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Driverack – dbx Pro 480 User Manual

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Getting Started

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DriveRack™ User Manual

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Section 1

DriveRack

user with different modes of functionality including: coarse/fine encoding (successive presses
will toggle the knob between a fast and slow mode of operation) and horizontal-vertical navi-
gators, which allow the parameter buttons (when used in program and configuration mode) to
navigate the program screen horizontally and vertically.

Input Meters

The 480 DriveRack™ provides the user with four independent 12 seg-
ment Lightpipe™ input meters that range from -30 to +22 dBu. Note:
These meters are calibrated for the +22dBu setting of the gain jumpers.

Threshold Meters

The threshold meters indicate that the threshold level has been
exceeded within the dynamics section (compressor/limiter), and gain
reduction is taking place within the specific output channel.

Output Meters

The 480 DriveRack™ provides the user with eight independent 12-seg-
ment Lightpipe™ output meters that range from -30 to +22 dBu. Note:
These meters are calibrated for the +22dBu setting of the gain jumpers.

Output Mutes

The eight output mute buttons are used for independently muting each
output on all eight outputs of the 480 DriveRack™.

Power Switch

Turns the 480 DriveRack™ on and off. Note: dbx Professional
Products recommends that power amps connected to the DriveRack™,
should be powered down prior to cycling the DriveRack™.

IEC Power Cord Receptacle

The 481 comes with an International power supply that will accept voltages ranging from 100V-
240V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz. An IEC cord is included.

RS485 Control Bus Input (DB-9 connector type)

This input network connection is used to receive information being sent from other units in the
DriveRack™ network link.

RS485 Control Thru Bus (DB-9 connector type)

This Thru network connection is used to pass information to other units in the DriveRack™ net-
work link.

RS485 Control Bus Input (RJ-45 connector type)

1.3 Rear Panel Connections (481)