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Congratulations

on your purchase of the dbx Mini-Pre!  For 30 years, dbx has

been the industry leader in dynamics processing. With the introduction of the
MINI-PRE, we are now able to offer our superior dynamics processing technology
in a compact and affordable product design.

This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the Mini-
Pre. After you have become familiar with the unit, we encourage you to experi-
ment and find creative ways that the MINI-PRE can help you make a better sound-
ing mix.

Mini-Pre Features-

• Hand-Selected 12AX7 Pre Amp Tube
• 60 dB of Gain and -

to +10dB of Output Level

• Input Gain Control
• Output Gain Control
• Phase Reverse 
• 20dB Pad Switch
• Sele48 volt Phantom Power
• Balanced XLR Input and Output
• Impedance-balanced 1/4” TRS Output
• 1/4” TS Input
• Neutrik (locking) XLR connectors
• SMT™ Technology

Introduction and Features

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Introduction and Features

Mini-Pre

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Mini-Pre User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Mini-Pre Vacuum Tube Microphone PreAmp

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Page 2: ...ARTHED CAUTION EQUIPMENT IS NOT DISCONNECTED FROM MAINS WHEN SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW Earth BLUE Ne...

Page 3: ...eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattil lverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruk tion IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This unit conforms...

Page 4: ...tory for service you MUST contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization Number No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number Please refer to th...

Page 5: ...d 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...

Page 6: ...fter you have become familiar with the unit we encourage you to experi ment and find creative ways that the MINI PRE can help you make a better sound ing mix Mini Pre Features Hand Selected 12AX7 Pre...

Page 7: ...nectors can be used simultaneously XLR Pin configuration Pin 1 Ground Pin2 Positive and Pin3 Negative 1 4 Balanced TRS Output Connector The 1 4 output connector of the Mini Pre is impedance balanced T...

Page 8: ...trol clock wise will increase the gain from 24 to 60dB Stages include 24 to 60dB and 6 to 40dB 20dB pad Peak LED The red Peak LED is used to indicate that the input signal is severely clipping It is r...

Page 9: ...Pre is used to adjust the phase output of the unit When the switch is depressed out the output is normal or in phase When the Phase switch is engaged pressed in the output signal is out of phase Outpu...

Page 10: ...r instrument to warm the tone that can sometimes be ster ilized by mixing consoles Hard Disk Applications You can also use the Mini Pre as a direct interface for digital audio workstations The Mini Pr...

Page 11: ...ot and impedance balanced TRS 1 4 Type Balanced unbalanced Impedance Balanced 600 unbalanced 300 Maximum Output Level XLR 27dBu 1 4 21dBu System Performance Gain Control Range 26dB to 60dB for Mic Inp...

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