DBX Mic Preamp / Channel Strip 286s

• Number of Channels: Single
• Inputs: 1 x XLR Microphone (p2 hot)
  1 x 1/4" TRS phone Line
  1 x 1/4" TRS phone Insert
• Outputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Insert
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-0.5dB
• Noise: <-80dBu unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); both gain controls set for 0dB, all processing controls OFF

Preamp

• Gain Range: 0dB to +60dB
• Maximum Output: 0.25Vrms, Gain = 30dB
• Input Impedance: ~4.2kΩ
• EIN: -125dBu, 22Hz to 22kHz, 150Ω source impedance
• CMRR:  >40dB, typically 55dB
• Phantom Power: +48VDC, applied to XLR pins 2 and 3 through 6.81kΩ resistors

Line Input

• Impedance: 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced
• Maximum Level: >+21dBu, balanced or unbalanced
• Gain Range: -15 dB to +45 dB
• CMRR: >40 dB, typically 55 dB

Insert

• Impedance: Ring: >5 kΩ
  Tip: 100Ω
• Maximum Level: >+21dBu, >+20dBm (600Ω load)
• Noise: <-89dBu, unweighted (20Hz to 20kHz); Line Gain control set to 0dB
• Distortion: <0.01% THD, 20Hz to 20kHz, +10dBu

Line Output

• Impedance: 100Ω unbalanced, 200Ω balanced
• Maximum Level:  >+21dBu, >+20dBm (600Ω load)
• Gain Range: -30 dB to +10 dB
• Noise: <-80 dBu unweighted (20 Hz-20 kHz); both Gain Controls set for 0dB, all processing controls OFF
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-0.5 dB
• Distortion: <0.08%THD, 20Hz to 20kHz, +10dBu, all processing controls OFF

Compressor

• Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu
• Ratio: >4:1 for input levels beyond 20dB above threshold
• Attack Time: Program dependent: >1S for small level increases, down to 10mS for large increases
• Release Time: Program dependent: adjustable between approximately 1dB/sec and 75dB/sec
• Slope: OverEasy
• Sidechain: No
• Distortion: Typically <0.05%THD, 20Hz to 20kHz, 15dB gain reduction, +10dBu Output, Density @ 0
• SMPTE: Intermodulation Distortion: <0.05%; 60Hz/7kHz 4:1, 15dB gain reduction, +10dBu Output Level, Density @ 0

Equalizer

• Filter Type: Not applicable
• Frequency Bands: Not applicable
• Bandwidth: Not applicable
• Range (Boost/Cut): Not applicable

Light Indication

• Threshold Range: Not applicable
• Ratio: Not applicable
• Attack Time: Not applicable

De-Esser

• Characteristics: Wideband Gain Reduction
• Frequency Range: 800Hz to 10kHz High Pass, 12dB/octave
• Release Time: Program dependent approximately 1mS/dB

Enhancer

• HF Detail: Program-controlled shelving equalizer, approximately 15dB maximum HF boost
• LF Detail: Bell-shaped boost @ 80Hz, bell-shaped cut @250Hz, ratio is approximately 2:1

Gate

• Gate Threshold: OFF to +15dBu
• Expansion Ratio: Adjustable 1.5:1 to 10:1
• Maximum Depth: >50dB
• Attack Time: Program dependent, approximately 2mS (at maximum attenuation)
• Release Time: Program dependent, approxiamtely 10mS/dB
• Dynamic Range: Typically 105dB

Physical

• Power Requirements: 120VAC 60Hz, 100VAC 50/60Hz
  15W consumption
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 19 x 5.75 x 1.75" (485 x 146 x 45mm)
• Weight: 4.5 lb (2.04kg)
• Specialties: Full compliment of meters and status LEDs

Packaging Info

• Package Weight: 6.45 lb
• Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 21.8 x 11.3 x 2.5"