Behringer MDX1600 - Manual (Page 3)

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AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600
1. INTRODUCTION
With this new dynamics processor from the PRO-XL series you
have acquired an extremely powerful and universal compressor
which unites in one compact device all of those dynamics control
functions that are most frequently used in practice: each channel
has an independent compressor/limiter, expander/gate and peak
limiter. Thus, virtually all dynamics processing problems can be
remedied with little effort.
Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology
The new PRO-XL dynamics processors from BEHRINGER
feature several innovative circuit designs, making them top-
class dynamics processing equipment. Compared to their
predecessors, they now have improvements such as the de-esser,
which allows you to effectively suppress disturbing hiss noise
(COMPOSER PRO-XL), additional LED displays to set the
de-esser levels, plus a switchable enhancer.
The AUTOCOM PRO-XL not only includes an enhancer, but
also a switchable de-esser and a peak limiter, which has already
proved its versatility in the COMPOSER PRO.
The BEHRINGER MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded with
an expander/noise gate plus enhancer. Additionally, we have
managed to improve its audio properties even further—in
combination with a revised circuit design.
To give you the best operational reliability possible, we
manufacture our products in accordance with the highest quality
standards known in the industry. Additionally the dynamic
processors are manufactured under ISO9000 certified manage-
ment system.
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users and thank you
very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing
this unit. It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter
to you, because it is the culmination of many months of hard
work delivered by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious
goal: Shaping a new generation of dynamic processors that suit
all possible demands of dynamic processing—be it in the studio
or under the most demanding live conditions.
The COMPOSER PRO, the AUTOCOM PRO and the
MULTICOM PRO have for quite a long time been standard tools
used by numerous studios and PA rental companies. The task
to improve some of our best-selling products certainly meant a
great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on
you, the discerning user and musician. It also meant a lot of
work and night shifts to accomplish this goal. But it was fun, too.
Developing products usually brings a lot of people together, and
what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in such
a project can be proud of what we’ve achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you are
the most important member of the BEHRINGER family. With your
highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve greatly
contributed to shaping our company and making it successful. In
return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality (manufactured
under ISO9000 certified management system) as well as excellent
technical and audio properties at an extremely competitive price.
All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without
being hampered by budget constraints.
We are often asked how we can produce such high-grade
devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is quite
simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers mean
large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of
purchase for components etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass these
benefits back to you? Because we know that your success is our
success, too!
I would like to thank all people whose help on the projects
COMPOSER PRO-XL, AUTOCOM PRO-XL and MULTICOM PRO-XL
has made it all possible. Everybody has made very personal
contributions, starting from the designers of the unit to the many
staff members in my company to you, the user of BEHRINGER
products.
My friends, it’s been worth the trouble!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................ 3
1.1 Before you get started .................................................... 4
1.1.1 Shipment .............................................................. 4
1.1.2 Initial operation ..................................................... 4
1.1.3 Warranty ............................................................... 5
1.2 The user’s manual .......................................................... 5
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS .......... 5
2.1 The expander/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 .................................................. 7
2.6 The rear panel control elements ..................................... 8
3. EXAMPLES 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 .......... 9
4. WIRING ...................................................................... 9
5. INSTALLATION ....................................................... 10
5.1 Rack installation ............................................................ 10
5.2 Audio connections ........................................................ 10
6. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 11
7. WARRANTY............................................................. 12
1. INTRODUCTION