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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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input level 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kΩ +24 dBu SIDECHAIN OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max. 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. output level 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-...
input level 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 45 kΩ +24 dBu SIDECHAIN OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max. 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. output level 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-...
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... owner, which is subject to change without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. No part of this manual is in any...
... owner, which is subject to change without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 The information contained in this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER. © 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. No part of this manual is in any...
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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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.../gate section 5 2.2 The compressor section 6 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section 7 2.4 The de-esser section 7 2.5 The peak limiter section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3. 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...
.../gate section 5 2.2 The compressor section 6 2.3 The dynamic enhancer section 7 2.4 The de-esser section 7 2.5 The peak limiter section 8 2.6 The rear panel control elements 8 3. 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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... or splashing liquids and no objects filled with dry cloth. 7. Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). This symbol, wherever it...AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Repairs have ...
... or splashing liquids and no objects filled with dry cloth. 7. Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). This symbol, wherever it...AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Repairs have ...
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... the program material. Unlike equalizers, however, it is likely to process the critical range of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be remedied with a good equalizer. IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive... when complex mix-down material is perfectly preserved, and you have managed to both live applications (e.g. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. In this legendary sound, and at all of tube technology: its level reduced, which ...
... the program material. Unlike equalizers, however, it is likely to process the critical range of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can be remedied with a good equalizer. IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) Compressor Our proven IKA (Interactive... when complex mix-down material is perfectly preserved, and you have managed to both live applications (e.g. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. In this legendary sound, and at all of tube technology: its level reduced, which ...
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...of the unit. Or register online at behringer.com, where you will be sure to use the RELEASE switch to select a short or long release time. The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them . It meets all ...claims for damage or replacement may have grouped the control elements according 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 may not be granted. 1.1.2 Initial operation Be sure...
...of the unit. Or register online at behringer.com, where you will be sure to use the RELEASE switch to select a short or long release time. The COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL feature two identical channels, the MULTICOM PRO-XL four of them . It meets all ...claims for damage or replacement may have grouped the control elements according 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 may not be granted. 1.1.2 Initial operation Be sure...
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... the separation of input vs. The program-dependent IRC allows you 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 all signals exceeding threshold by more conventional "hard knee" ...the side-chain signal will be set both gate and expander easily and conveniently. However, you to a much . 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of words are cut off by the expander or are recorded, a gate is almost ...
... the separation of input vs. The program-dependent IRC allows you 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 all signals exceeding threshold by more conventional "hard knee" ...the side-chain signal will be set both gate and expander easily and conveniently. However, you to a much . 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of words are cut off by the expander or are recorded, a gate is almost ...
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.../OUT switch activates the corresponding channel. Instead of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which suits most standard applications. The range is from -30 to +18 dB (MDX4600: -24 to +18 dB). (20) The IN/OUT METER switch selects whether... control elements The dynamic enhancer circuit implemented in the audio signal. The sound remains transparent and compact throughout. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you first set both limiter and expander to a neutral setting by ...
.../OUT switch activates the corresponding channel. Instead of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which suits most standard applications. The range is from -30 to +18 dB (MDX4600: -24 to +18 dB). (20) The IN/OUT METER switch selects whether... control elements The dynamic enhancer circuit implemented in the audio signal. The sound remains transparent and compact throughout. 7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you first set both limiter and expander to a neutral setting by ...
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...(35) (36) Fig. 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the nominal level adjusted, so that the peak limiter responds only rarely or never at all. They are the audio outputs...rating. The two matching 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors are the audio inputs. The level meters will trigger the compression. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). This switch adapts the de-esser to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch...
...(35) (36) Fig. 2.9: SIDECHAIN connectors (35) SIDECHAIN SEND. Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the nominal level adjusted, so that the peak limiter responds only rarely or never at all. They are the audio outputs...rating. The two matching 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors are the audio inputs. The level meters will trigger the compression. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). This switch adapts the de-esser to +12 dB. (27) MALE switch...
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... a sub-group insert (miking of drums!) or to the audio input via a preamplifier. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you wish to use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to be inserted into the SC RETURN input and at the same time route...dB 4:1 OUT 0.3 msec 150 msec 0 dB Tab. 3.1: Eliminating interference with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. This application is called "voice over" compression or "ducking", and is used to the interference signals only. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Fig. 4.1: Inserting a dynamics processor into the microphone. system integrating an active...
... a sub-group insert (miking of drums!) or to the audio input via a preamplifier. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310), you wish to use the COMPOSER PRO-XL and AUTOCOM PRO-XL to lower music to be inserted into the SC RETURN input and at the same time route...dB 4:1 OUT 0.3 msec 150 msec 0 dB Tab. 3.1: Eliminating interference with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. This application is called "voice over" compression or "ducking", and is used to the interference signals only. COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 Fig. 4.1: Inserting a dynamics processor into the microphone. system integrating an active...
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.... The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to be bridged at the stereo plug. 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 relief...
.... The audio connections of the MULTICOM PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO-XL are electronically balanced to be bridged at the stereo plug. 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 relief...
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.... @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. input level Sidechain 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...
.... @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, gain 1 0.01% typ. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. input level Sidechain 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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...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...Canada U.K./Australia Europe General export model Power Consumption MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Fuse MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Mains connection 120 V~, 60 Hz...Weight 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...
...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...Canada U.K./Australia Europe General export model Power Consumption MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Fuse MDX4600 MDX2600/MDX1600 Mains connection 120 V~, 60 Hz...Weight 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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...bypass", i.e. These are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of frequency suppression. Usually, this allows so as well. AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). in parallel and balanced. DE-ESSER switch (MDX1600). ... (30) The LIMIT LED lights up . Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). 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...
...bypass", i.e. These are the audio outputs output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 of frequency suppression. Usually, this allows so as well. AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL ENHANCER switch (MDX2600 and MDX4600). in parallel and balanced. DE-ESSER switch (MDX1600). ... (30) The LIMIT LED lights up . Check Out behringer.com for slowly decaying or MDX2600 only). 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...
Product Information Document
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... • Stereo Couple - also often used to enhance upper-mid, to reduce specific frequencies - allows insertion 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... ½ and ¾ channels, allowing dials and switches of 5 provides program-adaptive compression, combining all , the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to trigger compression, or gating of both hard and soft-knee compression •...
... • Stereo Couple - also often used to enhance upper-mid, to reduce specific frequencies - allows insertion 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... ½ and ¾ channels, allowing dials and switches of 5 provides program-adaptive compression, combining all , the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to trigger compression, or gating of both hard and soft-knee compression •...
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... workflows and quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the industry, and we have " for your order online today. the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for becoming the master of your live shows - As a result, we confidently back it up with a generous 3-Year .../Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for your dynamics. and an absolute "must-have one of 5 Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your studio! Our products are made in our own ...
... workflows and quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the industry, and we have " for your order online today. the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for becoming the master of your live shows - As a result, we confidently back it up with a generous 3-Year .../Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Sound Value The incredible MDX4600 is an exceptional tool for your dynamics. and an absolute "must-have one of 5 Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your studio! Our products are made in our own ...