DBX 223xs

Stereo 2‐Way Mono 3‐Way Crossover Neutrik® XLR ins and outs,
summed subwoofer output, 40Hz high pass filter on both channels,
individual level controls and phase reverse switch on each output.

Features

• XLR balanced ins and outs

• Mode switch for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation

• Low frequency summed (subwoofer) output

• x10 range switch on both channels

• 40Hz high pass (low cut) filter both channels

• Phase reverse switch on all outputs

• Individual level controls on all outputs

• 24dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters (the professional standard)

• Stereo/Mono status LEDs indicate the selected mode

• dbx® 2 year parts and labor as standard

• CSA NRTL/C approved

• CE compliant

INPUTS

Connectors: XLR (pin 2 hot)

Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Impedance: Balanced >50k ohm, unbalanced >25k ohm

Max Input Level: >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced

OUTPUTS

Connectors: XLR

Type: Electronically-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Impedance: Balanced 60 ohm, unbalanced 30 ohm

Max Output Level: >+20dBu balanced/unbalanced into 600 ohms or greater

CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES

Stereo Mode: Low/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)

Mono Mode: Low/Mid: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
Mid/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)

Filter type: Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/octave, state-variable

FUNCTION SWITCHES

Front Panel (Low Cut): Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass filter, one switch per channel

Phase Invert: Inverts the phase at the output, one switch per output

Rear Panel: x10: Multiplies the crossover frequency range by 10, one switch per channel
Mode: Selects stereo/mono and 2/3-way operation.
LF sum: Selects normal (stereo) or mono-summed low frequency operation.

INDICATORS

Stereo Operation: Green LED

Mono Operation: Yellow LED

Low Cut: Red LED per channel

x10 Green LED per channel

Phase Invert: Red LED per output (3 per channel)

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB

Frequency Response: < 3Hz to > 90kHz, +0/-3 dB

Dynamic Range: >106dB, unweighted, any output

THD + Noise: <0.004% at +4dBu, 1kHz
<0.04% at +20dBu, 1 kHz

Interchannel Crosstalk: <-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz

CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz

Signal-to-Noise: Ref: +4dBu, 22kHz measurement bandwidth

Stereo Mode >94dB (Low Output)
>91dB (High Output)

Mono Mode: >94dB (Low Output)
>93dB (Mid Output)
>91dB (High Output)

POWER SUPPLY

Operating Voltage: 100 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC 50/60HZ

Power consumption: 15W

Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

PHYSICAL

Dimensions: 1.75" H X 6.9" D X 19" W (4.5cm x 17.5cm x 48.26cm )

Weight: 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg)

Shipping Weight: 5.4 lbs. (2.5 kg)

UPC: 691991401275