Suggested Settings/Usages; •Expander/Gate - dbx 286A Owner's Operation Manual

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Use the HF DETAIL, to taste, to add life to the vocal. Defeat the LF DETAIL by set-

ting it to OFF.

Set the Expander/Gate THRESHOLD and EXPANSION RATIO controls starting

with a setting of around 11:00. Adjust these controls so that background noises are

gated out when the vocal part is low or not present.

Because minimal processing levels often produce the best results, the 286A's process-

ing 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, turn the control OFF. Or, for material already

rich in high frequencies, set the HF DETAIL to Off, or use it minimally.)

This will ensure that the 286A's circuitry produces superior audio without any arti-

facts.

•Expander/Gate

Note: The Expander/Gate is OFF when the Expander/Gate THRESHOLD is set to the "off" position.

Suggested Initial Gate settings:

Gating Dry Percussive Sounds

(i.e.: Snare Drum, Kick Drum)

Gating Hum or Buzz from Live

Instruments or Recorded Tracks

•Enhancer

Note: The High and Low Frequency Enhancers are OFF when their respective DETAIL controls are set to the "off" position.

Suggested Usage:

Female

Voice

Detail

® Recommended; These sound sources can be effectively 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 286A is generally not applicable to these applications.

Mic Preamp/

Processor

286A

Male

Voice

Keyboard

Gating Sounds that have Longer Decay

(i.e.: Cymbal, Piano)

Downward Expansion to Reduce

Noise Under Smooth Sounds

(i.e.: Vocals, Woodwinds)

Guitar

Bass Guitar