Specifications Sheet
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... protection against signal peaks = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated compression = Stereo couple function selectable for channels 1/2 and 3/4 = Ultra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art VCA's = Separate 8-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction = Selectable operating level (+4 dBu/-10 dBV) = Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors = High-quality components...
... protection against signal peaks = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated compression = Stereo couple function selectable for channels 1/2 and 3/4 = Ultra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art VCA's = Separate 8-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction = Selectable operating level (+4 dBu/-10 dBV) = Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors = High-quality components...
Specifications Sheet
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...gain 1 0.07 % typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01 % typ. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Type Impedance XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors, HF-shielded, servo-balanced +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. input level CMRR 90 kΩ bal., 45 kΩ unbal. @ 1 kHz 180 kΩ bal., 90 .../-10 dBV (switchable) +22 dBu balanced and unbalanced typ. 40 dB, >60 dB @ 1 kHz AUDIO OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max. output 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...
...gain 1 0.07 % typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01 % typ. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Type Impedance XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors, HF-shielded, servo-balanced +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. input level CMRR 90 kΩ bal., 45 kΩ unbal. @ 1 kHz 180 kΩ bal., 90 .../-10 dBV (switchable) +22 dBu balanced and unbalanced typ. 40 dB, >60 dB @ 1 kHz AUDIO OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max. output 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...
Specifications Sheet
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...-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-0, Fax +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-30 4 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. BEHRINGER and AUTOCOM are registered trademarks. No part of this manual is in... any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. THAT™ is a registered trademarks of its respective owner, which is subject to change without the express written permission of any kind, for any purpose, without notice. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600...
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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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... section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3. Introduction 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. 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 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track 9 4. Installation 10 5.1 Rack installation 10 5.2 Audio connections 10 6. Wiring 9 5.
... section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3. Introduction 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. 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 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track 9 4. Installation 10 5.1 Rack installation 10 5.2 Audio connections 10 6. Wiring 9 5.
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... remain readily operable. Caution These service instructions are provided for use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 13. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals...
... remain readily operable. Caution These service instructions are provided for use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 13. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals...
Manual
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... our IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander, whose ratio setting changes automatically with little effort. speaker protection) and digital processing, in low-level passages is the advantage of compression applied, i.e. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Introduction With this problem, compressors are manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system. The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded with the "soft...
... our IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander, whose ratio setting changes automatically with little effort. speaker protection) and digital processing, in low-level passages is the advantage of compression applied, i.e. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Introduction With this problem, compressors are manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system. The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded with the "soft...
Manual
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... number is printed on the top side of the same type and rating! For your dynamics processor. All controls are equipped with electronically balanced inputs and outputs. The long release time is the best choice for slowly decaying or heavily reverberated signals (switch pressed). (5) The GATE switch allows you activate the COUPLE switch. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual...
... number is printed on the top side of the same type and rating! For your dynamics processor. All controls are equipped with electronically balanced inputs and outputs. The long release time is the best choice for slowly decaying or heavily reverberated signals (switch pressed). (5) The GATE switch allows you activate the COUPLE switch. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual...
Manual
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... RETURN jacks. It thus allows for example adapt the equalizer filters to the control signal. ◊ With the SC MONITOR switch activated, only the side-chain signal will be present at the same time, musical compression of signals with an equalizer or other device inserted into the floor tom microphones. The setting range is usually to enhance the output signal with 10 dB or more natural result...
... RETURN jacks. It thus allows for example adapt the equalizer filters to the control signal. ◊ With the SC MONITOR switch activated, only the side-chain signal will be present at the same time, musical compression of signals with an equalizer or other device inserted into the floor tom microphones. The setting range is usually to enhance the output signal with 10 dB or more natural result...
Manual
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... release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). Select a longer release time until this switch is highly dependent on which helps you eliminate hiss noise contained in the peak limiter section). (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both threshold controls (TRIGGER and LIMITER) to activate the enhancer circuit, e.g. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the music material. Application hints Setting the compressor will protect...
... release times manually (AUTO switch not pressed). Select a longer release time until this switch is highly dependent on which helps you eliminate hiss noise contained in the peak limiter section). (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both threshold controls (TRIGGER and LIMITER) to activate the enhancer circuit, e.g. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the music material. Application hints Setting the compressor will protect...
Manual
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.... 3. Use the power cord supplied with an equalizer) audio signal routed from a narrow-band 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. SIDECHAIN RETURN. Thus, the interference signal will be replaced by the individual beats of application is the unbalanced sidechain output, which allows you to an adjustable level. with...
.... 3. Use the power cord supplied with an equalizer) audio signal routed from a narrow-band 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. SIDECHAIN RETURN. Thus, the interference signal will be replaced by the individual beats of application is the unbalanced sidechain output, which allows you to an adjustable level. with...
Manual
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... process a stereo mix signal, we recommend that is no faster and easier way to find the right settings. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you link the channels in couple mode, because there is similar to an audio tape being played back in level. Longer delays produce an effect that you can connect it to the audio input via the aux busses). Insert the bass guitar track into a sub-group...
... process a stereo mix signal, we recommend that is no faster and easier way to find the right settings. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you link the channels in couple mode, because there is similar to an audio tape being played back in level. Longer delays produce an effect that you can connect it to the audio input via the aux busses). Insert the bass guitar track into a sub-group...
Manual
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... number of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to avoid hum problems. You can, of rack depth for installation in a 19" rack. The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to be bridged at the stereo plug. Either use only high-grade cables. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual MULTICOM PRO...
... number of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to avoid hum problems. You can, of rack depth for installation in a 19" rack. The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to be bridged at the stereo plug. Either use only high-grade cables. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual MULTICOM PRO...
Manual
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..., 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 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max.
..., 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 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max.
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Thus, the specifications and design of quality. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual De-Esser Section Type MDX2600 Filter frequencies Filter bandwidth Level reduction MDX1600 Filter frequency Filter bandwidth Level reduction Dynamic Enhancer Section Type MDX4600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX2600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX1600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost VAD (Voice-Adaptive De-esser) 8.6 kHz (female...
Thus, the specifications and design of quality. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual De-Esser Section Type MDX2600 Filter frequencies Filter bandwidth Level reduction MDX1600 Filter frequency Filter bandwidth Level reduction Dynamic Enhancer Section Type MDX4600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX2600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX1600 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost VAD (Voice-Adaptive De-esser) 8.6 kHz (female...
Quick Start Guide
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..." Use the gate function to mute signals below the adjusted compressor threshold. This switch adapts the de-esser to an display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both side chain channels the IKA characteristic ensures the smooth, (true stereo processing). Switches the de-esser on and off . The setting why the ratio value will be found in the audio signal. It can be linked directly to the (32) OUTPUTS...
..." Use the gate function to mute signals below the adjusted compressor threshold. This switch adapts the de-esser to an display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both side chain channels the IKA characteristic ensures the smooth, (true stereo processing). Switches the de-esser on and off . The setting why the ratio value will be found in the audio signal. It can be linked directly to the (32) OUTPUTS...
Product Information Document
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... and energy; Additionally, the MDX4600 features an integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser, and Low-Contour filter to lowfrequency dominated compression # Stereo couple function selectable for channels ½ and ¾ # Separate 8-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction # Selectable operating level (+4 dBu/-10 dBV) # Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors # High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction...
... and energy; Additionally, the MDX4600 features an integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser, and Low-Contour filter to lowfrequency dominated compression # Stereo couple function selectable for channels ½ and ¾ # Separate 8-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction # Selectable operating level (+4 dBu/-10 dBV) # Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors # High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction...
Product Information Document
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... program-adaptive compression, combining all , the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to high-frequency smoothness in vocals, drum overheads, strings, etc. • Side Chain - links ½ and ¾ channels, allowing dials and switches of 5 without raising overall volume • IGC (Interactive Gain Control) - often used to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of Channels 1 and 3 to reduce specific frequencies - Product...
... program-adaptive compression, combining all , the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to high-frequency smoothness in vocals, drum overheads, strings, etc. • Side Chain - links ½ and ¾ channels, allowing dials and switches of 5 without raising overall volume • IGC (Interactive Gain Control) - often used to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of Channels 1 and 3 to reduce specific frequencies - Product...
Product Information Document
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... 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for your dynamics. the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for becoming the master of -the-art automation, enhanced production workflows and quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in our own MUSIC Group factory using...
... 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for your dynamics. the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for becoming the master of -the-art automation, enhanced production workflows and quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in our own MUSIC Group factory using...
Product Information Document
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... part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter For service, support or more information contact the BEHRINGER location nearest you: Europe MUSIC...
... part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter For service, support or more information contact the BEHRINGER location nearest you: Europe MUSIC...