DBX 530 3-Band Parametric EQ

The dbx 530 Parametric EQ offers equalization flexibility not seen in many other products, all packed in the popular 500 Series format. It's is an uncompromising equalizer offering true, fully parametric operation of all three filter bands. Since dbx has a much-heralded history with modular processors dating back to their 905 equalizer and other 900 Series products, you can rest assured that you'll be receiving an equalizer with a legacy of high performance.

The dbx 530's overlapping bands each offer control of frequency bandwidth (Q) and up to 15 dB of reciprocal cut or boost to provide exact, complimentary filter action for the most demanding of equalization needs. For problem situations requiring the removal of spurious signals, each of the bands can be independently switched into "infinite notch" mode without affecting the operation of others. The 530's high and low bands can be independently switched from peaking to shelving operation, giving you options for any acoustic situation. Or, if you don't need it at all for a particular venue, just bypass it entirely with the 530's on/off switch.

Load up your 500 Series rack with the dbx 530 to carve your mix into the piece of art it was destined to be!

Features

• Based on the classic dbx 905
• 3-band parametric EQ
• Selectable bell or shelf type filters on low and high frequency bands
• Adjustable Q on each band

Specifications

• Input Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Input Impedance: 40 kΩ balanced, 20 kΩ unbalanced
  • Max Input Level: +22 dBu
  • CMRR: > 40 dB; typically > 55 dB at 1 kHz
• Output Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Output Impedance: Balanced 30 Ω, unbalanced 15 Ω
  • Max Output Level: +22 dBu
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB; < 10 Hz to 30 kHz, +0/-3 dB
• Noise: -90 dBu, unweighted (22 Hz - 22 kHz)
• THD+Noise: < 0.006% typical, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0 dBu out
• Dynamic Range: 112 dB
• EQ Info:
  • Filter Type: Each band symmetrical peak/dip, each band switchable to Infinite Notch mode, high and low bands switchable to symmetrical shelving
  • Center Frequencies:
    • Low band: 20 - 500 Hz
    • Mid band: 200 Hz - 5 kHz
    • High Band: 800 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Range: ±15 dB, peak or shelved
  • Infinite Notch Attenuation: Typ. > 40 dB
• Power Requirements: ±16V DC
  • Power Current Draw: 85 mA per power rail
  • Power Draw: 2.72 W
• Rack System Compatibility: 500 Series Compatible Power-frame
  • Rack Space: 1 Slot
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 5.25" x 1.5" x 6"
• Weight: 1.3 lbs.