DBX 510 Subharmonic Synthesizer, 500 Series

dbx's patented Subharmonic Synthesis has been known for decades to shake the dance floor, boom through film theatres, and punch through music recordings and broadcasting scenarios. It does this by producing a new waveform-modeled bass note exactly one octave below the original bass source.

Now, the Subharmonic Synthesis technology is made available in the convenient design of a 500 Series module. The 510's two separate bands of subharmonic synthesis provide the best combination of smoothness and control, while the independent Low Frequency Boost circuit is designed to get the most out of high-performance, low frequency speaker systems. Unlike other attempts at bass synthesis, the dbx process produces musical low frequencies that don’t interfere with mid and high-band information, even when the maximum synthesis and boost are applied.

If you desire high-quality sub-bass to boom through your mix, look no further than the dbx 510.

Features

• Based on dbx's Subharmonic Synthesizer processors
• Simple, intuitive interface
• Synthesized frequency level indicator LEDs
• Individual controls for two ranges of subharmonic frequencies
• Subharmonics level control
• Synthesis Bypass switch

Specifications

• Input Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Input Impedance: 20 kΩ balanced, 10 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/-0.5 dB; 14 Hz to 120 kHz, +0/-3 dB
• Noise: < -99 dBu, Unweighted (22 Hz to 22 kHz)
• THD+Noise: < 0.003% typical from 22 Hz to 22 kHz at 0 dBu
• Dynamic Range: > 120 dB
• Synthesis Frequency Range: 26 - 56 Hz (from 54-110 Hz input signal)
• Power Requirements: ±16V DC
  • Power Current Draw: 85 mA per power rail
  • Power Draw: 2.7 W
• Rack System Compatiblity: 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.