
M
ANUAL
C
ONTENTS
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NTRODUCTION
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2
I
NSPECTION
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Q
UICK
S
ET
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P
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W
ARRANTY
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O
PERATING
C
ONTROLS
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C
ONNECTING THE
263A
TO YOUR
S
YSTEM
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A
BOUT
DE-ESSING
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T
ECHNICAL
S
UPPORT
/ F
ACTORY
S
ERVICE
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S
PECIFICATIONS
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OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL 263A
I
NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on choosing the dbx 263A De-Esser. The 263A provides traditional dbx sonic quality and
performance for the working musician, DJ, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly
compressor/de-esser. We recommend that you take a moment and read through the manual as it pro-
vides information that will assist you in using your unit to its fullest potential.
Common De-Essing Applications:
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Reduce sibilance
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Modifying high frequency levels
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Exaggerate effects
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NSPECTION
Verify that the 263A package contains the following:
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263A Unit
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AC Power Cord
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Operation Manual
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Registration Card
Q
UICK
S
ETUP
To get your unit up and running as quickly as possible, do the following steps. For more detailed informa-
tion, refer to the specified pages.
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Unpack and Inspect the 263A Package.
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2
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Connect the 263A to Your System.
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5
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Set Levels and Controls as Needed.
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10
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