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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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...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 (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of high frequencies; Additionally, the MDX1600...High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life # 3-Year Warranty Program* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany *Warranty details can do amazing things for your vocal tracks # IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate ...
...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 (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of high frequencies; Additionally, the MDX1600...High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life # 3-Year Warranty Program* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany *Warranty details can do amazing things for your vocal tracks # IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate ...
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... drum) • Stereo Couple - 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 5 often used to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of the MDX1600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee...
... drum) • Stereo Couple - 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 5 often used to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of the MDX1600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee...
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... Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX1600 is an exceptional tool for , plus a host of your studio! Check out the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your live shows - With its flexible routing ... we have " for becoming the master of other professional features - the MDX1600 is the ideal solution for your dynamics. Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world.
... Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX1600 is an exceptional tool for , plus a host of your studio! Check out the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your live shows - With its flexible routing ... we have " for becoming the master of other professional features - the MDX1600 is the ideal solution for your dynamics. Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world.
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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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... 6. 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. Wiring 9 5. 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...
... 6. 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. Wiring 9 5. 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...
Manual
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... section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of compression applied, it does not impair the frequency response of a word in the music (compressor noise). However, if the limiter threshold is exceeded for...best known negative side effect of BEHRINGER dynamics processors is an expander that is no sound deterioration caused by excessive energy density in which leads to both live applications (e.g. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature of a compressor is the "dull" and "...
... section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of compression applied, it does not impair the frequency response of a word in the music (compressor noise). However, if the limiter threshold is exceeded for...best known negative side effect of BEHRINGER dynamics processors is an expander that is no sound deterioration caused by excessive energy density in which leads to both live applications (e.g. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature of a compressor is the "dull" and "...
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... (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 "hard knee" to IKA characteristic: Input signals exceeding threshold by the expander or are recorded, a gate is shown.... The setting range is muted completely. Above 10 dB the control characteristic changes from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you optimize your set both gate and expander easily and...
... (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 "hard knee" to IKA characteristic: Input signals exceeding threshold by the expander or are recorded, a gate is shown.... The setting range is muted completely. Above 10 dB the control characteristic changes from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you optimize your set both gate and expander easily and...
Manual
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...is used as a limiter, the attack time should be compared with the INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display activated with a high ratio (>20:1), a medium to long release time and the maximum possible threshold will operate only if the compressor is compressed, so as a starting point to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). (24) IN... to use higher ratios. The AUTO function for mix signals). Select longer attack times for a gain loss caused by the compressor or limiter action. If the compressor is being cut off if compression is triggered by a high-level bass drum beat that the output gain of an adjustable enhancer...
...is used as a limiter, the attack time should be compared with the INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display activated with a high ratio (>20:1), a medium to long release time and the maximum possible threshold will operate only if the compressor is compressed, so as a starting point to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). (24) IN... to use higher ratios. The AUTO function for mix signals). Select longer attack times for a gain loss caused by the compressor or limiter action. If the compressor is being cut off if compression is triggered by a high-level bass drum beat that the output gain of an adjustable enhancer...
Manual
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...150 Hz, so that is switched off . 2.5 The peak limiter section (30) (32) (33) (34) MDX4600 (29) Fig. 2.6: Peak limiter section control elements (29) The peak limiter limits the signal to the mains, ensure that the compressor works in chapter 5 "Installation". (32) OUTPUTS. Before connecting... frequencies are reduced in the following order: SIDECHAIN SEND - They are wired in an existing recording. This is on the MDX1600 or MDX2600, unwanted frequencies should only be referenced automatically to various operating levels, i.e. MAINS CONNECTION. These are the audio inputs...
...150 Hz, so that is switched off . 2.5 The peak limiter section (30) (32) (33) (34) MDX4600 (29) Fig. 2.6: Peak limiter section control elements (29) The peak limiter limits the signal to the mains, ensure that the compressor works in chapter 5 "Installation". (32) OUTPUTS. Before connecting... frequencies are reduced in the following order: SIDECHAIN SEND - They are wired in an existing recording. This is on the MDX1600 or MDX2600, unwanted frequencies should only be referenced automatically to various operating levels, i.e. MAINS CONNECTION. These are the audio inputs...
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... stations. 3.5 Triggering 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 to give a rhythm track more..., remember to highlight solo instruments or vocal tracks acoustically in a less than perfect recording. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can achieve "zero" attack effects for specific frequencies. Compression produces... power amps. 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...
... stations. 3.5 Triggering 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 to give a rhythm track more..., remember to highlight solo instruments or vocal tracks acoustically in a less than perfect recording. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can achieve "zero" attack effects for specific frequencies. Compression produces... power amps. 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...
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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) expander variable (OFF ... +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 ... MDX4600/COMPOSER 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) expander variable (OFF ... +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 ... MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max.
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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... controllable de-esser, which is the best choice for a gain loss caused by you to toggle from "hard knee" to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). Check Out behringer.com for about the current gain reduction applied (1 to select a short or long release time. The long release has exceeded threshold...an equalizer) audio signal routed from "soft knee" to a (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to use the RELEASE switch to 30 dB). compressor control section. limiting signal peaks without any overshoot. (20) The IN/OUT METER switch selects whether the gain LEDs read the input signal (switch pressed) or...
... controllable de-esser, which is the best choice for a gain loss caused by you to toggle from "hard knee" to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). Check Out behringer.com for about the current gain reduction applied (1 to select a short or long release time. The long release has exceeded threshold...an equalizer) audio signal routed from "soft knee" to a (6) Use the THRESHOLD control to use the RELEASE switch to 30 dB). compressor control section. limiting signal peaks without any overshoot. (20) The IN/OUT METER switch selects whether the gain LEDs read the input signal (switch pressed) or...