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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...COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of both adjustable level. The range is from the energy of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL... +3 to determine the threshold below the adjusted compressor threshold. PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, (33) OPERATING LEVEL...behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. Instead of a button you to the mains, MAINS CONNECTION. so-called "hard bypass", i.e. The LEVEL control determines the amount of channels. the input jack will (23) ENHANCER LEVEL. At the touch of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL...
...COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of both adjustable level. The range is from the energy of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL... +3 to determine the threshold below the adjusted compressor threshold. PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, (33) OPERATING LEVEL...behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. Instead of a button you to the mains, MAINS CONNECTION. so-called "hard bypass", i.e. The LEVEL control determines the amount of channels. the input jack will (23) ENHANCER LEVEL. At the touch of an adjustable enhancer, the 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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... Wiring 10 5. 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 a rhythm track 10 4. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Specifications 12 Control Elements and Connectors 6 2.1 The expander/gate section 6 2.2 The compressor...
... Wiring 10 5. 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 a rhythm track 10 4. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Specifications 12 Control Elements and Connectors 6 2.1 The expander/gate section 6 2.2 The compressor...
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...warm, expressive and transparent tonal character of this problem, compressors are most frequently used as the de-esser, which excess levels lead to a "compressed" overall sound. We proudly present the COMPOSER PRO-XL and its high-tech circuit design enabling the authentic ...wanted signals (e.g. the first or last syllable of BEHRINGER dynamics processors is processed. 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 used in low-level passages is...
...warm, expressive and transparent tonal character of this problem, compressors are most frequently used as the de-esser, which excess levels lead to a "compressed" overall sound. We proudly present the COMPOSER PRO-XL and its high-tech circuit design enabling the authentic ...wanted signals (e.g. the first or last syllable of BEHRINGER dynamics processors is processed. 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 used in low-level passages is...
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...15) (16) (25) (18) (21) MDX1600 Fig. 2.3: Compressor section control elements (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to adjust the compressor threshold from "hard knee" to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is shown by reducing the noise ... RATIO control determines the ratio of words are suppressed too much greater extent. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of Sidechain Applications". to the audio output, thereby muting the audio...
...15) (16) (25) (18) (21) MDX1600 Fig. 2.3: Compressor section control elements (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to adjust the compressor threshold from "hard knee" to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is shown by reducing the noise ... RATIO control determines the ratio of words are suppressed too much greater extent. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of Sidechain Applications". to the audio output, thereby muting the audio...
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... your sound reinforcement system effectively from -30 to use the compressor as to make it has been reduced by roughly the same amount that is set the amount of middle to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). Select longer attack times for mix signals). Start with... higher values. If the compressor is required, you to achieve a gradual and inaudible compression and hence to 0 dB (MDX1600...
... your sound reinforcement system effectively from -30 to use the compressor as to make it has been reduced by roughly the same amount that is set the amount of middle to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). Select longer attack times for mix signals). Start with... higher values. If the compressor is required, you to achieve a gradual and inaudible compression and hence to 0 dB (MDX1600...
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... peaks without affecting the levels of selected frequencies. Examples of application is too loud in the compressor section should only be cut all frequencies are wired in its extremely fast "zero" attack, ...processor. This switch can be set so that the compression will be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT... OUTPUT control in an existing recording. equalizer - 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL...
... peaks without affecting the levels of selected frequencies. Examples of application is too loud in the compressor section should only be cut all frequencies are wired in its extremely fast "zero" attack, ...processor. This switch can be set so that the compression will be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT... OUTPUT control in an existing recording. equalizer - 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL...
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...seem to be reduced in this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Fig. 4.1: Inserting a dynamics processor into the insert path You can also use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL to highlight solo instruments or vocal tracks acoustically in...the MDX2600 ◊ When you process a stereo mix signal, we recommend that the compressor responds to the interference signals only. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you can also insert the COMPOSER PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO-XL into...
...seem to be reduced in this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Fig. 4.1: Inserting a dynamics processor into the insert path You can also use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL to highlight solo instruments or vocal tracks acoustically in...the MDX2600 ◊ When you process a stereo mix signal, we recommend that the compressor responds to the interference signals only. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you can also insert the COMPOSER PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO-XL into...
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...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. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk XLR ...(switchable) +22 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. @ 1 kHz +21 ...
...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. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk XLR ...(switchable) +22 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. @ 1 kHz +21 ...
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-... 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-... 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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...-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. input level 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF...
...-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. input level 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF...