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DBX 1046 - Quad Compressor - Used

by DBX
£179.10 inc. vat
£149.25 ex. vat
SKU SDBX1046U
In Stock - Available for Immediate Dispatch

DBX 1046 - Used

The DBX 1046 is a 4 channel compressor that features all the standard rotary knobs you would expect to alter and define your audio. The 1046 is designed to provide the audio professional with just that: 4 channels of great sounding dbx compression for a variety of applications. Incorporating the industry standard dbx designs and the latest available manufacturing techniques, the dbx 1046 provides pristine sonic quality with that classic dbx sound.

This is a used item. The unit is in excellent condition with only minor signs of use. Please see images.

The 1046 provides 4 channels of smooth classic dbx OverEasy or Hard Knee compression that are perfectly suited for use on individual tracks of your multitrack recorder, and in virtually all applications the separate channels can be individually interfaced and used for entirely independent purposes. Additionally the newly developed PeakStopPlus is ideal for protecting your system from the oppressive peaks that can take out valuable drivers in your sound reinforcement rig or studio monitors.

Features

  • Four independent channels of operation, stereo linkable in two pairs
  • PeakStopPlus limiting control for setting maximum allowable level regardless of compressor settings
  • Independent Threshold and ratio controls
  • Switchable OverEasy or Hard Knee compression
  • Classic dbx compression
  • Differentially balanced gold-plated XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs
  • True RMS level detection
  • Precision metering of input level, output level, and gain reduction
  • Dual True stereo or quad mono operation
  • Switchable +4dBu or -10dBV operation per channel

Specifications

  • Input Connectors: XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot)
  • Input Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Input Impedance: Balanced > 40 kOhm, unbalanced >20 kOhm
  • Max Input: > +22 dBu balanced or unbalanced
  • CMRR: Typically >50 dB at 1 kHz
  • Output Connectors: XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot)
  • Output Type: Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Output Impedance: Balanced 30 Ohm, unbalanced 15 Ohm
  • Max Output: > +22 dBm balanced, > +20 dBm unbalanced
  • Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
  • Frequency Response: 0.35 Hz to 90kHz, +0/-3 dB
  • Noise: < -96 dBu, unweighted, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth
  • Dynamic Range: > 118 dB, unweighted
  • THD+Noise: >0.008% typical at +4 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), 0.08% typical at +20 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), < 0.1% any amount of compression up to 40 dB, 1 kHz
  • IMD: < 0.1% SMPTE
  • Interchannel Crosstalk: < -80 dB 20Hz to 20 kHz
  • Stereo Coupling: True RMS Power Summing
  • Compressor Threshold Range: -40 dBu to +20 dBu
  • Compressor Ratio: 1:1 to infinity:1
  • Compressor Threshold Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
  • Compressor Attack Time: Program-dependent
  • Compressor Release Time: Program-dependent
  • Compressor Output Gain: -20 to +20 dB
  • Limiter Threshold Range: 0 dBu to +24 dBu (off)
  • Limiter Ratio: infinity:1
  • Limiter Type: PeakStopPlus® two-stage limiter
  • Limiter Stage 1: PeakStop® brickwall limiter
  • Limiter Stage 1 Attack Time: Zero
  • Limiter Stage 1 Release Time: Zero
  • Limiter Stage 2: Predictive intelligent program limiter
  • Limiter Stage 2 Attack Time: Program-dependent
  • Limiter Stage 2 Release Time: Program-dependent
  • OverEasy® Switch: Activates the OverEasy compression function
  • I/O Meter Switch: Switches between monitoring input and output levels on the Input/Output Level meter
  • Bypass Switch: Activates the direct input-to-output hard-wire bypass
  • Gain Reduction Meter: 8 segment LED bar graph at 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 dB
  • I/O Meter: 8-segment LED bar graph at -24, -18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, and +18 dBu
  • PeakStop™ Indicator: 1 LED to indicate PeakStop™ limiting
  • Function Switches: LED indicator for each front-panel switch
  • Output Transformer Options: Jensen® JT-123-dbx or JT- 11-dbx, BCI RE- 123-dbx or RE-11-dbx
  • Operating Voltage: Switchable:100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz or 200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: 20 Watts
  • Fuse: 100-120 VAC:250 mA Slow Blow, 200-240 VAC:125 mA Type T
  • Power Connector: IEC receptacle
  • Dimensions: 1.75"Hx19"Wx9"D (4.4cmx48.3cmx20.1cm)
  • Unit Weight: 5.2 lbs. (2.4 kg)
  • Shipping Weight: 7.6 lbs. (3.5 kg)