dbx Pro QUANTUM Software Operations Section Meters, Digital Meters, Meter Options, Compressor

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3.6 Meters (cont.)

Digital Meters

The middle portion of the meter represents the peak level of the signal. The sides of the meter represent the average peak level. Since the digital output meter is located after dither, changes made to dither will be seen at this meter. Digital clipping is represented by a large “C” at the top of the meter.

Peak

Shoulder

The Gain Reduction meters are a measurement of the sum of all active dynamic modules. In multiband mode, the meters function a little differently. Each LCD segment represents a sepa- rate band. This allows an accurate meter representation of the signal at a glance.

Gain Reduction

Meter

Input/Output

Curve

Meter Options

Two different meter options are available. By pushing the METER/MONITOR button your choice of a High Resolution dBFS Output meter w/clip counter, or a Gate, Compressor, and Limiter threshold meter are available. The Gate, Compressor, and Limiter threshold meters shows if your signal has reached the threshold set in each dynamic processor. This is indicated by +/- symbols.

On every program, you will find threshold metering for each processing element.

Compressor

For the compressor, the threshold meter has three segments. The first is the minus (-) sign. It indicates that the threshold set in the compressor section is not being exceeded by the program material. There is no processing taking place in the compressor section if the threshold is not being exceeded, no matter what the other compressor settings are. The next part of the thresh- old meter is the “o”. It represents the OverEasy® range of compression. When the signal level is in the OverEasy® range, the “o” part of the meter will be blackened, indicating that the sig- nal is in the OverEasy® mode of compression. (For a complete explanation of the OverEasy® parameter, see Section 4.) The third segment of the compressor meter is the plus (+) sign. It is blackened when the signal is being fully compressed at the ratio set by the Ratio Parameter.

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Contents Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Quantum Table of ContentsFigure Index Page Intro Introduction What is QUANTUM?Service Contact Info Introduction What is QUANTUM?Warranty Quantum Section Rear Panel Connections Getting StartedFront Panel Getting Started Section Front Panel Quantum Wizard Signal PathGetting Started Section Mastering and the Quantum Quantum is a Mastering Processor that has many featuresQuantum Navigation Multiband Compressor NavigationNavigation Section Broadband Compressor Navigating the Broadband CompressorMultiband Gate Navigating the Multiband GateNavigation Section Broadband Gate Navigating the Broadband GateMultiband Limiter Navigating the Multiband LimiterNavigation Section Broadband Limiter Navigating theBroadband LimiterEQ/XOver Navigating the Multiband EQ/XOverNavigation Section EQ/SEQ Navigating the Broadband EQ/SEQNorm/Output Navigating Norm/OutputNavigation Section Other Navigating OtherUtility Navigating UtilitySection FX Chains Software OperationsChain Type Stereo Broadband Software Operations Section FX ChainsMono Input CH1 or CH2 Chain Type MonoProgram Pop Master Software Operations Section Programs/Setups Section Saving a SetupSaving a Program Software Operations Section Saving a SetupReplace Old Store NewMeters Bypass FunctionAnalog Meters TSE Level MetersDigital Meters Software Operations Section MetersMeter Options CompressorLimiter Monitor OutputsGate / Expander De-EsserDetailed Multiband Compression Detailed ParametersDetailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Attack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or global Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or globalRelease 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or globalMultiband Limiting Detailed Parameters Section Broadband GateAttack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or global Broadband LimitingLimiter On/Off Type PkStop+/RMSEQ On/Off Detailed Parameters Section Broadband LimitingPOS Pre/Post Type Const Q / Adapt QXOver Schain EQ On/Off Detailed Parameters Section SEQSEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz SEQ2, 3, 4 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHzType Stereo Adjust13 TCM Detailed Parameters Section AmbienceDe-Esser Output NormalizationShaping S1 or S2 Detailed Parameters Section OutputDither Out All or Digital Page Utilities Input Output UtilitiesDigital Input Controls Utilities Section OutputMidi CC Map Midi Channels Setup Sysex DataMidi Program Changes Sysex DumpA/D Calibrate Utilities Section Setup Sysex DataMisc Page Guide Analog Mastering Application GuideHardware SoftwareApplication Guide Section Digital Mastering DAW to DAT 586 Application Guide Section Analog TrackingDigital Tracking Application Guide Section Analog Mixing Digital Mixing Application Guide Section Analog to Digital Converter Sample Rate Converter QUANTUMAppendix Change Default Startup Program Hard & Soft ResetsAppendix a Miscellaneous Information Front Panel LockoutTypeIV White Paper Appendix B By Roger JohnsonConverted Level vs. Input Level Appendix B TypeIV White PaperType Amplitude Time Clip Level High-Frequency Information Completely Lost Clock Modes Appendix C Midi Clock InfoFig. C.1 Quantum Sync InputFig. C.2 Appendix C Miscellaneous Clock InfoRequest One Setup 02h ProceduresReceive One Setup 43h Sysex Definitions Appendix DAppendix D Sysex Definitions Sysex Setup Dump Sample Reset Device 21hProcedure Setup Dump Version Setup Type and Setup NumberMidi CC MultiBand Chains Appendix E Midi CC TablesMidi CC Stereo Non-MultiBand Midi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC MultiBand ChainsMidi CC Stereo Non-Multiband Midi CC Dual Mono ChainsMidi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Factory Programs Appendix F Factory PresetsStereo Factory SetupsMono Specifications Appendix G SpecificationsAppendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company