dbx Pro 386 user manual Introduction, Defining

Introduction 386

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Preamp with digital out- put capabilities. For over 25 years, dbx has been the industry leader in dynamics processing. With the introduction of the 386, we offer the classic smooth and warmth qualities of tube microphone pre-amplification, combined with the state-of-the-art proprietary dbx Type IV™ conversion system to offer the best characteristics of both analog and digital recording capabil- ities.

This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the powerful 386. After you have become familiar with the unit, we encourage you to experiment and find creative ways that the 386 can help you optimize your specific application.

0.1 Defining the 386

The dbx 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Preamp provides the user with Dual Vacuum tube microphone preamp capabilities in the analog domain as well as giving you pristine digital output capabil- ities. Listed below, are some of features available to you in the 386:

•Two channel tube microphone pre-amplifier

•200V Tube Plate Voltage

•Insert Jack

•60 dB of microphone gain and +/- 15 dB of output gain

•Selectable mic/line switch

•48 volt phantom power

•20 dB pad

•75 Hz low cut filter

•Phase reverse

•12 segment LED analog/digital level meter

•Type IV™ conversion system

•Selectable 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, or 44.1 kHz sampling rate

•24, 20, and 16 bit wordlengths

•Selectable dither and noise shaping

•AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs

•Word clock sync input and output

•Separate analog and digital output control

With the dbx proprietary patent-pending TSE™ Tape Saturation Emulation and TYPE IV™ Conversion System, your signal retains its analog warmth and character, with the pristine clari- ty demanded by today’s digital standards. In addition, the 386 offers 96kHz A/D conversion, which results in improved frequency response.

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