dbx Pro QUANTUM user manual Application Guide, Analog Mastering, Hardware, Software

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Section 6 Application Guide

QUANTUM

6.1 Analog Mastering

Hardware

1.Connect 2-track left output to the QUANTUM’s channel one input.

2.Connect 2-track right output to the QUANTUM’s channel two input.

3.Connect the QUANTUM’s AES/EBU or S/PDIF OUTPUT to digital recorder.

Software

1.Press the UTILITY button to enter the QUANTUM’s utility section. Change the INPUT to

ANALOG.

2.Change the CLOCK to desired internal sample rate.

3.Set SRC to the final desired sampling frequency.

4.Press the NORM/OUTPUT button twice. This accesses the dither and noise shaping of the output module.

5.Set QUANTUM to resolution of your recording device 8, 16, 20, or 24-bit.

6.Choose which type of dither you would like to use (refer to Section 4.16).

7.Choose which type of noise shaping you would like to use (refer to Section 4.16).

8.Press the NEXT PAGE button to scroll to next set of options.

9.Set dither out to All, if you are monitoring the dither.

10.Press OTHER button to access TYPE IV™ conversion system (refer to Appendix B).

11.Press STORE if you wish to save non-utility changes (refer to Section 3.4)

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Contents Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Table of Contents QuantumFigure Index Page Intro What is QUANTUM? IntroductionWarranty Introduction What is QUANTUM?Service Contact Info Quantum Section Front Panel Getting StartedRear Panel Connections 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 SectionReplace Old Software Operations Section Saving a SetupSaving a Program Store NewAnalog Meters Bypass FunctionMeters TSE Level MetersMeter Options Software Operations Section MetersDigital Meters CompressorGate / Expander Monitor OutputsLimiter De-EsserDetailed Detailed Parameters Multiband CompressionDetailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Release 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or globalAttack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or global Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or globalDetailed Parameters Section Broadband Gate Multiband LimitingLimiter On/Off Broadband LimitingAttack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or global Type PkStop+/RMSPOS Pre/Post Detailed Parameters Section Broadband LimitingEQ On/Off Type Const Q / Adapt QXOver SEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz Detailed Parameters Section SEQSchain EQ On/Off SEQ2, 3, 4 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHzStereo Adjust TypeDe-Esser Detailed Parameters Section Ambience13 TCM Normalization OutputDither Out All or Digital Detailed Parameters Section OutputShaping S1 or S2 Page Utilities Utilities Input OutputMidi CC Map Utilities Section OutputDigital Input Controls Midi Program Changes Setup Sysex DataMidi Channels Sysex DumpMisc Utilities Section Setup Sysex DataA/D Calibrate Page Guide Hardware Application GuideAnalog Mastering 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 Appendix a Miscellaneous Information Hard & Soft ResetsChange Default Startup Program 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.2Receive One Setup 43h ProceduresRequest One Setup 02h Sysex Definitions Appendix DAppendix D Sysex Definitions Procedure Setup Dump Version Reset Device 21hSysex Setup Dump Sample 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 ProgramsMono Factory SetupsStereo Appendix G Specifications SpecificationsAppendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company