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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 ... 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 circuitry ... 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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... Electronically controlled servobalanced output stage 95 Ω bal., 50 Ω unbal. @ 1 kHz +21 dBu, +20 dBm balanced and unbalanced SIDECHAIN INPUTS 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.
... Electronically controlled servobalanced output stage 95 Ω bal., 50 Ω unbal. @ 1 kHz +21 dBu, +20 dBm balanced and unbalanced SIDECHAIN INPUTS 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.
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No part of this manual is in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 ...THAT™ is a registered trademarks of its respective owner, which is subject to change without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical...
No part of this manual is in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 ...THAT™ is a registered trademarks of its respective owner, which is subject to change without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical...
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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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Specifications 11 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. Control ...
Specifications 11 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. Control ...
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...CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with the apparatus. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to ... use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for use by qualified service personnel only. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). If the provided plug does ...
...CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with the apparatus. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to ... use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for use by qualified service personnel only. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). If the provided plug does ...
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...have improvements such as the audio signal is no maintenance required at the same time avoiding all of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be set the de-esser levels, plus enhancer. ATS (Authentic Tube Simulation) circuitry Even today, ... sound deterioration caused by excessive energy density in which has already proved its distinctive sound! 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Thus, virtually all dynamics processing problems can detect the amount of this new dynamics processor ...
...have improvements such as the audio signal is no maintenance required at the same time avoiding all of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be set the de-esser levels, plus enhancer. ATS (Authentic Tube Simulation) circuitry Even today, ... sound deterioration caused by excessive energy density in which has already proved its distinctive sound! 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Thus, virtually all dynamics processing problems can detect the amount of this new dynamics processor ...
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...(switch not pressed). Percussive material with electronically balanced inputs and outputs. 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 determine the threshold... setting on how to BEHRINGER, but notify your dynamics processor. Control Elements and Connectors This chapter describes the various control elements of them . The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of your dealer ...
...(switch not pressed). Percussive material with electronically balanced inputs and outputs. 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 determine the threshold... setting on how to BEHRINGER, but notify your dynamics processor. Control Elements and Connectors This chapter describes the various control elements of them . The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of your dealer ...
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6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of complex program material. (16) The ...LED in the middle refers to the IKA "soft knee" range (if IKA is on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to 10 dB will be processed with an... allows you about the current gain reduction applied (1 to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is the separation of input vs. At the same time, an ...
6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of complex program material. (16) The ...LED in the middle refers to the IKA "soft knee" range (if IKA is on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to 10 dB will be processed with an... allows you about the current gain reduction applied (1 to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is the separation of input vs. At the same time, an ...
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...LIMITER control (29) in the peak limiter section). (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both the level of hearing": Anything goes. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. If the level is used as a limiter, the attack time should ...A/B comparison between unprocessed and compressed/limited signals. Switch (25) can be linked directly to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). 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 ...
...LIMITER control (29) in the peak limiter section). (19) The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both the level of hearing": Anything goes. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. If the level is used as a limiter, the attack time should ...A/B comparison between unprocessed and compressed/limited signals. Switch (25) can be linked directly to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). 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 ...
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...outputs of application is the unbalanced sidechain output, which allows you can be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the nominal level adjusted, so that the voltage setting matches your local voltage. A very common type of... side-chain path. Simply use an external signal or the processed (e.g. These are wired in an existing recording. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). Of course, unbalanced cables can , for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN...
...outputs of application is the unbalanced sidechain output, which allows you can be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the nominal level adjusted, so that the voltage setting matches your local voltage. A very common type of... side-chain path. Simply use an external signal or the processed (e.g. These are wired in an existing recording. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). Of course, unbalanced cables can , for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN...
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... Send Send LR Mixer DAT Recorder Main Out Main Insert L R Fig. 4.2: Compressing a main mix signal with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Wiring Dynamics processors are fed into a sub-group insert (miking of drums!) or to process the mix output of tweaking...inserted equalizer (basic settings) 4. In the latter configuration you can achieve "zero" attack effects for specific frequencies. 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 that the compressor...
... Send Send LR Mixer DAT Recorder Main Out Main Insert L R Fig. 4.2: Compressing a main mix signal with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Wiring Dynamics processors are fed into a sub-group insert (miking of drums!) or to process the mix output of tweaking...inserted equalizer (basic settings) 4. In the latter configuration you can achieve "zero" attack effects for specific frequencies. 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 that the compressor...
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... the rear panel connectors. Please allow an additional 4" of rack depth 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 sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield...
... the rear panel connectors. Please allow an additional 4" of rack depth 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 sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield...
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... - 22 kHz 0.008% typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.07% typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6.
... - 22 kHz 0.008% typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.07% typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6.
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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...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. Necessary modifications are carried out...
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...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. Necessary modifications are carried out...
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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... to the mains, MAINS CONNECTION. Check Out behringer.com for about the current gain reduction applied (1 to select a short or long release time. inaudible onset of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. It can enhance the audio signal considerably, ... a range from level adjusted, so that signals below the adjusted compressor threshold. 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) ...
... to the mains, MAINS CONNECTION. Check Out behringer.com for about the current gain reduction applied (1 to select a short or long release time. inaudible onset of your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO‑XL. It can enhance the audio signal considerably, ... a range from level adjusted, so that signals below the adjusted compressor threshold. 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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...amazingly-accurate, 8-segment LED meters for maximum punch, clarity and detail - provides 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. • ... with switchable male/female voice recognition for reliable, inaudible protection against signal peaks • De-Esser - allows insertion of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - lets you emphasize the Bass, Midrange and Hi output at selectable...
...amazingly-accurate, 8-segment LED meters for maximum punch, clarity and detail - provides 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. • ... with switchable male/female voice recognition for reliable, inaudible protection against signal peaks • De-Esser - allows insertion of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - lets you emphasize the Bass, Midrange and Hi output at selectable...
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....6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with a generous 3-Year Warranty program. 3 of 5 Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your live shows - and an absolute "must-have one of the lowest product failure rates in the world. Our...order online today. As a result, we confidently back it up with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for becoming the master of other professional features - You Are Covered We always strive to provide the best...
....6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter with a generous 3-Year Warranty program. 3 of 5 Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your live shows - and an absolute "must-have one of the lowest product failure rates in the world. Our...order online today. As a result, we confidently back it up with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for becoming the master of other professional features - You Are Covered We always strive to provide the best...