User manual BEHRINGER PRO-XL MDX1600

[. . . ] AUTOCOM® PRO-XL MDX1600/COMPOSER® PRO-XL MDX2600/MULTICOM® PRO-XL MDX4600 Users Manual Version 1. 1 June 2002 AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 www. behringer. com ENGLISH ENGLISH AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. Follow instructions: All operation and user instructions should be followed. [. . . ] 20 dB, so as to make up for a gain loss caused by the compressor or limiter action. Raise the gain by roughly the same amount that it has been reduced by the compressor. The GAIN REDUCTION display reads the value adjusted. When you adjust the LIMITER control in the peak limiter section, please note that the output gain of the compressor is set before the peak limiter. If the level is too high here, the peak limiter may respond permanently (see LIMITER control in the peak limiter section). The 12-digit INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display (MDX4600: 8-digit) reads both the level of the incoming audio signal and the level at the dynamics processor output. The range is from -30 to +18 dB (MDX4600: -24 to +18 dB). The IN/OUT METER switch selects whether the gain LEDs read the input signal (switch pressed) or the output signal (switch not pressed). This display is referenced to the operating level selected with the OPERATING LEVEL switch on the rear of the unit (-10 dBV or +4 dBu). The IN/OUT switch activates the corresponding channel. It provides a so-called hard bypass, i. e. if it is OUT or the unit is not connected to the mains, the input jack will be linked directly to the output jack (COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 only). Usually, this switch is used for direct A/B comparison between unprocessed and compressed/limited signals. + + + 6 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600/COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600/MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 Application hints Setting the compressor will be much easier if you first set both limiter and expander to a neutral setting by turning both threshold controls (TRIGGER and LIMITER) to OFF. Setting the compression ratio requires your sense of hearing: Anything goes. In general, however, the ratio setting should not be too high for mix signals; instead, use 2:1 as a starting point to preserve the natural sound of the music; a ratio setting of about 4:1 has proved successful for vocal recordings. The IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) characteristic allows you to achieve a gradual and inaudible compression and hence to use higher ratios. If you want to use the compressor as an effect in its own right, dont hesitate to experiment with higher values. Turn the THRESHOLD control counter-clockwise until the GAIN REDUCTION display reads the desired gain reduction (dont exceed 6 - 8 dB for mix signals). During this process the volume is reduced audibly. Now turn the OUTPUT control clockwise until this volume difference has been made up for. uncompressed signals can be compared with the INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL display activated with the I/O METER switch. [. . . ] Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: s improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. s connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used. s damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the warranty. [. . . ]