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Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the dbx 1046 Quad Compressor Limiter. The dbx 1046 is 

a high performance multifunctional unit designed to deliver all the flexibility and power that a professional 

user demands. The dbx 1046 incorporates the new advanced dbx V2™ VCA for high system performance. We 

recommend you take a moment to read through this Operation manual. It provides information that will assist 

you in system set-up. 

Inspection

Verify that the 1046’s package contains the following:

 

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1046 Unit (according to Model number marked on package)

 

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AC Power Cord

 

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Operation Manual

 

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Registration Card

 

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4 Rack Mount Screws and Washers

If any of these items are missing, contact dbx customer service at (801) 568-7660.

Warranty

1.  The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase 

date to validate this warranty. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.

2.  dbx warrants this product, when bought and 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 defective materials 

that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to dbx WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the 
factory, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years. A Return Authorization number 
must be obtained from dbx by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a 
result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.

4.  dbx reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product 

without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or improvements on products previously 
manufactured.

5.  The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and dbx neither assumes nor authorizes 

any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. 
In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the 
performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.

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...

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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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