- Error proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
- New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
- Program-adaptive expander/gates
- Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
- Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup
- Stereo or dual-mono operation
- Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
- Side Chain insert
- Classic dbx® "Auto" mode
Specifications
Input Connectors | 1/4" TRS and female XLR (pin 2 hot) |
Input Type | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
Input Impedance | 40kΩ balanced/unbalanced |
Max Input | >+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced |
Output Connectors | 1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot) |
Output Type | Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
Output Impedance | +4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced; -10dBu: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced |
Max Output | >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω) |
Sidechain | 1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return) |
Sidechain Impedance | Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output) |
Sidechain Max Input Level | Tip = >+22dBu (Input) |
Sidechain Max Output Level | Ring = >+20dBu (Output) |
Compressor Threshold Range | -40dBu to +20dBu |
Compressor Threshold Characteristic | Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee |
Compressor Ratio | 1:1 to Infinity:1 |
Compressor Attack Time | Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™ |
Compressor Release Time | Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™ |
Expander/Gate Threshold Range | -60dBu to +15dBu |
Expander/Gate Ratio | 1:1 to 4:1 |
Expander/Gate Attack Time | <100µs |
Expander/Gate Release Time | Program-dependent |
Bandwidth | 0.35Hz - 90kHz, +0/-3dB |
Frequency Response | Flat: 20Hz-20kHz, +0, -0.5dB |
Noise | <-93dBu unweighted (22kHz measurement bandwidth) |
THD+Noise | Typically <0.2%; Any Amount of Compression @1kHz |
IMD | Typically <0.2% SMPTE |
Dynamic Range | >114 dB, unweighted |
Interchannel Crosstalk | <-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz |
CMRR | >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz |
Stereo Coupling | True RMS Power Summing™ |
Power Consumption | 15 Watts Maximum |
Operating Voltage | 100VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230VAC 50/60Hz |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
Dimensions | 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 14.6 cm x 48.26 cm ) |
Unit Weight | 4.84 lbs (2.19 kg) |
Shipping Weight | 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg) |
Reference | 0dBu = 0.775Vrms |