dbx 1046 - Connecting the 1046 to Your System; Mounting the Unit; Audio Connections; Applying Power

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Connecting the 1046 to your system
To connect the 1046 to your system, refer to the following steps:
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
• Mount the 1046 in a rack
Install the 1046 in a rack with the rack screws provided. It can be mounted above or below anything
thatdoesnotgenerateexcessiveheat.Ambienttemperaturesshouldnotexceed113˚F(45˚C)when
equipment is in use. Although the unit is shielded against radio frequency and electromagnetic
interference,extremelyhighfieldsofRFandEMIshouldbeavoided.
• Make audio connections via XLR, 1/4” TRS, or 1/4” TS plugs.
Both types of connectors for the inputs and outputs can be used for balanced or unbalanced
connections. The use of more than one connector at a time for the input/output pair could unbalance
balanced lines, cause phase cancellations, short a conductor to ground, or cause damage to other
equipment connected to the 1046.
• Apply power to the 1046
 ConnecttheACpowercordtotheACpowerreceptacleonthebackoftheunit.RoutetheACpower
cord to a convenient power outlet away from audio lines. The unit may be turned on and off via the
rear panel power switch or from a master equipment power switch.
Operating Controls
Front Panel
CHANNEL ONE
INPUTSOUTPUTS
OPERATING
LEVEL
+4 dBu
-10 dBV
CHANNEL TWO
INPUTSOUTPUTS
OPERATING
LEVEL
+4 dBu
-10 dBV
CHANNEL THREE
INPUTSOUTPUTS
OPERATING
LEVEL
+4 dBu
-10 dBV
CHANNEL FOUR
INPUTSOUTPUTS
OPERATING
LEVEL
+4 dBu
-10 dBV
200-240V
50/60Hz
100-120V
50/60Hz
FUSE: REPLACE WITH SAME
TYPE FUSE AND RATING.
ATTENTION: UTILISER UN
FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE
MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE.
100-120V: 250mA 250V
SLOW BLOW
200-240V: T 125mA L 250V
POWER: 25 WATTS
MADE IN USA
MODEL 1046
LIMITERCOMPRESSOR
INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dBu THRESHOLDGAIN REDUCTION dB
LIMITERCOMPRESSOR LIMITERCOMPRESSOR LIMITERCOMPRESSOR
1046
Quad
Compressor/
Limiter
OverEasy I/O Meter Bypass
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
OUTPUT GAIN
0
-20
-10 +10
+20
dB
RATIO
3:1
:1
8:1
4:1
1:1
1.5:1
2:1
OFF
+20
+14
+12
+4
+6
+10
dBu
THRESHOLD
-10
0
+20
+10
-40
-30
-20
dBu
INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dBu THRESHOLDGAIN REDUCTION dB
OverEasy
I/O Meter Bypass
OUTPUT GAIN
0
-20
-10 +10
+20
dB
RATIO
3:1
:1
8:1
4:1
1:1
1.5:1
2:1
THRESHOLD
-10
0
+20
+10
-40
-30
-20
dBu
INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dBu THRESHOLDGAIN REDUCTION dB
OverEasy I/O Meter Bypass
OUTPUT GAIN
0
-20
-10 +10
+20
dB
RATIO
3:1
:1
8:1
4:1
1:1
1.5:1
2:1
THRESHOLD
-10
0
+20
+10
-40
-30
-20
dBu
INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dBu THRESHOLDGAIN REDUCTION dB
OverEasy I/O Meter Bypass
OUTPUT GAIN
0
-20
-10 +10
+20
dB
RATIO
3:1
:1
8:1
4:1
1:1
1.5:1
2:1
THRESHOLD
-10
0
+20
+10
-40
-30
-20
dBu
CHANNEL ONE
CHANNEL TWO CHANNEL THREE CHANNEL FOUR
PeakStopPlus
PeakStopPlus PeakStopPlus PeakStopPlus
Stereo
Couple
Stereo
Couple
-24 -18 -12 -6 0 +6 +12 +1830 25 20 15 10 6 3 1-24 -18 -12 -6 0 +6 +12 +1830 25 20 15 10 6 3 1-24 -18 -12 -6 0 +6 +12 +18
30 25 20 15 10
6 3 1
-24 -18 -12 -6 0 +6 +12 +1830 25 20 15 10 6 3 1
+
+ + +
Gain Reduction Meter-This8stagemetershowstheamountofgainreductionduetobothcompressionand/
orIntelligentPredictiveLimiting™,displayinggainreductionfrom0to30dB.
Compressor Threshold Control - This control sets the level above which compression occurs, and has a 60 dB
range.
Connecting the 1046 to your system