dbx 786 Precision Mic Preamp Owner's Manual

About this manual

The dbx 786 is a professional mic preamp designed with a transparent sound philosophy, using premium parts and a short signal path to reveal subtle nuances without coloring the sound. It features transformer-isolated mic inputs to eliminate DC blocking caps and includes a high Common Mode Rejection Ratio to reject hum and RF interference. An optional digital output with dbx TYPE IV Conversion System and TSE (Tape Saturation Emulation) allows for digital domain conversion while preserving signal character.

What's inside

• Introduction
• About Mic Preamps
• Understanding Console Signal Path
• Connection To Your System
• Operating Controls
• Front Panel Description
• Rear Panel Description
• Technical Support/Factory Service
• Specifications
• Warranty

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the design philosophy of the dbx 786?

It is designed to be a pristine mic preamp that carefully reveals subtle nuances of any source device without coloring the sound.

Does the dbx 786 use audio pots for gain adjustment?

No, all coarse gain adjustments are done through relay switching to keep components out of the audio signal path.