dbx Pro 160A manual Specifications

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dbx 160A COMPRESSOR / LIMITER

 

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PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

Input (1/4Ó TRS Phone and XLR)

Floating Balanced; XLR: Pin 2 Hot, Phone: Tip Hot

 

Impedance

100k½ balanced, 50k½ unbalanced

 

Maximum Level

+24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced

 

CMRR

>45dB (any frequency)

 

Detector Input (1/4Ó TRS Phone)

Floating Balanced

 

Impedance

400k½ balanced, 200k½ unbalanced

 

Maximum Level

+28dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced

 

Output (XLR)

Floating Balanced; Pin 2 Hot

 

Impedance

30½

 

 

Maximum Level (Balanced)

+ 24dBm; <0.3% THD

 

Maximum Level (Unbalanced)

+20dBm; <0.3% THD

 

Noise

<-90dBu, Unweighted (20Hz - 20kHz)

 

Frequency Response

20Hz - 20kHz, + 0, -0.5dB; +0, -3dB 0.5Hz and 90kHz

 

THD+N

<0.2%, Typical, Any Amount of Compression up to 40dB @ 1kHz

 

Output ( 1/4Ó TRS Phone)

 

 

 

Balancing

Unbalanced

 

Impedance

20½

 

 

Maximum Level

+24dBm

 

Dynamic Range

>113dB

 

Gain Adjustment Range

Variable from -20dB to +20dB

 

Threshold Range

-40dBu to +20dBu

 

Threshold Characteristic

Selectable OverEasy¨ or Hard Knee

 

Compression Ratio

Variable 1:1 to °:1 thru to -1:1; >60dB Maximum Compression

 

Attack Time

Program-Dependent; Typically 15ms for 10dB, 5ms for 20dB, 3ms

 

 

for 30dB

 

Release Time

Program-Dependent; Typically 8ms for 1dB, 80ms for 10dB,

 

 

400ms for 50dB; 125dB/Sec Rate

 

Stereo Coupling

True Power Summing; 1/4Ó TRS Phone Jack; 160A only

 

Power Cord

IEC-Type Connector

 

Operating Voltage

100-120VAC or 220-240VAC

 

 

50/60Hz or 120V 60Hz

 

Operating Temperature

0¡C to 35¡C (32¡F to 95¡F)

 

Dimensions (H x W x D)

1.75Ó x 19Ó x 6.5Ó (4.45cm x 48.2cm x 16.51cm)

 

Rack Space

1 Rack Unit (1U High)

 

Weight

Net Weight: 4.42 lbs (2.00 kg)

 

 

Shipping Weight: 6.62 lbs (2.99 kg)

Notes: Noise and frequency response specifications are at unity gain. 0dBV=1.0Vrms; 0dBu=0.775Vrms

Specifications are subject to change

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Contents Model 160A Declaration of Conformity Manual Contents Inspection Quick SetupIntroduction Applications Operating ControlsOutput Gain Control Display Button and LEDINPUT/OUTPUT Level and Gain Reduction Displays Input Balanced JacksOperating Notes Specific Applications Smoothing Out Variations in Microphone LevelsRaising a Signal Out of a Mix Fattening Kick Drums and Compressing Other DrumsPreventing Analog Tape Saturation Preventing Digital OverloadRaising Average Level in PA Systems Frequency-Weighted Compression Sidechain Application160A as a Line Amplifier Using a Filter in the Level Detector Circuit De-EssingIncreasing Sustain Multi-Way Speaker SystemsConnecting the 160A to Your System Basic ConnectionSpecific System Connections Using External Level Detector InputsMixing Board Installation Considerations Input/Output Cable ConfigurationsTechnical SUPPORT, Factory Service Technical Support/Factory ServiceRegistration Card and User Feedback GroundingSpecifications Dbx 160A Compressor / Limiter Dbx 160A Compressor / Limiter Page Harman International Company