Dbx 286s Manual do Utilizador

286User ManualMic Preamp/ProcessorProfessional Audio Equipment®

286of the mic signal and additional gain exceeds the circuit’s capabilities; reduce gain via the MIC GAIN control. Set the MIC GAIN control so that t

286CompressorDRIVE ControlThe DRIVE control determines the overall amount of gain reduction by setting the signal level going into the gain control ci

286EnhancerNote: The low and high frequency enhancers are off when their respective DETAIL controls are set to OFF.LF DETAIL ControlThe 286s Low Frequ

286Readjust as needed to gate out noise -- external, as well as hiss from the unit. The 286s other processing can add substantial gain to a signal, e

28610 Section 3 - Basic Operation3.1 Connecting the 286s to Your SystemThe 286s can be used with any low-level microphone signal (via the MIC INPUT)

286Section 3Basic Operation11286sPress the HIGHPASS button In to cut signals below 80Hz by 18dB/octave, effectively filtering out mic proximity effect

286Section 3Basic Operation12by blowing air through a constricted (narrow) mouth opening or across the edge of the teeth, as in the “s” and “sh” in “s

286Section 3Basic Operation13286sto pass. If the input signal is below the threshold, the gate “closes” and the input signal is attenuated. With suf

286Section 3Basic Operation14slow the compressor’s release time, set the DENSITY control to 0.Set the De-Esser frequency control to 4kHz (12:00 positi

286Section 3Basic Operation15286sEnhancerNote: The High and Low Frequency Enhancers are OFF when their respective DETAIL controls are set to the “off”

286IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONWARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTIONREAD THE FOLLOWING:KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONSHEED ALL WARNINGSFOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSTHE APPAR

286Section 4Problems, Possible Causes, Solutions16 Section 4 - Problems, Possible Causes, SolutionsAlways verify that the problem is not in the so

286Section 4Problems, Possible Causes, Solutions17286sthat the red (-) THRESHOLD LED (located to the right of the EXPANSION RATIO control) does not li

286Section 5Technical Support and Factory Service18 Section 5 - Technical Support and Factory ServiceThe 286s is an all-solid-state product with comp

28619286sMIC INPUT Floating balanced, Pin 2 Hot Impedance ~ 4.2kΩ Balanced Maximum Level 0.25Vrms, Gain=30dB Gain Adjustment Range +0dB ...

286Section 6Technical Specifications20ENHANCERHF Detail Characteristic Program-controlled shelving equalizer, approximately 15dB maximum HF boos

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286DecLaratIon ofconforMItyManufacturer’s Name: dbx Professional ProductsManufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USAd

286 Section 1 - Introduction ...11.1 Service Contact Info ...21.2 Warranty ...

286 Section 1 - IntroductionCongratulations on choosing the dbx 286s Mic Preamp/Processor. The 286s is a powerful, user-friendly unit, providing conc

2861.1 Service Contact InfoIf you require technical support, contact dbx Customer Service. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the se

2861.2 WarrantyThis warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. The warranty registration card that accompanie

2862.1 Rear PanelsssssMIC INPUT JackThe 286s MIC INPUT jack supports professional and home studio microphones by accepting either balanced or unbalanc

286To use the INSERT jack to MULT the preamp out (i.e., to provide an output with a buffered version of the signal after the Mic Preamp circuitry, but