dbx Pro user manual Introduction What is QUANTUM?, Service Contact Info, Warranty

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QUANTUM

Introduction

1.1 What is QUANTUM? (cont.)

Imagine this scenario as an example. A client brings in a stereo mix on a sampling workstation. The mix is recorded at 96kHz/24-bit. In order to create a CD compatible mix you need to con- vert to 44.1kHz/16-bit. With the QUANTUM this is not a problem. Simply follow the instructions in the Application Guide in section 5. Whether you are going from the workstation to a DAW, DAT, or a stand-alone CD-R, the QUANTUM covers all the digital sample rates 96, 88.2, 48, or 44.1kHz. The QUANTUM will dither down to 24, 20, 16, or 8 bits. See the Appendix for all the possible conversions.

1.2 Service Contact Info

If you require technical support, contact dbx Customer Service. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the serial number of your unit - this is printed on a sticker attached to the rear panel. If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in, please do so now.

Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to the manu- al. Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures. If you are still unable to solve a problem, contact our Customer Service Department at (801) 568-7660 for consultation. If you need to return a product to the factory for service, you MUST contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization Number.

No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number.

Please refer to the Warranty below, which extends to the first end-user. After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the fac- tory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty.

Use the original packing material if it is available. Mark the package with the name of the ship- per and with these words in red: DELICATE INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the package prop- erly. Ship prepaid, not collect. Do not ship parcel post.

1.3 Warranty

This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States.

1.The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

2.dbx warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.

3.dbx liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our discretion, replacing defec- tive materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to dbx WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years. A Return Authorization number must be obtained from dbx by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a result of the product's use in any circuit or assembly.

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Contents Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Quantum Table of ContentsFigure Index Page Intro Introduction What is QUANTUM?Introduction What is QUANTUM? Service Contact InfoWarranty Quantum Section Getting Started Rear Panel ConnectionsFront 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/SetupsSection 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 AdjustDetailed Parameters Section Ambience 13 TCMDe-Esser Output NormalizationDetailed Parameters Section Output Shaping S1 or S2Dither Out All or Digital Page Utilities Input Output UtilitiesUtilities Section Output Digital Input ControlsMidi CC Map Midi Channels Setup Sysex DataMidi Program Changes Sysex DumpUtilities Section Setup Sysex Data A/D CalibrateMisc 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 PresetsFactory Setups StereoMono Specifications Appendix G SpecificationsAppendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company
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