This Behringer processor any good?

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1 x Behringer AUTOCOM MDX1200 Audio Interactive Dynamics Processor (Kompressor/Limiter/Expander/Noise Gate) , 2 x Eingang 6,3 mm Klinke symmetrisch, Ausgang 2 x 6,3 mm Klinke symmetrisch VKP: 146 €, VHB: 30 €


Is this equipment any good? Someone here at work is selling it...seems a bargain. Shoud i make a quick move? Anyone know?

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Bohemian
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Since: May 04, 2003

Sep 03, 2004 06:30 am

hey I have the MDX 1600
And I found it to be Top Notch;)

what's the price?

I got mine for about 250 new I believe

Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004

Sep 03, 2004 06:51 am

Its the last bit of the ad above..... 30 euros (was 146 euros new).

Does that mean its a good bargain, Pres?

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002

Sep 03, 2004 06:54 am

yes.

Bohemian
Member
Since: May 04, 2003

Sep 03, 2004 06:56 am

that's a very good price
for some fine piece of equipment

I'dd take it 8)

Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004

Sep 03, 2004 07:34 am

Thanks guys! I'll try see if it's gone already...

Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004

Sep 03, 2004 07:43 am

While i'm at it, same guys selling this: anyone know if this is also useful to have?

1 x Behringer Dualfex EX 2100, 19‘‘ (1 HE) Multiband Sound Enhancement Processor, 2 x Eingang 6,3 mm Klinke symmetrisch, Ausgang 2 x 6,3 mm Klinke symmetrisch VKP: 96 €, VHB: 20 €

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Since: Apr 08, 2004

Sep 03, 2004 08:10 am

And moreover, regarding the compressor thing, i just heard this off a friend:

"I'm not sure if this is true for every compressor but I have an Behringer autocom (not the same as you but still) and I can only use it as an insert on a mixing console. So not in the FX chain but purely as an insert on a channel. You can not stick a mic in and then lead the output to your PC with mine. You should check that or use a mixing console with an insert function"

I don't have a mixer... i have a hoontech soundcard, a PC, and potentially an audio buddy to add to the chain. DB or anyone else, would this make any purchase pointless? Really appreciate all the help, as ever...

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002

Sep 03, 2004 08:14 am

Compressors are supposed to be used in inserts or aux loops, you are not supposed to plug a mic directly into any compressor unless expressly made to do so. You shouldn't be plugin a mic directly in to your sound card either unless it has preamps and such. Get a decent mic preamp it it'll prolly have an insert or effects loops of some sort for you to use.

Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004

Sep 03, 2004 08:23 am

Preciate your on-the-spot help, as always DB.
My soundcard has two great preamps, so that in itself isnt a problem... insert is a new word for me though...

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002

Sep 03, 2004 08:29 am

an insert is essential an aux loop (effects loop) that is specific for one channel of the mixer.

An aux loop on a mixer (most have two or more) that you can send the mixer signal out of the mixer into whatever is on the loop (in this case a compressor) and then send it back to the mixer. Then each channel strip has a knob that will send the signal from that channel to the aux loop, and the more you turn up the knob, the greater percentage of the signal will go to that loop.

With a channel insert, 100% of the channel signal goes into the device on the insert and back into the mixer.

Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004

Sep 03, 2004 08:31 am

So, in short (and i've looked elsewhere on the web in the meantime), the fact i have no mixer means this really would be a waste of money...

Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002

Sep 03, 2004 08:33 am

No, the fact you have no insert, whether it be on a mixer, a preamp, a sound card or whatever...not only mixers have inserts, I just used a mixer in the example.

That said, check your sound card and see what routing options it has...if it has a preamp it may have an insert...or a way to mock one.

Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004

Sep 06, 2004 04:42 am

I dont think it has.

Thanks very much for your help... glad i didnt rush in on that one!!!

Hello!
Member
Since: Jan 12, 2004

Sep 06, 2004 06:39 am

Can I just clarify as I plan on getting a hardware compressor soon...

The setup for this (with ma gear would be):

MIC >>> AUDIO BUDDY PRE-AMP >>> COMPRESSOR >>> DELTA 44 IN ???

Cheers guys.

Coco

P.S. I have nae mixer as I have only me recording at once!

Pinnipedal Czar (: 3=
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Since: Apr 11, 2004

Sep 06, 2004 07:32 pm

That'd be fine, Coco .

Member
Since: Apr 08, 2004

Sep 07, 2004 07:21 am

Ahhhhhhh.... so i *could* have done:

MIC >>> AUDIO BUDDY PRE-AMP >>> COMPRESSOR >>> HOONTECH IN ???


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