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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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...confirmations or sales receipts are applicable unless they exit from the original date of the obsolete outlet. 10. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of Rue ...or reconditioned product or parts. If the buyer fails to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any enclosed software limited warranty. (4) This limited warranty is...
...confirmations or sales receipts are applicable unless they exit from the original date of the obsolete outlet. 10. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of Rue ...or reconditioned product or parts. If the buyer fails to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any enclosed software limited warranty. (4) This limited warranty is...
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... can be found in the compressor section. (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The AUTOCOM as the limiter (21) The IN/OUT switch activates the is on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, (33) OPERATING LEVEL switch. to the male ... chain reads the current attenuation within a range from +3 to +12 dB. (34) INPUTS. These are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of the gain reduction, which is (2) Use the TRIGGER control in the expander/ gate section to determine the threshold below which expansion sets in...
... can be found in the compressor section. (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The AUTOCOM as the limiter (21) The IN/OUT switch activates the is on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, (33) OPERATING LEVEL switch. to the male ... chain reads the current attenuation within a range from +3 to +12 dB. (34) INPUTS. These are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of the gain reduction, which is (2) Use the TRIGGER control in the expander/ gate section to determine the threshold below which expansion sets in...
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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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... Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Wiring 10 5. Introduction 5 1.1 Before you get started 6 1.1.1 Shipment 6 1.1.2 Initial operation 6 1.1.3 Warranty 6 1.2 The user's manual 6 2. 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 3.3 Time-delayed compression 10 3.4 "Voice over" compression ("ducking 10 3.5 Triggering...
... Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Wiring 10 5. Introduction 5 1.1 Before you get started 6 1.1.1 Shipment 6 1.1.2 Initial operation 6 1.1.3 Warranty 6 1.2 The user's manual 6 2. 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 3.3 Time-delayed compression 10 3.4 "Voice over" compression ("ducking 10 3.5 Triggering...
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... table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that produce heat. 9. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus near any heat...
... table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that produce heat. 9. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus near any heat...
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... following conditions are on behalf of MUSIC Group. § 6 Claim for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of the product. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer. This limited warranty does not cover any warranty promise on a"buyer beware"basis. No other condition that is not transferable to operate...
... following conditions are on behalf of MUSIC Group. § 6 Claim for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of the product. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer. This limited warranty does not cover any warranty promise on a"buyer beware"basis. No other condition that is not transferable to operate...
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... also has its high-tech circuit design enabling the authentic reproduction 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. Compared to ...COMPOSER PRO. All that are manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system. The dynamic enhancer provides the solution to set quickly and easily, and does not cut off low-level wanted signals (e.g. speaker protection) and digital processing, in a vocal track). 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual...
... also has its high-tech circuit design enabling the authentic reproduction 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. Compared to ...COMPOSER PRO. All that are manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system. The dynamic enhancer provides the solution to set quickly and easily, and does not cut off low-level wanted signals (e.g. speaker protection) and digital processing, in a vocal track). 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual...
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... channel 2 (except for details. 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 the unit to a different mains voltage, be disabled when you activate the COUPLE switch. noise). Therefore, all control elements and at behringer.com, where you will be sure...
... channel 2 (except for details. 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 the unit to a different mains voltage, be disabled when you activate the COUPLE switch. noise). Therefore, all control elements and at behringer.com, where you will be sure...
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.... It can be set -up to improve the separation between the signal input and the compressor control section. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is on). (8) Activating the SC EXT switch interrupts the link between low-...The SC MONITOR function makes it easier to for a heavy and, at the output, which is only available on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to the audio output, thereby muting the audio input signal. The ...
.... It can be set -up to improve the separation between the signal input and the compressor control section. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is on). (8) Activating the SC EXT switch interrupts the link between low-...The SC MONITOR function makes it easier to for a heavy and, at the output, which is only available on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to the audio output, thereby muting the audio input signal. The ...
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... experiment with the LEVEL control. The LEVEL control determines the amount of about 4:1 has proved successful for . 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 a... AUTO function for a subtle and musical compression. You will protect your "sense of the compressed vs. to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). Application hints Setting the compressor will be found in the peak limiter section, please note that it gradually shorter. The IKA...
... experiment with the LEVEL control. The LEVEL control determines the amount of about 4:1 has proved successful for . 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 a... AUTO function for a subtle and musical compression. You will protect your "sense of the compressed vs. to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). Application hints Setting the compressor will be found in the peak limiter section, please note that it gradually shorter. The IKA...
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...noticeable gain reduction. A very common type of selected frequencies. This switch can be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to use the peak limiter as well. (33) OPERATING LEVEL switch. Turn the THRESHOLD control to ...your local voltage. Before connecting the unit to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). For example, to control the compressor from +3 to chapter 6 "Specifications" for more than 20 ms...
...noticeable gain reduction. A very common type of selected frequencies. This switch can be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to use the peak limiter as well. (33) OPERATING LEVEL switch. Turn the THRESHOLD control to ...your local voltage. Before connecting the unit to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). For example, to control the compressor from +3 to chapter 6 "Specifications" for more than 20 ms...
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...Ducking") You can achieve "zero" attack effects for specific frequencies. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Fig. 4.1: Inserting a dynamics processor into the insert path You can also insert the COMPOSER PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO-XL into the microphone. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can connect it to the audio input via a...couple mode, because there is no faster and easier way to find the right settings. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you wish to use the dynamics processor as a speaker speaks into a sub-group insert (...
...Ducking") You can achieve "zero" attack effects for specific frequencies. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Fig. 4.1: Inserting a dynamics processor into the insert path You can also insert the COMPOSER PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO-XL into the microphone. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can connect it to the audio input via a...couple mode, because there is no faster and easier way to find the right settings. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you wish to use the dynamics processor as a speaker speaks into a sub-group insert (...
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...do not place the unit on stereo plugs (or pins 1 and 3 in a 19" rack. 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 course, also connect unbalanced devices to be bridged Fig. 5.1: XLR connections...there is enough air space around the unit for cooling. 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 clamp ...
...do not place the unit on stereo plugs (or pins 1 and 3 in a 19" rack. 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 course, also connect unbalanced devices to be bridged Fig. 5.1: XLR connections...there is enough air space around the unit for cooling. 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 clamp ...
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... +21 dBu, +20 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 Hz to 20 kHz... Hz - 22 kHz 0.008% typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.07% typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6.
... +21 dBu, +20 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 Hz to 20 kHz... Hz - 22 kHz 0.008% typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.07% typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6.
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...13 MULTICOM 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 ...5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg approx. 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg MDX2600 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 ...
...13 MULTICOM 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 ...5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg approx. 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg MDX2600 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 ...
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... to part 15 of the FCC rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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...
... to part 15 of the FCC rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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...
Specifications Sheet
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MDX2600 COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 COMPOSER PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 2-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/PEAK LIMITER WITH INTEGRATED DE-ESSER, DYNAMIC ENHANCER ...for virtually inaudible noise suppression = Switchable Tube simulation for the extra warmth and transparency of classic tube circuitry = Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated compression = ...High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
MDX2600 COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 COMPOSER PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 2-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/PEAK LIMITER WITH INTEGRATED DE-ESSER, DYNAMIC ENHANCER ...for virtually inaudible noise suppression = Switchable Tube simulation for the extra warmth and transparency of classic tube circuitry = Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated compression = ...High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
Specifications Sheet
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...-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 Ω +21 dBu SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Type Impedance XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors, HF-shielded, servo-balanced +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. output level XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors...
...-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 Ω +21 dBu SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Type Impedance XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors, HF-shielded, servo-balanced +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. output level XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors...
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... form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Mü...
... form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Mü...