dbx 286A User Manual

Mic Preamp/
Processor
286A
®
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones

dbx 286A Specifications

General

Brand	dbx
Model	286A
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

INTRODUCTION

OPERATING CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL

Detailed description of all controls and indicators located on the front panel.

REAR PANEL

Description of the rear panel connectors and their functions for system integration.

BASIC OPERATION

Understanding the Mic Preamp

Details on the mic preamp section, including phantom power and highpass filter.

Using the Mic Preamp Alone

Instructions for using the 286A solely as a mic preamp, bypassing processing.

PROCESSING FUNCTIONS

Compressor

Explanation of the Compressor controls (DRIVE, DENSITY) and their function.

De-Esser

Explanation of the De-Esser controls (FREQUENCY, THRESHOLD) and their function.

Enhancer

Explanation of the Enhancer controls (LF DETAIL, HF DETAIL) and their function.

Expander/Gate

Explanation of the Expander/Gate controls (THRESHOLD, EXPANSION RATIO) and their function.

COMBINING PROCESSORS

SUGGESTED SETTINGS AND USAGES

Expander/Gate Settings

Recommended initial settings for Expander/Gate for different audio scenarios.

Enhancer Usage

Recommended usage of the Enhancer for various instruments and voice types.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Noise Rushups and Hiss Buildup

Troubleshooting common noise issues like rushups and hiss buildup.

Distortion and Artifacts

Troubleshooting common distortion and artifact issues with the unit.

Signal Interruption Issues

Troubleshooting issues where audio signal is prematurely cut off or dropped.

Vocal and Frequency Issues

Resolving lispy vocals, shrillness, brightness, and low-frequency problems.

Metering and Gain Issues

Addressing issues with gain reduction metering and overall gain.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND FEEDBACK

WARRANTY INFORMATION

BLOCK DIAGRAM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS