DBX 286s Microphone Pre-Amp Processor

Description Exceptional sound and rugged reliability When the pros need an EQ, they turn to dbx. With a proven track record that spans four decades, dbx® EQs are the industry standard for touring, studios, and audio installations. With the dbx heritage of revered pro EQs, the 215s meets the needs of the most demanding sound reinforcement environments, while offering the simplicity of straightforward controls. The dbx 215s includes two 15-band channels of 2/3-octave equalization, ±12 dB input gain, switchable ±6 dB or ±12 dB boost/cut range, 20mm nonconductive sliders, an intuitive user interface, and output level metering. From its extended 10Hz to 50kHz frequency response and 112 dB dynamic range to the quality componentry and meticulous attention to detail, the 215s offers exceptional sound and rugged reliability that guarantees you will always sound your best. Sure to find a home in the studio, on tour and with installed sound venues, the dbx 215s is destined to take its rightful place in the lineage of great dbx signal processors that are the professional’s choice in signal processing. With such affordable quality, there’s no longer any excuse for compromising your sound. Features Dual 15-band, 1/3-octave Constant Q frequency bands Switchable boost/cut ranges of ±6 or ±12 dB Front panel bypass switch ±12 dB input gain range 4-segment LED ladders for monitoring output levels XLR and TRS Inpts and Outputs Frequency Response of <10Hz to >50kHz Dynamic range of greater than 108dB Specifications Specifications Mic Preamp Connector XLR Floating balanced, Pin 2 Hot Mic Preamp Input Impedance ~4.2kΩ Mic Preamp gain 0dB to 60dB Mic Preamp Phantom Power 48VDC, applied to XLR pins 2 and 3 through 6.81kΩ resistors CMRR >40dB, typically 55dB Mic Preamp max input level 0.2Vrms, Gain = 30dB Mic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) -125dBu, 22Hz-22kHz, 150Ω source impedance Input Connectors (line) Floating balanced, TIP Hot Input Impedance (line) 10kΩ unbalanced, 20kΩ balanced Max Input (line) > 21dBu, balanced or unbalanced Input Gain Range (line) -15dB to 45 dB Insert Connector 1/4″ TRS: Normalled; tip is Send, ring is Return Insert Impedance >5kΩ (ring-return); 100Ω (tip-send) Insert Max Level > 21dBu; > 20dBm (600Ω load-tip) Insert Noise <-84dBu, unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); LINE GAIN Control set to 0dB Insert Distortion <0.01% THD, 20Hz-20kHz, 10dBu Output Connectors 1/4″ Balanced/Unbalanced TRS Connectors Output Impedance 100Ω unbalanced, 200Ω balanced Max Output > 21dBu, > 20dBm (600Ω load) Gain Adjustment Range -30dB to 10dB Noise <-80dBu unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); Both Gain Controls set for 0dB, all processing controls OFF Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.5, -0.5dB THD <0.08%THD, 20Hz-20kHz, 10dBu, all Processing Controls OFF Compressor Threshold Range -40dBu to 20dBu Compressor Threshold Characteristic OverEasy® Compressor Ratio >4:1 For input levels beyond 20dB above threshold Max Compression 30dB Compressor Attack Time Program-Dependent; >1s for small level increases, down to 10ms for larage increases Compressor Release Time Program-Dependent; adjustable between approximately 1dB/sec and 75dB/sec Compressor Distortion Typically <0.05%THD, 20Hz-20kHz, 15dB G/R, 10dBu Output, DENSITY @ 0 IMD SMPTE: <0.05%; 60Hz/7kHz 4:1, 15dB G/R, 10dBu Output Level, DENSITY @ 0 De-esser Characteristic Wideband Gain Reduction De-esser Frequency Range 800Hz to 10kHz High Pass, 12dB/octave De-esser Release Time 12dB/octave Program-Dependent; approximately 1mS/dB Enhancer HF Detail Characteristic Program-controlled shelving equalizer, approximately 15dB maximum HF boost Enhancer LF Detail Characteristic Bell-shaped boost @ 80Hz, bell-shaped cut @250Hz, ratio is approximately 2:1 Expander/Gate Threshold Range OFF to 15dBu Expander/Gate Ratio Adjustable 1.5:1 to 10:1 Expander/Gate Max Depth >50dB Expander/Gate Attack Time Program-Dependent, approximately 2mS (at maximum attenuation) Expander/Gate Release Time Program-Dependent, approxiamtely 10mS/dB Expander/Gate Dynamic Range Typically 105dB Power Consumption 15W Operating Voltage DO: 120VAC 60Hz, 100VAC 50/60Hz; EU: 230VAC 50/60Hz Operating Temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Dimensions 1.75″ x 5.75″ x 19″ (4.5cm x 14.6cm x 48.5cm) Unit Weight 4.5 lbs/2.04 Kgs Shipping Weight 6.54 lbs/2.97 Kgs