Heathkit score, and a dbx120
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Toasted Almond
RIP 1952-2016
Why not try a tape loop on the preamp. Do you even know what it is, this DBX 120? They are usually signal processors of some sort. If you stick it in between the tuner and preamp, you're only going to be manipulating the TUNER'S signal, and none of your other sources.
I have to ask.....why are you buying stuff if you don't even know what it is? Or what it does? Or how to work it? Or where to implement it?
TA
I have to ask.....why are you buying stuff if you don't even know what it is? Or what it does? Or how to work it? Or where to implement it?
TA
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Toasted Almond
RIP 1952-2016
Well, if you don't use it properly, it will probably result in compromised sound. If you use it properly, the sky could be the limit. It would help to know exactly what the hell it is. Does it have a name on it, in addition to the name DBX, and the model number DBX 120?
I have a DBX 200, and it's just a passive switching/control center. It has NOTHING to do with improving or processing sound.
TA
I have a DBX 200, and it's just a passive switching/control center. It has NOTHING to do with improving or processing sound.
TA
Toasted Almond
RIP 1952-2016
It reputedly creates deep bass where there is none. Treat it just like a tape deck, and stick it in a tape loop on your preamp. Then select that tape loop on the preamp. Whatever source you're listening to will go through the DBX and get processed. You be the judge if it makes anything sound better. Understand? If you de-select the tape loop on the preamp's front panel, you have taken the DBX out of the picture. Select the tape loop, and the DBX is IN the picture.
Don't get offended dude, but you need to hit the library and get a couple books on sound reproduction. The Heathkits were a nice find if you didn't pay a lot for them.
TA
Don't get offended dude, but you need to hit the library and get a couple books on sound reproduction. The Heathkits were a nice find if you didn't pay a lot for them.
TA
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So how do I hook this up? On the back it says; (left then right)
From Preamp.........................To Preamp
Tape Output..........................Tape Input
What I did was connect REC OUT to Tape Output and connect MON to Tape Input.
I don't know how to operate the monitor, tape dubbing features on my Luxman L-410. I'm going to experiment...
From Preamp.........................To Preamp
Tape Output..........................Tape Input
What I did was connect REC OUT to Tape Output and connect MON to Tape Input.
I don't know how to operate the monitor, tape dubbing features on my Luxman L-410. I'm going to experiment...
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Figured her out!
You have to select tape monitor AND another function, recording, on the L-410... There is a difference as T/A mentioned, easy as pressing the Bypass button on the dbx120. So far with a one notch increase in both Subharmonic Level and Low Frequency Boost, and a low listening levels, sounds decent. Better than the Luxmans built in Low Boost feature...
You have to select tape monitor AND another function, recording, on the L-410... There is a difference as T/A mentioned, easy as pressing the Bypass button on the dbx120. So far with a one notch increase in both Subharmonic Level and Low Frequency Boost, and a low listening levels, sounds decent. Better than the Luxmans built in Low Boost feature...
I have that same unit ...been runnin' it for years....it really augments the bass freqs...and takes certain freqs and synthesizes new ones one octave lower ...... it gives the really low lows..if you know what I'm sayin.....
'LF' is for Low Frequencies to be routed to a bass amp..if you have one...for running a subwoofer....(or two) thus the button on the back..full range is for running it in the tape loop..in a system without subs'....or subs that get their signal from another source...
As for the controls...I keep mine in the 1:00 position...it seems to work well there ...too much introduces a lot of bass distortion into the audio...
Once you get the hang of it ...and get used to it ...you'll keep it in the chain....experiment ....thats how I learned....
'LF' is for Low Frequencies to be routed to a bass amp..if you have one...for running a subwoofer....(or two) thus the button on the back..full range is for running it in the tape loop..in a system without subs'....or subs that get their signal from another source...
As for the controls...I keep mine in the 1:00 position...it seems to work well there ...too much introduces a lot of bass distortion into the audio...
Once you get the hang of it ...and get used to it ...you'll keep it in the chain....experiment ....thats how I learned....
DBX 120
Hi:
If you have the AP 1800 preamp hook the DBX to the processor loop rather than to a tape in and out. This way you can switch out the processor with the switch on the front panel, and still have hookups for two tape decks.
By the way where is this guy you bought this equip from? Does he have any more good deals like this? Why couldn't I find this first?
Oh well.
Hope this helps
Ed
Hi:
If you have the AP 1800 preamp hook the DBX to the processor loop rather than to a tape in and out. This way you can switch out the processor with the switch on the front panel, and still have hookups for two tape decks.
By the way where is this guy you bought this equip from? Does he have any more good deals like this? Why couldn't I find this first?
Oh well.
Hope this helps
Ed
Thats fine Bolly....your room acoustics are probly tuned for the lower setting...or just your preference......thats what it's all about....
enjoy.....
