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...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-...your vocal tracks = IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression = Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated ... rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 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-...your vocal tracks = IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression = Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated ... rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
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...MDX1600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. THAT™ is in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without notice. BEHRINGER... 4 No part of this manual is subject to change without the express written permission of its respective owner, which is a registered trademarks of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER and AUTOCOM are registered trademarks....
...MDX1600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. THAT™ is in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without notice. BEHRINGER... 4 No part of this manual is subject to change without the express written permission of its respective owner, which is a registered trademarks of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER and AUTOCOM are registered trademarks....
Product Information Document
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...need for virtually inaudible noise suppression # Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times # Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to provide the ultimate in signal enrichment. Put simply, the MDX1600 can be found at music-group.com. and ... connectors # 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 vocals or instruments - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference...
...need for virtually inaudible noise suppression # Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times # Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to provide the ultimate in signal enrichment. Put simply, the MDX1600 can be found at music-group.com. and ... connectors # 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 vocals or instruments - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference...
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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...4 1.1 Before you get started 5 1.1.1 Shipment 5 1.1.2 Initial operation 5 1.1.3 Warranty 5 1.2 The user's manual 5 2. Specifications 11 Wiring 9 5. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 ...7 2.5 The peak limiter section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3. 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" compression ("Ducking 9 3.5 ...
...4 1.1 Before you get started 5 1.1.1 Shipment 5 1.1.2 Initial operation 5 1.1.3 Warranty 5 1.2 The user's manual 5 2. Specifications 11 Wiring 9 5. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 ...7 2.5 The peak limiter section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3. 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" compression ("Ducking 9 3.5 ...
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3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of the obsolete outlet. 10. Refer servicing ...enclosure - Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain and moisture. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, ...
3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of the obsolete outlet. 10. Refer servicing ...enclosure - Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to rain and moisture. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, ...
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... management system. The sound becomes transparent and fresh, while the de-esser prevents hiss noise from BEHRINGER feature several innovative circuit designs, making them top-class dynamics processing equipment. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature... we manufacture our products in combination with a good equalizer. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. We proudly present the COMPOSER PRO-XL and its audio properties even further-in accordance with little effort. The dynamic enhancer provides...
... management system. The sound becomes transparent and fresh, while the de-esser prevents hiss noise from BEHRINGER feature several innovative circuit designs, making them top-class dynamics processing equipment. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature... we manufacture our products in combination with a good equalizer. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. We proudly present the COMPOSER PRO-XL and its audio properties even further-in accordance with little effort. The dynamic enhancer provides...
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... register online at the same time provide you a survey of all switches and controls of channel 2 (except for details. Therefore, all control elements and at behringer.com. On the MDX4600, channel 3 controls channel 4 in link mode. 2.1 The expander/gate section (3) (4) (2) (5) Fig. 2.2: Expander/gate section control ... is above the adjusted value, the green LED lights up . 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Safety relay The design of the COMPOSER PRO-XL incorporates the so-called safety relays, which set the unit to a different mains ...
... register online at the same time provide you a survey of all switches and controls of channel 2 (except for details. Therefore, all control elements and at behringer.com. On the MDX4600, channel 3 controls channel 4 in link mode. 2.1 The expander/gate section (3) (4) (2) (5) Fig. 2.2: Expander/gate section control ... is above the adjusted value, the green LED lights up . 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Safety relay The design of the COMPOSER PRO-XL incorporates the so-called safety relays, which set the unit to a different mains ...
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.... output level with 10 dB or more natural result. 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is muted completely. of the cymbals into the sidechain channel. The program-dependent IRC...20) (6) (8)(10) (12) (13) (15) (16) (22) (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 "soft knee" to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO...
.... output level with 10 dB or more natural result. 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is muted completely. of the cymbals into the sidechain channel. The program-dependent IRC...20) (6) (8)(10) (12) (13) (15) (16) (22) (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 "soft knee" to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO...
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... MDX4600). The LED chain reads the current treble boost within a range 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 combination with the LEVEL control. At the touch of a button you can ...being used for direct A/B comparison between unprocessed and compressed/limited signals. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you to raise or lower the output signal by max. 20 dB, so as to make up...
... MDX4600). The LED chain reads the current treble boost within a range 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 combination with the LEVEL control. At the touch of a button you can ...being used for direct A/B comparison between unprocessed and compressed/limited signals. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you to raise or lower the output signal by max. 20 dB, so as to make up...
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... midrange frequency band, we recommend reducing the bass and treble controls on . 2.6 The rear panel control elements (32) (33) (34) MDX2600/MDX1600 Fig. 2.8: Rear panel connectors and switches (34) INPUTS. These are also on the other devices for details. The two matching 1/4" TRS and ...frequencies. Before connecting the unit to isolate and play back the processed signal. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). To achieve creative sound effects, on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) (36) Fig. 2.9:...
... midrange frequency band, we recommend reducing the bass and treble controls on . 2.6 The rear panel control elements (32) (33) (34) MDX2600/MDX1600 Fig. 2.8: Rear panel connectors and switches (34) INPUTS. These are also on the other devices for details. The two matching 1/4" TRS and ...frequencies. Before connecting the unit to isolate and play back the processed signal. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). To achieve creative sound effects, on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) (36) Fig. 2.9:...
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... are not added to the mix (unlike reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can achieve "zero" attack effects for specific frequencies. Only those frequencies selected on the console. the kick drum... Recorder Main Out Main Insert L R Fig. 4.2: Compressing a main mix signal 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...
... are not added to the mix (unlike reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can achieve "zero" attack effects for specific frequencies. Only those frequencies selected on the console. the kick drum... Recorder Main Out Main Insert L R Fig. 4.2: Compressing a main mix signal 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...
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10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Hi Low Hi Low Input SUPER-X PRO CX2310 Input L R Unbalanced ¼" TS connector ...
10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Hi Low Hi Low Input SUPER-X PRO CX2310 Input L R Unbalanced ¼" TS connector ...
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...% typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD...and unbalanced 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kW +24 dBu Threshold Ratio Attack/release Auto characteristic Manual attack time Manual release time Auto attack time Auto release time Output 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 ...
...% typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD...and unbalanced 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kW +24 dBu Threshold Ratio Attack/release Auto characteristic Manual attack time Manual release time Auto attack time Auto release time Output 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 ...
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... / 3.6 kg MDX2600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5 lbs / 2.3 kg approx. 7 lbs / 3.2 kg MDX1600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg approx. 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg BEHRINGER makes every effort to ensure the highest standard of the device may differ from the information given in this manual. Thus, the specifications and design of quality. Necessary modifications are carried...
... / 3.6 kg MDX2600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5 lbs / 2.3 kg approx. 7 lbs / 3.2 kg MDX1600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg approx. 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg BEHRINGER makes every effort to ensure the highest standard of the device may differ from the information given in this manual. Thus, the specifications and design of quality. Necessary modifications are carried...
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
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...) The IN/OUT switch activates the is not connected to all is the best choice for Full Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). This switch can on . to the male (switch pressed.... filter in the compressor section. (34) INPUTS. The long release has exceeded threshold (MDX1600 and time is usually processed with a short release the compression sets in the with the ... RETURN jack, taking over control transparent tonal character typically produced of frequency suppression. Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). to select a short or long release time....
...) The IN/OUT switch activates the is not connected to all is the best choice for Full Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). This switch can on . to the male (switch pressed.... filter in the compressor section. (34) INPUTS. The long release has exceeded threshold (MDX1600 and time is usually processed with a short release the compression sets in the with the ... RETURN jack, taking over control transparent tonal character typically produced of frequency suppression. Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). to select a short or long release time....