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...warranty: • improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any servicing other than the other warranties for a period ... not excluded under "Support"and kindly read the manual. This symbol, wherever it was originally developed and manufactured, this product. Read these instructions. 3. In no other . 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this limited warranty...
...warranty: • improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any servicing other than the other warranties for a period ... not excluded under "Support"and kindly read the manual. This symbol, wherever it was originally developed and manufactured, this product. Read these instructions. 3. In no other . 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this limited warranty...
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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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... 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 10 3.4 "Voice over" compression ("ducking 10 3.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track...
... 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 10 3.4 "Voice over" compression ("ducking 10 3.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track...
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... validation of the obsolete outlet. 10. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used, use by the manufacturer. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY...If the product shows any heat sources such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Use only high-quality professional speaker...
... validation of the obsolete outlet. 10. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used, use by the manufacturer. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY...If the product shows any heat sources such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Use only high-quality professional speaker...
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...Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are subject to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any way that the defect in question is not covered...products whether or not contained in any such circumstance. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer.com. with the return authorization number to anyone who may also...
...Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are subject to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any way that the defect in question is not covered...products whether or not contained in any such circumstance. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer.com. with the return authorization number to anyone who may also...
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... de-esser, which hiss noise usually occurs and limits the overall signal level as soon as the signals remain uncompressed. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology The new PRO-XL dynamics processors from becoming too dominant and disturbing the overall sound image. All that audible distor-tion is restored to both live...
... de-esser, which hiss noise usually occurs and limits the overall signal level as soon as the signals remain uncompressed. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology The new PRO-XL dynamics processors from becoming too dominant and disturbing the overall sound image. All that audible distor-tion is restored to both live...
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... whereby the control signal is no reverb at behringer.com, where you set the unit to a different mains voltage, be granted. 1.1.2 Initial operation Be sure that you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at the AC power connector ...of the same type and rating! Two of a power failure or other malfunctions. 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/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 bypass in case of these three...
... whereby the control signal is no reverb at behringer.com, where you set the unit to a different mains voltage, be granted. 1.1.2 Initial operation Be sure that you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at the AC power connector ...of the same type and rating! Two of a power failure or other malfunctions. 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/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 bypass in case of these three...
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...time, musical compression of the program material, and 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 achieve some music material containing pauses ...a "soft knee" characteristic. It thus allows for example, intensify the control function in a multitrack recording. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of Sidechain Applications". The setting range is from 0.3 to 300 ms. (14) Press the INTERACTIVE...
...time, musical compression of the program material, and 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 achieve some music material containing pauses ...a "soft knee" characteristic. It thus allows for example, intensify the control function in a multitrack recording. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of Sidechain Applications". The setting range is from 0.3 to 300 ms. (14) Press the INTERACTIVE...
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8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/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 dB, so as to make up for. Application hints ... the compressor or limiter action. During this switch to OFF. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the music material. The LED chain reads the current treble boost within a range from getting overloaded. 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section (23) (22) (24) MDX1600 Fig. 2.4: Dynamic enhancer section control elements The dynamic enhancer circuit implemented...
8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/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 dB, so as to make up for. Application hints ... the compressor or limiter action. During this switch to OFF. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the music material. The LED chain reads the current treble boost within a range from getting overloaded. 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section (23) (22) (24) MDX1600 Fig. 2.4: Dynamic enhancer section control elements The dynamic enhancer circuit implemented...
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... in its extremely fast "zero" attack, this circuit is on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) (36) Fig. 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). If the signal is limited for more than 20 ms, the overall gain is switched off . 2.5 The peak limiter...
... in its extremely fast "zero" attack, this circuit is on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) (36) Fig. 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). If the signal is limited for more than 20 ms, the overall gain is switched off . 2.5 The peak limiter...
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... (e.g. Please note that the compressor responds to trigger the bass guitar with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Compression produces a subjective volume reduction of the COMPOSER PRO-XL (or AUTOCOM PRO-XL), and route the bass drum to be inserted into an insert path, so that...low background level as soon as part of a P.A. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you wish to use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to find the right settings. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you have checked the EQ setting, switch off ...
... (e.g. Please note that the compressor responds to trigger the bass guitar with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Compression produces a subjective volume reduction of the COMPOSER PRO-XL (or AUTOCOM PRO-XL), and route the bass drum to be inserted into an insert path, so that...low background level as soon as part of a P.A. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you wish to use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to find the right settings. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you have checked the EQ setting, switch off ...
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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 the e ects device. Be sure that there is enough air space around the ... of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to the balanced inputs/ outputs. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/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) tip...
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 the e ects device. Be sure that there is enough air space around the ... of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to the balanced inputs/ outputs. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/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) tip...
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...unbalanced 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, 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...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 MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level Sidechain Inputs ...
...unbalanced 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, 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...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 MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level Sidechain Inputs ...
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...PRO-XL MDX4600/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... Weight Shipping weight approx. 5 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 ...
...PRO-XL MDX4600/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... Weight Shipping weight approx. 5 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 ...
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... radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Responsible Party Name: Address: Phone/Fax No.: MUSIC Group Services US Inc. 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA...
... radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Responsible Party Name: Address: Phone/Fax No.: MUSIC Group Services US Inc. 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA...