Suggested Settings/Usages; ¥Expander/Gate - dbx 286A Manual De Instrucciones

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Use the HF DETAIL, to taste, to add life to the vocal. Defeat the LF DETAIL by set-
ting it to OFF.
Set the Expander/Gate THRESHOLD and EXPANSION RATIO controls starting
with a setting of around 11:00. Adjust these controls so that background noises are
gated out when the vocal part is low or not present.
Because minimal processing levels often produce the best results, the 286AÕs process-
ing should initially be applied conservatively (to taste); avoid overusing an effect,
unless it is absolutely necessary. (For example, use De-Essing for sibilance or high
frequency distortion only; otherwise, turn the control OFF. Or, for material already
rich in high frequencies, set the HF DETAIL to Off, or use it minimally.)
This will ensure that the 286AÕs circuitry produces superior audio without any arti-
facts.
¥Expander/Gate
Note: The Expander/Gate is OFF when the Expander/Gate THRESHOLD is set to the "off" position.
Suggested Initial Gate settings:
Gating Dry Percussive Sounds
(i.e.: Snare Drum, Kick Drum)
Gating Hum or Buzz from Live
Instruments or Recorded Tracks
¥Enhancer
Note: The High and Low Frequency Enhancers are OFF when their respective DETAIL controls are set to the "off" position.
Suggested Usage:
Female
Voice
LF
Detail --
HF
Detail
Recommended; These sound sources can be effectively re-energized and enhanced with treatment. Use to taste.
Program-Dependent; Use when program material needs treatment. Make sure you use only as much treatment as needed.
-- Not Recommended. The 286A is generally not applicable to these applications.
Mic Preamp/
Processor
286A
Male
Voice Keyboard
Gating Sounds that have Longer Decay
(i.e.: Cymbal, Piano)
Downward Expansion to Reduce
Noise Under Smooth Sounds
(i.e.: Vocals, Woodwinds)
Guitar Bass Guitar

Suggested Settings/Usages

Strings/
Drums Horns
Club
Sound/
DJ