DBX 1046 Quad Compressor Limiter
- 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
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.
Product Features
- 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)
- Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Impedance: Balanced > 40 kOhm, unbalanced >20 kOhm
- Max Input Level: > +22 dBu balanced or unbalanced
- CMRR: Typically >50 dB at 1 kHz
Output
- Connectors: XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot)
- Type: Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Impedance: Balanced 30 Ohm, unbalanced 15 Ohm
- Max Output Level: >+22 dBm balanced, > +20 dBm unbalanced
System Performance
- Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
- Frequency Response: 0.35 Hz to 90kHz, +0/-3 dB
- Noise: < -96 dBu, unweighted, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth
- 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, < 0.1% any amount of compression up to 40 dB, 1 kHz
- IMD: < 0.1% SMPTE
- Interchannel Crosstalk: -80 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz
- Stereo Coupling: True RMS Power Summing
Compressor
- Threshold Range: -40 dBu to +20 dBu
- Ratio: 1:1 to infinity:1
- Threshold Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
- Attack/Release Characteristic: AutoDynamic™
- Attack Time: Program-dependent
- Release Time: Program-dependent
- Output Gain: -20 to +20 dB
Limiter
- Threshold Range: 0 dBu to +24 dBu (off)
- Ratio: infinity: 1
- Limiter Type: PeakStopPlus® two-stage limiter
- Stage 1: PeakStop® brickwall limiter, Attack Time: Zero, Release Time: Zero
- Stage 2: Predictive intelligent program limiter, Attack Time: Program-dependent, Release Time: Program-dependent
Function Switches
- OverEasy®: Activates the OverEasy compression function.
- I/O Meter: Switches between monitoring input and output levels on the Input/Output Level meter.
- Bypass: Activates the direct input-to-output hard-wire bypass.
Operating Level
- (rear panel): Switches the nominal operating level between -10 dBV and +4 dBu simultaneously for both input and output levels.
- ST Link: Links channels in stereo pairs. Channels One and Three become the master channels.
Indicators
- Gain Reduction Meter: 8 segment LED bar graph at 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 dB
- Input/Ouptut Meter: 8-segment LED bar graph at -24, -18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, and +18 dBu
- PeakStop™: 1 LED to indicate PeakStop™ limiting
- Function Switches: LED indicator for each front-panel switch
Options - Output Transformer
- Per Channel: Jensen® JT-123-dbx or JT- 11-dbx, BCI RE- 123-dbx or RE-11-dbx
Power Supply
- 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
- Mains Connection: IEC receptacle
Physical
- Dimensions: 1.75"Hx19"Wx9"D (4.4cmx48.3cmx20.1cm)
- Weight: 5.2 lbs. (2.4 kg)
- Shipping Weight: 7.6 lbs. (3.5 kg)
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Bulky Items
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Returns
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You can expect a refund in the same form of payment originally used within 2 to 3 working days of us receiving your return.
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