dbx Mini-Pre Vacuum Tube Microphone PreAmp User Manual

dbx Mini-Pre Vacuum Tube Microphone PreAmp User Manual

Vacuum tube microphone preamp

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  • Page 1 ® Mini-Pre Vacuum Tube Microphone PreAmp User Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS C A U T I O N R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K D O N O T O P E N A T T E N T I O N : R I S Q U E D E C H O C E L E C T R I Q U E - N E P A S O U V R I R W A R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R E L E C T R I C...
  • Page 3: Lithium Battery Warning

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING CAUTION! This product may contain a lithium battery.There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with an Eveready CR 2032 or equivalent. Make sure the bat- tery is installed with the correct polarity. Discard used batter- ies according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 4: Service Contact Information

    Mini-Pre Service Contact Information Service Contact Information If you require technical support, contact dbx Customer Service. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the serial number of your unit - this is printed on a sticker attached to the bottom of the unit. If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in, please do so now.
  • Page 5: Warranty Information

    Mini-Pre Warranty Information Warranty Information This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.
  • Page 6: Introduction And Features

    Mini-Pre Introduction and Features Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx Mini-Pre! For 30 years, dbx has been the industry leader in dynamics processing. With the introduction of the MINI-PRE, we are now able to offer our superior dynamics processing technology in a compact and affordable product design.
  • Page 7 Mini-Pre Connections\Operation Rear Panel Descriptions (from left to right) Power Supply Connector Connect the included PS 0913 power supply at this point. Power Supply Cord Strain Relief To prevent any untimely power supply interruptions, it is recommend that the power supply cable be looped over the hook of the power supply cord strain relief. XLR Output Connector The XLR output of the Mini-Pre is balanced.
  • Page 8: Power Led

    Mini-Pre Connections\Operation 1/4” Balanced TRS Input Connector The 1/4” input connector of the Mini-Pre is unbalanced TS. The 1/4” input is ideal for running instrument cables directly into the Mini-Pre. Front Panel Descriptions (from left to right) Input Gain Control +24 to +60dB Use the Input gain control to set the overall amount of input gain being fed into the Min-Pre.
  • Page 9 Mini-Pre Connections\Operation +48volt Switch The +48 volt switch (pushed in) is used to supply power to any microphone that requires +48volt phantom power. +20dB Pad Switch The +20dB Pad switch is used to select the desired gain range of the Mini-Pre. When the switch is not depressed, the Mini-Pre is in normal +26 to 60dB mode.
  • Page 10 Mini-Pre Applications Mini Tube Pre Applications In addition to being designed specifically for portable desktop tube microphone preamp applications, the Mini Tube Pre is also ideal to be used in numerous other applications. These applications include the following: Live Applications The Mini-Pre is perfect for live vocal microphones and instruments.
  • Page 11 Microphone Input Connector: Type: Impedance: Maximum Input Level: CMRR: Equivalent Input Noise: Line Input Connector: Type: Impedance: Maximum Input Level: Gain Outputs Connector: Type: Impedance: Maximum Output Level: System Performance Gain Control Range: Output Level Control Range Phantom Power: PAD: PHASE: Frequency Response: THD+Noise:...
  • Page 12 ® A Harman International Company 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 Phone: (801) 568-7660 Fax (801) 568-7662 Int’l Fax: (801) 568-7583 E-mail us at: customer@dbxpro.com or visit our World Wide Web home page at: www.dbxpro.com 18-1304...

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