The latest addition to the 10 Series product line, the dbx 1074 QuadGate, is the perfect companion to the 1066 and 1046. The 1074 offers 4 channels of gating with threshold, depth and release controls on each channel. The 1074, like the rest of the products in dbx 10 Series, is based on the legendary dbx V2 VCA and offers XLR inputs and outputs, and 1/4side-chain input. In addition to an external key input per channel, the 1074 also has an internal filter that can be independently activated and controlled on a channel-per-channel basis. This filter allows the 1074 to not only clean up tracks, but gives you frequency selective control on each gate, to open exactly when you want it to.

These features combined, make the 1074 an absolute must for those who require quad gating on applications including: Gating dry and percussive sounds such as snare drum and kick drum, gating sounds that have longer decay times such as cymbals and Pianos, gating hum or buzz from live instruments or recorded tracks or eliminating Headphone leakage into microphones. Gating instrument microphones to eliminate amplifier bleed. PeakStopPlus - allows you to set the maximum signal level you want to pass through this channel. While it's virtually impossible to eliminate distortion, the PeakStopPlus circuit does it gracefully and effectively with minimal distortion.

Stereo Link - allows you to link channels 1andamp;2 and 3andamp;4 for two channels of true stereo compression.

All four channels feature balanced gold plated XLR and 1/4andquot; inputs and outputs, and switchable +4dBu or -10dBV operating level to interface each individual channel with any other device.

So whether you need to control the level, placement in the mix, or overall characteristics of 4 independent signals or control the gain leveling on a couple of stereo pairs, the dbx 1046 is for you. From the company that has been redefining the standard of signal processing for more than 30 years, dbx Professional Products now offers a bulletproof product that caters to the scrutinizing needs of those who require the precision noise gating capabilities. Once again, the engineering staff at dbx Professional Products has taken technology that has been over three decades in the making and created a product that is flexible, versatile and rock solid in construction and design. The 1074s independent channel design with key filtering capabilities make it the perfect tool for countless applications.

Features

• Four independent channels of gating
• Independent key filtering
• Independent Threshold and Release controls
• Differentially balanced gold-plated XLR and 1/4andquot; inputs and outputs
• True RMS level detection
• dbx proprietary precision metering
• Stereo Coupling mode
• Switchable +4dBu or -10dBv operation per channel
• Proudly designed, manufactured and tested in the USA

Technical Description

Input

• Connectors: XLR (Pin 2 and tip hot)
• Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance: Balanced andgt; 50 kOhm, unbalanced andgt;25 kOhm
• Maximum Input Level: andgt; +22 dBu balanced or unbalanced
• CMRR: 40dB: Typically andgt;55 dB at 1 kHz
• Key Input: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF fitered Balanced 50kOhm, unbalanced andgt; 25 kOhm

Output

• Connectors: XLR (Pin 2 hot)
• Type: Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance: Balanced 60 Ohm, unbalanced 30 Ohm
• Max Output Level: andgt; +22 dBm balanced, andgt; +20 dBm unbalanced

System Performance

• Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
• Frequency Response: 0.35 Hz to 200 kHz, +0/-3 dB
• Noise: andlt; -96 dBu, unweighted, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth
• Dynamic range: andgt; 115 dB, unweighted
• THD + Noise:
  0.008% typical at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain,
  0.08% typical at +20 dBu, 1 kHz, unity gain,
  andlt; 0.1% any amount of compression up to 40 dB, 1 kHz
• Interchannel Crosstalk: andlt; -80dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Stereo Coupling: True RMS Power Summing

Power Supply

• Operating Voltage: 100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz or 200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 30 Watts
• Fuse: 100-120 VAC: 300 mA Slow Blow
  200-240 VAC 160 mA Type T
• Mains Connection: IEC receptacle

Physical

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.75 x 19 x 9 in. (4.4 x 48.3 x 20.1cm)
• Weight: 6.9 lbs.
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 lbs.