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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...compressor threshold from "soft knee" to a (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to an external control signal can be used for direct matching 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of this switch is limited.../limited signals. The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from the energy of a button you eliminate hiss noise contained in the expander/ gate ...value adjusted. (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL (29) The peak limiter limits the signal to IKA characteristic: between home recording level (-10 dBV) and ...
...compressor threshold from "soft knee" to a (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to an external control signal can be used for direct matching 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of this switch is limited.../limited signals. The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from the energy of a button you eliminate hiss noise contained in the expander/ gate ...value adjusted. (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL (29) The peak limiter limits the signal to IKA characteristic: between home recording level (-10 dBV) and ...
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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... Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Wiring 10 5. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. 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. 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...
... Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Wiring 10 5. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. 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. 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...
Manual
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... circuit design. With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of a compressor is the "dull" and "compressed" sound that go along with an expander/ noise gate plus a switchable enhancer. IDE (Interactive Dynamic) Enhancer Probably the best known negative side effect of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be set the de-esser levels...
... circuit design. With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of a compressor is the "dull" and "compressed" sound that go along with an expander/ noise gate plus a switchable enhancer. IDE (Interactive Dynamic) Enhancer Probably the best known negative side effect of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be set the de-esser levels...
Manual
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...BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process the entire frequency range. Please note that in this application only the amplitudes of the selected frequencies should be inserted into the audio path of the COMPOSER PRO-XL (or AUTOCOM PRO-XL... additional sounds from a rhythm track This technique is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. Only the expander/gate section is used frequently in couple mode, because there is also ...
...BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process the entire frequency range. Please note that in this application only the amplitudes of the selected frequencies should be inserted into the audio path of the COMPOSER PRO-XL (or AUTOCOM PRO-XL... additional sounds from a rhythm track This technique is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. Only the expander/gate section is used frequently in couple mode, because there is also ...
Manual
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... 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...Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1 limiter type Attack Release Level 2 limiter type Attack Release IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander variable (OFF to +10 dB) variable (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz 0.008% typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.07% typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL...
... 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...Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1 limiter type Attack Release Level 2 limiter type Attack Release IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander variable (OFF to +10 dB) variable (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz 0.008% typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.07% typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL...
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 (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and ... bypass switch with auto bypass function in case of power failure = 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 AND TUBE SIMULATION = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and ... bypass switch with auto bypass function in case of power failure = High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
Specifications Sheet
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...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. ...HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kΩ +24 dBu SIDECHAIN OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max. SMPTE -110 dB @ 1 kHz EXPANDER/GATE SECTION Type Threshold Ratio Attack Release IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander variable (OFF to +10 dB) variable (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz - ...
...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. ...HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kΩ +24 dBu SIDECHAIN OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max. SMPTE -110 dB @ 1 kHz EXPANDER/GATE SECTION Type Threshold Ratio Attack Release IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander variable (OFF to +10 dB) variable (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz - ...