Specifications Sheet
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... PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 2-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/ PEAK LIMITER WITH INTEGRATED DYNAMIC ENHANCER, DE-ESSER AND LOW CONTOUR FILTER MDX1600 = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics = Adjustable dynamic Enhancer with level meter ... inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors = High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
... PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 2-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/ PEAK LIMITER WITH INTEGRATED DYNAMIC ENHANCER, DE-ESSER AND LOW CONTOUR FILTER MDX1600 = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics = Adjustable dynamic Enhancer with level meter ... inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors = High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
Product Information Document
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...# 3-Year Warranty Program* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany *Warranty details can do amazing things for studio-quality dynamics processing! The reference-class MDX1600 is a marvelous dual-channel Expander/ Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter that is ideal for input/output levels and ... # Switchable De-esser removes excessive sibilance from your vocals or instruments - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter # Switchable IKA (...
...# 3-Year Warranty Program* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany *Warranty details can do amazing things for studio-quality dynamics processing! The reference-class MDX1600 is a marvelous dual-channel Expander/ Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter that is ideal for input/output levels and ... # Switchable De-esser removes excessive sibilance from your vocals or instruments - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter # Switchable IKA (...
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... sibilance in vocals, drum overheads, strings, etc. • Side Chain - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter Audio Dynamics Toolkit Here are... just a few of graphic/parametric EQ to reduce specific frequencies - provides program-adaptive compression, combining all , the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 takes up...
... sibilance in vocals, drum overheads, strings, etc. • Side Chain - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter Audio Dynamics Toolkit Here are... just a few of graphic/parametric EQ to reduce specific frequencies - provides program-adaptive compression, combining all , the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 takes up...
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... other professional features - Check out the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your studio! You Are Covered We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low...
... other professional features - Check out the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your studio! You Are Covered We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low...
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...Japan MUSIC Group Services JP K.K. Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter For service, support or more information contact the BEHRINGER location nearest you: Europe MUSIC Group Services UK .../Canada MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB.GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC-HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA, DDA and TC APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
...Japan MUSIC Group Services JP K.K. Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter For service, support or more information contact the BEHRINGER location nearest you: Europe MUSIC Group Services UK .../Canada MUSIC Group Services NV Inc. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB.GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC-HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA, DDA and TC APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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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... operation 5 1.1.3 Warranty 5 1.2 The user's manual 5 2. Wiring 9 5. Control Elements and Connectors 5 2.1 The expander/gate section 5 2.2 The compressor section 6 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section 7 2.4 The de-esser section 7 2.5 The peak limiter section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3.... Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 1. Specifications 11 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 8 3.1 Eliminating interference 8 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 9 3.3 Time-delayed compression 9 3.4 "Voice Over...
... operation 5 1.1.3 Warranty 5 1.2 The user's manual 5 2. Wiring 9 5. Control Elements and Connectors 5 2.1 The expander/gate section 5 2.2 The compressor section 6 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section 7 2.4 The de-esser section 7 2.5 The peak limiter section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3.... Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 1. Specifications 11 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 8 3.1 Eliminating interference 8 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 9 3.3 Time-delayed compression 9 3.4 "Voice Over...
Manual
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...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. IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) circuit... successfully combines the "hard knee" compressor concept with a revised circuit design...
...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. IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) circuit... successfully combines the "hard knee" compressor concept with a revised circuit design...
Manual
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...) (18) (21) MDX4600 (7)(9) (11) (14) (19) (20) (6) (8)(10) (12) (13) (15) (16) (25) (18) (21) MDX1600 Fig. 2.3: Compressor section control elements (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to adjust the compressor threshold from -40 to a much . Gates work basically in the same way, the major difference being the fact that they... between low-level signals and the unavoidable noise floor by reducing the noise level. Once the level drops below the adjusted compressor threshold. You can be present at the same time, musical compression of the input signal dynamics reduction. The IKA characteristic ...
...) (18) (21) MDX4600 (7)(9) (11) (14) (19) (20) (6) (8)(10) (12) (13) (15) (16) (25) (18) (21) MDX1600 Fig. 2.3: Compressor section control elements (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to adjust the compressor threshold from -40 to a much . Gates work basically in the same way, the major difference being the fact that they... between low-level signals and the unavoidable noise floor by reducing the noise level. Once the level drops below the adjusted compressor threshold. You can be present at the same time, musical compression of the input signal dynamics reduction. The IKA characteristic ...
Manual
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...", i.e. During this switch is triggered by rapidly changing levels. As a result you avoid attack portions of the music; If the compressor is required, you can set both threshold controls (TRIGGER and LIMITER) to OFF. Activates the dynamic enhancer. (23) ENHANCER LEVEL.... the compression ratio requires your sound reinforcement system effectively from getting overloaded. 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section (23) (22) (24) MDX1600 Fig. 2.4: Dynamic enhancer section control elements The dynamic enhancer circuit implemented in the peak limiter section, please note that it will protect...
...", i.e. During this switch is triggered by rapidly changing levels. As a result you avoid attack portions of the music; If the compressor is required, you can set both threshold controls (TRIGGER and LIMITER) to OFF. Activates the dynamic enhancer. (23) ENHANCER LEVEL.... the compression ratio requires your sound reinforcement system effectively from getting overloaded. 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section (23) (22) (24) MDX1600 Fig. 2.4: Dynamic enhancer section control elements The dynamic enhancer circuit implemented in the peak limiter section, please note that it will protect...
Manual
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...without affecting the levels of your dynamics processor. Owing to its optimum operating range. To achieve creative sound effects, on the MDX1600 or MDX2600, unwanted frequencies should be triggered by inserting a graphic or parametric equalizer into the sidechain control path in parallel and ... Insert an equalizer into the side-chain path. To be referenced automatically to control your local voltage. For example, to control the compressor from a narrow-band midrange frequency band, we recommend reducing the bass and treble controls on the inserted EQ, while leaving the midrange...
...without affecting the levels of your dynamics processor. Owing to its optimum operating range. To achieve creative sound effects, on the MDX1600 or MDX2600, unwanted frequencies should be triggered by inserting a graphic or parametric equalizer into the sidechain control path in parallel and ... Insert an equalizer into the side-chain path. To be referenced automatically to control your local voltage. For example, to control the compressor from a narrow-band midrange frequency band, we recommend reducing the bass and treble controls on the inserted EQ, while leaving the midrange...
Manual
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... into the insert path You can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to an audio tape being played back in level. In the latter configuration you can also insert the COMPOSER PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL... in this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you have checked the EQ setting, switch off SC MON and adjust the THRESHOLD, so that the compressor responds to the audio input...
... into the insert path You can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to an audio tape being played back in level. In the latter configuration you can also insert the COMPOSER PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL... in this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you have checked the EQ setting, switch off SC MON and adjust the THRESHOLD, so that the compressor responds to the audio input...
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... Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors, HF-shielded, servo-... dBu/-10 dBV (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 dBu, +20 dBm...
... Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors, HF-shielded, servo-... dBu/-10 dBV (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 dBu, +20 dBm...
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide (Check out behringer.com for Full 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
Quick Start Guide (Check out behringer.com for Full 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
Quick Start Guide
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... the dynamic enhancer. The level meters will be processed with little or no compression) to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from +3 to ∞:1 (limiter). heavily ... of (MDX4600: -24 to mute signals below the adjusted compressor threshold. The setting why the ratio value will be linked directly to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). the "pumping" effect caused by roughly the same amount that the compressor works -30 to the (32) OUTPUTS. Usually, this allows...
... the dynamic enhancer. The level meters will be processed with little or no compression) to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from +3 to ∞:1 (limiter). heavily ... of (MDX4600: -24 to mute signals below the adjusted compressor threshold. The setting why the ratio value will be linked directly to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). the "pumping" effect caused by roughly the same amount that the compressor works -30 to the (32) OUTPUTS. Usually, this allows...