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... does not exclude or limit the buyer's statutory rights as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 2 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. This symbol, wherever it appears... the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for damage Subject only to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any such circumstance. All other person (reseller, etc.) shall...
... does not exclude or limit the buyer's statutory rights as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 2 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. This symbol, wherever it appears... the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for damage Subject only to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any such circumstance. All other person (reseller, etc.) shall...
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.... The setting range is from 0.05 to 4 seconds. (9) The MODE switch is used to 40 dB. input signal the user can be set the 1 to set the operating mode of the hold phase and ends when the gain reduction adjusted with the ...this channel is activated. current operating mode of the MODE switch (i.e. This interactive control function allows for Full Manual sidechain signal is achieved. 12 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 Controls (4) (6) (11) (12) (1) (3) (7) (8) (10) (2) (5) (9) (13) (14) BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO MODEL XR4400 CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY...
.... The setting range is from 0.05 to 4 seconds. (9) The MODE switch is used to 40 dB. input signal the user can be set the 1 to set the operating mode of the hold phase and ends when the gain reduction adjusted with the ...this channel is activated. current operating mode of the MODE switch (i.e. This interactive control function allows for Full Manual sidechain signal is achieved. 12 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 Controls (4) (6) (11) (12) (1) (3) (7) (8) (10) (2) (5) (9) (13) (14) BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO MODEL XR4400 CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY...
Manual
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... Warranty 3 1. The Design Concept 7 2.1 High quality components and design 7 2.2 Inputs and outputs 7 3. Controls 8 4.1 The front panel control elements 8 4.2 The rear panel elements 9 5. Introduction 5 1.1 Technical background 5 2. 2 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Table of microphones 12 6.3 Applications 13 7. Technical Background 9 5.1 EXPANDER mode 9 5.2 Interactive control functions 9 5.3 FLEXLINK function 11 5.4 The SIDECHAIN filter 11 6.
... Warranty 3 1. The Design Concept 7 2.1 High quality components and design 7 2.2 Inputs and outputs 7 3. Controls 8 4.1 The front panel control elements 8 4.2 The rear panel elements 9 5. Introduction 5 1.1 Technical background 5 2. 2 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Table of microphones 12 6.3 Applications 13 7. Technical Background 9 5.1 EXPANDER mode 9 5.2 Interactive control functions 9 5.3 FLEXLINK function 11 5.4 The SIDECHAIN filter 11 6.
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...(2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to a MAINS socket outlet with the apparatus. 3 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to be performed by qualified service personnel. 1.... GUARANTEED. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. Read these instructions. 3. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding ...
...(2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to a MAINS socket outlet with the apparatus. 3 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to be performed by qualified service personnel. 1.... GUARANTEED. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. Read these instructions. 3. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding ...
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...material and workmanship for any country which the product was carried out properly or not. 4 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer. Under the terms of any hidden defect. § 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are... not covered by the user. No other condition that is not transferable 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...
...material and workmanship for any country which the product was carried out properly or not. 4 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer. Under the terms of any hidden defect. § 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are... not covered by the user. No other condition that is not transferable 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...
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...: professional recording, broadcast and television studios, CD and digital production facilities, etc. Introduction With the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO you sacrifice crucial functions for reducing noise in its dynamic range. This expander/gate is heard as noise...are audio dynamics? if they are not a new invention. 5 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual 1. Although in gate mode using conventional means. 1.1.2 What are due to the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO and its predecessor models, the MULTIGATE PRO not only has additional features, but also comes with a dynamic ...
...: professional recording, broadcast and television studios, CD and digital production facilities, etc. Introduction With the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO you sacrifice crucial functions for reducing noise in its dynamic range. This expander/gate is heard as noise...are audio dynamics? if they are not a new invention. 5 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual 1. Although in gate mode using conventional means. 1.1.2 What are due to the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO and its predecessor models, the MULTIGATE PRO not only has additional features, but also comes with a dynamic ...
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...that an expansion over a wider range. This perception by constantly monitoring the program material with the aid of a volume fader, which manually levels the material. The noise gate is the simplest form of an expander: in contrast to protect subsequent equipment from signal overload.... by varying microphone distances. Therefore, the amplitude control is restricted to heavy distortion. Signals above the level of the noise. 6 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual P/dB 140 120 100 80 60 40 Ear Microphone Amplifier Power Amplifier Tape Radio Radio Cassette Recorder Fig. ...
...that an expansion over a wider range. This perception by constantly monitoring the program material with the aid of a volume fader, which manually levels the material. The noise gate is the simplest form of an expander: in contrast to protect subsequent equipment from signal overload.... by varying microphone distances. Therefore, the amplitude control is restricted to heavy distortion. Signals above the level of the noise. 6 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual P/dB 140 120 100 80 60 40 Ear Microphone Amplifier Power Amplifier Tape Radio Radio Cassette Recorder Fig. ...
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...;. The operational amplifiers NJM4580 which may not be granted. Or just use our online-registration (behringer.com). 3.1 Rack mounting The BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO fits into one standard 19" rack unit of the MULTIGATE PRO! CAUTION: this design the choice of components. 7 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual 2. will lose the right to the mains, please make sure that you connect your local...
...;. The operational amplifiers NJM4580 which may not be granted. Or just use our online-registration (behringer.com). 3.1 Rack mounting The BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO fits into one standard 19" rack unit of the MULTIGATE PRO! CAUTION: this design the choice of components. 7 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual 2. will lose the right to the mains, please make sure that you connect your local...
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...hold /release function starts reducing the signal to a level adjustable with the RANGE/RATIO control. ◊ Please note that the MULTIGATE PRO enters bypass mode, when the THRESHOLD control is set the threshold point of the expander/ gate function within a range from 100 ... short-circuit any phantom power transmitted over these channels is 0 to its left stop position, i.e. Controls The BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO has four channels. 8 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Fig. 4.1: MULTIGATE PRO front panel Unbalanced ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield) 4.
...hold /release function starts reducing the signal to a level adjustable with the RANGE/RATIO control. ◊ Please note that the MULTIGATE PRO enters bypass mode, when the THRESHOLD control is set the threshold point of the expander/ gate function within a range from 100 ... short-circuit any phantom power transmitted over these channels is 0 to its left stop position, i.e. Controls The BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO has four channels. 8 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Fig. 4.1: MULTIGATE PRO front panel Unbalanced ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve (ground/shield) 4.
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...time 5.2 Interactive control functions Like the COMPOSER, INTELLIGATE, MULTICOM, and others, the MULTIGATE PRO uses the newly developed INTERACTIVE principle based on the program material. Both the attack...MULTIGATE PRO. When the switch is out, the corresponding section works as balanced 6.3 mm jack and XLR connectors. (16) AUDIO OUT. 9 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual ◊ The HOLD control is enabled in what they do the following description of expanders and their parameters. 4.2 The rear panel elements (13) BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO MODEL XR4400 CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER...
...time 5.2 Interactive control functions Like the COMPOSER, INTELLIGATE, MULTICOM, and others, the MULTIGATE PRO uses the newly developed INTERACTIVE principle based on the program material. Both the attack...MULTIGATE PRO. When the switch is out, the corresponding section works as balanced 6.3 mm jack and XLR connectors. (16) AUDIO OUT. 9 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual ◊ The HOLD control is enabled in what they do the following description of expanders and their parameters. 4.2 The rear panel elements (13) BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO MODEL XR4400 CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER...
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...cut the signal completely after the signal has dropped below the threshold, dynamics processing sets on the program material. The BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO uses the newly developed IRC expander (Interactive Ratio Control) whose attack time and ratio characteristics vary automatically depending on ....MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual The following section makes clear why it possible to retain the natural sound of the program material-in particular, with a higher expansion ratio. As it covers a very wide setting range it is equipped with all necessary control options. The new BEHRINGER...
...cut the signal completely after the signal has dropped below the threshold, dynamics processing sets on the program material. The BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO uses the newly developed IRC expander (Interactive Ratio Control) whose attack time and ratio characteristics vary automatically depending on ....MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual The following section makes clear why it possible to retain the natural sound of the program material-in particular, with a higher expansion ratio. As it covers a very wide setting range it is equipped with all necessary control options. The new BEHRINGER...
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...MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual output threshold gain 0 dB 5.4 The SIDECHAIN filter Each channel has a parametric filter whose levels are controlled by one dB of channel 3. output-level-change after the signal has dropped below the threshold. 5.3 FLEXLINK function The four channels of the MULTIGATE PRO... signal. Activating the COUPLE switch automatically disables all controls and switches of application: 1. Basically, the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO can be accurately eliminated with reference to the stereo basis would otherwise lead to unwanted triggering of the...
...MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual output threshold gain 0 dB 5.4 The SIDECHAIN filter Each channel has a parametric filter whose levels are controlled by one dB of channel 3. output-level-change after the signal has dropped below the threshold. 5.3 FLEXLINK function The four channels of the MULTIGATE PRO... signal. Activating the COUPLE switch automatically disables all controls and switches of application: 1. Basically, the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO can be accurately eliminated with reference to the stereo basis would otherwise lead to unwanted triggering of the...
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...process instruments with long decay times, it will hear the instrument clearly "stand out" against the overall sound image. 12 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Adjust all control elements have been set up properly, you the option of frequency-selective expansion and thus another aid to ensure...properly, your percussion sounds will be "dry", "powerful" and acoustically well-defined. ◊ Please note that its side-chain function the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO gives you will be helpful to the following controls by ear so that the onset of the gate function will be retained. You will...
...process instruments with long decay times, it will hear the instrument clearly "stand out" against the overall sound image. 12 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Adjust all control elements have been set up properly, you the option of frequency-selective expansion and thus another aid to ensure...properly, your percussion sounds will be "dry", "powerful" and acoustically well-defined. ◊ Please note that its side-chain function the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO gives you will be helpful to the following controls by ear so that the onset of the gate function will be retained. You will...
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Insert the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO into the recording channel of crucial importance: As the distance increases, more and more disturbing background noise is picked up. The goal is to... be optimally positioned before, and the threshold of feedback in adjacent microphones. By inserting the MULTIGATE PRO into his/her microphone, background noise is frequently used . Particularly when using the subgroup facilities on the snare drum. 13 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual 6.3 Applications 7. without causing other are the result. In particular, when recording acoustic drum sounds...
Insert the BEHRINGER MULTIGATE PRO into the recording channel of crucial importance: As the distance increases, more and more disturbing background noise is picked up. The goal is to... be optimally positioned before, and the threshold of feedback in adjacent microphones. By inserting the MULTIGATE PRO into his/her microphone, background noise is frequently used . Particularly when using the subgroup facilities on the snare drum. 13 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual 6.3 Applications 7. without causing other are the result. In particular, when recording acoustic drum sounds...
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14 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Function Switches Monitor Filter Mode Couple monitors the side-chain key signal activates the side-chain filter gate/expander switch activates the FlexLink function Indicators "+" ... mA H 200 - 240 V~: T 315 mA H Standard IEC receptacle Physical Dimension Net Weight Shipping Weight 1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½" 44.5 x 483 x 217 mm approx. 2.2 kg approx. 3.5 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may be made from those listed or shown. As a result of these efforts...
14 MULTIGATE PRO XR4400 User Manual Function Switches Monitor Filter Mode Couple monitors the side-chain key signal activates the side-chain filter gate/expander switch activates the FlexLink function Indicators "+" ... mA H 200 - 240 V~: T 315 mA H Standard IEC receptacle Physical Dimension Net Weight Shipping Weight 1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½" 44.5 x 483 x 217 mm approx. 2.2 kg approx. 3.5 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may be made from those listed or shown. As a result of these efforts...