560A
$285.00

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Item# DBX560A

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Compressor/Limiter - 500 Series

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! It’s also versatile enough to go from subtle compression to "brick wall" peak limiting. Choose low ratios and OverEasy compression to expertly smooth out fluctuating vocal and instrumental levels, or use the 560A's Hard Knee compression and high ratios for bombproof protection against overload distortion in digital recording, P.A. systems and broadcast signals. The 560A's 19-segment, switchable Input/Output LEDs and 12-segment Gain Reduction LEDs provide precise analysis at a glance. And, the dbx 560A's unique "INFINITY +" inverse-compression mode actually decreases the audio output level below unity gain when the input exceeds threshold, a real lifesaver for correcting overbearing vocal choruses and controlling runaway mix levels. Load up your 500 Series rack with some dbx 560A Compressor/Limiters and go to work!

General Specifications

Input Type
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Input Impedance
40k Ohms balanced, 20k Ohms unbalanced
Maximum Input Level
+22dBu
CMRR
>40 dB; typically >55 dB at 1 kHz
Output Type
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Output Impedance
Balanced 30Ω , unbalanced 15Ω
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 ∞-1; 60 dB 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
+/- 16V DC
Current Draw
60mA per power rail
Power Draw
1.92 watts
Rack System Compatibility
500 Series Compatible Power-frame
Rack Space
1 Slot

Dimensions

Height
5.25 in (13.34 cm)
Width
1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Depth
6 in (15.24 cm)
Weight
1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
Shipping Weight
1.7 lbs (0.77 kg)

What's in The Box?

  • 1 x dbx 560A

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