520 500 SERIES DE-ESSER OWNER’S MANUAL
520 Warranty 1. Please register your product online at www.dbxpro.com. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service. 2. dbx warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized U.S. dbx dealer and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty is valid to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable. 3.
520 Table of Contents Overview �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Features ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Installation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 The User Interface ��������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Technical Informat
520 Overview Introduction The 520 is a 500 series compliant de-esser that utilizes the same circuit used in the industry-standard dbx 902. It can be used for naturally and transparently controlling excessive high-frequency energy in vocals, acoustic guitars, and other audio sources. The 520’s unique features make it possible to achieve the exact amount of de-essing desired regardless of variations in signal levels.
20 Installation FOR 500 SERIES CHASSIS MOUNT USE ONLY! To install the 520 into a 500 series chassis: 1. Turn off the power to the 500 series chassis. 2. Unpack the module and ensure the rear connector is free of debris. 3. Align and slide the module into the 500 series chassis, ensuring the connectors on the back properly seat with the connectors in the chassis. 4. Install the included screws to secure the 520 to the chassis. Both metric and standard screws are included.
520 The User Interface 1. GAIN REDUCTION Meter This LED meter shows the amount of gain reduction applied by de-essing and can display up to 20dB of gain reduction. 1 4 5 2. FREQUENCY Control Selects the frequency at which the 520 splits the audio signal into high and low frequency portions for evaluation. The 520 detects sibilant material by comparing differences in the high frequency level of an audio signal and the full bandwidth level of the signal.
520 Technical Information Specifications INPUT Type: Impedance: Maximum Input Level: CMRR: OUTPUT Type: Impedance: Maximum Output Level: PERFORMANCE Frequency Response: Noise: THD+N: Dynamic Range: DE-ESSING Gain: Crossover Point: Crossover Filter Type: Range: Maximum Attenuation: Attack Rate: Release Rate: Controls: Switches: Indicators: Metering: POWER Requirements: Current Draw: Power Draw: PHYSICAL Rack System: Rack Space Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight: Shipping Weight: Electronically balance
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