These units are extremely well built. The controls exude great precision, and the feel is a solid "click". Also, when you open the box, you won’t find the external power supply that accompanies most processors in this price range. That’s because dbx understands how difficult external power supplies can be to work with and even though it costs a little more they put the high quality power supply right in the unit. All the inputs and outputs are TRS differentially balanced 1/4" jacks that are bolted down to the chassis. This "nutting down" of the jacks ensures that even if someone stomps on a cable plugged into the unit, it’s not going to tear up the circuit board inside. Every dbx crossovers features Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, the professional standard. But then again, what did you expect? Via a switch on the back panel, you first select whether you’re operating your system in stereo 2-way or mono 3-way. Then you also set, on the back panel, whether or not you want to mono sum the LF (subwoofer) out. (Most systems that use a subwoofer are mono subbed to take advantage of amplifier power and because low frequencies are non-directional.) Back panel switches allow you to select the range of the crossover frequencies individually for both channels. The crossover frequency controls have a green LED that indicates when the x10 switch on the back panel is activated (so you won’t have to check the switch position on the back every time you wonder where it’s set). All these switches are on the back panel because it could be disastrous if you were to change them mid-program. On the front panel you’ll notice there are LEDs that indicate whether the unit is in mono or stereo mode. Each channel has an input gain control for proper level setting. There’s a recessed 40 Hz low cut (HPF) on each channel to remove unwanted low frequencies. Both the low and high outputs on each channel have a gain control to allow muting of individual outputs and for level matching. Also, these outputs each have phase reverse switches that will help get you out of a bind without having to reconfigure your system. These phase reverse switches may be internally reconfigured as mute switches. You’ll get great performance, all the features you’d expect from a professional product and the knowledge that you’re buying a processor from the people that have been producing the worlds finest processors for over 20 years.
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DBX 234-XL: Stereo 2 or 3-Way or Mono 4-Way Crossover The dbx 234XL Crossover is amazingly versatile and extremely well built. The controls exude great precision and all the inputs and outputs are balanced XLR connectors that are screwed directly to the chassis. This connecting of the jacks ensures that even if someone steps on a cable plugged into the unit, it’s not going to tear up the circuit board inside. Like all dbx crossovers, the 234-XL feature Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, the professional standard. It also has a built-in power supply; no wall wart. Two back panel switches let you select stereo 2-way, 3-way or mono 4-way. Another back panel switch also selects whether or not you want to mono sum the LF (subwoofer) out. (Most systems that use a subwoofer are mono summed to take advantage of amplifier power and because low frequencies are non-directional.) Back panel switches allow you to select the range of the crossover frequencies individually for both channels. The crossover frequency controls have a green LED that indicates the x10 switch on the back panel is activated. All these switches are on the back panel because it could be disastrous if you were to change them mid-program. On the front panel you’ll notice there are LEDs that indicate whether the unit is in mono or stereo mode. Each channel has an input gain control for proper level setting. There’s a recessed 40Hz low cut (HPF) on each channel to remove unwanted low frequencies. Both the low and high outputs on each channel have a gain control ranging from -infinity to +6dB, to allow muting of individual outputs and for level matching. Also, these outputs each have phase reverse switches that’ll help get you out of a bind without having to reconfigure your system. These phase reverse switches may be internally reconfigured as mute switches. You’ll get great performance, all the features you’d expect from a professional product and the knowledge that you’re buying a processor from the people that have been producing the world’s finest processors for over 20 years. The technology that made dbx famous brings you a crossover which has been tested to the highest professional standards at a price that’s just too low to believe. Features: XLR differentially balanced ins and outs Mode switches for mono 4-way or stereo 2-way/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 band 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
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RANE MP2016A Rotary DJ Mixer The Rane MP2016a is a rotary-controlled DJ mixer featuring six input channels, booth and house outputs, pre and post effects tape outputs and more. You?ll also dig the level controls, swithcable effects loop, and versatile headphone cueing. Input channels 1 through 4 feature high quality RIAA phono preamplifiers which may be switched to line input via rear panel switches. Input channels 5 and 6 each provide a balanced mic preamp with input gain trim, mic/line switch, 2-band EQ, mic engage switch and an internal booth ducking enable jumper. In addition to six dedicated preamplifiers, all six input channels may select any of the five stereo auxiliary inputs. Features: Six stereo input channels Four dedicated stereo phono/line preamps Two dedicated mic/line preamps with gain trims, 2-band tone controls, engage switches, booth ducking Split cueing Five stereo auxiliary inputs Input gain controls for level matching Switchable effects loop Booth output with master/cue source switch Separate pre and post-effects tape outputs Master accelerated-slope, full-cut, 3-band tone controls Audiophile/studio sound quality Highest quality Alps potentiometers High power headphone amplifier
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