dbx 1074 User Manual
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Monitor - On/Off
When the Monitor switch is engaged, it allows you to monitor the filter control (when the Filter switch
is engaged) and/or the key input (when the Key switch is engaged). Once adjustments have been made,
switch the Monitor switch back out for normal operation.
Stereo Couple Switch
The Stereo Couple switch is used to select either Stereo or Dual Mono modes on the 1074. To couple
channels as stereo pairs, press the Stereo Couple switch between each pair. When this procedure is
performed, the odd-numbered channel becomes the master, and the even-numbered channel, becomes
the slave. The slave channel’s controls, switches, and LEDs will be disabled, and control for both
channels of the pair is controlled via the master channel’s controls.
With the Stereo Couple switch out, each channel of the pair (1&2) or (3&4) function as two separate
mono gates. Each channel has its own independent controls.
Stereo Couple LED
The Stereo Couple LED indicates that the two channels are stereo-coupled.
Threshold Control
Adjusting this control sets the level at which the gate will open and allow the signal at the input to
pass through to the output. Turning the knob fully counter clockwise (to off) allows the gate to pass
all signals unattenuated, effectively bypassing the gate. Turning the knob fully clockwise causes the
gate to attenuate input signals below +10dBu. The amount of attenuation depends on the setting of
the depth control.
Depth Control
This control sets the amount of attenuation applied to the signal once it is below the threshold.
Release Control
Adjusting the Release control sets how fast the gate closes once the input signal falls below the
threshold. The release rate is from .01 seconds (fully counter clockwise) to 3 seconds (fully clockwise).
Note: The gate release rate is accelerating, in that the dB/Sec rate continually increases as the gate
closes.
Getting Started
Section 1