COMPOSER PRO MDX2200
6.4 “Voice-over” compression (“ducking”)
The COMPOSER PRO can be used to automatically reduce music to a background level, when an announcer is speaking through a microphone. For this purpose, the COMPOSER PRO is used as an automatic fader and is controlled by the announcer’s microphone, which is connected to the SC RETURN input via a preamplifier. The music output and the announcer’s voice, are then mixed. This application is known as
6.5 Triggering additional sounds from a rhythm track
This technique is used to give a rhythm track more “punch”. For this purpose, only the expander/gate section is required and the compressor and peak limiter sections are switched off. The bass guitar track is connected to the audio chain of the COMPOSER PRO MDX2200, while the bass drum is connected to the SC RETURN input. By activating the SC EXT switch, the bass guitar is now triggered by the bass drum.
Another application allows the sound of the bass drum to be supported or extended by other instruments (synthesizers etc.), where the bass drum is used to trigger a new sound, which is then mixed into the track.
7. INSTALLATION
7.1 Rack mounting
The COMPOSER PRO fits into one standard 19" rack unit of space (1 3/4"). Please allow at least an additional 4" depth for the connectors on the back panel. Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the COMPOSER PRO on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers etc. to avoid overheating.
7.2 Audio connections
The audio inputs and outputs on the BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO are fully balanced. If possible, connect the unit to other devices in a balanced configuration to allow for maximum interference immunity.
Critical applications may require to build up a
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