Bypass Function, Analog Meters | dbx Pro QUANTUM instruction

Section 3 Software Operations

QUANTUM

3.5 The Bypass Function

BYPASS

To bypass the QUANTUM press the BYPASS button once. All digital dynamic modules are ren- dered inactive.

The QUANTUM also has a CLONE BYPASS mode, passes the digital audio through the QUAN- TUM to the digital output directly as it came in—a digital clone. To use the CLONE BYPASS mode, simply press and hold the BYPASS button for 2 seconds. All other function buttons can- not be accessed until the BYPASS button is pressed again. The TYPE IV™ Conversion is still active in some bypass modes to protect against digital clip. If TYPE IV™ were shut off with bypass, then a signal that enters TSE™ would cause audible clipping.

The following list may help clarify:

BYPASS with ANALOG INPUT, the dither and TYPE IV™ will still be active.

BYPASS with DIGITAL INPUT, digital input levels, the high pass and the dither will still be active.

CLONE BYPASS with ANALOG INPUT, TYPE IV™ will still be active but uneditable.

CLONE BYPASS with DIGITAL INPUT, is an exact output of the input, nothing will be active.

3.6 Meters

Analog Meters

The QUANTUM’s analog input meters show the signal after the input controls. These analog meters are referenced in dBu. The meter will accurately represent the input level only when the input controls are set to zero.

Analog Meters

TSE™

TSE™ Level Meters

These meters show that the program material has entered into Tape Saturation Emulation. They will only operate if TYPE IV™ is ON. The “0” will light when the program material has entered into TSE™. Increments of 4dB steps show the increasing entry into TSE™. A general usage of TSE™ is: 0-4dB vocals, 4-8dB guitar, 8-12dB drums/highly transient material. Of course, the use of TSE™ is highly subjective.

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Contents

Quantum Important Safety Instructions Declaration Conformity Table of Contents Quantum Figure Index Page Intro What is QUANTUM? Introduction Introduction What is QUANTUM? Service Contact InfoWarranty Quantum Section Getting Started Rear Panel ConnectionsFront Panel Getting Started Section Front Panel Signal Path Quantum Wizard Quantum is a Mastering Processor that has many features Getting Started Section Mastering and the Quantum Quantum Navigation Navigation Multiband Compressor Navigating the Broadband Compressor Navigation Section Broadband Compressor Navigating the Multiband Gate Multiband Gate Navigating the Broadband Gate Navigation Section Broadband Gate Navigating the Multiband Limiter Multiband Limiter Navigating theBroadband Limiter Navigation Section Broadband Limiter Navigating the Multiband EQ/XOver EQ/XOver Navigating the Broadband EQ/SEQ Navigation Section EQ/SEQ Navigating Norm/Output Norm/Output Navigating Other Navigation Section Other Navigating Utility Utility Section Software Operations FX Chains Software Operations Section FX Chains Chain Type Stereo Broadband Chain Type Mono Mono Input CH1 or CH2 Software Operations Section Programs/Setups Program Pop Master Saving a Setup Section Software Operations Section Saving a Setup Saving a ProgramReplace Old Store New Bypass Function MetersAnalog Meters TSE Level Meters Software Operations Section Meters Digital MetersMeter Options Compressor Monitor Outputs LimiterGate / Expander De-Esser Detailed Detailed Parameters Multiband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Multiband Compression Broadband Compression Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Compression Ratio 11.0 to 115 per band or global Attack 0.1 to 200 m Sec per band or globalRelease 360 to 5 dB / Sec per band or global Max ATT 0 to Inf. dB per band or global Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Gate Multiband Limiting Broadband Limiting Attack .01 to 200 m Sec per band or globalLimiter On/Off Type PkStop+/RMS Detailed Parameters Section Broadband Limiting EQ On/OffPOS Pre/Post Type Const Q / Adapt Q XOver Detailed Parameters Section SEQ Schain EQ On/OffSEQ1 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz SEQ2, 3, 4 FC 20.0 Hz to 20.0 kHz Stereo Adjust Type Detailed Parameters Section Ambience 13 TCMDe-Esser Normalization Output Detailed Parameters Section Output Shaping S1 or S2Dither Out All or Digital Page Utilities Utilities Input Output Utilities Section Output Digital Input ControlsMidi CC Map Setup Sysex Data Midi ChannelsMidi Program Changes Sysex Dump Utilities Section Setup Sysex Data A/D CalibrateMisc Page Guide Application Guide Analog MasteringHardware Software Application Guide Section Digital Mastering DAW to DAT Application Guide Section Analog Tracking 586 Digital Tracking Application Guide Section Analog Mixing Digital Mixing Application Guide Section Analog to Digital Converter Sample Rate Converter QUANTUMAppendix Hard & Soft Resets Change Default Startup ProgramAppendix a Miscellaneous Information Front Panel Lockout By Roger Johnson TypeIV White Paper Appendix B Appendix B TypeIV White Paper Converted Level vs. Input Level Type Amplitude Time Clip Level High-Frequency Information Completely Lost Appendix C Midi Clock Info Clock Modes Quantum Sync Input Fig. C.1 Appendix C Miscellaneous Clock Info Fig. C.2 Procedures Request One Setup 02hReceive One Setup 43h Sysex Definitions Appendix D Appendix D Sysex Definitions Reset Device 21h Sysex Setup Dump SampleProcedure Setup Dump Version Setup Type and Setup Number Appendix E Midi CC Tables Midi CC MultiBand Chains Midi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC MultiBand Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-MultiBand Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Midi CC Stereo Non-Multiband Midi CC Tables Appendix E Midi CC Dual Mono Chains Appendix F Factory Presets Factory Programs Factory Setups StereoMono Appendix G Specifications Specifications Appendix H Appendix H Quantum Harman International Company