dbx Pro 162SL user manual Connections

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Never remove the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Connections

The 162SL is connected for operation using the rear panel XLR or 1/4” connectors. Note that the two rear panel input sections have a push-switch which lifts the contact on pin #1 (ground). Keep this switch in the OFF position (pin #1 connected) until all connections are made. Be sure that your input and out- put cables are wired in the “pin 2/tip” configuration, which is printed on the rear panel of the 162SL. For more information on other types of connections, refer to the section entitled Operating Notes.

When connecting the 162SL, refer to the following steps:

Turn OFF all equipment BEFORE making any connections.

Mounting the 162SL

The 162SL requires a two rack-space height (3.5 inches) and a standard 19 inch rack-space width. It can be mounted above or below (leaving 1U of space above and below the unit) anything that doesn’t create excessive heat. This is to ensure proper ventilation. Ambient tempera- tures should not exceed 113°F (45°C) when equipment is powered.

Caution:

• Make connections via XLR or 1/4” connectors.

• Plug in AC power cable and power ON the unit.

Note: Check the line voltage printed on the rear panel of the 162SL and verify that it is correct for your area.

Two Basic Compressor Setups:

A: Channel One shows processing of a group or aux master output. Signal goes to the 162SL input from the output/insert send of the console, and returns to the console via the input/insert return of the same group/aux on the console.

B: Channel Two shows connections for processing a signal from a single chan- nel. Input of the 162SL is fed by the channel insert output/send, and returns to the console via the insert input/return.

POWER

28 WATTS

FUSE REPLACEMENT RATINGS

100V-120V T 400mA L 250V

220V-240V T 200mA L 250V

PHONE:

XLR:

TIP

PIN 1

RING

PIN 2

SLEEVE

PIN 3

OUTPUTS

CHANNEL 2

INTPUTS

OUTPUTS

 

CHANNEL 1

 

INTPUTS

 

 

 

 

SIDECHAIN

 

GND

SIDECHAIN

 

GND

+4 dBu

 

+4 dBu

 

RETURN

SEND

 

 

RETURN

SEND

 

 

 

 

-10 dBV

LIFT

 

 

-10 dBV

LIFT

 

CHANNEL TWO

 

CHANNEL ONE

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

BA

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Contents 162SLC o m p r e s s o r / L i m i t e r Important Safety Instructions Electromagnetic Compatibility Difference between compressors and limiters Why You Need a Compressor Difference Between Compressors and Limiters Compression and Limiting Effects Limiters and PeakStopPlus Features Page Connections Front Panel Controls Page Page With un-processed signal Page Rear Panel Page OverEasy And Hard Knee Using The Compression ControlSetting The Attack And Release Controls Using The Stereo Couple SwitchUsing The Auto Switch Using PeakStop/PeakStopPlus Smoothing out variations in microphone levels Specific Applications162SL as a line amplifier Sidechain ApplicationsDe-Essing 162SL Page Technical Support Factory ServiceWarranty Page Inputs Function Switches South Sandy Pkwy Sandy, Utah Phone 801 Fax 801