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  Section 3 - Basic Operation

3.1 Connecting the 286s to Your System

The 286s can be used with any low-level microphone signal (via the MIC INPUT) or any 
line-level device (via the LINE INPUT).  Some common line-level devices include: mixing 
consoles, electronic musical instruments, patch bays, and signal processors.  For all 
connections, refer to the following steps:

1.   Turn Off all equipment before making any connections.

2.   Mount the 286s in a rack. (Optional)

Caution:

 Never remove the cover.  There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

 The 286s requires one rack space (height) and one rack space (width).  It can be mounted 
above or below anything that doesn’t generate excessive heat, since it requires no special 
ventilation.  Ambient temperature should not exceed 113°F (45°C) when equipment is 
powered.

3.    Make connections via rear panel jacks and connectors according to your requirements.

A.   Connect a microphone to the MIC INPUT XLR connector or a line level source to the 

1/4” LINE INPUT jack.

B. 

Important:

  DO NOT connect anything other than a microphone to the MIC INPUT.

C.   Connect the load (e.g., mixer, recorder, etc.) to the 286s LINE OUTPUT jack.
D.  Connect an external processor or effects device to the 1/4” INSERT jack. (Optional)

 
4.   Connect the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle on the back of the unit.

  Note:

 We recommend you always power on the unit with the MIC GAIN control set to its 

minimum level (fully counterclockwise).  This will help in safeguarding your system against 
sudden spikes and surges, as well as possible acoustical feedback if a microphone is 
connected and left “open.”

 

 Note:

 Check the line voltage (printed on 286s) and verify that it is correct.

3.2 Understanding the 286s Mic Preamp

The 286s Mic Preamplification Section includes support for phantom-powered mics, a highpass 
filter, and an input gain control.  Note that these controls are applied to the input signal 
before the signal is processed by the 286s Processing Section.

Phantom power is available at the push of a button, pro48VDC to phantom-powered 
microphones.  The 286s phantom power is sufficient for most microphones,  However, some 
vintage condenser mics may require a separate power source.

286s

Section 3

Basic Operation

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Страница 1: ...286 User Manual Mic Preamp Processor Professional Audio Equipment...

Страница 2: ...Power Cord WARNING THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN...

Страница 3: ...Sandy Utah 84070 USA Date September 10 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 75...

Страница 4: ...2 2 Front Panel 5 Section 3 Basic Operation 10 3 1 Connecting the 286s to Your System 10 3 2 Understanding the 286s Mic Preamp 10 Section 4 Problems Possible Causes Solutions 16 Section 5 Technical S...

Страница 5: ...on These two sections can be used together or the 286s can be used as a dedicated Mic Preamp by defeating the Processing Section via the front panel BYPASS switch Furthermore the Processing Section pr...

Страница 6: ...rn a product to the factory for service you MUST first contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization Number No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorizat...

Страница 7: ...ts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years A Return Authorization number must first be obtained from dbx by telephone The company shall not be liable for any consequential damage as a re...

Страница 8: ...INE OUTPUT Jack The 286s LINE OUTPUT jack accepts either balanced or unbalanced 1 4 phone plugs Nominal output signal levels is 0dBu into 600 and maximum output signal level is 21dBu into 600 Output i...

Страница 9: ...you connect a microphone power on the unit or press the PHANTOM button This will eliminate spikes and surges acoustical feedback loud pops momentary hiss or other unwanted sounds Mic Preamp MIC GAIN...

Страница 10: ...TOM POWER button is in 80 Hz HIGHPASS Button and LED Press this button In to activate the 286s pre processing third order filter The HIGHPASS function filters out frequencies below 80Hz by 18dB octave...

Страница 11: ...elease for smooth compression to 10 a fast release where compression follows the envelope of the program very tightly There is no absolute right way to set the DENSITY control However in general slowe...

Страница 12: ...s all signals unattenuated effectively bypassing the gate Turning the knob fully clockwise causes the gate to attenaute input signals below approximately 15dBu The amount of attenaution depends on the...

Страница 13: ...ou have adjusted the 286s controls for the desired amount of processing adjust the OUTPUT GAIN control clockwise to add gain as needed The red OUTPUT GAIN LED located to the right of the OUTPUT GAIN c...

Страница 14: ...NOT connect anything other than a microphone to the MIC INPUT C Connect the load e g mixer recorder etc to the 286s LINE OUTPUT jack D Connect an external processor or effects device to the 1 4 INSER...

Страница 15: ...in level below the threshold of compression the compressor gain remains fixed If the input increases above the threshold of compression the gain begins to decrease i e the amount of gain reduction inc...

Страница 16: ...r sometimes called a Spectral Enhancer adds clarity and detail to vocals or other line level signals by intelligently boosting specific frequency ranges Use the HF DETAIL control to add high frequency...

Страница 17: ...in is added at all the preceding stages of the 286s Using the Four Processors in Different Combinations Note Too high of a THRESHOLD setting with expansion i e lower EXPANSION RATIOs may cause the 286...

Страница 18: ...g should initially be applied conservatively to taste avoid overusing an effect unless it is absolutely necessary For example use De Essing for sibilance or high frequency distortion only otherwise tu...

Страница 19: ...tively re energized and enhanced with treatment Use to taste Program Dependent Use when program material needs treatment Make sure you use only as much treatment as needed Not Recommended The 286s is...

Страница 20: ...ultitrack studio applications consider gating out the hiss during the initial recording then adding HF DETAIL enhancement afterwards during mixdown Audible Distortion With certain combinations of cont...

Страница 21: ...essive brightness try reducing the HF DETAIL or increasing the De Esser THRESHOLD if the audio is a single track as appropriate Low Rumble or Excessive Low Frequencies Although the HIGHPASS button wor...

Страница 22: ...ice be prepared to accurately describe the problem Know the serial number of your unit this is printed on a sticker attached to the rear panel Note Please refer to the terms of your Limited Two Year S...

Страница 23: ...0dB Distortion 0 01 THD 20Hz 20kHz 10dBu LINE OUTPUT 4 TRS phone Balanced Unbalanced Impedance 100 unbalanced 200 balanced Maximum Level 21dBu 20dBm 600 load Gain Adjustment Range 30dB 10dB Noise 85dB...

Страница 24: ...s approximately 2 1 EXPANDER GATE Threshold Range OFF 15dBu Expansion Ratio Adjustable 1 5 1 10 1 Maximum Depth 50dB Attack Time Program Dependent approximately 2ms at maximum attenuation Release Time...

Страница 25: ...286 21 286s Section 7 Block Diagram...

Страница 26: ...286 22 286s...

Страница 27: ...286 23 286s...

Страница 28: ...286 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 Phone 801 568 7660 Fax 801 568 7662 Int l Fax 801 568 7583 Visit us online at www dbxpro com 18 0728V A Printed in China...

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