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Manufacturer’s Name: 

dbx Professional Products

Manufacturer’s Address: 

8760 S. Sandy Parkway

 

 

 

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA

declares that the product:

 

Product name: 

dbx 1046

 

 Note: Product name may be suffixed by the letters-EU. 

 

Product option: 

None

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: 

 

IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1

 
EMC: 

 

EN 55022:2006 (N/A; Analog Product) 

  IEC61000-4-2
  IEC61000-4-3
  IEC61000-4-4
  IEC61000-4-5
  IEC61000-4-6
  IEC61000-4-8
  IEC61000-4-11

Supplementary Information:

 

The product herewith complies with the requirements of 

 the:

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC 

With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation  
1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, this product is designed,  
produced, and classified as Professional Audio Equipment  
and thus is exempt from this Directive.

Roger Johnsen                       
Vice-President of Engineering 
8760 S. Sandy Parkway 

      

Sandy, Utah 84070, USA                              
Date: June 14, 2010

European Contact:  Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or

Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah  
84070 USA
Ph: (801) 566-8800
Fax: (801) 568-7583

DECLARATION OF 

CONFORMITY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

eLectroMaGnetIc

coMPatIBILIty 

this unit conforms to the product specifications noted on the 

Declaration of Conformity

. operation is subject to the following two 

conditions:

•   this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
•   this device must accept any interference received, including  

interference that may cause undesired operation.  

operation of this unit within significant 
electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

•  use only shielded interconnecting cables.

u.K. MaInS PLuG WarnInG

A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. 
discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility.

NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU 
INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 
AMP POWER SOCKET.

do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place.  
replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer.  
replacement fuses are 13 amps and must be AstA approved to 
Bs1362.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste.  There is a 
separate  collection  system  for  used  electronic  products  in  accordance  with  legislation  that 
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used 
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar 
new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and 
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Summary of Contents for 1046

Page 1: ...MODEL 1046 Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...pment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock refer servic ing to qualified service personnel or equivalent If connected to 240V sup...

Page 3: ...e following two conditions this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Operation of t...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...tents Introduction 2 Inspection 2 Warranty 2 Connecting the 1046 to your system 3 Operating Controls 3 Rear Panel Operations 6 Applications 7 Installation Considerations 8 Specifications 9 Manual Cont...

Page 6: ...used solely within the U S to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service 3 dbx liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or at our discretion replacing...

Page 7: ...away from audio lines The unit may be turned on and off via the rear panel power switch or from a master equipment power switch Operating Controls Front Panel CHANNEL FOUR INPUTS OUTPUTS OPERATING LEV...

Page 8: ...justable between 1 1 and 1 Note when OverEasy processing is selected the ratio transitions smoothly from the linear to the compressed region As the signal exceeds the threshold the ratio approaches th...

Page 9: ...can be achieved by intentionally driving the signal into heavy PeakStopPlus limiting Great care has gone into the design of the PeakStopPlus limiter to keep it acoustically transparent Appropriate use...

Page 10: ...Gain Reduction meters will indicate the amount of gain reduction occurring as on their masters Gain Reduction Meters All 4 channels have equal precedence as far as signal processing is concerned The...

Page 11: ...ively low THRESHOLD setting 20 dBu Adjust both controls as necessary Compressors have also been used to bring vocals to the forefront of a mix in volume restricted studios e g home studios Start by ad...

Page 12: ...h for all digital media To use the 1046 so that no changes in gain occur unless an emergency arises wildly excessive levels set Hard Knee mode On the RATIO to 1 and the THRESHOLD highest level before...

Page 13: ...amic Attack Time Program dependent typically 15ms for 10 dB 5 ms for 20 dB 3 ms for 30 dB Release Time Program dependent typically 125 dB sec Output Gain 20 to 20 dB Limiter Threshold Range 4 dBu to 2...

Page 14: ...100 120 VAC T 300 mA L 250V 200 240 VAC T 160 mA L 250V Mains Connection IEC receptacle Physical Dimensions 1 75 H x 19 W x 9 D 44 5 x 483 x 229 mm Weight 7 4 lbs 3 4 kg Shipping Weight 9 8 lbs 4 4 kg...

Page 15: ...Notes...

Page 16: ...18 2244V C Printed in China 8760 South Sandy Pkwy Sandy Utah 84070 Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 Email customer dbxpro com Website www dbxpro com...

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