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586

Verify that the 586’s package contains the following:

• 586 Unit (according to Model number marked on package)
• AC Power Cord
• Operation Manual
• Registration Card
• Rack screws

If any of these items are missing, contact dbx customer service at (801) 568-7660.

This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. We warrant dbx prod-
ucts against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original pur-
chase for use, and agree to repair or, at our option, replace any defective item, except external power trans-
formers, without charge for either parts or labor.

IMPORTANT:This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of rea-
sonable care, the affixing of an attachment not provided with the product, loss of parts, or connecting the
product to any but the specified receptacles.This warranty is void unless service or repairs are performed
by an authorized service center. No responsibility is assumed for any special, incidental or consequential
damages. However, the limitation of any right or remedy shall not be effective where such is prohibited or
restricted by law.

Simply take or ship your dbx product prepaid to our service department. Be sure to include your sales slip
as proof of purchase date. (We will not repair transit damage under the no-charge terms of this warranty.)
dbx will pay return shipping.

NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral is authorized for dbx products.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitations of incidental or consequential damages or lim-
itations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to
you.

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Summary of Contents for 586

Page 1: ...Vacuum Tube Preamplifier 586 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...he system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground Severe injury or death can then result if the chas sis and earth ground are touched simultaneously L...

Page 3: ...6 Introduction 2 Features 2 Inspection 3 Warranty 3 Background 4 Connecting the dbx 586 to Your System 5 Operating Controls 7 Front Panel 7 Rear Panel 10 Specifications 12 Ma anua al Co ont tent ts s...

Page 4: ...nce and transient response The premium grade 12AU7 vacuum tubes used in the dbx 586 are hand tested and graded specifically for gain noise and microphonics Precision 1 resistors are used throughout th...

Page 5: ...ing the product to any but the specified receptacles This warranty is void unless service or repairs are performed by an authorized service center No responsibility is assumed for any special incident...

Page 6: ...te larger circuit boards dedicated to the mic pre resulting in better frequency and dynamic range as well as better noise specs The 586 is the perfect partner for your microphone providing you with tw...

Page 7: ...ches the type and rating corresponding to the voltage in use as indicated on the rear panel of the 586 Apply power to the 586 Connect the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle on the back of the un...

Page 8: ...e 586 s Line Outputs directly to the audio inputs of your recorder This will require the disconnection of the console s audio output to the specific track of the recorder 3 Enable the record function...

Page 9: ...ing Co ont tro ols s 7 IN OUT Channel 1 MANUFACTURED UNDER THE FOLLOWING U S PATENTS 4 368 425 5 282 252 OTHER PATENTS PENDING Power Supply if required Figure 2 Connecting the 586 to a recorder SHAPE...

Page 10: ...gnal For minimal tube saturation cleanest possible sound use relatively low settings of the DRIVE control and higher settings of the LEVEL control Moderate amounts of tube character can be achieved wi...

Page 11: ...e METER SOURCE switch settings as shown METER SOURCE switch setting Selection What is displayed NOTE When the OUTPUT LEVEL meter source switch is selected 0 VU corresponds to an output level of 4 dBu...

Page 12: ...us of the LINE INST switch described below LINE INST switch To connect instrument level devices to the 586 use either the 1 4 or XLR Line Input connector and depress the LINE INST switch Doing so will...

Page 13: ...s use of the equalizer limiter and digital output option This input source would be select ed by enabling the insert switch on the front panel LINE OUTPUTS Both XLR and TRS 1 4 connectors are provided...

Page 14: ...cally balanced unbalanced RETURN Impedance SEND 100 balanced 50 unbalanced RETURN 40k balanced 20k unbalanced Nominal Send Level 4 dBu Nominal Return Level 4 dBu SYSTEM PERFORMANCE DRIVE Control Range...

Page 15: ...ly 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 impedan...

Page 16: ...Utah 84070 Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 Int l Fax 603 672 4246 Questions or comments E mail us at customer dbxpro com or visit our World Wide Web home page at www dbxpro com A Harman Internati...

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