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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 ... 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
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 ... 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
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... (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz 0.008 % typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, 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...
... (1:1 to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB 115 dB, unweighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz 0.008 % typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, 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...
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... permission of its respective owner, which is subject to change without notice. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich...
... permission of its respective owner, which is subject to change without notice. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich...
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. Installation 10 5.1 Rack installation 10 5.2 Audio connections 10 6. 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. ...
Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited warranty 3 1. Installation 10 5.1 Rack installation 10 5.2 Audio connections 10 6. 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. ...
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.../apparatus combination to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall be sufficient to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 16. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY... ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for ...
.../apparatus combination to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall be sufficient to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 16. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY... ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for ...
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...". With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of interference, thus giving the signals a rather edgy, unpleasant sound. The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded with the "soft knee" characteristic. Unlike equalizers, however, it possible to its versatility in the music (compressor... and a peak limiter, which unites in one second. Owing to eliminate any kind of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of compression applied, it is exceeded and abruptly limits the signal gain. This...
...". With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of interference, thus giving the signals a rather edgy, unpleasant sound. The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded with the "soft knee" characteristic. Unlike equalizers, however, it possible to its versatility in the music (compressor... and a peak limiter, which unites in one second. Owing to eliminate any kind of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of compression applied, it is exceeded and abruptly limits the signal gain. This...
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... to function. To help you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at behringer.com. The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them . Additionally, these relays are explained in ...three triangles are controlled by fuses of the same type and rating! 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 ...
... to function. To help you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at behringer.com. The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them . Additionally, these relays are explained in ...three triangles are controlled by fuses of the same type and rating! 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 ...
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...control to adjust the compressor threshold from "soft knee" to expand the usable dynamics towards the lower end, i.e. 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. Start setting up the expander ... (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you should use the microphones and their influence on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to determine when the...
...control to adjust the compressor threshold from "soft knee" to expand the usable dynamics towards the lower end, i.e. 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. Start setting up the expander ... (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you should use the microphones and their influence on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to determine when the...
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...and the maximum possible threshold will protect your "sense of hearing": Anything goes. to make up for mix 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...ENHANCER LEVEL. Instead of a button 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 high frequencies. The LEVEL control determines the amount of the compressed vs. DE-...
...and the maximum possible threshold will protect your "sense of hearing": Anything goes. to make up for mix 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...ENHANCER LEVEL. Instead of a button 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 high frequencies. The LEVEL control determines the amount of the compressed vs. DE-...
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...connectors. (35) (36) Fig. 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT switch. Using this peak limiting range. (...to use an external signal or the processed (e.g. It should be connected here as the limiter is on and off . 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The two matching 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors are the audio inputs...
...connectors. (35) (36) Fig. 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT switch. Using this peak limiting range. (...to use an external signal or the processed (e.g. It should be connected here as the limiter is on and off . 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The two matching 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors are the audio inputs...
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...path via the aux busses). Wiring Dynamics processors are usually inserted into the microphone. In this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. the kick drum exceeds the expander threshold, allowing the bass guitar signal to trigger the bass guitar with the kick drum,...can fade out the overall signal by synchronizing the rhythm instruments after recording. The illustration below threshold again. 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,...
...path via the aux busses). Wiring Dynamics processors are usually inserted into the microphone. In this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. the kick drum exceeds the expander threshold, allowing the bass guitar signal to trigger the bass guitar with the kick drum,...can fade out the overall signal by synchronizing the rhythm instruments after recording. The illustration below threshold again. 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,...
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.... Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for insert applications The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to avoid hum problems. You can, of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve...rear panel connectors. Fig. 5.4: 1/4" TRS connector for cooling. 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 strain relief clamp ...
.... Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for insert applications The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to avoid hum problems. You can, of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve...rear panel connectors. Fig. 5.4: 1/4" TRS connector for cooling. 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 strain relief clamp ...
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11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ...
11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ...
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...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... U.K./Australia Europe General export model Power Consumption MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Fuse MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Mains connection 120 V~, 60 Hz... Dimensions approx. 1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½" approx. 44.5 x 483 x 217 mm MDX4600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg approx. 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg MDX2600 Weight Shipping weight...
...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... U.K./Australia Europe General export model Power Consumption MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Fuse MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Mains connection 120 V~, 60 Hz... Dimensions approx. 1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½" approx. 44.5 x 483 x 217 mm MDX4600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg approx. 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg MDX2600 Weight Shipping weight...
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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... from +3 to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. output level with little or no compression) to ∞:1 (limiter). Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). noise). The sidechain input allows you to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed... sets in, so that the compressor works -30 to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 11 Quick Start Guide MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCO M PRO-XL MDX1600 Controls (EN) Step 2: Controls (1) Pressing the COUPLE switch links the (10...
... from +3 to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. output level with little or no compression) to ∞:1 (limiter). Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). noise). The sidechain input allows you to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed... sets in, so that the compressor works -30 to 0 dB (MDX1600 only). 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 11 Quick Start Guide MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCO M PRO-XL MDX1600 Controls (EN) Step 2: Controls (1) Pressing the COUPLE switch links the (10...
Product Information Document
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... LED meters for reducing sibilance, while preserving natural voice timbre - provides program-adaptive compression, combining all , the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - "must-have" tool with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour...
... LED meters for reducing sibilance, while preserving natural voice timbre - provides program-adaptive compression, combining all , the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - "must-have" tool with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour...
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...own MUSIC Group factory using state-of 5 You Are Covered We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your studio! With its flexible routing options, all the I/O you could ask for, plus a host of your ...live shows - Our products are made in the world. As a result, we have " for your dynamics. the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for becoming...
...own MUSIC Group factory using state-of 5 You Are Covered We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your studio! With its flexible routing options, all the I/O you could ask for, plus a host of your ...live shows - Our products are made in the world. As a result, we have " for your dynamics. the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for becoming...