DBX 1066

The dbx 1066 is a professional, two channel compressor limiter expander/gate delivering world class dbx compression with an expanded level of control and metering capabilities.

State of the art technology VCA's, meticulous component selection, and scrupulous testing procedures are just a few more reasons that the new dbx 1066 is the latest in a long line of pedigreed dbx signal processors.

At the heart of the 1066 is the new dbx V2 VCA. Developed especially for the 1066, 1046 and other 10 series products to come, this revolutionary VCA boasts superb dynamic range characteristics while maintaining very low distortion and almost immeasurable noise characteristics.
The bottom line is this: a new VCA working in conjunction with world class design makes the dbx 1066 perform better than compressors selling for hundreds more.



DBX 1066 Features :

• Selectable auto (classic dbx¨) or manual (variable Attack and Release) compression
• Contour switch removes unwanted low frequency information from detector circuit
• Selectable Overeasy¨ or Hard Knee compression modes
• PeakStopPlus limiting for setting maximum allowable level with minimal distortion
• SC Ext and SC Mon for setting up and monitoring external devices for gating function
• True 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
• True stereo or dual mono operation
• Switchable +4dBu or -10dBV operation per channel

The Compressor section provides Ratio control, switchable Overeasy compression, switchable Low Frequency Contour, manual Attack and Release controls (switchable to automatic), plus switchable Input or Output Metering, and Output Gain control. Gain reduction is also metered, as are the Compression Threshold, Expander/Gate Threshold and the Peakstop limiter.
The Peakstop-Plus limiter controls signal peaks, transparently protecting your system. There is also a Sidechain on each channel which is switchable in/out from the front panel, so there's no more patching and repatching to A/B test your sidechain insert.
Other features include an internal power supply balanced 1/4 inch and XLR inputs and outputs, switchable stereo linking, and switchable +4/-10 operating level for each channel. Superb, transparent sound quality with great control.


Want to instantly add that classic dbx response to your mix? It's there at the touch of the "Auto" button. Or use the independent Attack and Release controls to tailor the 1066 to your specific needs. Unwanted frequencies or mic bleed in the signal path? Frequency dependent gain control is a snap to set up and execute with our Side Chain External button (SC Ext). Use the Side Chain Monitor button (SC Mon) and your favorite EQ to dial in the specific frequencies you want to trigger the device. As has become our standard, the contour switch allows entire mixes to be easily smoothed with soft compression while keeping low frequencies from punching holes in the overall mix. Selectable input and output metering allow you to make sure that everything is matched up level-wise, maximizing your signal-to-noise ratio.

For overall speaker protection, our new PeakStopPlusª does all previous circuits one better. With a new design, the PeakStopPlus represses those unwanted transients from blowing your drivers while minimizing the distortion common to many other "hard" limiters. Selectable Hard-Knee or OverEasy¨ characteristics make the 1066 ideal for your gain control needs, whether you're looking for "heavy" almost-special-effects compression or soft, smooth gain leveling. New lightpipe technology replaces standard LED's found on most other units, making the 1066 both very easy to read and much easier to operate.

In the studio, broadcast facility or on the road with a P.A. system, the 1066 is designed for perfectly simple operation. The 1066 allows you to eliminate unwanted signals, flexibly control overall signal gain and guard your overall mix in dual mono or stereo operation.

DBX 1066 Specifications :


INPUT :

• Connectors: XLR and 1/4"" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot)
• Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance: Balanced > 50 kOhm, unbalanced >25 kOhm
• Maximum Input Level:> +24 dBu balanced or unbalanced
• CMRR:Typically >50 dB at 1 kHz

OUTPUT :

• Connectors: XLR and 1/4"" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot)
• Type: Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance :>Balanced 120 Ohm, unbalanced 60 Ohm
• Max Output Level :> +21 dBm balanced, > +20 dBm unbalanced

SIDECHAIN INPUT :

• Connector: 1/4"" TS
• Type: Unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance  :>10 kOhm

Max Input Level :>+24 dBu

SIDECHAIN OUTPUT :

• Connector: 1/4"" TRS (tip hot)
• Type: Impedance balanced, RF filtered
• Impedance: Balanced 2 kOhm, unbalanced 1 kOhm
• Max Input Level :>+21 dBu balanced or unbalanced

PERFORMANCE :

• Bandwidth:20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/0.5 dB
• Frequency Response:0.35 Hz to 90 kHz, +0/-3 dB
• Noise:< -96 dBu, unweighted, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth
• Dynamic Range:> 118dB, 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:< -80dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Stereo Coupling:True RMS Power Summingª

COMPRESSOR :

• Threshold Range:-40 dBu to +20 dBu
• Ratio: 1:1 to infinity:1
• Threshold Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy¨ or hard knee
• Attack/Release Characteristic: Auto Dynamicª
• Attack/Release Modes: Selectable Manual or Auto
• Manual Attack Time: Scalable program-dependent
• Manual Release time: Scalable program-dependent
• Auto Attack Time: Program-dependent
• Auto Release Time: Program-dependent
• Output Gain:-20 to +20 dB

LIMITER :

• Threshold Range: +4 dBu to +24 dBu (off)
• Ratio:infinity: 1
• Limiter Type: PeakStopPlusª two-stage limiter
• Stage 1: PeakStopª brickwall limiter
• Attack time: Zero
• Release Time: Zero
• Stage 2: Predictive intelligent program limiter
• Attack Time: Program-dependent
• Release Time: Program-dependent

EXPANDER/GATE :

• Threshold Range: Off to +15dBu
• Ratio: 1:1 to 30:1
• Attack Time: < 100 µsec
• Release Time: Program-dependent

FUNCTION SWITCHES :

• SC Ext.: Routes the external sidechain input signal to the detector
• SC Mon: Routes the sidechain signal to the output, interrupting the normal audio
• OverEasy¨: Activates the OverEasy compression function
• Contour: Activates the frequency-dependent detector function
• Auto: Activates automatic program-dependent attack and release times, disabling the manual Attack and Release controls
• I/O Meter: Switches between monitoring input and output levels on the Input/Output Level meter
• Bypass: Activates the direct input-to-output hard-wire relay bypass. Relay automatically hard-wire bypasses unit at power-down and provides a power-on delay of 1.5 sec.
• Operating Level (rear panel): Switches the nominal operating level between -10 dBV and +4 dBu simultaneoulsy for both input and output levels
• ST Link: Link both channels for stereo operation. Channel One becomes the master

INDICATORS :

• Gain Reduction Meter:  12-segment LED bar graph at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and 30 dB
• Input/Output Meter:  8-segment LED bar graph at -24, -18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, and +18 dBu
• Compressor Threshold Meter:  3-segment LED bar graph at Below (-), OverEasy and Above (+)
• Exp/Gate Threshold Meter:  2-segment LED bar graph at Below (-) and Above (+)
• Limiter, Threshold Meter :  1 LED to indicate PeakStopPlusª limiting
• Function Switches:  LED indicator for each front-panel switch

OPTIONS :

• Output Transformer Per Channel: Jensen¨ JT-123-dbx or JT-11-dbx, BCI RE-123-dbx or RE-11-dbx
• Operating Voltage: 100-120 VAC 50/60 Hz 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
• Mains Connection: IEC receptacle

DBX 1066 Dual Compressor Limiter Gate Construction :

• Dimensions: 1.75""Hx19""Wx9""D
• Weight: 5.1 lbs.
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 lbs.