SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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FOREWORD Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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MULTICOM ® Interactive 4-channel compressor/limiter/peak limiter of the reference class Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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P/dB Fig. 1.1: The dynamic range capabilities of various devices P/dB Clipping Headroom Operating level Effective SNR Noise floor Fig. 1.2: The interactive relationship between the operating level and the headroom Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Rack Mounting 3.2 Mains Voltage 3.3 Audio Connections Output Cable Input Ground Pin 1 Shield (+) Signal + Hum Pin 2 = (+) Signal Positive (+)Hum + Signal (-) Signal + Hum Pin 3 = (-) Signal Negative (-)Hum + Signal 2 x Signal...
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Unbalanced use of Balanced use of mono 1/4" jack plugs stereo 1/4" jack plugs Tip = Tip = Signal hot (+ve) Ring = cold (-ve) Sleeve = Ground / Shield Sleeve = Ground / Shield Ring Sleeve Sleeve Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have...
4. CONTROLS Fig. 4.1: MULTICOM PRO front panel 4.1 The Front Panel Control Elements Fig. 4.2: Control elements on the front panel THRESHOLD RATIO OUTPUT IN/OUT INTERACTIVE SC FILTER Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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GAIN REDUCTION INPUT/OUTPUT LEVEL THRESHOLD LIM LED COUPLE Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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4.4 Rear Panel Control Elements Of The MULTICOM PRO Fig. 4.5: Control elements of the rear panel FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTOR MAINS CONNECTION AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT OPERATING LEVEL Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
5.2 Compressor Section Output Gain 0 dB Threshold Ratio 2:1 Hard Knee Ratio 4:1 Limiter oo:1 IKA Curve Input Fig. 5.1: IKA characteristic of the compressor section Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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c t i c t i c t i Tab. 5.1: Initial settings for the compressor section Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
5.3 Peak Limiter Section Peak Limiting Level Program Limiting Release Threshold Input Output 5 ms approx. 1 s 20 ms t/ms Fig. 5.3: IGC characteristic of the limiter section Tab. 5.3: Initial settings for the peak limiter section Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
6. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 6.1 Using The MULTICOM PRO For Recording And Cassette Duplication 6.2 The MULTICOM PRO as a protective device Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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6.3 The MULTICOM PRO In Broadcast Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
7. SPECIFICATIONS Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.
(user included) will void the warranty. at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the product. 6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the 2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection returned to the user freight prepaid.
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