With the AUTOCOM PRO-XL MDX1600, the COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600, and the MULTICOM PRO-XL MDX4600 (price TBA for all models), BEHRINGER once again improves some of its best-selling products, with world-class technology and totally improved audio performance to match. The new PRO-XL Series from BEHRINGER features several innovative circuit designs that place it at the forefront of dynamics processing technology-equally at home in the studio and under harsh live conditions.

The AUTOCOM PRO-XL and the COMPOSER PRO-XL have an all-new switchable VAD (Voice Adaptive) de-esser. The VAD specifically differentiates between male and female voices. Additions include LED displays to set the de-esser levels and a switchable enhancer. The COMPOSER PRO-XL incorporates ATS (Authentic Tube Simulation) to simulate classic tube circuitry for extra warmth and transparency. The MULTICOM PRO-XL has been upgraded with an enhancer and an expander/noise gate.

Ultra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art THAT VCAs guarantee best audio quality possible, while high-quality detented ALPS® potentiometers and illuminated switches round out the reference package.

Concludes Uli Behringer, "For the past ten years, the COMPOSER has unquestionably been the industry standard. To improve an industry standard is always a challenge. But with the new PRO-XL Series we have gone beyond all existing limits. We simply designed the ultimate dynamics processors."

Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics
Adjustable dynamic enhancer with level meter 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 de-esser removes excessive sibilance from your vocal tracks
IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression
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 side chain monitor function
Ultra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art VCA's
Separate 12-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction
Dedicated "traffic light" threshold and enhancer level displays
High-quality detented ALPS® potentiometers and illuminated switches
Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
Designed in Germany. Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system