dbx has released new versions of its S Series of processors, updating its graphic equalisers, compressors and crossovers.

The S Series includes:

231s dual, 31-band graphic equaliser
215s dual, 15-band graphic equaliser
131s single, 31-band graphic equaliser
266xs compressor/gate
166xs compressor/limiter/gate
234s/234xs stereo, two-way/mono, three-way/mono, four-way crossover
223s/223xs stereo, two-way/mono, three-way crossover

Graphic Equalizers

The dbx 231s dual 31-band, 215s dual 15-band and 131s single 31-band graphic equalizers are designed for sound reinforcement and studio environments. Each offers third-octave constant Q equalisation with switchable boost/cut ranges of ±6 or ±12dB, with a ±12dB input gain range.

The 231s, 215s and 131s all feature four-segment LED ladder meters to indicate output levels and 20mm nonconductive sliders. All models have XLR and quarter-inch TRS inputs and outputs, and offer a frequency response of <10Hz to >50kHz, with greater than 108dB dynamic range.

Compressors

The 266xs compressor/gate and 166xs compressor/limiter/gate feature patented Overeasy compression technology ‘that transparently smooths out fluctuating vocal and instrumental levels’. Both models offer exclusive dbx AutoDynamic scalable program-dependent attack and release controls that continually adjust the attack and release times to match the programme material.

The 266xs and 166xs also enable classic hard-knee compression, and allow users to adjust threshold, ratio, attack, release and output gain. The 266xs and 166xs can be used in stereo or dual-mono mode, and include balanced inputs and outputs with XLR and quarter-inch TRS connectors, along with a TRS sidechain insert.

Crossovers

The dbx 234s/234xs stereo two-way/mono three-way/mono four-way crossover and 223s/223xs stereo two-way/mono three-way crossover use precision, industry-standard Linkwitz-Riley filters to separate the audio signal and direct the correct frequencies to the loudspeaker drivers.

The dual-channel 234s/234xs and 223s/223xs offer independent output gain controls for precise level matching, output phase inversion, a 40Hz low-cut filter, selectable stereo/mono operation and low-frequency summing for the subwoofer output and many additional useful features. The 234s and 223s feature quarter-inch TRS inputs and outputs, while the 234xs and 223xs provide XLR connections.

‘Our updated EQs, compressors and crossovers demonstrate that even industry-standard workhorse products can be improved as technology evolves,’ says Harman Music Group President, Rob Urry. ‘These dbx components provide the highest levels of performance and reliability for live sound, installed sound and recording studios.’

More: www.dbxpro.com

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