Let's take a look at the construction features
of the dbx 234XL. At first glance you'll notice the units are great looking, and
as you turn the controls something else becomes apparent; 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. Thats because we
know how difficult external power supplies can be to work with and even though
it costs a little more we put the high quality power supply right in the unit.
All the inputs and outputs are balanced XLR connectors that are screwed directly
to the chassis. This connecting of the jacks insures that even if someone steps
on a cable plugged into the unit, it's not going to tear up the circuit board
inside. All dbx crossovers feature Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, the
professional standard, but then again, what did you expect?
Via two switches on the back panel you first select whether you're operating
your system in 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 (we wouldn't make you 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 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 us famous brings you a dbx crossover which has been tested
to the highest professional standards at a price that's just too low to admit!
Features:
- XLR differentially balanced ins and outs
- Mode switches for mono 4-way or
stereo2-way/3-way operation
- Low frequency summed (subwoofer) output
- x10 range switch on both channels
- 40 Hz 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
| Model: |
234XL |
| Manufacturer: |
DBX |
