Content | The MX30 Pro Gated/Comp/Limiter is a low cost professional quality dynamics processor. Drawing on our many years experience in professional audio we have developed a series of lower-cost Drawmer dynamic signal processors, the MX Pro range. Aimed at the musician, project studio and live performer, who is determined not to compromise on quality, but have to work to a tighter budget.
By using circuit elements drawn from existing top-of-the-line Drawmer products and by simplifying the control systems where possible, the MX Pro range is no less sophisticated than our other units, despite the price tag. As a result the inexperienced user gains the benefits of Drawmer quality and performance, combined with lower cost and simplicity of operation.
Operational control is split into three sections:- Gate, Compressor, Output:
Programme Adaptive’ Gate
Used to remove unwanted noise below a pre-set level, each channel consists of a variable Threshold Gate incorporating Drawmer’s ‘Programme Adaptive’ circuitry. Although quick and simple to operate, the gate’s auto-circuitry continually optimises such parameters as Attack, Hold, Ratio and Release, completely eliminating ‘chatter’ when the signal is fluctuating on or around Threshold. Two LEDs show when the signal is ‘above’ or ‘below’ Threshold and a push button switch allows additional control of Release time. This design approach also retains all ‘leading edge’ information making the gate ideal for ‘cleaning up’ vocals or retaining the ‘punch’ on gated drums. Switching is provided for \'Fast\' or \'Slow\' release characteristics. The \'Fast\' mode can be used for instruments with rapid decay times or for additional tightening of the gating effect. The \'Slow\' mode is more suitable for vocals and instruments with longer decay times or can be used to smooth over rough fade outs. A single LED indicates gating action.
Soft Knee ‘Auto Compressor’
The gate is followed by a variable Threshold, variable Ratio, soft knee compressor with fully automatic Attack and Release. Large transients are controlled instantly whilst small signal variations are treated gently, retaining as much ‘life’ as possible and without generating unpredictable side effects. the MX30 Pro handles all compression levels with ease and displays the amount of compression on a high resolution Gain Reduction bargraph meter.
Output
The Gain control is used to compensate for the amount of compression and brings the signal to the required output level as displayed by the output bargraph meter. A variable Threshold ‘zero overshoot’ limiter, essential for avoiding distortion when mastering to digital or speaker protection in a ‘live’ situation, adds the final polish to the signal by keeping control over signal peaks. The Limit threshold provides an absolute maximum peak level which no signal can pass. Fast transients are clipped instantly whilst more sustained peaks are dealt with by applying Gain Reduction, indicated by a single LED.
Gate Threshold:
This control sets the level below which gating takes place and may be set anywhere in the range of -70dB to +20dB. A green LED illuminates to show when the signal is above threshold (i.e. gate open) and a red LED illuminates when the signal is below Threshold (i.e. gate closed).
Release: Either a Fast or Slow auto release contour may be selected depending on the material being processed. An LED indicates when Slow release status is engaged. Percussive material with little or no reverb is generally treated using the Fast release setting, whereas with slow decays or a significant amount of added reverb will usually respond better to the Slow release setting.
Compressor Threshold: This determines the input level above which gain reduction will be applied and may be set anywhere in the range of -40dB to +20dB. Soft Knee compression takes place for signals exceeding the threshold level by up to 10dB above which level, conventional ‘ratio’ compression is applied.
Gain Reduction Bargraph Meter: A nine segment LED bargraph meter continuously monitors the gain reduction applied by the compressor over a range of 0dB to 30dB.
Ratio: Sets the final compression ratio that will be applied once the 10dB soft knee region is exceeded. The ratio may be continuously adjusted from 1.2:1 to infinity:1 allowing the possibility of true hard limiting. The higher the ratio setting the more compression takes place (eg. A ratio of 8:1 means that an 8dB increase in volume at the input will appear as a 1dB increase in volume at the output).
Stereo Link: The unit can function as two independent gated/compressor/limiters or when ‘link’ mode is engaged for stereo use Channel 1 becomes the master, automatically duplicating its parameters across to Channel 2. In this mode the same degree of gain reduction is applied to both audio channels to prevent image shifting.
Output Gain: The output level may be attenuated or amplified by up to 20dB to compensate for level changes caused by compression. This control comes directly before the Peak Limiter detector and this fact should be taken into account when setting the Peak Limiter threshold.
Peak Limit: This control sets an absolute limit that the output signal will not be permitted to exceed. The limiter is ‘zero response time’ and controls peaks without any audible distortion. For transparent ‘peak protection’ the output gain control should be set to ensure that the Peak Limiter operates only occasionally. Alternatively, the unit can be driven into heavy limiting for creative effects.
Input/Output Bargraph Meter: An eight segment LED bargraph level meter monitors the output signal level over a range of -20dB to +15dB. When Bypass is selected this meter reads input level. |
The latest addition to the 10 Series product line, the dbx® 1074 QuadGate™, is the perfect companion to the 1066 and 1046. The 1074 offers 4 channels of gating with threshold, depth and release controls on each channel. The 1074, like the rest of the products in dbx 10 Series, is based on the legendary dbx V2 VCA and offers XLR inputs and outputs, and 1/4” side-chain input. In addition to an external key input per channel, the 1074 also has an internal filter that can be independently activated and controlled on a channel-per-channel basis. This filter allows the 1074 to not only clean up tracks, but gives you frequency selective control on each gate, to open exactly when you want it to. These features combined, make the 1074 an absolute must for those who require quad gating on applications including: Gating dry and percussive sounds such as snare drum and kick drum,gating sounds that have longer decay times such as cymbals and Pianos, gating hum or buzz from live instruments or recorded tracks or eliminating Headphone leakage into microphones. Gating instrument microphones to eliminate amplifier bleed.
From the company that has been redefining the standard of signal processing for more than 30 years, dbx® Professional Products comes a bulletproof product that caters to the scrutinizing needs of those who require the precision noise gating capabilities. Once again, the engineering staff at dbx® Professional Products have taken technology that has been over three decades in the making and have created a product that is flexible, versatile and rock solid in construction design. The 1074ʼs independent channel design with key filtering capabilities make it the perfect tool for countless applications.
- Four independent channels of gating
- Independent key filtering
- Independent Threshold and Release controls
- Differentially balanced gold-plated XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs
- True RMS level detection
- Stereo Coupling mode
- Switchable +4dBu or -10dBv operation per channel
Input Connectors | XLR (Pin 2 and tip hot) | Input Type | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered | Input Impedance | Balanced > 50 kOhm, unbalanced >25 kOhm | Max Input | > +22 dBu balanced or unbalanced | CMRR | 40dB: Typically >55 dB at 1 kHz | Key Input | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF fitered Balanced 50kOhm, unbalanced > 25 kOhm | Output Connectors | XLR (Pin 2 hot) | Output Type | Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered | Output Impedance | Balanced 60 Ohm, unbalanced 30 Ohm | Max Output | > +22 dBm balanced, > +20 dBm unbalanced | Bandwidth | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB | Frequency Response | 0.35 Hz to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB | Noise | | Dynamic Range | > 115 dB, unweighted | THD+Noise | 0.008% typical at +4 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), 0.08% typical at +20 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), | Interchannel Crosstalk | | Stereo Coupling | True RMS Power Summing | Operating Voltage | 100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz or 200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz | Power Consumption | 30 Watts | Fuse | 100-120 VAC:250 mA Slow Blow, 200-240 VAC:125 mA Type T | Power Connector | IEC receptacle | Unit Weight | 6.9 lbs. | Shipping Weight | 9.3 lbs. |
| SHARK FBQ100
Automatic Feedback Destroyer with Integrated Microphone Preamp, Delay Line, Noise Gate and Compressor
High performance single channel Feedback Destroyer with integrated microphone preamp, delay line, noise gate and compressor
Automatically and "intelligently" locates and destroys up to 8 feedback frequencies
Narrow FBQ filters for extremely effective feedback suppression, while keeping highest sonic quality
Ultra-low noise Mic/Line input with Gain control and +48 V phantom power
Delay line with up to 2.5 seconds of delay, adjustable in meters, feet and msec
Noise gate with automatic and manual parameter settings
Automatic compressor with variable density
Subsonic filter with adjustable cut-off frequency
Balanced inputs and servo-balanced outputs with ¼'' TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany |
In today's recording and sound reinforcement environments, the need for multiple channels of high quality, easy to use compression is growing rapidly. The new dbx® 1046 is designed to provide the audio professional with just that: 4 channels of great sounding dbx compression for a variety of applications. Incorporating the industry standard dbx designs and the latest available manufacturing techniques, the dbx 1046 provides pristine sonic quality with that classic dbx sound.
The 1046 provides 4 channels of smooth classic dbx OverEasy® or Hard Knee compression that are perfectly suited for use on individual tracks of your multitrack recorder, and in virtually all applications the separate channels can be individually interfaced and used for entirely independent purposes. Additionally the newly developed PeakStopPlus™ is ideal for protecting your system from the oppressive peaks that can take out valuable drivers in your sound reinforcement rig or studio monitors.
All four channels have the following controls:
Threshold - allows you to set the level at which the compressor starts affecting the gain
OverEasy - allows you to select between soft compression for overall gain control or Hard Knee compression based on the characteristics of the original dbx 160.
Ratio - allows you to set the slope of gain reduction affecting the signal over the threshold level.
Input/Output Meter - allows you to set the meter to check the input and output levels for maximum signal-to-noise ratio and best level matching.
Output Gain - allows you to add make-up gain or to adjust the output level for that channel to match the next device's input gain.
Bypass - hard wire bypass allows you to hear how the compressor is affecting your signal.
PeakStopPlus - allows you to set the maximum signal level you want to pass through this channel. While it's virtually impossible to eliminate distortion, the PeakStopPlus circuit does it gracefully and effectively with minimal distortion.
Stereo Link - allows you to link channels 1&2 and 3&4 for two channels of true stereo compression.
All four channels feature balanced gold plated XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs, and switchable +4dBu or -10dBV operating level to interface each individual channel with any other device.
So whether you need to control the level, placement in the mix, or overall characteristics of 4 independent signals or control the gain leveling on a couple of stereo pairs, the dbx 1046 is for you.
- Four independent channels of operation, stereo linkable in two pairs
- PeakStopPlus™ limiting control for setting maximum allowable level regardless of compressor settings
- Independent Threshold and ratio controls
- Switchable OverEasy® or Hard Knee compression
- Classic dbx® compression
- Differentially balanced gold-plated XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs
- True RMS level detection
- Precision metering of input level, output level, and gain reduction
- Dual True stereo or quad mono operation
- Switchable +4dBu or -10dBV operation per channel
Input Connectors | XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot) | Input Type | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered | Input Impedance | Balanced > 40 kOhm, unbalanced >20 kOhm | Max Input | > +22 dBu balanced or unbalanced | CMRR | Typically >50 dB at 1 kHz | Output Connectors | XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot) | Output Type | Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered | Output Impedance | Balanced 30 Ohm, unbalanced 15 Ohm | Max Output | > +22 dBm balanced, > +20 dBm unbalanced | Bandwidth | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB | Frequency Response | 0.35 Hz to 90kHz, +0/-3 dB | Noise | | Dynamic Range | > 118 dB, unweighted | THD+Noise | >0.008% typical at +4 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), 0.08% typical at +20 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), | IMD | | Interchannel Crosstalk | | Stereo Coupling | True RMS Power Summing | Compressor Threshold Range | -40 dBu to +20 dBu | Compressor Ratio | 1:1 to infinity:1 | Compressor Threshold Characteristic | Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee | Compressor Attack/Release Characteristic | AutoDynamic™ | Compressor Attack Time | Program-dependent | Compressor Release Time | Program-dependent | Compressor Output Gain | -20 to +20 dB | Limiter Threshold Range | 0 dBu to +24 dBu (off) | Limiter Ratio | infinity:1 | Limiter Type | PeakStopPlus® two-stage limiter | Limiter Stage 1 | PeakStop® brickwall limiter | Limiter Stage 1 Attack Time | Zero | Limiter Stage 1 Release Time | Zero | Limiter Stage 2 | Predictive intelligent program limiter | Limiter Stage 2 Attack Time | Program-dependent | Limiter Stage 2 Release Time | Program-dependent | OverEasy® Switch | Activates the OverEasy compression function | I/O Meter Switch | Switches between monitoring input and output levels on the Input/Output Level meter | Bypass Switch | Activates the direct input-to-output hard-wire bypass | Operating Level Switch | (rear panel) Switches the nominal operating level between -10 dBV and +4 dBu simultaneously for both input and output levels | ST Link Switch | Links channels in stereo pairs. Channels One and Three become the master channels | Gain Reduction Meter | 8 segment LED bar graph at 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 dB | I/O Meter | 8-segment LED bar graph at -24, -18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, and +18 dBu | PeakStop™ Indicator | 1 LED to indicate PeakStop™ limiting | Function Switches | LED indicator for each front-panel switch | Output Transformer Options | Jensen® JT-123-dbx or JT- 11-dbx, BCI RE- 123-dbx or RE-11-dbx | Operating Voltage | Switchable:100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz or 200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz | Power Consumption | 20 Watts | Fuse | 100-120 VAC:250 mA Slow Blow, 200-240 VAC:125 mA Type T | Power Connector | IEC receptacle | Dimensions | 1.75“Hx19“Wx9“D (4.4cmx48.3cmx20.1cm) | Unit Weight | 5.2 lbs. (2.4 kg) | Shipping Weight | 7.6 lbs. (3.5 kg) |
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The Multicom Pro-XL MDX4600 gives you 4 channels of first-class dynamic
control in a single rack space. With a multitude of new features like the
advanced program-adaptive expander gate, extensive metering plus a variety
of configuration options, the Multicom Pro-XL puts a lot of dynamic processing
power in your rack.
Features
Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression
circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics
IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise
suppression
Switchable dynamic enhancer for brilliant, lively audio even with heavy compression
IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circuitry combines clipper and program
limiter for reliable and inaudible protection against signal peaks
Switchable low contour filter prevents "pumping" due to low-frequency dominated
compression
Stereo couple function selectable for channels 1/2 and 3/4
Ultra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers and state-of-the-art THAT¬ VCA's
Separate 8-segment LED meters for input/output levels and gain reduction
Selectable operating level (+4 dBu/-10 dBV)
High-quality detented ALPS¬ potentiometers and illuminated switches
Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with ? in. TRS and gold-plated XLR
connectors
Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system
| High-Definition 31-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer with FBQ Feedback Detection System
- Professional 31-band stereo graphic equalizer for live and studio applications
- Revolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection system instantly reveals critical frequencies and can also be used as audio analyzer
- Ultra-low noise 4580 operational amplifiers for highest signal integrity
- Dedicated mono subwoofer output with adjustable crossover frequency
- Additional sweepable high and low-cut filters for each channel remove unwanted frequencies, e.g. floor rumble, hiss etc.
- Highly accurate 12-segment LED input/output metering and input gain controls for easy level setting
- Relay-controlled hard-bypass with an auto-bypass function during power failure (fail-safe relay)
- Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with 1/4" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
- “Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100
- 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
- 3-Year Warranty Program*
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
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