Specifications Sheet
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MDX4600 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 MULTICOM PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 4-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/ PEAK LIMITER WITH DYNAMIC ENHANCER AND LOW CONTOUR FILTER = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics = IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression... 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
MDX4600 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 MULTICOM PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 4-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/ PEAK LIMITER WITH DYNAMIC ENHANCER AND LOW CONTOUR FILTER = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics = IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression... 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
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...Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) SMPTE -110 dB @ 1 kHz EXPANDER/GATE SECTION Type Threshold Ratio Attack Release IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander variable (OFF to +10 dB) variable (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 ...input level 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kΩ +24 dBu SIDECHAIN OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max. 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. output level XLR...
...Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) SMPTE -110 dB @ 1 kHz EXPANDER/GATE SECTION Type Threshold Ratio Attack Release IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander variable (OFF to +10 dB) variable (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 ...input level 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kΩ +24 dBu SIDECHAIN OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max. 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. output level XLR...
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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Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 1. Wiring 9 5. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 8 3.1 Eliminating interference...2. Installation 10 5.1 Rack installation 10 5.2 Audio connections 10 6. Specifications 11 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.
Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 1. Wiring 9 5. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 8 3.1 Eliminating interference...2. Installation 10 5.1 Rack installation 10 5.2 Audio connections 10 6. Specifications 11 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.
Manual
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...the compression-induced loss of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can even boost the treble range with tube technology. Any instrument in the music (compressor noise). Thus, virtually all of...Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) circuit successfully combines the "hard knee" compressor concept with an expander/ noise gate plus a switchable enhancer. The result is the advantage of this range. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature of BEHRINGER dynamics processors...
...the compression-induced loss of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can even boost the treble range with tube technology. Any instrument in the music (compressor noise). Thus, virtually all of...Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) circuit successfully combines the "hard knee" compressor concept with an expander/ noise gate plus a switchable enhancer. The result is the advantage of this range. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature of BEHRINGER dynamics processors...
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.... If necessary, experiment with regard to improve the separation between the signal input and the compressor control section. The yellow LED in a multitrack recording. The classic application of complex program... from "soft knee" to enhance the output signal with varying levels or of a gate is from the program material. The setting range is the separation of Sidechain Applications".... the TRIGGER control from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you should be present at the same time,...
.... If necessary, experiment with regard to improve the separation between the signal input and the compressor control section. The yellow LED in a multitrack recording. The classic application of complex program... from "soft knee" to enhance the output signal with varying levels or of a gate is from the program material. The setting range is the separation of Sidechain Applications".... the TRIGGER control from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you should be present at the same time,...
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...the crossover and the power amps. Only the expander/gate section is also connected to the interference signals only. ...are then mixed with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Longer delays produce an effect that the compressor responds to the SC RETURN... input via the aux busses). In this configuration with the help of the entire program material. Music and microphone signal are not added to the mix (unlike reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter...
...the crossover and the power amps. Only the expander/gate section is also connected to the interference signals only. ...are then mixed with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Longer delays produce an effect that the compressor responds to the SC RETURN... input via the aux busses). In this configuration with the help of the entire program material. Music and microphone signal are not added to the mix (unlike reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter...
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...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... +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.,... 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 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... +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.,... 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 Sidechain Inputs...
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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...compression sets in the compressor or limiter action. limiting signal peaks without any overshoot. (20) The IN/OUT METER switch selects whether the gain LEDs read the input signal (switch pressed) or the output signal If the signal is used to an display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both... behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). Switches the de-esser on the audio signal. (25) LEVEL control (MDX2600). heavily reverberated signals (switch pressed). (14) Press the INTERACTIVE KNEE switch to change (5) The GATE switch allows you to +18 dB). Of course, compressed/limited ...
...compression sets in the compressor or limiter action. limiting signal peaks without any overshoot. (20) The IN/OUT METER switch selects whether the gain LEDs read the input signal (switch pressed) or the output signal If the signal is used to an display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both... behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). Switches the de-esser on the audio signal. (25) LEVEL control (MDX2600). heavily reverberated signals (switch pressed). (14) Press the INTERACTIVE KNEE switch to change (5) The GATE switch allows you to +18 dB). Of course, compressed/limited ...
Product Information Document
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...* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany The reference-class MDX4600 is a marvelous 4-channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter that is ideal for: compressing mono/stereo signals and providing virtually inaudible noise suppression, without loss of high frequencies; increasing vocal presence and energy; Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and...
...* # Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany The reference-class MDX4600 is a marvelous 4-channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter that is ideal for: compressing mono/stereo signals and providing virtually inaudible noise suppression, without loss of high frequencies; increasing vocal presence and energy; Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and...
Product Information Document
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... of 5 also often used to enhance upper-mid, to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with switchable male/female voice recognition for reducing sibilance, while preserving natural voice timbre - combines clipper and...
... of 5 also often used to enhance upper-mid, to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with switchable male/female voice recognition for reducing sibilance, while preserving natural voice timbre - combines clipper and...
Product Information Document
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... one of your order online today. 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 Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for your live shows - Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your dynamics. You Are Covered...
... one of your order online today. 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 Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for your live shows - Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your dynamics. You Are Covered...
Product Information Document
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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 4 of 5
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 4 of 5
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..., appearances and other information are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are subject to change without notice. Tel.: +81 3 6231 0454 Email: [email protected] Japan MUSIC Group Services JP K.K. 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 Group Services UK Tel: +44...
..., appearances and other information are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, TURBOSOUND, BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are subject to change without notice. Tel.: +81 3 6231 0454 Email: [email protected] Japan MUSIC Group Services JP K.K. 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 Group Services UK Tel: +44...