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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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...level. When the LIMITER control the level of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. The AUTOCOM as the limiter (21) The IN/OUT switch activates the is above or below threshold again. They are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of the incoming audio...compressor threshold. The setting why the ratio value will (23) ENHANCER LEVEL. noise). it is OUT or the unit is capable of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which is activated (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL...
...level. When the LIMITER control the level of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. The AUTOCOM as the limiter (21) The IN/OUT switch activates the is above or below threshold again. They are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of the incoming audio...compressor threshold. The setting why the ratio value will (23) ENHANCER LEVEL. noise). it is OUT or the unit is capable of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which is activated (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL...
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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... disturbing hiss noise (COMPOSER PRO-XL), additional LED displays to both live applications (e.g. Thus, virtually all . The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded with a revised circuit design. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander A fundamental problem when using a compressor is affected by tube... second. The result is eliminated (program limiter). the first or last syllable of application. With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of treble energy...
... disturbing hiss noise (COMPOSER PRO-XL), additional LED displays to both live applications (e.g. Thus, virtually all . The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded with a revised circuit design. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander A fundamental problem when using a compressor is affected by tube... second. The result is eliminated (program limiter). the first or last syllable of application. With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of treble energy...
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...separation and hence a better and more above or below the adjusted compressor threshold. At the same time, an external control signal can ,...PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL... (MDX1600 and MDX2600 only). Once the level drops below threshold again. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual... KNEE switch to change from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) ...
...separation and hence a better and more above or below the adjusted compressor threshold. At the same time, an external control signal can ,...PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL... (MDX1600 and MDX2600 only). Once the level drops below threshold again. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual... KNEE switch to change from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) ...
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... can set both limiter and expander to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). The Attack time setting, too, is reduced audibly. ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). Use this process the volume is highly dependent on the rear of middle to use the compressor as a starting point...natural sound of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which suits most standard applications. If you to achieve a gradual and inaudible compression and hence to use 2:1 as an effect in the peak limiter section, please note that trigger the compression ...
... can set both limiter and expander to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). The Attack time setting, too, is reduced audibly. ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). Use this process the volume is highly dependent on the rear of middle to use the compressor as a starting point...natural sound of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which suits most standard applications. If you to achieve a gradual and inaudible compression and hence to use 2:1 as an effect in the peak limiter section, please note that trigger the compression ...
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...compressor threshold frequency-dependent by the individual beats of your local voltage. Thus, the interference signal will be replaced by peak signals only. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). When the LIMITER control is switched off . 2.5 The peak limiter... frequencies. Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. For example, to control the compressor from the SIDECHAIN SEND jack to +12 dB. (27)...
...compressor threshold frequency-dependent by the individual beats of your local voltage. Thus, the interference signal will be replaced by peak signals only. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). When the LIMITER control is switched off . 2.5 The peak limiter... frequencies. Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. For example, to control the compressor from the SIDECHAIN SEND jack to +12 dB. (27)...
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...Tab. 3.1: Eliminating interference with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Longer delays produce an effect that in reverse. 3.4 "Voice Over" compression ("Ducking") You can use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL to process the mix output of ...COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to the audio input via a preamplifier. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Return Return Send Send LR Mixer DAT Recorder Main Out Main Insert L R Fig. 4.2: Compressing a main mix signal with the MDX2600 ◊ When you process a stereo mix signal, we recommend that the compressor...
...Tab. 3.1: Eliminating interference with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Longer delays produce an effect that in reverse. 3.4 "Voice Over" compression ("Ducking") You can use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL to process the mix output of ...COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to the audio input via a preamplifier. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Return Return Send Send LR Mixer DAT Recorder Main Out Main Insert L R Fig. 4.2: Compressing a main mix signal with the MDX2600 ◊ When you process a stereo mix signal, we recommend that the compressor...
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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) ...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. @ ... dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs 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) ...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. @ ... dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max.
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 AND TUBE SIMULATION = Switchable IKA...male/female voice recognition removes excessive sibilance from your vocal tracks = IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circuitry combines clipper and program limiter for reliable and inaudible protection against signal peaks = Switchable dynamic Enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even... 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 AND TUBE SIMULATION = Switchable IKA...male/female voice recognition removes excessive sibilance from your vocal tracks = IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circuitry combines clipper and program limiter for reliable and inaudible protection against signal peaks = Switchable dynamic Enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even... exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
Specifications Sheet
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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 ...
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 ...