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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 Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry ... inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors = High-quality components 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 Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry ... inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors = High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life = Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 2
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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 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-...
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 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-...
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THAT™ is a registered trademarks of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-0, ...the express written permission of its respective owner, which is in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER and AUTOCOM are registered trademarks. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any ...
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THAT™ is a registered trademarks of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-0, ...the express written permission of its respective owner, which is in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER and AUTOCOM are registered trademarks. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any ...
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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... de-esser section 7 2.5 The peak limiter section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3. Specifications 11 Wiring 9 5. Installation 10 5.1 Rack installation 10 5.2 Audio connections 10 6. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 8 3.1 Eliminating interference 8 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 9 3.3 Time-delayed compression 9 3.4 "Voice Over" compression ("Ducking 9 3.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track...
... de-esser section 7 2.5 The peak limiter section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3. Specifications 11 Wiring 9 5. Installation 10 5.1 Rack installation 10 5.2 Audio connections 10 6. 2 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Table of Sidechain Applications 8 3.1 Eliminating interference 8 3.2 Emphasizing instruments 9 3.3 Time-delayed compression 9 3.4 "Voice Over" compression ("Ducking 9 3.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track...
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... service personnel. 1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). No user serviceable ... prong. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 12. injury from being walked on the apparatus. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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 ...
... service personnel. 1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). No user serviceable ... prong. Protect the power cord from tip-over. 12. injury from being walked on the apparatus. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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 ...
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... level as soon as the signals remain uncompressed. Introduction With this range. Thus, virtually all of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be used in the industry. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander A fundamental problem when using a... value after about one compact device all dynamics processing problems can be remedied with a good equalizer. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. The clipper comes in as soon as an independent device to its level is no...
... level as soon as the signals remain uncompressed. Introduction With this range. Thus, virtually all of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be used in the industry. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) Expander A fundamental problem when using a... value after about one compact device all dynamics processing problems can be remedied with a good equalizer. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. The clipper comes in as soon as an independent device to its level is no...
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...to suppress harmful switch-on thumps. The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them. 1.1 Before you need more detailed information on specific topics, please visit our website at behringer.com. IMPORTANT: This does not apply to ...has 3 triangular markings. The setting range is from the PRO-XL series are used , so that you to function. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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 ...
...to suppress harmful switch-on thumps. The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them. 1.1 Before you need more detailed information on specific topics, please visit our website at behringer.com. IMPORTANT: This does not apply to ...has 3 triangular markings. The setting range is from the PRO-XL series are used , so that you to function. 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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 ...
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... threshold. Above 10 dB the control characteristic changes from "hard knee" to use some degree of Sidechain Applications". 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of the gain reduction, which is why the ratio value will be reached only...and RELEASE controls and derives these time values automatically from -40 to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is almost indispensable to expand the usable dynamics towards the lower end, i.e. of...
... threshold. Above 10 dB the control characteristic changes from "hard knee" to use some degree of Sidechain Applications". 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of the gain reduction, which is why the ratio value will be reached only...and RELEASE controls and derives these time values automatically from -40 to +20 dB. (7) These three LEDs (AUTOCOM PRO‑XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL only) indicate whether the input signal is almost indispensable to expand the usable dynamics towards the lower end, i.e. of...
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... Dynamic enhancer section control elements The dynamic enhancer circuit implemented in the audio signal. Instead of treble boost with higher values. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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 ... ENHANCER LEVEL. to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). The LEVEL control determines the amount of the music; Raise the gain by the compressor. If the level is reduced audibly. The range is from -30 to +18 dB (MDX4600: -24 to use 2:1 as an effect in...
... Dynamic enhancer section control elements The dynamic enhancer circuit implemented in the audio signal. Instead of treble boost with higher values. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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 ... ENHANCER LEVEL. to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). The LEVEL control determines the amount of the music; Raise the gain by the compressor. If the level is reduced audibly. The range is from -30 to +18 dB (MDX4600: -24 to use 2:1 as an effect in...
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...the midrange control set so that the compressor works in level, except for details. A blown fuse should be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. SIDECHAIN RETURN. Thus, the interference signal will be connected here as the limiter is the ...(33) (34) MDX2600/MDX1600 Fig. 2.8: Rear panel connectors and switches (34) INPUTS. Using this circuit is too loud in the following order: SIDECHAIN SEND - 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600).
...the midrange control set so that the compressor works in level, except for details. A blown fuse should be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch. SIDECHAIN RETURN. Thus, the interference signal will be connected here as the limiter is the ...(33) (34) MDX2600/MDX1600 Fig. 2.8: Rear panel connectors and switches (34) INPUTS. Using this circuit is too loud in the following order: SIDECHAIN SEND - 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600).
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...dropped below shows how to set the output levels separately! 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you can also insert the COMPOSER PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO-XL into a sub-group insert (miking of drums!) or to .... Compression produces a subjective volume reduction of the COMPOSER PRO-XL (or AUTOCOM PRO-XL), and route the bass drum to process the entire frequency range. In this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Return Return Send Send LR Mixer DAT Recorder Main...
...dropped below shows how to set the output levels separately! 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you can also insert the COMPOSER PRO-XL, MULTICOM PRO-XL or AUTOCOM PRO-XL into a sub-group insert (miking of drums!) or to .... Compression produces a subjective volume reduction of the COMPOSER PRO-XL (or AUTOCOM PRO-XL), and route the bass drum to process the entire frequency range. In this configuration with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Return Return Send Send LR Mixer DAT Recorder Main...
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...cables. 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. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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 ...
...cables. 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. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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 ...
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..., gain 1 0.01% typ. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors, HF-shielded, servo-balanced 90 kW...
..., gain 1 0.01% typ. Specifications Audio Inputs Type Impedance +4 dBu -10 dBV Operating level Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. 11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level System Specifications Bandwidth Frequency range S/N ratio THD IMD Crosstalk XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors, HF-shielded, servo-balanced 90 kW...
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...MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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... U.K./Australia Europe General export model Power Consumption MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Fuse MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Mains connection 120 V~, 60 Hz... Dimensions approx. 1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½" approx. 44.5 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...
...MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER 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... U.K./Australia Europe General export model Power Consumption MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Fuse MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Mains connection 120 V~, 60 Hz... Dimensions approx. 1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½" approx. 44.5 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...
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide (Check out behringer.com for Full 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
Quick Start Guide (Check out behringer.com for Full 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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... both side chain channels the IKA characteristic ensures the smooth, (true stereo processing). Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). If the (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you about 1 s to avoid strong and thus audible limiter effects. (switch...(13) Use the ATTACK control to +18 dB). Activates the dynamic enhancer. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 11 Quick Start Guide MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCO M PRO-XL MDX1600 Controls (EN) Step 2: Controls (1) Pressing the COUPLE switch links the (10...
... both side chain channels the IKA characteristic ensures the smooth, (true stereo processing). Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). If the (MDX4600: 8-digit) informs you about 1 s to avoid strong and thus audible limiter effects. (switch...(13) Use the ATTACK control to +18 dB). Activates the dynamic enhancer. 10 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 11 Quick Start Guide MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCO M PRO-XL MDX1600 Controls (EN) Step 2: Controls (1) Pressing the COUPLE switch links the (10...
Product Information Document
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... reduce specific frequencies - links ½ and ¾ channels, allowing dials and switches of 5 Best of all the advantages of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/... 8-segment LED meters for maximum punch, clarity and detail - provides program-adaptive compression, combining all , the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to high-frequency smoothness in vocals, drum overheads, strings, etc....
... reduce specific frequencies - links ½ and ¾ channels, allowing dials and switches of 5 Best of all the advantages of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/... 8-segment LED meters for maximum punch, clarity and detail - provides program-adaptive compression, combining all , the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to high-frequency smoothness in vocals, drum overheads, strings, etc....
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Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your studio! the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for becoming the master of -the-art automation, enhanced production workflows and quality assurance labs with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for your dynamics. Our products are...
Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your studio! the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for becoming the master of -the-art automation, enhanced production workflows and quality assurance labs with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for your dynamics. Our products are...