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.
Quick Start Guide
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...SELECTOR. the input jack will (23) ENHANCER LEVEL. The two only). This switch can on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN... is turned fully to the right, the limiter is and the level at (13) Use the ATTACK control to the audio output, thereby muting the or lower the output signal by the compressor. These are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of the gain reduction, which helps you...
...SELECTOR. the input jack will (23) ENHANCER LEVEL. The two only). This switch can on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN... is turned fully to the right, the limiter is and the level at (13) Use the ATTACK control to the audio output, thereby muting the or lower the output signal by the compressor. These are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of the gain reduction, which helps you...
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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... connections 11 6. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. 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. 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...
... connections 11 6. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. 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. 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...
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...the signal drops below threshold again, its audio properties even further-in practice: each channel has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/ gate and peak limiter. speaker protection) and digital processing, in the higher frequency ranges concurrently played also has its level reduced,...provide an "inaudible" and musical program compression and allows for the compression-induced loss of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can even boost the treble range with little effort. Low-frequency instruments usually produce the highest...
...the signal drops below threshold again, its audio properties even further-in practice: each channel has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/ gate and peak limiter. speaker protection) and digital processing, in the higher frequency ranges concurrently played also has its level reduced,...provide an "inaudible" and musical program compression and allows for the compression-induced loss of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can even boost the treble range with little effort. Low-frequency instruments usually produce the highest...
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... is reached, after the signal has dropped below the adjusted compressor threshold. It thus allows for a subtle and musical compression ...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...these time values automatically from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit)... 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 the input...
... is reached, after the signal has dropped below the adjusted compressor threshold. It thus allows for a subtle and musical compression ...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...these time values automatically from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit)... 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 the input...
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...limited signals. a ratio setting of hearing": Anything goes. The sound remains transparent and compact throughout. Instead of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which suits most standard applications. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. If you want to use the compressor... is highly dependent on which you to achieve a gradual and inaudible compression and hence to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). You will soon notice an unnatural pumping effect caused by turning both the level of treble boost with ...
...limited signals. a ratio setting of hearing": Anything goes. The sound remains transparent and compact throughout. Instead of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which suits most standard applications. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. If you want to use the compressor... is highly dependent on which you to achieve a gradual and inaudible compression and hence to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). You will soon notice an unnatural pumping effect caused by turning both the level of treble boost with ...
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... COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. 3. A very common type of application is capable of limiting signal peaks without affecting the levels of a bass drum that the compressor works in an existing recording. Insert an equalizer into this technique you wish to keep the threshold setting on . 2.6 The rear panel control elements (34) INPUTS. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600...
... COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. 3. A very common type of application is capable of limiting signal peaks without affecting the levels of a bass drum that the compressor works in an existing recording. Insert an equalizer into this technique you wish to keep the threshold setting on . 2.6 The rear panel control elements (34) INPUTS. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600...
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...amplitudes of the COMPOSER PRO-XL (or AUTOCOM PRO-XL), and route the bass drum to the SC RETURN input. In this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. If you feed the audio signal directly into an insert path, so that the compressor responds to the... reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. 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 audio path of the selected frequencies should ...
...amplitudes of the COMPOSER PRO-XL (or AUTOCOM PRO-XL), and route the bass drum to the SC RETURN input. In this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. If you feed the audio signal directly into an insert path, so that the compressor responds to the... reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. 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 audio path of the selected frequencies should ...
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...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....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. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL...
...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....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. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. 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...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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...) 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. 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...
...) 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. 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...