Basic Connection; Suggested Applications - dbx 1074 User Manual

Section 2
2.1 Basic Connection of the 1074

2.2 Suggested Applications

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Setup and Applications
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
• Install the 1074 in your rack with the provided rack screws. It is essential that when the 1074
is being mounted in a rack mounting enclosure, the unit should be positioned with enough
room (at least 1U of space above the unit and 1U of space at the below the unit) to allow
proper ventilation. The 1074 should not be mounted above or below anything that gener-
ates excessive heat. Ambient temperatures should not exceed 113
is in use. Although the unit is shielded against radio frequency and electromagnetic inter-
ference, extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided where possible.
• Make audio connections via XLR plugs.
For input and output connections, use the XLR balanced or unbalanced connections. For Key
input applications, use 1/4" TRS balanced or unbalanced connections.
• Apply power to the 1074. Connect the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle on the
back of the unit. Route the AC power cord to a convenient power outlet away from audio
lines. The unit may be turned on and off from the rear panel power switch or from a master
equipment power switch.
1). Gating Dry and Percussive sounds such as snare Drum and Kick Drum.
2). Gating sounds that have longer decay times such as cymbals and
Pianos
3). Gating Hum or Buzz from live instruments or recorded tracks.
4). Eliminating Headphone leakage into microphones.
5). Gating instrument microphones to eliminate amplifier bleed.
6). Adding Dynamics to a track or mic'd instrument.
7). Suppress feedback by gating microphones.
8). Control gating action by an external signal at the Key Input on the
rear panel.
9). "Tighten Up" a room by gating out undesired ambience.
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