dbx Pro 4800 Input Channel Select A-D, Ouput Channel Select, Threshold Meters, RTA Input Jack

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Section 1

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OUTPUT is used to select and/or enter the Input and Output setup module.

ROUTE/MIX is used to select and/or enter either the Input or Output Router or Mixer module.

INSERT 1 is used to select and/or enter the first Insert function in either the Input or Output.

INSERT 2 is used to select and/or enter the second Insert function in either the Input or Output.

DELAY is used to select and/or enter either the Input or Output Delay module.

PRESET is used to return to the Preset Screen and exit out of any mode. Pressing and holding PRESET enters Preset Recall Mode allowing selection of an alternate preset.

STORE is used to store any preset changes. Pressing and holding STORE lets you Delete a preset from the preset table.

UTILITY is used to access the Utility menu. Pressing and holding UTILITY allows access to the Meter Mode where additional metering is available.

WIZARD is used to enter the Wizard section. Pressing and holding the WIZARD button enters Configuration Mode where changes to the preset configuration can be made.

RTA is used to view the Real Time Analyzer. In other modes (such as Preset Recall or Configuration) pressing and holding the RTA button is used to Load those changes.

3. Input Channel Select A-D

These buttons are used to select the desired input channel.

4. Ouput Channel Select 1-8

These buttons are used to select the desired output channel.

5.Threshold Meters

The tri-color Threshold meters indicate that the threshold level has been exceeded in the Output Insert Limiter, Compressor or Auto Gain Control.

6. RTA Input Jack

This balanced XLR input is used for the connection of an RTA microphone, which may be used with the Auto EQ Wizard and RTA functions. 48V phantom power is always engaged on this connector.

7. Parameter Control 1-3

These three knobs are used to select and edit parameters.

8. Input Meters

The DriveRack 4800 provides you with four independent eight segment input headroom meters that range from SIG (-48dB) to 0dB. These meters monitor the signal directly following the input section.

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