DBX 560A Analog VCA Switchable OverEasy Hard Knee Modes Compressor Limiter

The dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter offers legendary VCA-based compression in the increasingly popular 500 Series format. dbx has a much-heralded history with modular processors dating back to our 900 Series and the 560A continues that tradition.

Featuring the same switch-selectable OverEasy and Hard Knee compression curves as our industry-standard dbx 160A rackmount processor, the dbx 560A will be your new workhorse compressor! With extremely wide-ranging threshold, ratio and output controls and true RMS level detection providing the most natural-sounding dynamics processing available, the 560A will provide punch to drums, bass, vocals, almost anything! Its also versatile enough to go from subtle compression to "brick wall" peak limiting.

Key Features

• OverEasy or classic hard knee compression with dbxs ultra-musical program dependent attack and release times
• Compression ratio variable from 1:1 through infinity:1 to -1:1
• Precise RMS gain reduction and input/output meter displays with calibration control for different operating levels
• True RMS level detection
• Exclusive Infinity+ compression using negative ratios

Technical Specifications

Input Type:
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Input Impedance:
40k ohm balanced, 20k ohm unbalanced
Maximum Input Level:
+22dBu
CMRR:
>40 dB; typically >55 dB at 1 kHz
Output Type:
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Output Impedance:
Balanced 30ohm , unbalanced 15 ohm
Maximum Output Level:
+22dBu
Frequency Response:
20 Hz - 20 kHz, + 0/-0.5 dB; 0.5 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Noise:
<-97 dBu, Unweighted (22 Hz - 22 kHz)
THD+Noise:
<0.005% typical, No compression, 1 kHz input at 0 dBu; <0.07% typical, Any Amount of Compression up to 40 dB @ 1 kHz
Dynamic Range:
>119 dB
Compression Gain Adjustment Range:
Variable from -20 dB to +20 dB
Compressor Threshold Range:
-40 dBu to +20 dBu
Compressor Threshold Characteristic:
Selectable OverEasy or Hard Knee
Compressor Ratio:
Variable 1:1 to infinity :1 thru to -1:1; 60dB Maximum Compression
Compressor Attack Time:
Program-Dependent; Typically 15ms for 10dB, 5ms for 20dB, 3ms for 30dB
Compressor Release Time:
Program-Dependent; Typically 8ms for 1dB, 80ms for 10dB, 400ms for 50dB; 125dB/Sec Rate
Power Requirements:
+/- 16VDC
Current Draw:
60mA per power rail
Power Draw:
1.92 watts
Rack System Compatibility:
500 Series Compatible Power-frame
Rack Space:
1 Slot
Dimensions (H x W x D):
5.25 x 1.5 x 6 (13.34cm x 3.81cm x 15.24cm)
Weight:
1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
Shipping Weight:
1.7 lbs (0.77 kg)