Behringer AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600 User manual

ENGLISH
Version 1.1 September 2002
Technical Specifications
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AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600
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AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600
MDX1600
AUTOCOM PRO-XL
Interactive reference-class 2-channel expander/gate/c mpress r/peak limiter with integrated dynamic
enhancer, de-esser and l w-c nt ur filter
sSwitchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circ itry combines the
advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics
sAdj stable dynamic enhancer with level meter for brilliant, lively a dio even with heavy compression
sIGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circ itry combines clipper and program limiter for reliable
and ina dible protection against signal peaks
sSwitchable de-esser removes excessive sibilance from yo r vocal tracks
sIRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circ itry for virt ally ina dible noise s ppression
sA tomatically or man ally adj stable attack and release times
sSwitchable low conto r filter prevents p mping d e to low-freq ency dominated compression
sStereo co ple f nction with independent o tp t level settings
sSwitchable side chain inp t with side chain monitor f nction
sUltra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art THAT® VCAs
sSeparate 12-segment LED meters for inp t/o tp t levels and gain red ction
sDedicated traffic light threshold and enhancer level displays
sHigh-q ality detented ALPS® potentiometers and ill minated switches
sServo-balanced inp ts and o tp ts with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
sMan fact red nder ISO9000 certified management system

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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO INPUTS
Type XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors,
HF-shielded, servo-balanced
I pedance
+4 dBu 90 kΩ bal., 45 kΩ unbal. @ 1 kHz
-10 dBV 180 kΩ bal., 90 kΩ unbal. @ 1 kHz
Operating level +4 dBu/-10 dBV (switchable)
Max. input level +22 dBu balanced and
unbalanced
CMRR typ. 40 dB, >60 dB @ 1 kHz
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Type XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors
Electronically controlled servo-
balanced output stage
I pedance 95 Ω bal., 50 Ω unbal. @ 1 kHz
Max. output level +21 dBu, +20 dB balanced
and unbalanced
SIDECHAIN INPUTS
Type 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced,
HF-shielded, DC-decoupled
I pedance 45 kΩ
Max. input level +24 dBu
SIDECHAIN OUTPUTS
Type 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced,
HF-shielded, DC-decoupled
I pedance 50 Ω
Max. output level +21 dBu
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
Frequency range 0.35 Hz to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB
S/N ratio 115 dB, unweighted,
22 Hz - 22 kHz
THD 0.008 % typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz,
gain 1
0.07 % typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz,
gain 1
IMD 0.01 % typ. SMPTE
Crosstalk -110 dB @ 1 kHz
EXPANDER/GATE SECTION
Type IRC (Interactive Ratio Control)
expander
Threshold variable (OFF to +10 dB)
Ratio variable (1:1 to 1:8)
Attack <1 sec/50 dB, progra -
dependent
Release variable
SLOW: 100 sec/1 dB,
FAST: 100 sec/100 dB
COMPRESSOR SECTION
Type IKA (Interactive Knee
Adaptation) co pressor
Threshold variable (-40 to +20 dB)
Ratio variable (1:1 to oo :1)
Attack/release variable ( anual or auto atic)
Auto characteristic wave adaptive co pressor
Manual attack ti e variable (0.3 sec/20 dB to
300 sec/20 dB)
Manual release ti e variable (0.05 sec/20 dB to
5 sec/20 dB)
Auto attack ti e typ. 15 sec for 10 dB,
5 sec for 20 dB,
3 sec for 30 dB
Auto release ti e progra -dependent,
typ. 125 dB/sec
Output variable (-20 to +20 dB)
PEAK LIMITER SECTION
Type IGC (Interactive Gain Control)
peak li iter
Level variable (0 dB to OFF (+21 dBu))
Ratio oo :1
Level 1 li iter type clipper
Attack zero
Release zero
Level 2 li iter type progra li iter
Attack progra -dependent,
typ. <5 sec
Release progra -dependent,
typ. 20 dB/sec
DE-ESSER SECTION
Type VAD (Voice-Adaptive De-esser)
Filter frequency 5-8 kHz
Filter bandwidth progra -dependent
Level reduction ax. 15 dB
DYNAMIC ENHANCER SECTION
Type IDE (Interactive Dyna ic
Enhancer)
Filter frequency 2.5 kHz (lower cut-off frequency)
Characteristic high-pass filter (6 dB/oct.)
Boost variable, ax. 40 dB @ 7.5 kHz
POWER SUPPLY
Mains voltage USA/Canada 120 V ~, 60 Hz
U.K./Australia 240 V ~, 50 Hz
Europe 230 V ~, 50 Hz
General export odel 100 -120 V ~, 200 -240 V ~,
50 - 60 Hz
Power consu ption ax. 15 W
Fuse 100 -120 V ~: T 250 mA H
200 -240 V ~: T 125 mA H
Mains connection standard IEC receptacle
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Di ensions approx. 1 ¾" (44.5 ) x 19"
(482.6 ) x 8 ½" (217 )
Weight approx. 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Shipping weight approx. 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)
BEHRINGER makes every effort to ensure the highest standard of quality. Necessary
modifications are carried out without notice. Thus the specifications and design of the
device may differ from the information given in this manual.

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