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dbx 223xs Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover
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- For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
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Great performance, ultra low-noise, and rugged reliability.
The dbx 223xs is a dual channel crossover with all the features you would expect from a professional product. It features Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, independent output gain controls for level matching, output phase inversion, 40 Hz low cut filter, and optional mono summing of the low frequency (subwoofer) output. Everything in the design exudes great precision from the solid "click" controls to the high quality XLR inputs and outputs.
Features
- XLR balanced ins and outs
- Mode switch for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation
- Low frequency summed (subwoofer) output
- x10 range switch on both channels
- 40Hz high pass (low cut) filter both channels
- Phase reverse switch on all outputs
- Individual level controls on all outputs
- 24dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters (the professional standard)
- Stereo/Mono status LEDs indicate the selected mode
- dbx 2 year parts and labor as standard
- CSA NRTL/C approved
- CE compliant
223xs Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover Specifications:
- INPUTS
- Connectors: XLR (pin 2 hot)
- Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Impedance: Balanced >50k ohm, unbalanced >25k ohm
- Max Input Level: >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced
- OUTPUTS
- Connectors: XLR
- Type: Electronically-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Impedance: Balanced 60 ohm, unbalanced 30 ohm
- Max Output Level: >+20dBu balanced/unbalanced into 600 ohms or greater
- CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES
- Stereo Mode: Low/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
- Mono Mode: Low/Mid: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
- Mid/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
- Filter type: Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/octave, state-variable
- FUNCTION SWITCHES
- Front Panel (Low Cut): Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass filter, one switch per channel
- Phase Invert: Inverts the phase at the output, one switch per output
- Rear Panel: x10: Multiplies the crossover frequency range by 10, one switch per channel
- Mode: Selects stereo/mono and 2/3-way operation.
- LF sum: Selects normal (stereo) or mono-summed low frequency operation.
- INDICATORS
- Stereo Operation: Green LED
- Mono Operation: Yellow LED
- Low Cut: Red LED per channel
- x10 Green LED per channel
- Phase Invert: Red LED per output (3 per channel)
- SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
- Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB
- Frequency Response: < 3Hz to > 90kHz, +0/-3 dB
- Dynamic Range: >106dB, unweighted, any output
- THD + Noise: <0.004% at +4dBu, 1kHz
<0.04% at +20dBu, 1 kHz
Interchannel Crosstalk: <-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz - Signal-to-Noise (Ref: +4dBu, 22kHz measurement bandwidth)
- Stereo Mode >94dB (Low Output); >91dB (High Output)
- Mono Mode: >94dB (Low Output); >93dB (Mid Output); >91dB (High Output)
- POWER SUPPLY
- Operating Voltage: 100 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC 50/60HZ
- Power consumption: 15W
- Operating Temperature: 32F to 113F (0C to 45C)
- PHYSICAL
- Dimensions: 1.75" H X 6.9" D X 19" W (4.5cm x 17.5cm x 48.26cm )
- Weight: 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg)
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