dbx Pro QUANTUM user manual Getting Started, Rear Panel Connections, Front Panel

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Section 1 Getting Started

QUANTUM

1.1 Rear Panel Connections

Analog Input/Output Connectors

Each analog channel features both XLR and 1/4" TRS electronically balanced connections. They may be used in a balanced or unbalanced configuration.

MIDI In and Out/Thru Connectors

These connectors provide full MIDI functionality to the QUANTUM. The Out/Thru jack allows you to use the QUANTUM at any point in the MIDI chain. For a complete guide to all the MIDI and SYSEX functionality of the QUANTUM, see Section 3: Software Operations.

Sync In and Out Connectors

BNC connectors are provided for both clock in and out functions. The QUANTUM’s clock chips are dbx custom VCXO chips, designed for low-jitter performance. You may use the QUANTUM as a master clock source, having other equipment slave to the QUANTUM, or you may slave the QUANTUM’s clock to any other source device. For more information on the QUANTUM’s sync functions see Sync in the Utilities section.

S/PDIF Digital Connectors (see Utility Section)

The QUANTUM provides S/PDIF digital input and output through the RCA connectors on the rear panel. The analog outputs still operate regardless of the selection of the digital output for- mat.

AES/EBU Digital Connectors

XLR connectors provide AES/EBU input and output.

IEC Power Cord Receptacle

The QUANTUM comes with an International power supply that will accept voltages ranging from 100V-240V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz. An IEC cord is included.

1.2 Front Panel

Analog Input and Output Level Controls

These controls adjust the analog audio levels of the QUANTUM at the input and output stages. Note that the analog output level controls do not affect any digital processing or digital output levels.

The QUANTUM is designed to interface as easily as possible to your system. The QUANTUM uses wide ranging analog input and output gain controls. These controls allow the connection of nominal levels of either -10dBV or +4dBu.

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Contents Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Table of Contents QuantumFigure Index Page Intro What is QUANTUM? Introduction Introduction What is QUANTUM? Service Contact Info Warranty Quantum Section Getting Started Rear Panel ConnectionsFront Panel Getting Started Section Front Panel Signal Path Quantum WizardQuantum is a Mastering Processor that has many features Getting Started Section Mastering and the QuantumQuantum Navigation Navigation Multiband CompressorNavigating the Broadband Compressor Navigation Section Broadband CompressorNavigating the Multiband Gate Multiband GateNavigating the Broadband Gate Navigation Section Broadband GateNavigating the Multiband Limiter Multiband LimiterNavigating theBroadband Limiter Navigation Section Broadband LimiterNavigating the Multiband EQ/XOver EQ/XOverNavigating the Broadband EQ/SEQ Navigation Section EQ/SEQNavigating Norm/Output Norm/OutputNavigating Other Navigation Section OtherNavigating Utility UtilitySection Software Operations FX ChainsSoftware Operations Section FX Chains Chain Type Stereo BroadbandChain Type Mono Mono Input CH1 or CH2Software Operations Section Programs/Setups Program Pop MasterSaving a Setup SectionSoftware Operations Section Saving a Setup Saving a ProgramReplace Old Store NewBypass Function MetersAnalog Meters TSE Level MetersSoftware Operations Section Meters Digital MetersMeter Options CompressorMonitor Outputs LimiterGate / Expander De-EsserDetailed Detailed Parameters Multiband CompressionDetailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or global Attack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or globalRelease 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or globalDetailed Parameters Section Broadband Gate Multiband LimitingBroadband Limiting Attack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or globalLimiter On/Off Type PkStop+/RMSDetailed Parameters Section Broadband Limiting EQ On/OffPOS Pre/Post Type Const Q / Adapt QXOver Detailed Parameters Section SEQ Schain EQ On/OffSEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz SEQ2, 3, 4 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHzStereo Adjust TypeDetailed Parameters Section Ambience 13 TCMDe-Esser Normalization OutputDetailed Parameters Section Output Shaping S1 or S2Dither Out All or Digital Page Utilities Utilities Input OutputUtilities Section Output Digital Input ControlsMidi CC Map Setup Sysex Data Midi ChannelsMidi Program Changes Sysex DumpUtilities Section Setup Sysex Data A/D CalibrateMisc Page Guide Application Guide Analog MasteringHardware SoftwareApplication Guide Section Digital Mastering DAW to DAT Application Guide Section Analog Tracking 586Digital Tracking Application Guide Section Analog Mixing Digital Mixing Application Guide Section Analog to Digital Converter Sample Rate Converter QUANTUMAppendix Hard & Soft Resets Change Default Startup ProgramAppendix a Miscellaneous Information Front Panel LockoutBy Roger Johnson TypeIV White Paper Appendix BAppendix B TypeIV White Paper Converted Level vs. Input LevelType Amplitude Time Clip Level High-Frequency Information Completely Lost Appendix C Midi Clock Info Clock ModesQuantum Sync Input Fig. C.1Appendix C Miscellaneous Clock Info Fig. C.2Procedures Request One Setup 02hReceive One Setup 43h Sysex Definitions Appendix DAppendix D Sysex Definitions Reset Device 21h Sysex Setup Dump SampleProcedure Setup Dump Version Setup Type and Setup NumberAppendix E Midi CC Tables Midi CC MultiBand ChainsMidi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC MultiBand Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-MultiBandMidi CC Dual Mono Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-MultibandMidi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Appendix F Factory Presets Factory ProgramsFactory Setups StereoMono Appendix G Specifications SpecificationsAppendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company