Compressor/ Limiter 262 Operation Manual
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Table of Contents Warranty ............................. 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rear Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty and Introduction Warranty 1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty and proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer. 2. dbx warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. 3.
Inspection and Front Panel panel controls. Instead, a DC voltage controls all functions; this eliminates any possibility of potentiometer noise developing over time. Although the dbx 262 was designed to be the easiest stereo compressor/limiter on the market to use, we suggest that you read this operation manual to fully understand the 262's power. We have kept the manual simple and easy to read so that you can get back to work quickly.
Front Panel OverEasy® Switch: OverEasy® provides a smooth transition from the compressor’s linear region to the compressed region. This smooth transition greatly reduces compression artifacts and allows faster attack times and higher compression ratios while still maintaining the natural characteristics of the signal. The switch lights to indicate OverEasy® processing is enabled. Figure 1 below illustrates the the input/output relationships for OverEasy® operation.
Rear Panel and Connections is the master, and Channel 2 is the slave. Each of the Channel 2 controls and switches will be overridden and controlled by Channel 1 except the Bypass switch which will remain independent. Also, Channel 2’s 3-LED Threshold Meter will be disabled, while both channels’ Gain Reduction Meters will identically indicate the amount of gain reduction occurring.
Operating Notes is powered. Caution: Never remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside, and you run the risk of an electric shock. 3. Make balanced or unbalanced connections via 1/4” TRS jacks according to your requirements. 4. Check the line voltage: The unit is shipped for either 100-120V or 230V, 50/60 Hz operation (ie: not both). Refer to the unit’s rear panel AC power connector to verify that the voltage is correct for your area.
Operating Notes and Applications ¥ - OUTPUT LEVEL (dB) 1:1 - +20 +15 2:1 +10 4:1 +5 ¥:1 0 -5 Threshold -10 -1:1 -15 -15 -10 -5 0 +5 +10 +15 +20 INPUT LEVEL (dB) Figure 3: Ratio Control and Infinity+™ (Negative) Ratios Applications Typical patch points include: a mixer’s channel or subgroup inserts when using the 262 on individual instruments or tracks; the mixer’s main outputs or bus inserts when mixing; an instrument preamp’s effects loop when using the 262 for guitar or bass; main outs
Applications signal too low. If the 262 is “post fader” (i.e., the 262 is connected to mixer inserts so that the compression effect occurs after the level set by the mixer channel’s volume fader), adjusting the mixer’s volume fader changes the input level and the amount of compression. If you would rather have this volume fader control output, we suggest you set up the compressor directly between the source and the mixer channel’s input.
Applications mic changes, or when the dynamics of a voice changes relative to a vocalist’s range. To smooth out these variations, start with the 262 in OverEasy® mode and adjusted for a low to medium COMPRESSION RATIO (e.g., 4:1). Adjust the THRESHOLD control so that the GAIN REDUCTION meters show 6 dB to 10 dB of gain reduction, then increase the COMPRESSION RATIO if necessary. Due to the gentle OverEasy® characteristic of your 262 you will find that even fairly high ratios are handled transparently.
Applications REDUCTION meters show 15dB of gain reduction, then increase the COMPRESSION RATIO if necessary. In OverEasy® mode, the 262 takes slightly longer to react than in Hard Knee mode, and will therefore emphasize the slap at the beginning of the note and reduce the boominess of its body. The 262 also works well for tightening snare drums and tom toms and can be used with drum machines to effectively alter the character of any electronic drum sound. For drum kit submixes (e.g.
Applications aging drivers in a sound-reinforcement system (whether you’re doing auditorium, church, or club sound engineering, or are a mobile DJ for small dances, or like to push the limits of your home’s audio entertainment center). Set the 262 for limiting (Hard Knee mode On, with a COMPRESSION RATIO of 10:1 or greater) and adjust the THRESHOLD to provide 15dB or more of compression (just a few dB below the input clip).
Applications 262 to Hard Knee mode, with a fairly low THRESHOLD and a moderate COMPRESSION RATIO. Stereo Couple The ability to choose between dual mono or stereo coupled operation allows flexibility in a variety of situations. Use dual mono (uncoupled) operation when processing independent signals such as individual instruments or on channel inserts of a mixer.
Applications Specifications Inputs: Connectors: Type: Impedance: Max Input Level CMRR: 1/4” TRS Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered Balanced > 50 k½, unbalanced > 25 k½.
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