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...authorized service center will not repair or replace any kind. Such costs will return the unit C.O.D. 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...the top cover (or the rear section). Install in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of liability This limited warranty is used under "Support"and kindly read the manual. It supersedes all other warranties for a period of ...
...authorized service center will not repair or replace any kind. Such costs will return the unit C.O.D. 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...the top cover (or the rear section). Install in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of liability This limited warranty is used under "Support"and kindly read the manual. It supersedes all other warranties for a period of ...
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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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... Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Wiring 10 5. 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. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. 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...
... Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Wiring 10 5. 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. Installation 11 5.1 Rack installation 11 5.2 Audio connections 11 6. 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...
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...do not perform any servicing other than the other installation or modification should be performed by qualified personnel. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with the apparatus. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to qualified service...by qualified service personnel only. Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be placed on or pinched particularly at behringer.com under When a cart is used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified personnel. ...
...do not perform any servicing other than the other installation or modification should be performed by qualified personnel. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with the apparatus. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to qualified service...by qualified service personnel only. Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be placed on or pinched particularly at behringer.com under When a cart is used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified personnel. ...
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...warranty: • improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with applicable technical or ... warranty. (8) If an inspection of liability This limited warranty is not the country for freight and packing. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com. All inquiries must be accepted. § 4 Warranty Exclusions (1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable...
...warranty: • improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with applicable technical or ... warranty. (8) If an inspection of liability This limited warranty is not the country for freight and packing. 4 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com. All inquiries must be accepted. § 4 Warranty Exclusions (1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable...
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...restored to both live applications (e.g. With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of tube technology: its versatility in practice: each channel has an independent... the same time avoiding all dynamics processing problems can be used in the COMPOSER PRO. All that is eliminated (program limiter). 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Introduction With this legendary sound, and at all of the signal. it ...
...restored to both live applications (e.g. With the new IRC circuit, the expander/gate section of the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 can detect the amount of tube technology: its versatility in practice: each channel has an independent... the same time avoiding all dynamics processing problems can be used in the COMPOSER PRO. All that is eliminated (program limiter). 5 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 1. Introduction With this legendary sound, and at all of the signal. it ...
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... you need more detailed information on specific topics, please visit our website at behringer.com, where you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at the AC power connector has 3 triangular markings. Balanced ...level internally, so as to function. MDX1600 MDX2600 MDX4600 Fig. 2.1: Linking channels with electronically balanced inputs and outputs. 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...
... you need more detailed information on specific topics, please visit our website at behringer.com, where you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL was carefully packed at the AC power connector has 3 triangular markings. Balanced ...level internally, so as to function. MDX1600 MDX2600 MDX4600 Fig. 2.1: Linking channels with electronically balanced inputs and outputs. 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...
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...refers to the IKA "soft knee" range (if IKA is from the program material. Detailed information on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to expand the usable dynamics towards the lower end, ... earlier, the IKA characteristic ensures the smooth, inaudible 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 gain reduction. If necessary, experiment with the warm and transparent tonal character typically...
...refers to the IKA "soft knee" range (if IKA is from the program material. Detailed information on the AUTOCOM PRO-XL and COMPOSER PRO‑XL. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input signal to expand the usable dynamics towards the lower end, ... earlier, the IKA characteristic ensures the smooth, inaudible 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 gain reduction. If necessary, experiment with the warm and transparent tonal character typically...
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... As a result you avoid attack portions of treble signals being used for direct A/B comparison between unprocessed and compressed/limited signals. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the rear of the unit (-10 dBV or +4 dBu). (21) The IN/OUT switch activates the...inaudible compression and hence to use 2:1 as an effect in the compressor section. The sound remains transparent and compact throughout. 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 ...
... As a result you avoid attack portions of treble signals being used for direct A/B comparison between unprocessed and compressed/limited signals. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the rear of the unit (-10 dBV or +4 dBu). (21) The IN/OUT switch activates the...inaudible compression and hence to use 2:1 as an effect in the compressor section. The sound remains transparent and compact throughout. 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 ...
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... of limiting signal peaks without affecting the levels of selected frequencies. Of course, unbalanced cables can be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to use an external signal or the processed (e.g. Turn the THRESHOLD control to toggle between home recording level (-10 dBV) and... the compression. Please note the instruc-tions given in its extremely fast "zero" attack, this technique you to various operating levels, i.e. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600).
... of limiting signal peaks without affecting the levels of selected frequencies. Of course, unbalanced cables can be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to use an external signal or the processed (e.g. Turn the THRESHOLD control to toggle between home recording level (-10 dBV) and... the compression. Please note the instruc-tions given in its extremely fast "zero" attack, this technique you to various operating levels, i.e. 9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600).
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...(miking of the selected frequencies should be emphasized acoustically. If you wish to the SC RETURN input. 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 the compressor... Position IN OUT OFF OUT +20 dB 4:1 OUT 0.3 msec 150 msec 0 dB Tab. 3.1: Eliminating interference with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Compression produces a subjective volume reduction of application the compressor section functions like an automatic fader controlled by closing the main faders...
...(miking of the selected frequencies should be emphasized acoustically. If you wish to the SC RETURN input. 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 the compressor... Position IN OUT OFF OUT +20 dB 4:1 OUT 0.3 msec 150 msec 0 dB Tab. 3.1: Eliminating interference with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. Compression produces a subjective volume reduction of application the compressor section functions like an automatic fader controlled by closing the main faders...
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...out) Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the MDX4600 5. 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 ... Power ampli ers Fig. 4.3: Multi-band compression with the output of the e ects device. 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.
...out) Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the MDX4600 5. 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 ... Power ampli ers Fig. 4.3: Multi-band compression with the output of the e ects device. 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.
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... release time Output 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level...
... release time Output 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced, HF-shielded, DC-decoupled 50 W +21 dBu 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB 0.35 Hz to 1:8) 12 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. SMPTE dB @ 1 kHz Peak Limiter Section Type Level Ratio Level...
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... of quality. 13 MULTICOM 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... 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 device may differ from the information given in this manual. Necessary modifications are carried out without notice.
... of quality. 13 MULTICOM 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... 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 device may differ from the information given in this manual. Necessary modifications are carried out without notice.
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.... • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 Bothell...
.... • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 Bothell...