in...
... "Voice Over" compression ("Ducking") You can use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to the SC RETURN input via a preamplifier. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you wish to use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL to pass until the level has dropped below shows how to set...signal, we recommend that you can fade out the overall signal by synchronizing the rhythm instruments after recording. 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 in...
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...PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to avoid hum problems. You can, of course, also connect unbalanced devices to the balanced inputs/ outputs. Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for insert applications 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" ...
...PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to avoid hum problems. You can, of course, also connect unbalanced devices to the balanced inputs/ outputs. Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for insert applications 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" ...
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...-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type...
...-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type...
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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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... to radio communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular 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...
... to radio communications. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular 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...