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For more details on the full functionality of this product, see the product page on behringer.com and download the full manual. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter 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 4-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter
For more details on the full functionality of this product, see the product page on behringer.com and download the full manual. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Reference-Class 2-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser and Low Contour Filter 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 4-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter
Quick Start Guide
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...MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 15 Quick Start Guide MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCO M PRO-XL MDX1600 Controls (EN) Controls (1) Pressing the COUPLE switch links the (10) The RATIO control determines the ratio of treble be used for direct matching 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors are A/B comparison between unprocessed and wired in the compressor or limiter... audio signal. (25) LEVEL control (MDX2600). The two only). Switches the de-esser on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. controls, whereby the control signal is...
...MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 15 Quick Start Guide MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCO M PRO-XL MDX1600 Controls (EN) Controls (1) Pressing the COUPLE switch links the (10) The RATIO control determines the ratio of treble be used for direct matching 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors are A/B comparison between unprocessed and wired in the compressor or limiter... audio signal. (25) LEVEL control (MDX2600). The two only). Switches the de-esser on behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. controls, whereby the control signal is...
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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Control Elements and Connectors 6 2.1 The expander/gate section 6 2.2 The compressor section 7 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section 8 2.4 The de-esser section 8 2.5 The peak limiter section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 9 3.1 Eliminating interference 9 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 10 3.3 Time-delayed compression...
Control Elements and Connectors 6 2.1 The expander/gate section 6 2.2 The compressor section 7 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section 8 2.4 The de-esser section 8 2.5 The peak limiter section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 9 3.1 Eliminating interference 9 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 10 3.3 Time-delayed compression...
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...the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of compression applied, it does not impair the frequency response of a compressor is the "dull" and "compressed" sound that go ...with the highest quality standards known in practice: each channel has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/ gate and peak limiter. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander A fundamental problem when using a compressor is a real "classic". Any instrument in the higher frequency ranges concurrently...
...the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of compression applied, it does not impair the frequency response of a compressor is the "dull" and "compressed" sound that go ...with the highest quality standards known in practice: each channel has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/ gate and peak limiter. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander A fundamental problem when using a compressor is a real "classic". Any instrument in the higher frequency ranges concurrently...
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...gate helps you to set continuously from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you should always try to the IKA "soft knee" ...applied (1 to adjust the compressor threshold from the program material. Nevertheless, you should use the microphones and their influence on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON...time or reduce the threshold a little bit. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of the gain reduction, which is shown ...
...gate helps you to set continuously from 1:1 (no compression) to oo :1 (limiter). (11) The 12-digit GAIN REDUCTION display (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you should always try to the IKA "soft knee" ...applied (1 to adjust the compressor threshold from the program material. Nevertheless, you should use the microphones and their influence on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON...time or reduce the threshold a little bit. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of the gain reduction, which is shown ...
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... an effect in the side-chain path of the compressor is used as a limiter, the attack time should be compared with the INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display activated with the LEVEL control. During this switch to activate the enhancer circuit, e.g. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you to raise...
... an effect in the side-chain path of the compressor is used as a limiter, the attack time should be compared with the INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display activated with the LEVEL control. During this switch to activate the enhancer circuit, e.g. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you to raise...
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...are the audio inputs. The sidechain input allows you to use an equalizer to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). This is too loud in its extremely fast "zero" attack, this technique...able to isolate and play back the processed signal. Please note the instruc-tions given in the compressor section should only be connected here as a protecting device, the LIMITER control and the OUTPUT control in chapter 5 "Installation". (32) OUTPUTS. Simply use an ...
...are the audio inputs. The sidechain input allows you to use an equalizer to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). This is too loud in its extremely fast "zero" attack, this technique...able to isolate and play back the processed signal. Please note the instruc-tions given in the compressor section should only be connected here as a protecting device, the LIMITER control and the OUTPUT control in chapter 5 "Installation". (32) OUTPUTS. Simply use an ...
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...range. Wiring Dynamics processors are usually inserted into the audio path of application the compressor section functions like an automatic fader controlled by the speaker's microphone, which are then mixed with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. In this configuration with the help of a P.A. Only the expander/gate ...because there is no faster and easier way to the mix (unlike reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. Insert the bass guitar track into the insert paths of a mixing console, because their signals are not ...
...range. Wiring Dynamics processors are usually inserted into the audio path of application the compressor section functions like an automatic fader controlled by the speaker's microphone, which are then mixed with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. In this configuration with the help of a P.A. Only the expander/gate ...because there is no faster and easier way to the mix (unlike reverb or phaser effects, which is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. Insert the bass guitar track into the insert paths of a mixing console, because their signals are not ...
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...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 (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. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL...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 ...
...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 (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. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL...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 ...
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 ...Switchable dynamic Enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even with heavy compression = IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circuitry combines clipper and program limiter for reliable and inaudible protection against signal peaks = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" ... 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 ...Switchable dynamic Enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even with heavy compression = IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circuitry combines clipper and program limiter for reliable and inaudible protection against signal peaks = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" ... and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
Specifications Sheet
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... connectors 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. input level CMRR 90 kΩ bal...
... connectors 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. input level CMRR 90 kΩ bal...