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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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... any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. 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. THAT™ is a registered trademarks of its respective owner, which...
... any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. 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. THAT™ is a registered trademarks of its respective owner, which...
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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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... dropped. 15. Use only attachments/accessories specified by qualified service personnel only. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this appliance to...
... dropped. 15. Use only attachments/accessories specified by qualified service personnel only. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. 3 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this appliance to...
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... several innovative circuit designs, making them top-class dynamics processing equipment. 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 compression applied, it does not impair the frequency response of a clipper and program limiter. Since the enhancer can...
... several innovative circuit designs, making them top-class dynamics processing equipment. 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 compression applied, it does not impair the frequency response of a clipper and program limiter. Since the enhancer can...
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...for cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from the PRO-XL series are aligned with a short release time (switch not pressed). ..., be sure to use a fuse of the correct type and rating. noise). 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 to the voltage shown next to these ...
...for cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER dynamics processors from the PRO-XL series are aligned with a short release time (switch not pressed). ..., be sure to use a fuse of the correct type and rating. noise). 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 to the voltage shown next to these ...
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...will be present at the same time, musical compression of signals with 10 dB or more than 10 dB. 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is almost indispensable to avoid crosstalk, e.g. Especially when ... signal dynamics reduction. The setting range is 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 only available on...
...will be present at the same time, musical compression of signals with 10 dB or more than 10 dB. 6 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Application hints The purpose of using an expander is almost indispensable to avoid crosstalk, e.g. Especially when ... signal dynamics reduction. The setting range is 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 only available on...
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7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you to ...is too high here, the peak limiter may respond permanently (see LIMITER control (29) in the compressor section. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the audio signal. 2.4 The de-esser section (27) (26) (25) (28) ... levels. Instead of frequency suppression. The LEVEL control determines the amount of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which suits most standard applications. Switch (25) can be much easier if...
7 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (18) The OUTPUT control allows you to ...is too high here, the peak limiter may respond permanently (see LIMITER control (29) in the compressor section. The AUTOCOM PRO-XL features an adjustable enhancer, on the audio signal. 2.4 The de-esser section (27) (26) (25) (28) ... levels. Instead of frequency suppression. The LEVEL control determines the amount of an adjustable enhancer, the COMPOSER PRO-XL has a controllable de-esser, which suits most standard applications. Switch (25) can be much easier if...
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... registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT switch. equalizer - Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the right, the limiter is on and off . The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from ...setting on the inserted EQ, while leaving the midrange control set so that the compressor works in an existing recording. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The level meters will trigger the compression. To be referenced automatically...
... registers (not pressed). (28) IN/OUT switch. equalizer - Now the equalizer must be used to adapt the COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO‑XL or MULTICOM PRO-XL to the right, the limiter is on and off . The LED chain reads the current attenuation within a range from ...setting on the inserted EQ, while leaving the midrange control set so that the compressor works in an existing recording. 8 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual (26) DE-ESSER LEVEL (MDX2600). The level meters will trigger the compression. To be referenced automatically...
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9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you have...dynamics processor will cause NO compression and thus they seem to trigger the bass guitar with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. Only the expander/gate section is used frequently in level...0 dB Tab. 3.1: Eliminating interference with the MDX2600 ◊ When 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 process the mix output of a mixing console...
9 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual Once you have...dynamics processor will cause NO compression and thus they seem to trigger the bass guitar with the BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600. system integrating an active frequency crossover (e.g. Only the expander/gate section is used frequently in level...0 dB Tab. 3.1: Eliminating interference with the MDX2600 ◊ When 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 process the mix output of a mixing console...
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...rear panel connectors. Fig. 5.4: 1/4" TRS connector for cooling. 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 clamp...of course, also connect unbalanced devices to be bridged at the stereo plug. 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 balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve ...
...rear panel connectors. Fig. 5.4: 1/4" TRS connector for cooling. 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 clamp...of course, also connect unbalanced devices to be bridged at the stereo plug. 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 balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve ...
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11 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User Manual 6. output level Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance 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 Sidechain Inputs Type Impedance Max. input level Sidechain Outputs Type Impedance Max. input level CMRR Audio Outputs Type Impedance Max. ...
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12 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 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX2600 ... 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 the highest standard of the device may differ from the information given in this manual. Necessary modifications are carried out...
12 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 Filter frequency Characteristic Boost MDX2600 ... 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 the highest standard of the device may differ from the information given in this manual. Necessary modifications are carried out...
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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...current gain reduction applied (1 to its optimum operating range. (24) IN/OUT switch (MDX1600). 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) The RATIO ... audio input signal. Owing to 30 dB). These are also on the audio signal. (25) LEVEL control (MDX2600). Check Out behringer.com for a gain loss caused by electronic tubes. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input (18) The OUTPUT control ...
...current gain reduction applied (1 to its optimum operating range. (24) IN/OUT switch (MDX1600). 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) The RATIO ... audio input signal. Owing to 30 dB). These are also on the audio signal. (25) LEVEL control (MDX2600). Check Out behringer.com for a gain loss caused by electronic tubes. (9) The SC MON switch links the sidechain input (18) The OUTPUT control ...
Product Information Document
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...for maximum punch, clarity and detail - also often used to enhance upper-mid, to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - "must-have" tool with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Audio Dynamics ...and soft-knee compression • Enhancer - provides program-adaptive compression, combining all the advantages of all, the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to provide dynamics control over Channels 2 and 4, respectively (true stereo processing) Options Abound ...
...for maximum punch, clarity and detail - also often used to enhance upper-mid, to "tighten up just a single rackspace. 2 of the MDX4600's outstanding capabilities: • Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) - "must-have" tool with Dynamic Enhancer and Low Contour Filter Audio Dynamics ...and soft-knee compression • Enhancer - provides program-adaptive compression, combining all the advantages of all, the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 takes up " tracks using bass guitar signal to provide dynamics control over Channels 2 and 4, respectively (true stereo processing) Options Abound ...
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... the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our own MUSIC Group factory using state-of 5 Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your dynamics. With its flexible routing options, all the I/O you could ask for your live shows - ...the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we have " for , plus a host of your order online today. the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for your studio! Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter ...
... the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our own MUSIC Group factory using state-of 5 Check out the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 at your BEHRINGER dealer, or place your dynamics. With its flexible routing options, all the I/O you could ask for your live shows - ...the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we have " for , plus a host of your order online today. the MDX4600 is the ideal solution for your studio! Product Information Document Compressors/Limiters .6-5*$0.1309.%9 Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/ Compressor/Peak Limiter ...