DBX 286S
UPC/EAN #691991401237
MPN #DBX286SV
$419.99
Save 17.6%, MSRP $510.00
Mono channel strip with mic-preamp, compressor, expander/gate, de-esser, and enhancer sections
The dbx 286s is a full featured Channel Strip Processor that delivers a studio quality microphone/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination. Why mic up vocals and instruments through a noisy, blurry mixer The sonically pristine dbx 286s Mic Preamp has all the features you need, including wide-ranging input gain control, switchable +48V phantom power, and an 80Hz high-pass filter to remove low frequency hum, rumble or wind. Use the patented dbx OverEasy compressor to transparently smooth out uneven acoustic tracks or deliver that classic "in your face" vocal performance that only a dbx compressor can. Eliminate vocal sibilance and high frequency distortion from instruments such as cymbals with the frequency tunable De-Esser. Fine-tune the Enhancer HF Detail control to add sparkle and crispness to your tracks and make adjustments to the LF Detail control to add fullness and depth to vocals and bass instruments while cleaning up the muddy low midrange frequencies. And, the separate threshold and ratio controls on the Expander/Gate allow you to subtly reduce headphone leakage or radically gate noisy guitar amps.
The dbx 286s offers a full compliment of metering and status LEDs to visually guide you to achieving the right sound. The floating balanced XLR Mic Input accepts balanced or unbalanced inputs to easily connect to professional and home studio microphones. The additional 1/4" TRS Line Input can accept balanced/unbalanced signals to process live electronic instruments or pre-recorded tracks at mixdown. Use the Insert jack to interface between the Mic Preamp and the signal processing sections to "loop out" to external processors (such as EQ or delay unit) or to mix the Mic Preamp's signal out to an external destination.
The cost and hassle of patching together multiple processors for use on one track can be frustrating. The dbx 286s provides you with all the mic processing you need in one box, with the shortest, cleanest signal path to keep your music sounding its best!
Features
Studio quality Mic Preamp/Channel Strip ProcessorClassic dbx Compression puts great sound within easy reachFrequency tunable De-Esser reduces sibilance and high frequency distortionEnhancer increases the detail and definition of the high and low frequenciesProgram adaptive Expander/GateInsert jack allows you to add an external processorFull compliment of meters and status LEDs+48V Phantom PowerPrecision detented controls
Specifications
Mic Preamp Connector : XLR Floating balanced, Pin 2 HotMic Preamp Input Impedance : ~4.2kMic Preamp gain : 0dB to +60dBMic Preamp Phantom Power : +48VDC, applied to XLR pins 2 and 3 through 6.81k resistorsCMRR : >40dB, typically 55dBMic Preamp max input level : 0.2Vrms, Gain = 30dBMic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) : -125dBu, 22Hz-22kHz, 150 source impedanceInput Connectors : (line) Floating balanced, TIP HotInput Impedance : (line) 10k unbalanced, 20k balancedMax Input : (line) >+21dBu, balanced or unbalancedInput Gain Range : (line) -15dB to +45 dB
Insert Connector : 1/4" TRS: Normalled; tip is Send, ring is Return
Insert Impedance : >5k (ring-return); 100 (tip-send)
Insert Max Level : >+21dBu; >+20dBm (600 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 : 100 unbalanced, 200 balanced
Max Output : >+21dBu, >+20dBm (600 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 : 0C to 45C (32F to 113F)
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
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