DBX 286s Microphone Preamp and Processor

OUR PART #: 286S MFR #: DBX286SV

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DBX 286s Microphone Preamp And Processor
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When you need to patch together multiple processors for just one track, the endeavor can be costly, confusing, and frustrating. Instead, you should consider the dbx 286s, a full-featured channel strip processor that delivers a studio-quality mic/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination.

Your signal begins with the pristine mic preamp with wide-ranging input gain control, switchable +48V phantom power, and an 80 Hz high-pass. The OverEasy compressor comes next, smoothing out uneven acoustic tracks and delivering the "in your face" vocal presence that dbx is known for. A de-esser eliminates vocal sibilance and high frequency distortion from cymbals. The "enhancer" fine-tunes your high- and low-frequency details, making your sound crisp, clean, and intelligible. Lastly, the expander/gate subtly reduces headphone leakage or radically gate noise guitar amps.

A smorgasbord of metering and status LEDs visually guide you to craft the perfect sound. It offers XLR or 1/4" TRS inputs, plus insert jacks to interface between the mic preamp and the processors to "loop out" to external processors such as EQ or delay.

Why buy a preamp and four processors for just one channel when you can get it all in one in the dbx 286s?

DBX 286s Features:

  • Studio quality Mic Preamp/Channel Strip Processor
  • Classic dbx compression
  • De-esser and enhancer for tonal clarity and reducing distortion
  • Program-adaptive expander/gates
  • Insert jack for external processors
  • Full compliment of meters and status LEDs

DBX 286s Specifications:

  • Mic Preamp Connector: XLR Floating balanced, Pin 2 Hot
    • Input Impedance: ~4.2 kΩ
    • Gain: 0dB to +60dB
    • Phantom Power: +48VDC, applied to XLR pins 2 and 3 through 6.81 kΩ resistors
    • CMRR: >40 dB, typically 55 dB
    • Max input level: 0.2Vrms, Gain = 30 dB
    • Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -125dBu, 22 Hz - 22 kHz, 150 Ohm source impedance
  • Input Connectors (line): Floating balanced, TIP Hot
    • Input Impedance: 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced
    • Max Input (line): > +21 dBu, balanced or unbalanced
    • Input Gain Range (line): -15 to +45 dB
  • Insert Connector: 1/4" TRS: Normalled; tip is Send, ring is Return
    • Insert Impedance: > 5 kΩ (ring-return); 100 Ω (tip-send)
    • Insert Max Level: > +21 dBu; > +20 dBm (600 Ω load-tip)
    • Insert Noise: < -84dBu, unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); LINE GAIN Control set to 0 dB
    • Insert Distortion: < 0.01% THD, 20 Hz - 20 kHz,+10 dBu
  • Output Connectors: 1/4" Balanced/Unbalanced TRS Connectors
    • Output Impedance: 100 Ω unbalanced, 200 Ω balanced
    • Max Output: > +21 dBu, > +20 dBm (600 Ω load)
    • Gain Adjustment Range: -30 to +10 dB
  • Noise: < -80 dBu unweighted (20 Hz - 20 kHz);Both Gain Controls set for 0dB, all processing controls OFF
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5, -0.5 dB
  • THD: < 0.08% THD, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +10 dBu, all Processing Controls OFF
  • Compressor Info:
    • Threshold Range: -40 dBu to +20 dBu
    • Threshold Characteristic: Over Easy
    • Ratio: > 4:1 For input levels beyond 20 dB above threshold
    • Max Compression: 30 dB
    • Attack Time: Program-Dependent; >1s for small level increases, down to 10ms for large increases
    • Release Time: Program-Dependent; adjustable between approximately 1 dB/sec and 75 dB/sec
    • Distortion: Typically < 0.05% THD, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 15 dB G/R, +10dBu Output, DENSITY @ 0
  • IMD: SMPTE: < 0.05%; 60 Hz / 7 kHz 4:1, 15 dB G/R,+10 dBu Output Level, DENSITY @ 0
  • De-esser Info:
    • Characteristic: Wideband Gain Reduction
    • Frequency Range: 800 Hz to 10 kHz High Pass, 12 dB/octave
    • Release Time: 12dB/octave Program-Dependent; approximately 1 mS/dB
  • Enhancer Info:
    • HF Detail Characteristic: Program-controlled shelving equalizer, approximately 15 dB maximum HF boost
    • LF Detail Characteristic: Bell-shaped boost @ 80 Hz, bell-shaped cut @ 250 Hz, ratio is approximately 2:1
  • Expander/Gate Info:
    • Threshold Range: OFF to +15dBu
    • Ratio: Adjustable 1.5:1 to 10:1
    • Max Depth: > 50dB
    • Attack Time: Program-Dependent, approximately 2mS (at maximum attenuation)
    • Release Time: Program-Dependent, approximately 10mS/dB
    • Dynamic Range: Typically 105dB
  • Power Consumption: 15 W
    • Operating Voltage: DO: 120 VAC 60 Hz, 100 VAC 50/60 Hz; EU: 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
  • Dimensions: 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.5 x 14.6 x 48.5 cm)
  • Unit Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)

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