Behringer Composer Pro-XL MDX-2600 V2 2-Channel Audio Signal Processor

Behringer MDX2600 Overview

The Composer Pro-XL MDX-2600 V2 from Behringer is a 2-channel expander, gate, compressor, peak limiter, and de-esser for processing mono and stereo signals. Use the gate to filter out unwanted noise, the expander to increase the dynamic range of the signal, or the compressor/limiter to decrease the dynamic range and smooth out any loud signal peaks. Deploy the de-esser to remove overly prominent S sounds from vocals. Add signal enrichment with the dynamic enhancer and tube simulator. The MDX-2600V2 is housed in a single-space rack-mountable chassis and is applicable for live performances, and recording, mixing, and mastering sessions.

A Versatile Audio Dynamics Toolkit

Here are just a few of the MDX2600 V2's capabilities:

• Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation): provides program-adaptive compression, combining all the advantages of both hard and soft-knee compression
• IGC (Interactive Gain Control): combines clipper and program limiter for reliable, inaudible protection against signal peaks
• Enhancer: lets you emphasize the Bass, Midrange, and High-frequency output at selectable frequencies for maximum punch, clarity, and detail, without raising overall volume
• Tube Simulation: provides the extra warmth and transparency of classic tube circuitry, creating a sound rich in harmonic content
• De-Esser: a must-have tool with switchable male/female voice recognition for reducing sibilance, while preserving natural voice timbre; often used to enhance upper-mid, to high-frequency smoothness in vocals, drum overheads, strings, and more
• Side Chain: allows insertion of graphic/parametric EQ to reduce specific frequencies, also often used to tighten up tracks using an internal or external signal to trigger compression, or gating of signal being processed (ex. using bass guitar signal to un-gate kick drum)
• Stereo Couple: links both channels, allowing Channel 1 dials and switches to provide dynamics control over both channels (true stereo processing)

Tube Simulation and Connection Options

• The secret behind the Composer PRO-XL MDX2600's sound is Behringer's Tube Modeling processor, which exudes the very essence of tube compression.
• This circuitry accurately emulates the performance characteristics of highly sought-after classic tube compressors, creating a sound that is so rich in harmonic content, you'll wonder where they hid the tubes.
• The MDX2600 V2 features accurate 8-segment LED meters for in/out level and gain reduction, switchable +4 dBu or -10 dBV operating level, side-chain I/O, and servo-balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs.
• Best of all, the Composer PRO-XL MDX2600 V2 takes up just a single rack space.

At a Glance

• Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics
• IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression
• Switchable dynamic Enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even with heavy compression
• IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circuitry combines clipper and program limiter for reliable and inaudible protection against signal peaks
• Switchable Low contour filter prevents pumping due to low-frequency dominated compression
• Stereo couple function selectable for channels 1/2 and 3/4
• Separate 8-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction
• Selectable operating level (+4 dBu / -10 dBV)
• Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with 1/4" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
• Internal switch-mode power supply (100 to 240V) for noise-free audio and low power consumption