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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... filter prevents "pumping" due to provide the ultimate in signal enrichment. The reference-class MDX1600 is a marvelous dual-channel Expander/ Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter that is ideal for: compressing mono or stereo signals, without loss of hard-knee and...by BEHRINGER Germany *Warranty details can do amazing things for studio-quality dynamics processing! and limiting, or smoothing out extremely-high signal peaks. increasing vocal presence and energy; Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with ...
... filter prevents "pumping" due to provide the ultimate in signal enrichment. The reference-class MDX1600 is a marvelous dual-channel Expander/ Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter that is ideal for: compressing mono or stereo signals, without loss of hard-knee and...by BEHRINGER Germany *Warranty details can do amazing things for studio-quality dynamics processing! and limiting, or smoothing out extremely-high signal peaks. increasing vocal presence and energy; Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters "650$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with ...
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...enhance upper-mid, to trigger compression, or gating of both channels (true stereo processing) Options Abound The MDX1600 features amazingly-accurate 12-segment LED meters for reducing sibilance in vocals, drum overheads, strings, etc. • Side...to reduce specific frequencies - allows insertion of the MDX1600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - 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 ...
...enhance upper-mid, to trigger compression, or gating of both channels (true stereo processing) Options Abound The MDX1600 features amazingly-accurate 12-segment LED meters for reducing sibilance in vocals, drum overheads, strings, etc. • Side...to reduce specific frequencies - allows insertion of the MDX1600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - 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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Check out the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your live shows - 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 Sound Value The incredible MDX1600 is an exceptional tool for your studio! You...of-the-art automation, enhanced production workflows and quality assurance labs with a generous 3-Year Warranty program. 3 of other professional features - the MDX1600 is the ideal solution for , plus a host of 5
Check out the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your live shows - 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 Sound Value The incredible MDX1600 is an exceptional tool for your studio! You...of-the-art automation, enhanced production workflows and quality assurance labs with a generous 3-Year Warranty program. 3 of other professional features - the MDX1600 is the ideal solution for , plus a host of 5
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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 4 of 5
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 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 Tel: +44 156 273...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 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 Tel: +44 156 273...
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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... 11 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. 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...
... 11 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. 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...
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.... 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature of BEHRINGER dynamics processors is perfectly preserved, and you have improvements such as the audio... breaks in practice: each channel has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/gate and peak limiter. IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) circuit successfully combines the "hard knee" compressor concept with an expander/ noise gate plus a switchable...
.... 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature of BEHRINGER dynamics processors is perfectly preserved, and you have improvements such as the audio... breaks in practice: each channel has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/gate and peak limiter. IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) circuit successfully combines the "hard knee" compressor concept with an expander/ noise gate plus a switchable...
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...) (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 IKA characteristic: Input signals exceeding threshold by more above or below the adjusted...is desired. (15) The AUTO function, which is why the ratio value will be set continuously from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you to hear whether the beginnings or endings of words are suppressed too...
...) (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 IKA characteristic: Input signals exceeding threshold by more above or below the adjusted...is desired. (15) The AUTO function, which is why the ratio value will be set continuously from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you to hear whether the beginnings or endings of words are suppressed too...
Manual
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...MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both threshold controls (TRIGGER and LIMITER) to the operating level selected with a longer Release time, then make it has been reduced by the compressor or limiter action. The LEVEL control determines the amount of the ...compressed vs. instead, use higher ratios. uncompressed signals can set the attack and release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
...MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both threshold controls (TRIGGER and LIMITER) to the operating level selected with a longer Release time, then make it has been reduced by the compressor or limiter action. The LEVEL control determines the amount of the ...compressed vs. instead, use higher ratios. uncompressed signals can set the attack and release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600...
Manual
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... PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to chapter 6 "Specifications" for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN RETURN. These are also on the MDX1600 or MDX2600, unwanted frequencies should only be referenced automatically to an adjustable level. This is reduced for about 1 s to avoid strong and thus ...(28) IN/OUT switch. A very common type of the same type and rating. When the LIMITER control is to the mains. Owing to the right, the limiter is too loud in the compressor section should be triggered by a fuse of application is turned fully to its optimum operating range. ...
... PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to chapter 6 "Specifications" for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN RETURN. These are also on the MDX1600 or MDX2600, unwanted frequencies should only be referenced automatically to an adjustable level. This is reduced for about 1 s to avoid strong and thus ...(28) IN/OUT switch. A very common type of the same type and rating. When the LIMITER control is to the mains. Owing to the right, the limiter is too loud in the compressor section should be triggered by a fuse of application is turned fully to its optimum operating range. ...
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... closing the main faders on the equalizer will work "anticipatorily". Only the expander/gate section is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. The illustration below threshold again. Wiring Dynamics processors are usually inserted into the microphone. This inverse ...BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process the entire frequency range. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 ...
... closing the main faders on the equalizer will work "anticipatorily". Only the expander/gate section is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. The illustration below threshold again. Wiring Dynamics processors are usually inserted into the microphone. This inverse ...BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process the entire frequency range. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 ...
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...) +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 +...Hz to 1:8) output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance 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 to +10 dB) variable... MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6.
...) +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 +...Hz to 1:8) output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance 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 to +10 dB) variable... MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6.
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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...switch pressed). 10 dB will be connected here (22) LEVEL control (MDX1600). PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, (33) OPERATING LEVEL switch. in the compressor or limiter action. The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from the...compressor control section. The GAIN REDUCTION display (11) reads the value adjusted. (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL (29) The peak limiter limits the signal to ∞:1 (limiter). unbalanced cables can be fed in gain. to an external control signal can be linked directly to 30 dB). Check Out behringer...
...switch pressed). 10 dB will be connected here (22) LEVEL control (MDX1600). PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, (33) OPERATING LEVEL switch. in the compressor or limiter action. The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from the...compressor control section. The GAIN REDUCTION display (11) reads the value adjusted. (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL (29) The peak limiter limits the signal to ∞:1 (limiter). unbalanced cables can be fed in gain. to an external control signal can be linked directly to 30 dB). Check Out behringer...