dbx Pro QUANTUM user manual Bypass Function, Analog Meters, TSE Level Meters

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Section 3 Software Operations

QUANTUM

3.5 The Bypass Function

BYPASS

To bypass the QUANTUM press the BYPASS button once. All digital dynamic modules are ren- dered inactive.

The QUANTUM also has a CLONE BYPASS mode, passes the digital audio through the QUAN- TUM to the digital output directly as it came in—a digital clone. To use the CLONE BYPASS mode, simply press and hold the BYPASS button for 2 seconds. All other function buttons can- not be accessed until the BYPASS button is pressed again. The TYPE IV™ Conversion is still active in some bypass modes to protect against digital clip. If TYPE IV™ were shut off with bypass, then a signal that enters TSE™ would cause audible clipping.

The following list may help clarify:

BYPASS with ANALOG INPUT, the dither and TYPE IV™ will still be active.

BYPASS with DIGITAL INPUT, digital input levels, the high pass and the dither will still be active.

CLONE BYPASS with ANALOG INPUT, TYPE IV™ will still be active but uneditable.

CLONE BYPASS with DIGITAL INPUT, is an exact output of the input, nothing will be active.

3.6 Meters

Analog Meters

The QUANTUM’s analog input meters show the signal after the input controls. These analog meters are referenced in dBu. The meter will accurately represent the input level only when the input controls are set to zero.

Analog Meters

TSE™

TSE™ Level Meters

These meters show that the program material has entered into Tape Saturation Emulation. They will only operate if TYPE IV™ is ON. The “0” will light when the program material has entered into TSE™. Increments of 4dB steps show the increasing entry into TSE™. A general usage of TSE™ is: 0-4dB vocals, 4-8dB guitar, 8-12dB drums/highly transient material. Of course, the use of TSE™ is highly subjective.

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Contents Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Table of Contents QuantumFigure Index Page Intro What is QUANTUM? IntroductionIntroduction What is QUANTUM? Service Contact InfoWarranty 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