DBX DDP User Guide

8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.

Sandy, Utah 84070

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

IntÕl Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

http://www.dbxpro.com

A Harman International Company

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dbx Digital. . . now the possibilities really are endless. The dbx DDP offers you the processing power of digital,
with the great sounds you know and want from the analog world. Plus, with digital technology, we can offer you
more precise control and extended parameters than you could ever have with analog processing. The DDP gives you
a true stereo processor, coupled with dbx True RMS Power Summingª technology, or two independent mono units,
giving you the versatility and power of processors costing many times more. Gating, compression (yes, with
OverEasy¨, all-new VariKneeª, or good olÕ hard knee thresholds), limiting, de-essing and EQ (both in-path and
sidechain) are available in the DDP in any order you want. The possibilities are endless. The LCD display shows
you all the information you need to know, complete with a digital meter that will blow your socks off, featuring
peak and average levels at the same time.

WouldnÕt it be nice if you could see the effects of your entire setup in one place? They are displayed visually in the
form of a graphical curve on the right side of the display, making it a snap to set up even the most challenging of
systems. In fact, it works right out of the box, no Ph.D. required, with 50 great factory preset setups to help you get
started. The DDPÕs operating system offers you the ability to refine and save presets to your liking then name and
save them as your own presets for later recall. Wide ranging gain controls allow for both +4 and -10 operation, with­out any effort on your part. The 8-step analog LED ladders show you exactly what is coming in and going out of
the DDP. Metering on the display shows the effects of the processing on the signal in real time. Audio performance
is also top shelf, with ultra-wide range 24bit A/D and D/A converters with dbx TYPE IVª Conversion System fea­turing TSEª (Tape Saturation Emulation) right on board. Digital input/output is also available as an option, giving
you the ability to go all-digital. Full MIDI SysEx automation functionality makes the DDP one of the most versa­tile processors on the market today.

¥ All the classic dbx sounds in gating,

compression, limiting, de-essing, and

sidechain EQ
¥ The most extensive metering available
¥ Graphical representaion of signal shows

composite effects in real time
¥ TYPE IVª Conversion System with

TSEª (Tape Saturation Emulation)

¥ 24bit A/D and D/A convertors keep your

signal pristine

¥ ÒBuilding BlockÓ style operating system

lets you build and save your own presets

¥ Digital input/output option

Processor

DDP

Digital Dynamics

DE-ESSER SIDE CHAIN / EQ UTILITY

PROGRAM

SELECT

PAGE DOWN STORE BYPASS

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-10

-20

INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dBu

0

-24 -18 -12 -6 0 +6 +12 +18

-10 +10
0

-10

-20

INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dBu

0

-24 -18 -12 -6 0 +6 +12 +18

-10 +10

I/O MeterI/O Meter

+4

dB

OUTPUT GAININPUT GAIN

+16

dB

+4

dB

OUTPUT GAININPUT GAIN

+16

dB

CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 DATA

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

dbx Professional Products

8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.

Sandy, Utah 84070

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

IntÕl Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

http://www.dbxpro.com

50 factory presets, 50 user programmable presets

Build your own presets using your favorite building blocks

Change programs, parameters, and bypass via midi controllers

High resolution gain reduction metering

Wide-ranging gain control allows for +4/-10 operation

8-step analog input and output metering

Digital input and output meters measure internal digital processing levels

Hybrid display technology. Combines the best of graphics, character and icon
based displays (the display is Gorgeous!)

OverEasy¨ with VariKneeª (Brand New! Available only in the DDP) or hard
knee thresholds

All the classic dbx trademark sounds in gating, compression, limiting, de-essing,
and sidechain EQ.

Hi-res graph shows composite output vs. input plot of audio signal

Gate controls: threshold, ratio, attack, hold, release

Compression controls: threshold, ratio, gain, OverEasy¨, auto, attack, hold, and
release

Ultra-smooth continuous Auto mode.

Variable Transient Capture Modeª (A feature previously available only in the
172 Super Gate)

Limiting from -60dB to 0dB, with gain, attack and release.

Optional AES/EBU or S/PDIF output for assured compatibility and flexibility. 48
/ 44.1 kHz output

Ultra wide dynamic range 24 - Bit A/D and D/A converters with TSEª Tape
Saturation Emulation on board

TYPE IVª output available when equipped with digital output option

Digital meters show both peak and average levels

Precision control over every parameter

XLR and 1/4" balanced ins and outs.

Sidechain functions for advanced filtering applications. Sidechain monitor included

De-ess from 800Hz to 8kHz, vary the amount.

EQ offers 20Hz to 20kHz, Q, ±12dB, and Side Chain Monitor.

Utilities: sample rate, A/D input and output, Midi functions, Sysex functions.

Midi bypassable via midi program changes

DDP

dbx engineers are constantly working to improve the quality of our products. Specifications are, therefore subject to change without notice.

DIGITAL DYNAMICS PROCESSOR

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS

INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dBu

-24 -18 -12 -6 0 +6 +12 +18

-10

0

-10 +10

-20

+16

dB

18 WATTS

100V 50/60Hz

120V 60Hz

dB

OUTPUT GAININPUT GAIN

CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 DATA

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS

A HARMAN INTERNATIONAL
COMPANY
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
MADE IN USA
MODEL DDP
DIGITAL DYNAMICS PROCESSOR

0

+4

INPUT / OUTPUT LEVEL dBu

-24 -18 -12 -6 0 +6 +12 +18

0

-10 +10

+16

dB

¨

-10

-20
0

I/O MeterI/O Meter

+4

dB

OUTPUT GAININPUT GAIN

AES/EBU AES/EBU

INPUT OUTPUT S/PDIF

IN

OUT

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DE-ESSER SIDE CHAIN / EQ UTILITY

SELECT

PROGRAM

PAGE DOWN STORE BYPASS

CHANNEL TWOMIDI

INPUTS OUTPUTS

INOUT/THRU

CHANNEL ONE

INPUTS OUTPUTS

DDP

Digital Dynamics

Processor