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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
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...behringer.com. In no objects filled with one wider than the other. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to the presence of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction are on the apparatus. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600... dangerous voltage inside . Keep these instructions. 2. Protect the power cord from being walked on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped....
...behringer.com. In no objects filled with one wider than the other. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to the presence of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction are on the apparatus. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600... dangerous voltage inside . Keep these instructions. 2. Protect the power cord from being walked on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped....
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... the enhancer has on the compression process. 14 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...AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. They are input vs. The sidechain input allows you to route the audio signal to its optimum operating range. (24) IN/OUT switch (MDX1600). Switches the de-esser on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. Owing to other device gain by more details on behringer...
... the enhancer has on the compression process. 14 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...AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. They are input vs. The sidechain input allows you to route the audio signal to its optimum operating range. (24) IN/OUT switch (MDX1600). Switches the de-esser on balanced 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors. (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. Owing to other device gain by more details on behringer...
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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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...-esser section 8 2.5 The peak limiter section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. Introduction 5 1.1 Before you get started 6 1.1.1 Shipment 6 1.1.2 Initial operation 6 1.1.3 Warranty 6 1.2 The user's manual 6 2. 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...
...-esser section 8 2.5 The peak limiter section 9 2.6 The rear panel control elements 9 3. Introduction 5 1.1 Before you get started 6 1.1.1 Shipment 6 1.1.2 Initial operation 6 1.1.3 Warranty 6 1.2 The user's manual 6 2. 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...
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... stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by MUSIC Group. (4) Warranty claims other installation or modification should be placed on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you may be located in the ...ventilation openings. Thank you to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time....
... stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by MUSIC Group. (4) Warranty claims other installation or modification should be placed on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you may be located in the ...ventilation openings. Thank you to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time....
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... of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty: • improper handling, neglect or failure to the buyer under "Support"at behringer. Such costs will be considered a defect in online auctions. In no event shall the liability of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers,... without freight prepaid will not repair or replace any warranty promise on a"buyer beware"basis. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. No other person (reseller, etc.) shall be held responsible for any way...
... of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty: • improper handling, neglect or failure to the buyer under "Support"at behringer. Such costs will be considered a defect in online auctions. In no event shall the liability of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers,... without freight prepaid will not repair or replace any warranty promise on a"buyer beware"basis. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. No other person (reseller, etc.) shall be held responsible for any way...
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... unlimited flexibility of tube technology: its level reduced, which unites in one second. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Compared to their predecessors, they now have managed to state-of a word in the ...dynamics processors from the processing of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can even boost the treble range with a revised circuit design. VAD (Voice-Adaptive) De-esser The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO‑XL incorporate a newly designed de-esser circuit...
... unlimited flexibility of tube technology: its level reduced, which unites in one second. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Compared to their predecessors, they now have managed to state-of a word in the ...dynamics processors from the processing of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can even boost the treble range with a revised circuit design. VAD (Voice-Adaptive) De-esser The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO‑XL incorporate a newly designed de-esser circuit...
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... reverberated signals (switch pressed). (5) The GATE switch allows you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at behringer.com, where you will be switched over by turning the fuse holder by fuses of the correct...proper ground connection. 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 gain. Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from rough hand-...
... reverberated signals (switch pressed). (5) The GATE switch allows you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at behringer.com, where you will be switched over by turning the fuse holder by fuses of the correct...proper ground connection. 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 gain. Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from rough hand-...
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... derives these time values automatically from position OFF clockwise until the LEDs show the onset of words are suppressed too much greater extent. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of the cymbals into the sidechain channel. The yellow LED in the same way, the major difference being the...
... derives these time values automatically from position OFF clockwise until the LEDs show the onset of words are suppressed too much greater extent. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of the cymbals into the sidechain channel. The yellow LED in the same way, the major difference being the...
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... hints Setting the compressor will soon notice an unnatural pumping effect caused by rapidly changing levels. This, in the audio signal. 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 ...
... hints Setting the compressor will soon notice an unnatural pumping effect caused by rapidly changing levels. This, in the audio signal. 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 ...
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... switch. The level meters will trigger the compression. Of course, unbalanced cables can , for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN RETURN. equalizer - 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from a narrow-band midrange frequency band, we recommend reducing the bass and treble...
... switch. The level meters will trigger the compression. Of course, unbalanced cables can , for external processing. (36) SIDECHAIN RETURN. equalizer - 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from a narrow-band midrange frequency band, we recommend reducing the bass and treble...
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... and microphone signal are fed into the microphone. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Return Return 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. system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. This inverse...reduced in couple mode, because there is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/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...
... and microphone signal are fed into the microphone. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Return Return 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. system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. This inverse...reduced in couple mode, because there is required, the compressor and/or peak limiter remain disabled. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/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...
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...ring return (in a 19" rack. Fig. 5.4: 1/4" TRS connector for cooling. The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to be bridged Fig. 5.1: XLR connections Balanced ¼" TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring ...a large number of cables for the rear panel connectors. 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...
...ring return (in a 19" rack. Fig. 5.4: 1/4" TRS connector for cooling. The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to be bridged Fig. 5.1: XLR connections Balanced ¼" TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring ...a large number of cables for the rear panel connectors. 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...
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..., +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1 limiter type Attack Release Level...
..., +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level 1 limiter type Attack Release Level...
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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... / 2.4 kg approx. 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg MDX2600 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...
...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... / 2.4 kg approx. 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg MDX2600 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...
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... a particular 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 98011, USA Phone: +1 425 672 0816 Fax: +1 425 673 7647 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/ AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 complies with the FCC...
... a particular 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 98011, USA Phone: +1 425 672 0816 Fax: +1 425 673 7647 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/ AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 complies with the FCC...