PUTS
onnectors:
Female XLR Pin 2 hot and TRS 1/4”
pe:
Electronically balanced/unbalanced
mpedance:
20.1 k
Ω
nominal, or 470 k
Ω
with rear-
panel INST switch engaged
aximum Input Level: > +30 dBu, or +22 dBu with rear-panel
INST switch engaged
UTPUTS
onnectors:
Male XLR Pin 2 hot and TRS 1/4”
pe:
Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
mpedance:
Balanced 120
Ω
, unbalanced 60
Ω
aximum Output Level:
+21.5 dBu, balanced or unbalanced
DECHAIN
onnectors:
TRS 1/4”
pe:
Impedance balanced/unbalanced
(SEND), electronically balanced/unbal-
anced (RETURN)
mpedance:
100
Ω
bal./50
Ω
unbal. (SEND), 20k
Ω
(RETURN)
ominal Send Level:
+4 dBu
ominal Return Level:
+4 dBu
OMPRESSOR
eshold range:
-40dBu to +20dBu
atio:
1:1 to
∞
:1
hreshold Characteristic:
Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
curves
Attack/Release Characteristic: AutoDynamic™
Attack/Release Modes:
Selectable Manual or Auto
Manual Attack Time:
Scalable program-dependent. Typically
3dB/ms to .04dB/sec
Manual Release Time:
Scalable program-dependent. Typically
250dB/sec to 5dB/sec
Auto Attack Time:
Program-dependent. Typically 15ms for
10dB, 5ms for 20dB, and 3ms for 30dB
Auto Release Time:
Program-dependent. Typically
125dB/sec
Output Gain:
-15 to +15dB
PeakPlus LIMITER
Type:
Two-stage proprietary
Threshold Range:
+4 dBu to >+ 22 dBu (off)
Ratio:
∞
:1
Stage 1 Attack and Release Time: Zero
Stage 2 Attack Time:
Program-dependent, typically < 5ms
Stage 2 Release Time:
Program-dependent, typically 22dB/sec
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
DRIVE Control Range:
+10 dB to +60 dB
LEVEL Control Range:
-15 dB to +15 dB
0.5 dB Bandwidth:
15 Hz to > 90 kHz +0/-0.5 dB
Frequency Response:
<10 Hz to >200 kHz +0/-3.0 dB
EIN:
Typically -126 dBu, 150
Ω
source
impedance, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20
kHz measurement bandwidth
THD + Noise:
0.04% typical at +0 dBu out, 1kHz, 33
dB gain, 3.5% typical at +21 dBu out,
1kHz, 35 dB gain
Deviation From Linear Phase: < 20 degrees, 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Interchannel Crosstalk:
Typically -98 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Voltage:
100V, 120V, or 220-240VAC 50/60 Hz.
Power Consumption:
30 Watts maximum.
Fuse:
100V: 315mA 250V Slow Blow 5mm X
20mm
120V: 315mA 250V Slow Blow 5mm X
20mm
220-240V: T160 mA 250V 5mm X
20mm
Mains Connection:
IEC 320 Receptacle
PHYSICAL
Dimensions:
3.5" H X 19" W X 8" D
Weight:
12 lbs (5.5 kg)
Shipping Weight:
13 lbs (5.9 kg)
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775V RMS. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
VACUUM TUBE COMPRESSOR
566
SHAPE
DITHER
566
Vacuum Tube
Compressor
Off: None
Off: None
Green: TPDF Green: Shape 1
Red: SNR
2
Red: Shape 2
TYPE IV
CONVERSION SYSTEM
INSERT
LEVEL
METER SOURCE
DRIVE
LEVEL
OUTPUT
LEVEL
20
10 7 5 3
0
3
+
-
®
DECIBELS
-15
-20
-10
-25
-5
-30
0
DRIVE
dB
-15
0
+15
THRESHOLD
dB
-40
-30
-20
0
0
-
-10
+
+10
+20
CONTOUR
BYPASS
SC ENABLE
RATIO
1:1
1.2:1
1.5:1
2:1
3:1
6:1
∞
:1
ATTACK
dB/mSec
3
1
.35
.04
.15
OverEasy
RELEASE
dB/Sec
250
125
12.5
50
5
UNLINK
AUTO
LEVEL
dB
-15
0
+15
PeakPlus
THRESHOLD
dB
0
+5
+10
Off
+20
+15
SC MON
LIMIT
PEAK
CHANNEL TWO
20
10 7 5 3
0
3
+
-
®
DECIBELS
-15
-20
-10
-25
-5
-30
0
GAIN
REDUCTION
METER SOURCE
DRIVE
LEVEL
OUTPUT
LEVEL
METER SOURCE
DRIVE
LEVEL
OUTPUT
LEVEL
DRIVE
dB
-15
0
+15
THRESHOLD
dB
-40
-30
-20
0
0
-
-10
+
+10
+20
CONTOUR
BYPASS
SC ENABLE
RATIO
1:1
1.2:1
1.5:1
2:1
3:1
6:1
∞
:1
ATTACK
dB/mSec
3
1
.35
.04
.15
OverEasy
RELEASE
dB/Sec
250
125
12.5
50
5
AUTO
LEVEL
dB
-15
0
+15
PeakPlus
THRESHOLD
dB
0
+5
+10
Off
+20
+15
SC MON
LIMIT
PEAK
CHANNEL ONE
GAIN
REDUCTION
METER SOURCE
DRIVE
LEVEL
OUTPUT
LEVEL
bx engineers are constantly working to improve the quality of our products.
pecifications are, therefore subject to change without notice.
®
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
dbx Professional Products
8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
Sandy, Utah 84070
Phone (801) 568-7660
Fax (801) 568-7662
Int’l Fax (801) 568-7583
http://www.dbxpro.com
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