dbx 160 User Manual

dbx
Model
160/161
compressors/
limiters
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
2
GENERAL INFORMATION
3
Models
3
Applications
3
Stereo Tracking
4
The Compressor
as a
Tool
5
FRONT PANEL
CONTROLS & METERING
T
INSTALLATION
7
AC Power
7
Signal Connections
7
Input Impedance & Terminations
10
OPERATION
10"
Power Switch
10
Threshold
& Compression Ratio Adjustments
10
Output Gain Control Adjustment
1
1
Meter Calibration
& Use
1
1
The 160 or 161
as a
Line Amplifier
11
A REVIEW
12
SPECIFICATIONS
160
13
161
14_
WARRANTY
15^
FACTORY SERVICE
GLOSSARY
\
SCHEMATICS
^
ILLUSTRATIONS
^TT
Fig. 1
-
Front
Panel
5
Fig.
2A
-
Connecting the
160 in a Balanced Circuit
8
Fig.
2B
-
Connecting the 160 in an
Unbalanced Circuit
8
Fig. 3A
-
Connecting
the 161 in
a
Balanced
Circuit
9
Fig. 3B
-
Connecting
the 161 in an Unbalanced
Circuit
9
Fig.
4
-
Attack
&
Release Times
"track" the envelope
of the input signal
12
Fig.
5
•
Input and
Output Levels
at various compression ratios
12

dbx 160 Specifications

General

Brand	dbx
Model	160
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English

Summary

INTRODUCTION

General Information

Overview of the dbx 160 and 161 models, their features, and differences.

Model Specifics

Details differences between the dbx 160 and 161 models regarding features.

Applications

Discusses the use of compressors/limiters in audio for broadcast and recording.

Compressor Functionality

Explains compressor operation, stereo tracking, and tool usage.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & METERING

Control Panel Overview

Details the layout and function of front panel controls and meters.

OPERATION

Power, Settings, and Gain Control

Guides on power switch, initial settings, and output gain adjustment.

Metering and Line Amplifier Use

Instructions for meter calibration, use, and configuring as a line amplifier.

SPECIFICATIONS-160

Model 160 Technical Data

Detailed technical specifications for the dbx Model 160.

SPECIFICATIONS-161

Model 161 Technical Data

Detailed technical specifications for the dbx Model 161.

GLOSSARY

Audio Terms A-C

Definitions of audio terms from Asperity Noise to Compression.

Audio Terms D-G

Definitions of audio terms from Decoder to Ground Compensated Output.

Audio Terms H-L

Definitions of audio terms from Harmonic Distortion to Limiter.

Audio Terms S-V

Definitions of audio terms from Sub Harmonic to VCA.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Warranty Information

Details regarding the limited warranty for dbx products.

FACTORY SERVICE

Service and Support Procedures

How to obtain factory service and customer support.