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Rear panel features, benefits & connections – Dangerous Music D-Box User Manual

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Rear Panel Features, Benefits & Connections

9. TALkBACk REMOTE (FOOTSWITCH NOT INCLuDED)
Feature: Using a footswitch, communicate with the talent via the built in

talkback

mic

directly into their headphones.

Benefit: Avoid figuring out a separate means of communication to the artist (i.e. complicated mic setups) Keep it quick, easy,

and simple, and stop reaching for the

tb

switch.

Operation: Click and hold down the

talkback

remote

pedal

(not included) to activate this function. Then starting at the minimum,

gently increase the volume utilizing the

level

knob

until the sweet spot is achieved.

Tip:

,

Utilize a TRS balanced 1/4” plug for this jack. Closing the ring to the tip activates the Talkback function of D-Box. Ask

for a “normally open, momentary footswitch” at your local audio dealer.

10. ANALOG INPuT
Feature: The

analog

input

provides an alternative analog input source.

Benefit: Connect all sorts of devices here! Samplers, synths, drum machines, an iPod, virtual instruments, a Sound Effects

Library or two track editor fed from an alternative computer output.

Tip:

,

Plugging in a submixer to this input allows all the aformentioned devices simultaneous connection.

Tip:

,

Either +4dBu or -10dBV analog devices may be utilized (see:

setup

mode

).

11. SuMMING INPuT
Feature: Connect a DB25 connector here from the analog line outputs of your audio interface.
Benefit: Simple, elegant, common connector that is found on many other pieces of gear and patchbays.
Tip:

,

The DB25 connector adheres to the Tascam Wiring Standard for 8 channels of balanced analog input. See the wiring

diagram in appendix if you’re comfortable with soldering, or just buy an excellent quality cable with a spiral shield.
(Example M3).

12. DC INPuT
Feature: The power supply plugs into this jack.
Benefit: An external power supply allows the unit to run at a cooler temperature.
Operation: Make certain to position it away from sensitive audio components and audio cables.
Tip:

,

Observe safe power supply etiquette and plug the supply into the D-Box BEFORE plugging it into the wall.