dbx 223XS Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover with XLR I/O

Info

The secret to making speakers sound great lies with the crossover you use. With the dbx® 223xs Crossover you'll get great performance, ultra low-noise, rugged reliability and four decades of dbx knowledge and expertise in building the world's finest processors. The 223xs uses precision filters to separate the audio signal and direct the correct frequencies to your loudspeaker drivers. By directing only the specific frequency bands to each speaker driver the 223xs leaves your amplifiers free to use their full power on the usable signal eliminating distortion and giving your PA system a cleaner and better sound.

The dbx 223xs is a dual channel crossover with all the features you would expect from a professional product. It features Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, independent output gain controls for level matching, output phase inversion, 40 Hz low cut filter, and optional mono summing of the low frequency (subwoofer) output. Everything in the design exudes great precision from the solid "click" controls to the high quality XLR inputs and outputs.

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.

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