dbx 1066 User Manual
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Operating Controls
Input Level (dB)
Output Level (dB)
Unity Gain Line (No gain reduction)
Threshold
OverEasy® Curve
2:1 4:1
Figure 1: Expander/Gate OverEasy® Threshold Characteristic
Sidechain Enable - This switch enables the in and out connectors of the sidechain, allowing external processing
of the detector signal. It has no effect if there is nothing plugged into the sidechain loop; however the switch
will still light indicating the sidechain is enabled.
Sidechain Monitor Switch - This switch connects the sidechain return signal to the 1066’s output. This allows
monitoring of any signal processing that is inserted into the sidechain loop to assist in setup. The switch will
light to indicate the sidechain is being monitored and the main signal path is bypassed.
Compressor Threshold Control - This control sets the level above which compression occurs, and has a 60 dB
range.
Compressor Threshold Below (-) LED - This LED illuminates when the signal is below the level set by the
COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD control. This indicates that the compressor is not compressing and is operating in its
linear region.
Compressor Threshold OverEasy® (O) LED - This LED illuminates when the signal is in the OverEasy® portion of
the compression curve. In this region the ratio varies as a function of signal level between 1:1 and the ratio set
by the RATIO control. This LED is defeated when the OverEasy® function is disabled.
Compressor Threshold Above (+) LED - This LED illuminates when the signal is above the OverEasy® portion of
the compression curve and indicates that the full value set by the RATIO control has been reached. If OverEasy®
is disabled, this LED indicates the signal is above the level set by the COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD control and
dynamic range compression is occurring.
OverEasy® Switch - OverEasy® provides a smooth transition from the compressor’s linear region to the com-
pressed region. This smooth transition greatly reduces compression artifacts and allows faster attack times and
higher compression ratios while still maintaining the natural characteristics of the signal. The switch lights
to indicate OverEasy® processing is enabled. When conventional hard knee processing is desired, disable the
OverEasy® function. See Figure 2 on the next page.