How it Works
DBX
Loading...
566
Schematic
18 pgs741.4 Kb3
User Guide
2 pgs337.4 Kb0

DBX 566 User Guide

8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
Sandy, Utah 84070
Phone (801) 568-7660
Fax (801) 568-7662
Int’l Fax (801) 568-7583
customer@dbxpro.com
http://www.dbxpro.com
• Hand selected Premium 12AU7 vacuum tubes in path
• +4/-10 operation
• Drive control for a wide variety of great tube effects
• PeakPlus™ limiter on each channel
• Complete sidechain, OverEasy®, and Auto functions
• Optional TYPE IV™ Conversion System outputs
• Separate 1/4" sidechain insert send and return
• Custom designed analog VU meters monitor tube drive, gain reduction, or output levels
566
dbx’s traditional spot atop the pro audio industry continues with the introduction of its new “Silver Series.” The inclusion of 2 vacuum tubes makes the 566 Vacuum Tube Compressor no ordinary compressor. Of course, it’s loaded with all the features you’d expect from a compressor, including custom designed analog VU meters that monitor tube level, gain reduction, or output levels. The 566 Vacuum Tube Compressor also has full sidechain functionality, including sidechain monitor, and our unique Contour function, which allows low frequency material to pass through the threshold without triggering unmusical compression effects. It also includes the dbx OverEasy® threshold characteristic, and Auto attack and release. Line/Instrument and mic inputs make the 566 versatile enough to use with virtually any source device. Add to this impressive list of standard features extras like a sidechain insert loop, True RMS Power Summing™, and the new patent-pending PeakPlus™limiting topology and you have a compressor that strengthens dbx’s outstanding reputation.
The premium 12AU7 vacuum tubes are hand selected for ideal triode gain matching, distortion, micro­phonics and drive characteristics. You get the best tube sound with the most versatility available today. And with the optional dbx TYPE IV™ Conversion System output, you can translate the essence of tube processing directly to the digital world, without leaving the box. The digital output offers the ability to communicate in either AES/EBU or S/PDIF at 16, 20, or 24 bit word lengths. In addition, TYPE IV™ offers the ability to select noise shape algorithms and dither types that best suit your music and your medium. The 566 also has all the rear panel versatility and connectivity that make it easy to setup and patch into any system. Gold plated Neutrik® connectors for the audio ins and outs ensure solid connec­tions and pristine sound every time. Separate 1/4" connectors for the sidechain sends and returns, as well as +4/-10 operating level switching make it a snap to use.
Compressor
Vacuum Tube
®
+
3
0
¤
3
-15
DECIBELS
5
-20 -10
7
-25 -5
10
-30 0
20
-
PEAK
5
50
dB/Sec
RELEASE
250
125 12.5
AUTO
.15
.04
.35
ATTACK
dB/mSec
3
1
6:1
3:1
∞:1
2:1
RATIO
1:1
1.5:1
1.2:1
OverEasy
+10
+20
dB
-10
THRESHOLD
-40
-20 0
-30
-
0
+
LEVEL
LEVEL
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
GAIN
LEVEL
INSERT
REDUCTION
METER SOURCE
METER SOURCE
CHANNEL TWO
DRIVE
LEVEL
DRIVE
LEVEL
+20
Off
+15
0
+10
+5
LIMIT
+15
0
-15
CONTOUR BYPASSSC ENABLE
SC MON
+15
0
-15
UNLINK
dB
PeakPlus
dB
LEVEL
dB
DRIVE
THRESHOLD
SHAPEDITHER
Red: Shape 2
TYPE IV
2
CONVERSION SYSTEM
Off: None Off: None
Red: SNR
Green: TPDF Green: Shape 1
+
3
0
¤
3
-15
DECIBELS
5
-20 -10
7
-25 -5
10
-30 0
20
-
PEAK
5
50
dB/Sec
RELEASE
250
125 12.5
AUTO
.15
.04
.35
ATTACK
dB/mSec
3
1
6:1
3:1
∞:1
2:1
RATIO
1:1
1.5:1
1.2:1
OverEasy
+10
+20
dB
-10
THRESHOLD
-40
-20 0
-30
-
0
+
LEVEL
LEVEL
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
GAIN
LEVEL
INSERT
REDUCTION
METER SOURCE
METER SOURCE
CHANNEL ONE
DRIVE
LEVEL
DRIVE
LEVEL
+20
+15
+10
+5
LIMIT
0
CONTOUR BYPASSSC ENABLE
SC MON
0
UNLINK
Off
dB
0
+15
dB
-15
+15
dB
-15
PeakPlus
THRESHOLD
LEVEL
DRIVE
PUTS
onnectors: Female XLR Pin 2 hot and TRS 1/4”
pe: Electronically balanced/unbalanced
mpedance: 20.1 kΩ nominal, or 470 kΩ with rear-
panel INST switch engaged
aximum Input Level: > +30 dBu, or +22 dBu with rear-panel
INST switch engaged
UTPUTS
onnectors: Male XLR Pin 2 hot and TRS 1/4”
pe: Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
mpedance: Balanced 120Ω, unbalanced 60Ω
aximum Output Level: +21.5 dBu, balanced or unbalanced
DECHAIN
onnectors: TRS 1/4”
pe: Impedance balanced/unbalanced
(SEND), electronically balanced/unbal­anced (RETURN)
mpedance: 100Ω bal./50Ω unbal. (SEND), 20kΩ
(RETURN) ominal Send Level: +4 dBu ominal Return Level: +4 dBu
OMPRESSOR
eshold range: -40dBu to +20dBu atio: 1:1 to ∞:1 hreshold Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
curves
Attack/Release Characteristic: AutoDynamic™ Attack/Release Modes: Selectable Manual or Auto Manual Attack Time: Scalable program-dependent. Typically
3dB/ms to .04dB/sec
Manual Release Time: Scalable program-dependent. Typically
250dB/sec to 5dB/sec
Auto Attack Time: Program-dependent. Typically 15ms for
10dB, 5ms for 20dB, and 3ms for 30dB
Auto Release Time: Program-dependent. Typically
125dB/sec
Output Gain: -15 to +15dB
PeakPlus LIMITER
Type: Two-stage proprietary Threshold Range: +4 dBu to >+ 22 dBu (off) Ratio: ∞:1 Stage 1 Attack and Release Time: Zero Stage 2 Attack Time: Program-dependent, typically < 5ms Stage 2 Release Time: Program-dependent, typically 22dB/sec
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
DRIVE Control Range: +10 dB to +60 dB LEVEL Control Range: -15 dB to +15 dB
0.5 dB Bandwidth: 15 Hz to > 90 kHz +0/-0.5 dB Frequency Response: <10 Hz to >200 kHz +0/-3.0 dB EIN: Typically -126 dBu, 150Ω source
impedance, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz measurement bandwidth
THD + Noise: 0.04% typical at +0 dBu out, 1kHz, 33
dB gain, 3.5% typical at +21 dBu out,
1kHz, 35 dB gain Deviation From Linear Phase: < 20 degrees, 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Interchannel Crosstalk: Typically -98 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage: 100V, 120V, or 220-240VAC 50/60 Hz. Power Consumption: 30 Watts maximum. Fuse: 100V: 315mA 250V Slow Blow 5mm X
20mm
120V: 315mA 250V Slow Blow 5mm X
20mm
220-240V: T160 mA250V 5mm X 20mm Mains Connection: IEC 320 Receptacle
PHYSICAL
Dimensions: 3.5" H X 19" W X 8" D Weight: 12 lbs (5.5 kg) Shipping Weight: 13 lbs (5.9 kg)
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775V RMS. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
566
bx engineers are constantly working to improve the quality of our products. pecifications are, therefore subject to change without notice.
®
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
dbx Professional Products
8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
Sandy, Utah 84070
Phone (801) 568-7660
Fax (801) 568-7662
Int’l Fax (801) 568-7583
customer@dbxpro.com
http://www.dbxpro.com
VACUUM TUBE COMPRESSOR
-10
2:1
+ 0
-
1.2:1
+10
-30
OverEasy
+20
-40
dB
THRESHOLD
-150+15
dB
DRIVE
1
6:1
1:1
∞:1
3
dB/mSec
ATTACK
RATIO
CONTOUR BYPASSSC ENABLE
SC MON
.35
3:1
1.5:1
-20 0 .15
AUTO
.04
50
125 12.5
250
5
dB/Sec
RELEASE
-150+15
dB
LEVEL
PEAK
+15
+10
LIMIT
+20
+5
Off
0
dB
PeakPlus
THRESHOLD
5
7
10
20
-
-15
-20 -10
-25 -5
DECIBELS
-30 0
CHANNEL ONE
METER SOURCE
METER SOURCE
GAIN
DRIVE
DRIVE
REDUCTION
LEVEL
LEVEL
3
0
3
+
®
CONVERSION SYSTEM
Red: SNR
Green: TPDF Green: Shape 1
Off: None Off: None
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LEVEL
LEVEL
TYPE IV
2
Red: Shape 2
SHAPEDITHER
+
-30
0
-
UNLINK
-10
-20 0
-40
dB
THRESHOLD
-150+15
dB
DRIVE
2:1
.35
3:1
1.5:1
1.2:1
+10
OverEasy
+20
1
6:1
1:1
∞:1
3
dB/mSec
ATTACK
RATIO
CONTOUR BYPASSSC ENABLE
SC MON
.15
.04
125 12.5
AUTO
250
dB/Sec
RELEASE
-150+15
dB
LEVEL
50
PEAK
5
+15
+10
LIMIT
+20
+5
Off
0
dB
PeakPlus
THRESHOLD
3
5
7
0
10
-15
-20 -10
-25 -5
DECIBELS
®
CHANNEL TWO
METER SOURCE
METER SOURCE
INSERT
GAIN
LEVEL
REDUCTION
3
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LEVEL
LEVEL
+
566
Vacuum Tube
Compressor
20
-
-30 0
DRIVE
DRIVE LEVEL
LEVEL
Loading...
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use