EasyManua.ls Logo

dbx 20 Series - Introduction and Setup; Introduction and Inspection; Operating Controls

dbx 20 Series
40 pages
Print Icon
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Loading...
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a dbx graphic equalizer. All dbx graphic equalizers are high performance multi-
functional units designed to deliver all the flexibility and power that professional users demand. We recommend that
you take a moment to read through this operation manual. It provides information that will assist you from system set-
up to EQ applications. The 20 Series Equalizers include the following features:
• Revolutionary dbx TYPE III™ Noise Reduction capable of restoring up to 20dB S/N ratio
• Proprietary patent-pending PeakPlus™ Limiter for system protection
• Switchable range between ±6dB and ±15dB
• Balanced inputs and outputs
• XLR, Barrier Strip, and 1/4” TRS connectors
• -12dB/+12dB input gain range
• 18dB/octave 40Hz Bessel Low-Cut filter
• Chassis/signal ground lift capability
• Internal power supply transformer
• Power-off hard-wire relay bypass with 2-second power-up delay
INSPECTION
Verify that the equalizer’s package contains the following:
• Equalizer unit matching serial number marked on package
• AC power cord
• Operation Manual
• Registration Card
• Four rack mount screws and washers
If any of these items are missing please contact dbx customer service at the number provided on the back cover of this
manual.
OPERATING CONTROLS
Front Panels
2031 - single channel 31 band graphic equalizer
2231 - dual channel 31 band graphic equalizer
2
OPERATION MANUAL
RANGE
GAIN
REDUCTION (dB)
OUTPUT
LEVEL (dBu)
LOW
CUT
EQ
BYPASS
TYPE
III
NR
INPUT
GAIN
dB
-12
0
+12
PeakPlus
THRESHOLD
dBu
0 OFF
+20+5
+15+10
+/-6
+/-15
CLIP
1
0
-6
+6
20 25 31.5 40 50 63 80 500400315250 1.6k1.25k1k800 5k4k3.15k2.5k 16k12.5k10k8k6.3k 20k2k630100 125 160 200
0
-15
+15
3610+18+100-10
2031
Equalizer/Limiter
with TYPE
III
NR
2231
Equalizer/Limiter
with TYPE
III
NR
20 25 31.5 40 50 63 80 500400315250 1.6k1.25k1k800 5k4k3.15k2.5k 16k12.5k10k8k6.3k 20k2k630100 125 160 200
RANGE
GAIN
REDUCTION (dB)
OUTPUT
LEVEL (dBu)
LOW
CUT
EQ
BYPASS
TYPE
III
NR
INPUT
GAIN
dB
-12
0
+12
PeakPlus
THRESHOLD
dBu
0 OFF
+20+5
+15+10
+/-6
+/-15
CLIP
13610+18+100-10
RANGE
GAIN
REDUCTION (dB)
OUTPUT
LEVEL (dBu)
LOW
CUT
EQ
BYPASS
TYPE
III
NR
INPUT
GAIN
dB
-12
0
+12
PeakPlus
THRESHOLD
dBu
0 OFF
+20+5
+15+10
+/-6
+/-15
CLIP
13610+18+100-10
0
-15
+15
0
-15
+15
0
-6
+6
0
-6
+6

Related product manuals