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The 500 Series format is a standardized, modular format for audio equipment that allows you to mix and match different devices from different manufacturers in the same rack. It's popular in both professional and home studios due to its flexibility and space-saving design.
OverEasy and Hard Knee are types of compression curves used in audio processing. OverEasy compression provides a smoother, more gradual compression making it less noticeable and more natural-sounding. Hard Knee compression, on the other hand, applies maximum compression as soon as the signal exceeds the threshold, making it more aggressive and suitable for preventing audio clipping or distortion.
The 'INFINITY +' inverse-compression mode is a unique feature of the dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter. When the input signal exceeds the threshold, this mode reduces the audio output level, helping to manage overpowering vocal choruses and control runaway mix levels. It's a useful tool for maintaining balanced audio in challenging mixing scenarios.
Yes, the dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter is versatile and robust enough for both studio recording and live performance settings. Its wide range of controls and features, including the ability to go from subtle compression to 'brick wall' peak limiting, make it a valuable tool in both environments.
RMS level detection in the dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter refers to the method it uses to measure the level of the audio signal. RMS, or Root Mean Square, is a type of measurement that provides a more accurate representation of how loud the audio signal will sound to the human ear. This helps ensure more natural-sounding dynamics processing.
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2019-03-03T11:04:16
Good to compress almost everything
Tony H.
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Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
40kOhms balanced, 20kOhms unbalanced
+22dBu
>40 dB; typically >55 dB at 1 kHz
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Balanced 30Ohms, unbalanced 15Ohms
+22dBu
20 Hz - 20 kHz, + 0/-0.5 dB; 0.5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
<-97 dBu, Unweighted (22 Hz - 22 kHz)
<0.005% typical, No compression, 1 kHz input at 0 dBu; <0.07% typical, Any Amount of Compression up to 40 dB at 1 kHz
>119 dB
Variable from -20 dB to +20 dB
-40 dBu to +20 dBu
Selectable OverEasy or Hard Knee
Variable 1:1 to Infinity:1 thru to -1:1; 60dB Maximum Compression
Program-Dependent; Typically 15ms for 10dB, 5ms for 20dB, 3ms for 30dB
Program-Dependent; Typically 8ms for 1dB, 80ms for 10dB, 400ms for 50dB; 125dB/Sec Rate
+/- 16VDC
60mA per power rail
1.92 watts
500 Series Compatible Power-frame
1 Slot
5.25 x 1.5 x 6" / 13.34 x 3.81 x 15.24cm
1.3lbs / 0.59kg
691991000638
Dbx compressor
By Tony H.
Good to compress almost everything
Under the esteemed banner of dbx, the 560A Compressor/Limiter emerges as a paragon of VCA-based compression, tailored for the modern producer's needs with its 500 Series format compatibility. dbx's storied legacy in modular processing, which began with the iconic DBX 900 Series, is upheld and advanced with the 560A, a unit that continues to forge the brand's reputation for excellence in audio dynamics control.
The dbx 560A is engineered to be your go-to compressor, mirroring the revered switch-selectable OverEasy and Hard Knee compression curves found in the industry-standard dbx 160A rackmount processor. Its comprehensive control set, including an expansive range of threshold, ratio, and output parameters, coupled with true RMS level detection, ensures the most authentic and musical dynamics processing across a multitude of applications.
Whether you're looking to add punch to drums, bass, and vocals, or seeking the finesse to manage fluctuating levels across vocal and instrumental tracks, the 560A stands ready. Its versatility shines, capable of delivering everything from nuanced, gentle compression to robust "brick wall" peak limiting, making it an indispensable tool for both studio recording and live performance settings.
For those situations that demand precise protection against overload distortion, the 560A's Hard Knee compression and high ratio settings offer a robust safeguard, ideal for digital recording, public address systems, and broadcast signals. The unit's visual feedback is equally impressive, with a 19-segment, switchable Input/Output LED display and 12-segment Gain Reduction LEDs providing clear, at-a-glance monitoring of signal processing.
Unique to the dbx 560A is the "INFINITY +" inverse-compression mode, a feature that ingeniously reduces the audio output level when the input surpasses the threshold, offering a critical solution for managing overpowering vocal choruses and unruly mix levels.
Incorporate the dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter into your 500 Series rack, and experience the blend of high-quality, professional, and advanced audio compression that dbx is celebrated for. With its durable and reliable design, this unit is poised to become an essential component in achieving the polished, dynamic sound that audio professionals strive for.