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Warranty 1. Please register your product online at www.dbxpro.com. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service. 2. dbx warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized U.S. dbx dealer and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.
Overview Introduction The 530 is a 500 series compliant 3-band parametric EQ based on the circuit used in the classic dbx 905. It provides full parametric control over each band and is equally at home on stage or in the studio. When used after a dedicated preamp at the front end of a digital audio workstation, the 530 can be used for adding analog console-style EQ in the recording chain for tracks that are more “mix-ready”.
Installation FOR 500 SERIES CHASSIS MOUNT USE ONLY! To install the 530 into a 500 series chassis: Turn off the power to the 500 series chassis. Unpack the module and ensure the rear connector is free of debris. Align and slide the module into the 500 series chassis, ensuring the connectors on the back properly seat with the connectors in the chassis.
The User Interface 1. IN Button & LED When this button is engaged, the LED will light and the signal will pass through the 530 circuit. When disengaged, the LED will not light and the 530’s circuit will be hard-wire bypassed. 2.
Technical Information EQ Plots HF Band Shelving Filter HF Shelf Button = Enabled, HF Frequency Center = 800 Hz, HF Gain = 5 dB Increments From 0 dBu HF Band Peaking Filter (Widest Q) HF Shelf Button = Disabled, HF Frequency Center = 4 kHz, HF Q = Fully Counter-Clockwise, HF Gain = 5 dB Increments From 0 dBu HF Band Peaking Filter (Narrowest Q) HF Shelf Button = Disabled, HF Frequency Center = 4 kHz, HF Q = Fully Clockwise, HF Gain = 5 dB Increments From 0 dBu...
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MF Band Peaking Filter (Widest Q) MF Frequency Center = 1 kHz, MF Q = Fully Counter-Clockwise, MF Gain = 5 dB Increments From 0 dBu MF Band Peaking Filter (Narrowest Q) MF Frequency Center = 1 kHz, MF Q = Fully Clockwise, MF Gain = 5 dB Increments From 0 dBu...
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LF Band Shelving Filter LF Shelf Button = Enabled, LF Frequency Center = 500 Hz, LF Gain = 5 dB Increments From 0 dBu LF Band Peaking Filter (Widest Q) LF Shelf Button = Disabled, LF Frequency Center = 100 Hz, LF Q = Fully Counter-Clockwise, LF Gain = 5 dB Increments From 0 dBu LF Band Peaking Filter (Narrowest Q) LF Shelf Button = Disabled, LF Frequency Center = 100 Hz, LF Q = Fully Clockwise, LF Gain = 5 dB Increments From 0 dBu...
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All Bands – Infinite Notch Filters (Widest Q) All Bands Gain = Infinite Notch Mode Enabled, All Bands Q = Fully Counter-Clockwise, LF Frequency Center = 100 Hz, MF Frequency Center = 1 kHz, HF Frequency Center = 4 kHz All Bands –...
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