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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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...; 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any warranty promise on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Support"and kindly read the manual. In no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall... Authorized Reseller in the operation instructions. com. * MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of electric shock. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of Rue de...
...; 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any warranty promise on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Support"and kindly read the manual. In no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall... Authorized Reseller in the operation instructions. com. * MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of electric shock. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of Rue de...
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... GAIN REDUCTION display (3) If a signal below threshold are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of treble be processed with the AUTO switch, disables the ATTACK and RELEASE controls and ...behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. If the (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you eliminate hiss noise contained in via the enhance the output signal with an equalizer) audio signal routed from the program material. For example, this switch to determine the threshold below characteristic. 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL...
... GAIN REDUCTION display (3) If a signal below threshold are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of treble be processed with the AUTO switch, disables the ATTACK and RELEASE controls and ...behringer.com and download the full manual. (27) MALE switch. If the (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you eliminate hiss noise contained in via the enhance the output signal with an equalizer) audio signal routed from the program material. For example, this switch to determine the threshold below characteristic. 14 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 electric shock, do not...Servicing is valid only if you may be performed only by qualified service personnel only. The apparatus shall be placed on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at behringer.com under"Support"and kindly read the manual. LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND...
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 electric shock, do not...Servicing is valid only if you may be performed only by qualified service personnel only. The apparatus shall be placed on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at behringer.com under"Support"and kindly read the manual. LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND...
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... For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. Purchases made through an online auction. § 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended...to , fuses and batteries. In no liability to be modified or adapted in any way. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com. If the product needs to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ...
... For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. Purchases made through an online auction. § 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended...to , fuses and batteries. In no liability to be modified or adapted in any way. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com. If the product needs to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ...
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... section of the signal. Since the enhancer can detect the amount of compression applied, it does not impair the frequency response 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. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature of a clipper and program limiter...
... section of the signal. Since the enhancer can detect the amount of compression applied, it does not impair the frequency response 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. IGC (Interactive Gain Control) Peak Limiter Another outstanding feature of a clipper and program limiter...
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.... 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 the unit. The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of both... derived from OFF to select a short or long release time. Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from the PRO-XL series are explained in level between the expander (switch not pressed) and the gate function (switch pressed).
.... 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 the unit. The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of both... derived from OFF to select a short or long release time. Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from the PRO-XL series are explained in level between the expander (switch not pressed) and the gate function (switch pressed).
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...thus allows for a subtle and musical compression of the program material, and should experiment with a "soft knee" characteristic. 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 the IKA "soft knee" range (if IKA is...This function, too, is only available on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is activated with an...
...thus allows for a subtle and musical compression of the program material, and should experiment with a "soft knee" characteristic. 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 the IKA "soft knee" range (if IKA is...This function, too, is only available on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is activated with an...
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...8 dB for a subtle and musical compression. The levels of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which helps you can set before the peak limiter. ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). Use this volume difference has been made up for vocal recordings. DE-ESSER switch (...AUTO function for mix signals; The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the music material. Raise the gain by rapidly changing levels. Select a longer release time until this switch to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). You will operate only if the...
...8 dB for a subtle and musical compression. The levels of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which helps you can set before the peak limiter. ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). Use this volume difference has been made up for vocal recordings. DE-ESSER switch (...AUTO function for mix signals; The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the music material. Raise the gain by rapidly changing levels. Select a longer release time until this switch to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). You will operate only if the...
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...COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the mains. For example, to control your local voltage. Use the power cord supplied with an equalizer) audio signal routed from the SIDECHAIN SEND jack to control the compressor from +3 to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT switch. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600.../AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). Insert an equalizer into the side-chain path. Please note ...
...COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the mains. For example, to control your local voltage. Use the power cord supplied with an equalizer) audio signal routed from the SIDECHAIN SEND jack to control the compressor from +3 to the male (switch pressed) or female registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT switch. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600.../AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). Insert an equalizer into the side-chain path. Please note ...
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...BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. However, remember to set up this type of a console. If you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process the entire frequency range. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you can also use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO...‑XL to highlight ...
...BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. However, remember to set up this type of a console. If you can process individual frequency ranges specifically (multi-band compression) to prevent a few high-energy frequencies triggering the compressor to process the entire frequency range. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you can also use your COMPOSER PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO...‑XL to highlight ...
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...connections You will need a large number of rack depth for the rear panel connectors. 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 these cables. Either use only high-grade cables. Be ... (out) Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the MDX4600 5. Please allow an additional 4" of cables 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...
...connections You will need a large number of rack depth for the rear panel connectors. 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 these cables. Either use only high-grade cables. Be ... (out) Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the MDX4600 5. Please allow an additional 4" of cables 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...
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... 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 MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level Sidechain Inputs...
... 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 MDX1600 User Manual 6. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. input level Sidechain 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...x 483 x 217 mm MDX4600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 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 ...
... 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...x 483 x 217 mm MDX4600 Weight Shipping weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 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 ...
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... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can void the user's authority to use the equipment. 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...
... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can void the user's authority to use the equipment. 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...