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SECTION FIVE — HOW TO USE FBX FEATURES
5.1. Input / Output Level Switches
Use the two-position switches on the back panel of your FBX1220 / FBX2420 to compensate for input level or output level
requirements. NOTE: For unity gain (recommended), set the channel's input & output level switches to the same setting.
5.1.1. Setting Levels: Set both Input & Output switches the same for Unity
Gain
5.2. FBX Filter Control
5.2.1. Selecting Filter Width
If you’re using the FBX for a music application, the standard 1/10-octave constant “Q” lter is most effective. However, in spo-
ken word applications, such as lectures or teleconferencing, we recommend using the wider 1/5-octave lter for more robust
feedback control. You may enable the 1/5-octave lters by pressing the FIFTH OCTAVE button, and the built-in LED will light.
Only lters set after pressing the button in will be 1/5-octave. Press the button again to set subsequent lters to standard
1/10-octave lters. You can mix lter widths: start with a few lters at 1/5 for the worst feedback points, then switch to 1/10.
5.2.2. Setting Number of Fixed vs. Dynamic Filters
To change the number of Fixed lters from the factory default of 9 Fixed and 3 Dynamic per channel, push the READY button
for 4 seconds. The lters LEDs will ash 4 times and then go out. Release the READY button, and the LEDs will begin to light
in sequence. When the LED corresponding to the desired number of Fixed lters lights, press the READY button again.
IMPORTANT TIP: You can mix 1/10- and 1/5-octave lters in the same channel. If you have an especially bad feedback prob-
lem, try making the rst few lters 1/5-octave lters.
5.2.3. Resetting FBX Filters
AllFBXlters: To reset all FBX lters, follow the directions in Section 4.2.
DynamicFBXltersonly: To reset only Dynamic lters, press RESET DY-
NAMICS until the current Dynamic lter LEDs ash and then turn off. Release
the button.
5.2.4. Dynamic Filter Timer
The Dynamic Filter Timer, when enabled, automatically resets Dynamic lters after a user-selected time has passed (refer to
Timer Settings chart at right).
5.2.4.1. Set the Dynamic Filter Timer
1. Press and hold the RESET DYNAMICS button. The Dynamic LEDs ash twice and reset. Continue holding the
button and the current Dynamic Filter Timer setting will ash twice (lter LEDs 1-5, see
Filter Timer Chart at right).
2. Release the RESET DYNAMICS
button and lter LEDs 1-5 will
cycle through the possible timer
settings.
3. Press RESET DYNAMICS again
at the desired timer setting. LEDs will ash twice (including lter LEDs
indicating the current timer setting). Your Dynamic Filter Timer is now set. The timer starts
individually for each Dynamic lter.
5.3. Important Operating Considerations
5.3.1. Power-Off Memory
The FBX stores the positions and depths of the lters in nonvolatile internal memory when the unit is turned off or during a
power failure. The unit will return all lters to their previous frequencies and depths when it is turned back on.
5.3.2. Bypass Mode
The FBX has a true power-off bypass. The signal is unaffected in Bypass mode even if the unit is turned off. Note that if a com-
bination of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs is used, the signal may be disconnected or attenuated in Bypass.
5.3.3. Setup Mode
NOTE:Setupmodeisforpre-performanceaudiosetuponly,andwillcausedistortioninyouraudioprogramiflefton
duringperformance.You must follow the setup procedure outlined in the previous section, and do not play program or talk
into the mics during Setup. Otherwise the FBX will clip and lters may be set improperly (Clip level is set to the lowest level
OUT
IN
Accepts low level input up to +6 dBU
Accepts high level input up to +24 dBU
Outputs at low level, for sending signal to low-level devices or some insert
points. See Section 2 for more information on applications.
Outputs at high level, for most line-level devices. See Section 2 for more
information on applications.
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