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LIMITER
Type:
dbx PeakPlus™ (patent-pending)
Threshold Range:
0 dBu to + 22 dBu (off)
Ratio:
∞
: 1
Attack and Release:
Program-dependent
FUNCTION SWITCHES
INSERT:
Inserts a device connected to the rear-panel Return jack into the signal path.
NARROW:
Selects narrow (0.5 octave) bandwidth for the MID frequency control
EQ:
Enables the equalizer section
LINE:
Selects the Line inputs
+48V:
Enables the 48V phantom power for the Microphone input
PAD:
Attenuates the input signal by 20 dB.
PHASE:
Reverses pins 2 and 3 of the input XLR connector.
LO CUT:
Enables the 75 Hz, 12 dB/octave low cut filter
METER SOURCE SWITCHES
DRIVE:
Monitors the signal level at the input to the vacuum tube
INSERT:
Monitors the signal level at the Insert Return jack
OUTPUT:
Monitors the output signal level
DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTION SWITCHES
(Note:The digital output option switches are enabled only when the optional dbx TYPE IV™ module is installed in the unit.)
DITHER:
See manual for dbx Type IV™ option
SHAPE:
See manual for dbx Type IV™ option
REAR PANEL SWITCHES
INST:
Switches the gain and impedance of the Line Inputs to allow for connection
of unbalanced devices with passive instrument pickups
+4 dBu/-10 dBV:
Switches the nominal output level b4 dBu and -10 dBV
INDICATORS
CLIP
Red LED to indicate when the internal signal level is within 3 dB of actual
waveform clipping; sense points are at all critical stages of the circuit
LIMIT:
Red LED to indicated when the PeakPlus™ limiter is active
OPTIONS
Digital output module:
Contact dbx for further details.
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage:
100V, 120V, 230V, 240 VAC 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption:
30 Watts maximum.
Fuse:
100/120V: 315mA 250V Slow Blow 5mm X 20mm
230/240V:T160 mA 250V 5mm X 20mm
Mains Connection:
IEC 320 Receptacle
PHYSICAL
Dimensions:
3.5” H X 19”W X 8” D
Weight:
12 lbs (5.5 kg)
Shipping Weight:
13 lbs (5.9 kg)
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775V RMS. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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