Here's What Behringer Say About the MDX2600 V2 Compressor/Limiter

COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 V2

The reference-class MDX2600 is a marvelous dual-channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter that is ideal for: compressing mono/stereo signals and providing virtually inaudible noise suppression, without loss of high frequencies; increasing vocal presence and energy; and limiting, or smoothing out extremely-high signal peaks. Additionally, the MDX2600 features an integrated Dynamic Enhancer, De-Esser, Low-Contour filter and our revolutionary, switchable Tube simulation – for the extra warmth and transparency of classic tube circuitry. Put simply, the MDX2600 can do amazing things for your vocals or instruments – providing virtually everything you need for studio-quality dynamics processing!

Audio Dynamics Toolkit

Here are just a few of the MDX2600's outstanding 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 Hi 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 - "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, etc.
• 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)

Revolutionary Tube Simulation

The secret behind the COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600’s incredible sound is our Tube Modeling processor, which exudes the very essence of tube and compression. This amazing 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 we hid the tubes!

Options Abound

The MDX2600 features amazingly-accurate 12-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 takes up just a single rackspace.

Features

• Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics
• Integrated De-esser with switchable male/female voice recognition removes excessive sibilance from your vocal tracks
• IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circuitry combines clipper and program limiter for reliable and inaudible protection against signal peaks
• Switchable dynamic Enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even with heavy compression
• IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression
• Switchable Tube simulation for the extra warmth and transparency of classic tube circuitry
• Automatically or manually adjustable attack and release times
• Switchable Low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated compression
• Stereo couple function with independent output level settings
• Switchable side chain input with monitor function
• Separate 12-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction
• Dedicated "traffic light" Threshold and De-esser level displays
• Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
• Relay-controlled hard bypass switch with auto bypass function in case of power failure
• Internal switch-mode power supply (100 - 240 V~) for noise-free audio and low power consumption