dbx 363x dual noisegate

[Wireneck]

I just picked one of these up off ebay for 28 bucks. I figure for that price i will find some way to use it. Just curious if anyone has had any experience with this unit?

[Wireneck]

the unit has 2 inputs on the back for each gate that are called "key" . Is this the same thing as a sidechain input? Just curious
Also does anyone know where i might be able to download the manual for this unit?

[Wireneck]

BUMP

[Freudian Slip]

I tried to find it for you with no luck I did find one referrance one the dbx site www.dbxpro.com that said besides having side chain, one unit also had key inputs.


Ahhhh I think I have got it for you. Go here http://www.dbxpro.com/manuals.htm

And download the manual for the 1074 quad gate. it has Key inputs on it too. I would assume they are the same thing


Good Luck

F.S.

Edit: PS I browsed the manual and it didn't seem too helpfull, but give it a try.

[Wireneck]

i appreciate the effort. I did a search on this model but the only thing that keeps coming up are different studios "Gear list".
I suppose that could be a good sign, alot of people have or are using thse things lol.
Im hoping the key inputs are the same as a sidechain. I was reading something about making triggers from some doorbell thing at radioshack to trigger the gate. I can't remember what thread i read this in. I guess i should be looking for that too lol. Thanks again

[Freudian Slip]

Hey Wireneck.. I don't think it is the same as side chain because some of the dbx models have both. On the other hand I know next to nothing about side chain or it's uses. I have never had a compressor/gate with side chain. The key input does sound like it is for an external input though..... not to link the channels.


Later

F.S.

[Scooter B]

Wire Neck,

Tom Cram is an active member here and works for DBX (I believe). He seems very knowledgable.

If he doesn't jump in on this in a day or two try sending him a private message through the board here.

[Freudian Slip]

Good Idea!


F.S.

[cavedog101]

I have 2 of them(4 channels)....with a little care in placing mics and the proper use of levels you shouldn't need to gate anything...that being said, some really loud and obnoxious rock drummers who cant seem to be able to play without 15 or 20 pieces in front of them at all times will require a judicious use of gates on the snare and kik drums...be forewarned though...getting the gates just right takes a LOT of time and patience.....the 'key' is just that....you can 'key' the gate from another source much like a side chain.

[Wireneck]

Cavedog, ive worked with gates before and i know just the types of drummers that you are talking about. Im glad im not the only one who has these people lurking around their place hahaha.
Thanks for clearing up about the key input. I figured that it was the same thing as a sidechain. Now if i could only find that thread.