Description
Exceptional sound and rugged reliability
When the pros need an EQ, they turn to dbx. With a proven track record that spans four decades, dbx® EQs are the industry standard for touring, studios, and audio installations. With the dbx heritage of revered pro EQs, the 215s meets the needs of the most demanding sound reinforcement environments, while offering the simplicity of straightforward controls.
The dbx 215s includes two 15-band channels of 2/3-octave equalization, ±12 dB input gain, switchable ±6 dB or ±12 dB boost/cut range, 20mm nonconductive sliders, an intuitive user interface, and output level metering. From its extended 10Hz to 50kHz frequency response and 112 dB dynamic range to the quality componentry and meticulous attention to detail, the 215s offers exceptional sound and rugged reliability that guarantees you will always sound your best.
Sure to find a home in the studio, on tour and with installed sound venues, the dbx 215s is destined to take its rightful place in the lineage of great dbx signal processors that are the professional’s choice in signal processing. With such affordable quality, there’s no longer any excuse for compromising your sound.
Features
- Dual 15-band, 1/3-octave Constant Q frequency bands
- Switchable boost/cut ranges of ±6 or ±12 dB
- Front panel bypass switch
- ±12 dB input gain range
- 4-segment LED ladders for monitoring output levels
- XLR and TRS Inpts and Outputs
- Frequency Response of <10Hz to >50kHz
- Dynamic range of greater than 108dB
Specifications
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; EU: 230VAC 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 |
