Connections - dbx 576 Owner's Manual

Connections

To connect the 576 to your system, refer to the following steps:
¥ Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
¥ Mount the 576 in a rack with the rack screws provided. The 576 can be mounted above or below
anything that does not generate excessive heat. Ambient temperatures should not exceed 95¼F
(35¼C) when equipment is in use. Although the unit is shielded against radio frequency and elec-
tromagnetic interference, extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided where possible.
¥ Make audio connections via XLR, 1/4Ó TRS, or 1/4Ó TS plugs. Refer to Fig.1 for a typical studio
connection layout. The XLR and 1/4Ó TRS connectors on the inputs and outputs can be used for bal-
anced or unbalanced connections. However, the use of more than one connector at a time on the
input pair could unbalance balanced lines, cause phase cancellations, short a conductor to ground,
or cause damage to other equipment connected to the 576.
¥ Verify that the fuse installed in the pull-out fuse holder of the fuse receptacle matches the type and
rating corresponding to the voltage in use as indicated on the rear panel of the 576.
¥ Apply power. 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.
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Figure 1: A typical 576 connection scheme