- dbx 286s Features:
- Studio quality Mic Preamp / Channel Strip Processor
- Classic dbx Compression puts great sound within easy reach
- Frequency tunable De-Esser reduces sibilance and high frequency distortion
- Enhancer increases the detail and definition of the high and low frequencies
- Program adaptive Expander/Gate
- Insert jack allows you to add an external processor
- Full complement of meters and status LEDs
- +48V Phantom Power
- Precision detented controls
- Specifications:
- Mic Preamp Connector: XLR Floating balanced, Pin 2 Hot
- Mic Preamp Input Impedance: ~4.2kΩ
- Mic Preamp gain: 0dB to +60dB
- Mic Preamp Phantom Power: +48VDC, applied to XLR pins 2 and 3 through 6.81kΩ resistors CMRR >40dB, typically 55dB
- Mic Preamp max input level: 0.2Vrms, Gain = 30dB
- Mic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -125dBu, 22Hz-22kHz, 150Ω source impedance
- Input Connectors: (line) Floating balanced, TIP Hot
- Input Impedance: (line) 10kΩ unbalanced, 20kΩ balanced
- Max Input: (line) >+21dBu, balanced or unbalanced
- Input Gain Range: (line) -15dB to +45 dB
- Insert Connector: 1/4" TRS: Normalled; tip is Send, ring is Return
- Insert Impedance: >5kΩ (ring-return); 100Ω (tip-send)
- Insert Max Level :>+21dBu; >+20dBm (600Ω load-tip)
- Insert Noise: <-84dBu, unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); LINE GAIN Control set to 0dB
- Insert Distortion: <0.01% THD, 20Hz-20kHz, +10dBu
- Output Connectors: 1/4" Balanced/Unbalanced TRS Connectors
- Output Impedance: 100Ω unbalanced, 200Ω balanced
- Max Output: >+21dBu, >+20dBm (600Ω load)
- Gain Adjustment Range: -30dB to +10dB
- Noise: <-80dBu unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); Both Gain Controls set for 0dB, all processing controls OFF
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5, -0.5dB
- THD: <0.08%THD, 20Hz-20kHz, +10dBu, all Processing Controls OFF
- Compressor: Threshold Range -40dBu to +20dBu
- Compressor: Threshold Characteristic OverEasy®
- Compressor Ratio: >4:1 For input levels beyond 20dB above threshold
- Max Compression: 30dB
- Compressor Attack Time: Program-Dependent; >1s for small level increases, down to 10ms for larage increases
- Compressor Release Time; Program-Dependent; adjustable between approximately 1dB/sec and 75dB/sec
- Compressor Distortion: Typically <0.05%THD, 20Hz-20kHz, 15dB G/R, +10dBu Output, DENSITY @ 0 IMD SMPTE: <0.05%; 60Hz/7kHz 4:1, 15dB G/R, +10dBu Output Level, DENSITY @ 0
- De-esser Characteristic: Wideband Gain Reduction
- De-esser Frequency Range: 800Hz to 10kHz High Pass, 12dB/octave
- De-esser Release Time: 12dB/octave Program-Dependent; approximately 1mS/dB
- Enhancer HF Detail Characteristic: Program-controlled shelving equalizer, approximately 15dB maximum HF boost
- Enhancer LF Detail Characteristic: Bell-shaped boost @ 80Hz, bell-shaped cut @250Hz, ratio is approximately 2:1
- Expander/Gate Threshold Range: OFF to +15dBu
- Expander/Gate Ratio: Adjustable 1.5:1 to 10:1
- Expander/Gate Max Depth: >50dB
- Expander/Gate Attack Time: Program-Dependent, approximately 2mS (at maximum attenuation)
- Expander/Gate Release Time: Program-Dependent, approxiamtely 10mS/dB
- Expander/Gate Dynamic Range: Typically 105dB
- Power Consumption: 15W
- Operating Voltage: DO: 120VAC 60Hz, 100VAC 50/60Hz;
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
- Dimensions: 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.5cm x 14.6cm x 48.5cm)
- Unit Weight: 4.5 lbs/2.04 Kgs Shipping Weight 6.54 lbs/2.97 Kgs
