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AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 AUTOCOM PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 2-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/ PEAK LIMITER WITH INTEGRATED DYNAMIC ENHANCER, DE-ESSER AND LOW CONTOUR FILTER MDX1600 = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive ...vocal tracks = IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression = Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated...construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 AUTOCOM PRO-XL INTERACTIVE REFERENCE-CLASS 2-CHANNEL EXPANDER/GATE/COMPRESSOR/ PEAK LIMITER WITH INTEGRATED DYNAMIC ENHANCER, DE-ESSER AND LOW CONTOUR FILTER MDX1600 = Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive ...vocal tracks = IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression = Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times = Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated...construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
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..., including photocopying and recording of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-0, Fax +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-30 4 AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in...
Quick Start Guide
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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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...the following conditions are expressly excluded. No other warranties for replacement of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside . 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group. (3) ...terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see the Limited Warranty terms in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of any heat sources such as vases, shall be considered a defect ...
...the following conditions are expressly excluded. No other warranties for replacement of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside . 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group. (3) ...terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see the Limited Warranty terms in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of any heat sources such as vases, shall be considered a defect ...
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...AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, boost with the LEVEL control. the "pumping" effect caused by high-energy bass frequencies and their influence on behringer.com and download the full manual... the enhancer has on the audio signal. (25) LEVEL control (MDX2600). 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 the (10) The RATIO control...
...AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, boost with the LEVEL control. the "pumping" effect caused by high-energy bass frequencies and their influence on behringer.com and download the full manual... the enhancer has on the audio signal. (25) LEVEL control (MDX2600). 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 the (10) The RATIO control...
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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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. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. 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 10 4. ...
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. Examples of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. 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 10 4. ...
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... has been damaged in the country of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be placed on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable...3 Return materials authorization (1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from tip-over. 12. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of the polarized ...
... has been damaged in the country of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be placed on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable...3 Return materials authorization (1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from tip-over. 12. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of the polarized ...
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...Group provides no liability to , fuses and batteries. 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. Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters... the terms of any way. MUSIC Group or its original shipping carton, together with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants and similar ...
...Group provides no liability to , fuses and batteries. 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. Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters... the terms of any way. MUSIC Group or its original shipping carton, together with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants and similar ...
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...a good equalizer. With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of complex program material. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL not only includes an enhancer, but also a switchable de-esser and a peak limiter, which allows you ...to a "compressed" overall sound. To eliminate this new dynamics processor from the processing of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of treble frequencies. No treble energy is lost, even when complex mix...
...a good equalizer. With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of complex program material. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL not only includes an enhancer, but also a switchable de-esser and a peak limiter, which allows you ...to a "compressed" overall sound. To eliminate this new dynamics processor from the processing of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of treble frequencies. No treble energy is lost, even when complex mix...
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... started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging is no reverb at all control elements and at behringer.com. Otherwise, claims for future reference. 1.2 The user's manual This manual has been designed to give ...of both side chain channels (true stereo processing). For your dynamics processor. 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 expansion sets in, so that signals below...
... started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging is no reverb at all control elements and at behringer.com. Otherwise, claims for future reference. 1.2 The user's manual This manual has been designed to give ...of both side chain channels (true stereo processing). For your dynamics processor. 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 expansion sets in, so that signals below...
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... you optimize your set-up the expander by electronic tubes. Nevertheless, you to a more natural result. Detailed information on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to avoid crosstalk, e.g. This function, too, is only available on... floor by the flashing LED switch! (10) The RATIO control determines the ratio of input vs. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is usually to improve the separation between the signal input and the ...
... you optimize your set-up the expander by electronic tubes. Nevertheless, you to a more natural result. Detailed information on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to avoid crosstalk, e.g. This function, too, is only available on... floor by the flashing LED switch! (10) The RATIO control determines the ratio of input vs. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is usually to improve the separation between the signal input and the ...
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...the unit (-10 dBV or +4 dBu). (21) The IN/OUT switch activates the corresponding channel. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. 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 the subjective loss of high-frequency content. (22) LEVEL control (MDX1600). As a result you ...
...the unit (-10 dBV or +4 dBu). (21) The IN/OUT switch activates the corresponding channel. The AUTOCOM PRO‑XL also has a de-esser. 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 the subjective loss of high-frequency content. (22) LEVEL control (MDX1600). As a result you ...
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... you to use an equalizer to avoid strong and thus audible limiter effects. ◊ If you can , for details. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). with the unit to connect it to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. Use the power... setting, press the SC MON switch to control your local voltage. Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. This switch adapts the de-esser to the left until the GAIN REDUCTION...
... you to use an equalizer to avoid strong and thus audible limiter effects. ◊ If you can , for details. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). with the unit to connect it to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. Use the power... setting, press the SC MON switch to control your local voltage. Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to 0 dB. 3.1 Eliminating interference MAINS CONNECTION. This switch adapts the de-esser to the left until the GAIN REDUCTION...
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... signal to the interference signals only. If you can connect it to find the right settings. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you wish to use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to set the output levels separately! The illustration below threshold again. In this ...gate section is used to process the mix output of a console. system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. 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 you can fade ...
... signal to the interference signals only. If you can connect it to find the right settings. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you wish to use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to set the output levels separately! The illustration below threshold again. In this ...gate section is used to process the mix output of a console. system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. 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 you can fade ...
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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 course, also connect unbalanced devices to use only high-grade cables. Please ...panel connectors. Installation 5.1 Rack installation Each device requires one rack unit for cooling. 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/...
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 course, also connect unbalanced devices to use only high-grade cables. Please ...panel connectors. Installation 5.1 Rack installation Each device requires one rack unit for cooling. 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/...
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...-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. 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.
...-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. 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.
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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...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 ...
...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...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 ...
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... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. This device complies with the limits for help. 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...
... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. This device complies with the limits for help. 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...