DBX 286S Microphone pre-amplifier with De-Esser

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The dbx® 286s is a full featured Channel Strip Processor that delivers a studio quality microphone/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination. Why mic up vocals and instruments through a noisy, blurry mixer? The sonically pristine dbx 286s Mic Preamp has all the features you need, including wide-ranging […]

 

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The dbx® 286s is a full featured Channel Strip Processor that delivers a studio quality microphone/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination. Why mic up vocals and instruments through a noisy, blurry mixer? The sonically pristine dbx 286s Mic Preamp has all the features you need, including wide-ranging input gain control, switchable +48V phantom power, and an 80Hz high-pass filter to remove low frequency hum, rumble or wind. Use the patented dbx OverEasy® compressor to transparently smooth out uneven acoustic tracks or deliver that classic “in your face” vocal performance that only a dbx compressor can. Eliminate vocal sibilance and high frequency distortion from instruments such as cymbals with the frequency tunable De-Esser. Fine-tune the Enhancer HF Detail control to add sparkle and crispness to your tracks and make adjustments to the LF Detail control to add fullness and depth to vocals and bass instruments while cleaning up the muddy low midrange frequencies. And, the separate threshold and ratio controls on the Expander/Gate allow you to subtly reduce headphone leakage or radically gate noisy guitar amps.

The dbx 286s offers a full compliment of metering and status LEDs to visually guide you to achieving the right sound. The floating balanced XLR Mic Input accepts balanced or unbalanced inputs to easily connect to professional and home studio microphones. The additional 1/4″ TRS Line Input can accept balanced/unbalanced signals to process live electronic instruments or pre-recorded tracks at mixdown. Use the Insert jack to interface between the Mic Preamp and the signal processing sections to “loop out” to external processors (such as EQ or delay unit) or to mix the Mic Preamp’s signal out to an external destination.

The cost and hassle of patching together multiple processors for use on one track can be frustrating. The dbx 286s provides you with all the mic processing you need in one box, with the shortest, cleanest signal path to keep your music sounding its best!

  • Studio quality Mic Preamp/Channel Strip Processor
  • Classic dbx Compression puts great sound within easy reach
  • Frequency tunable De-Esser reduces sibilance and high frequency distortion
  • Enhancer increases the detail and definition of the high and low frequencies
  • Program adaptive Expander/Gate
  • Insert jack allows you to add an external processor
  • Full compliment of meters and status LEDs
  • +48V Phantom Power
  • Precision detented controls
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
Weight 3.00 kg

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ContentThe dbx® 286s is a full featured Channel Strip Processor that delivers a studio quality microphone/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination. Why mic up vocals and instruments through a noisy, blurry mixer? The sonically pristine dbx 286s Mic Preamp has all the features you need, including wide-ranging input gain control, switchable +48V phantom power, and an 80Hz high-pass filter to remove low frequency hum, rumble or wind. Use the patented dbx OverEasy® compressor to transparently smooth out uneven acoustic tracks or deliver that classic "in your face" vocal performance that only a dbx compressor can. Eliminate vocal sibilance and high frequency distortion from instruments such as cymbals with the frequency tunable De-Esser. Fine-tune the Enhancer HF Detail control to add sparkle and crispness to your tracks and make adjustments to the LF Detail control to add fullness and depth to vocals and bass instruments while cleaning up the muddy low midrange frequencies. And, the separate threshold and ratio controls on the Expander/Gate allow you to subtly reduce headphone leakage or radically gate noisy guitar amps. The dbx 286s offers a full compliment of metering and status LEDs to visually guide you to achieving the right sound. The floating balanced XLR Mic Input accepts balanced or unbalanced inputs to easily connect to professional and home studio microphones. The additional 1/4" TRS Line Input can accept balanced/unbalanced signals to process live electronic instruments or pre-recorded tracks at mixdown. Use the Insert jack to interface between the Mic Preamp and the signal processing sections to "loop out" to external processors (such as EQ or delay unit) or to mix the Mic Preamp's signal out to an external destination. The cost and hassle of patching together multiple processors for use on one track can be frustrating. The dbx 286s provides you with all the mic processing you need in one box, with the shortest, cleanest signal path to keep your music sounding its best!
  • Studio quality Mic Preamp/Channel Strip Processor
  • Classic dbx Compression puts great sound within easy reach
  • Frequency tunable De-Esser reduces sibilance and high frequency distortion
  • Enhancer increases the detail and definition of the high and low frequencies
  • Program adaptive Expander/Gate
  • Insert jack allows you to add an external processor
  • Full compliment of meters and status LEDs
  • +48V Phantom Power
  • Precision detented controls
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
    • Ultra-high quality 8-channel A/D and D/A interface for virtually any digital recording/mixing environment
    • 8 state-of-the-art MIDAS designed Mic Preamplifiers
    • Phantom power on all microphone inputs
    • Reference-class Cirrus Logic 24-bit converters for ultimate signal integrity
    • Processes 48 and 44.1 kHz sample rates
    • External sample rate synchronization via word clock or ADAT input
 
  • Optical ADAT in/out interface for ultimate compatibility
  • All mic/line inputs routed to the ADAT output
  • ADAT input routed to all Line outputs
  • “Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
  • High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
  • Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
• Road proof housing • High quality components • Professional balanced XLR outputs • Level control The ASC-202 converts consumer level stereo RCA signals to balanced XLR professional line level, and back. One side of the unit, has two XLR inputs and stereo RCA outputs. The other side has stereo RCA inputs and two XLR outputs. Each side has stereo level controls. A possible application of the SC-13 is to use it as a level control in balanced audio lines. The DAP Pro Audio Solutions are a complete line-up of audio tools for the professional musician or audio engineer. It is a series of audio modifying tools like mini-mixers, pre-amps and converters available in active or passive models. All audio solutions are designed to meet the highest stage and audio demands and feature a metal road proof housing with rubber feet and easy accessible controls. The units also have a small footprint which make them ideal to be used and placed in any environment where space is critical. Specifications Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz Inputs: XLR/Jack Combo, RCA Outputs: XLR male, RCA Input sensitivity RCA in: -10 dBv Input Impedance RCA in: 10 kOhm Input sensitivity XLR/Jack in: +4 dBu Input Impedance XLR/Jack in: 20 kOhm Output voltage RCA Out: -10 dBV Output Impedance XLR Out: 100 Ohm Output voltage XLR Out: +4 dBu Output Impedance XLR Out: 200 Ohm Power supply: 18V AC (adapter included) Dimensions: 53 x 158 x 135 mm (HxWxD) Weight: 0,65 Kg

At PreSonus, weʼve been designing preamps for a long time, and we always focus on audio quality first. So when we decided to upgrade our popular TubePre V2, we focused on improving an already high-quality sound—without jacking up the price. Like the originalTubePre, the new version is a fully professional tube preamp, with a dual-servo (no capacitors) gain stage that lets you boost the program signal to smoking hot levels without significantly increasing the background noise. Discrete components and high-voltage operation offer dynamic range and detail not found in other single-channel tube preamps in its class.

Housed in a rugged case, the TubePre V2 rear panel sports separate unbalanced, ¼” instrument and balanced, XLR mic inputs and unbalanced ¼” and balanced XLR line outputs. Weʼve included all of the extras you need for professional operation including a high-pass filter, phantom power for condenser mics, polarity reverse switch, and a backlit VU meter.

The AD2022 is Avalon's fourth generation of fully discrete, symmetrical Pure
Class A microphone preamplifiers. The dual mono AD2022 includes the original
sonic capabilities and transparency of the M2, M22 and M5 preamplifiers plus
several additional features, including selectable microphone source loading for
optimized cable/mic matching, improved high-voltage Class A regulated power
supplies, two high Z instrument inputs, variable-passive high pass filter, teflon/
silver wiring and doubled plated circuit boards for superior low level signal transfer.
 
AD2022 FEATURES
Symmetrical Pure Class A design, two channels
Microphone and hi-Z instrument inputs
Gain switched 4dB steps plus +/- 3dB fine output trim 
Selectable microphone input impedance matching 
Low noise -126dB EIN
Ultra high quality, low-ratio, balanced input transformer
Balanced, high-current Class A output to +36dB
Large illuminated analog VU meters and twin peak LED's
Regulated phantom power supply +48v 
Input polarity phase reverse 
High headroom +36dB input before overload
Input -20dB pad for high level signals
Sealed silver relays for all signal routing
External AC 150w toroidal power chassis
Fully discrete Class A regulated audio power supplies
Deep, musical sound-stage, transparent amplification

MICROPHONE INPUT
The AD2022 incorporates the most advanced high-performance microphone
transformer available. Split low-ratio primary windings are carefully combined
within a custom mu-metal core for extended smooth frequency response and
very low distortion.  Sealer silver relays are used for minimal signal invasion. 
The input signal selector, high pass filter, polarity-phase reverse, +48v power
and the 20dB input attenuator all utilize local sealed relay operation. A variable
passive high pass filter provides a minimum phase shift design while eliminating
low frequency rumble, wind noise and mechanical vibration at sub sonic frequencies.

SYMMETRICAL PURE CLASS A DESIGN
Two 100% discrete, high-voltage, symmetrical Pure Class A signal amplifiers
are utilized per channel. The first operates in a cascaded-cascode FET
configuration while the second stage amplifier is fully bipolar. The twin amplifiers
share the total available gain requirement. This shared architecture increases
the high level headroom capability, improves transient response and doubles the
internal bandwidth of the ultra-high performance pure Class A signal amplifiers.
OUTPUT and METERING
High-current DC coupled, Class A discrete amplifiers are utilized for the output
drive interface with +36dB capability into all known loads.  Two large, high-quality
analog VU meters indicate accurate signal readings while bi-color LED's offers
peak indication at 0dB and +20dB.

AD2022 PREAMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS
 
Circuit Topology:  Twin cascode FET and bipolar low level signal amplifiers,
high-voltage, 100% discrete, symmetrical Pure Class A 
Input Type and Load:  Transformer balanced low-ratio, 50, 150, 600 and 1k5
ohm input load selection  
Maximum Mic Level:  +36dB balanced XLR pin 2 hot (with -20dB passive
attenuator) 
Maximum Instrument Level  +18dB at 100k ohms instrument input level,
standard mono 1/4 inch jack 
Input Attenuator:  -20dB resistive pre transformer primary, sealed silver relay 
Phantom Power:  +48v regulated 50mA capability, sealed silver relay 
High Pass Filter:  Passive, variable from 30Hz to 185Hz @ 6dB per octave,
sealed silver relay. 
Polarity Reverse:  Sealed silver relay on microphone input 
Gain Range Input:  +20dB to +64dB in 4dB steps 
Gain  Output Range:  +/- 3dB variable conductive plastic potentiometer 
Maximum Output Level:  +36dB balanced 600 ohms, DC coupled, discrete
symmetrical Pure Class A 
Output Type:  XLR connector, pin 2 hot 
Noise EIN Unweighted:  -126dB 150 ohm 
Noise 20kHz Unweighted:  -102dB 
Distortion THD, IMD:  0.05% nominal 
Frequency Response -3dB:  1Hz to 120kHz transformer limit 
System Bandwidth:  DC to 1MHz 
Output Meter:  High quality, illuminated analog VU meter 0dB = +4dB. 
Peak Meter:  Bi-color LED's 0dB and +20dB peak detection circuit. 
AC power supply B2T:  External toroidal 100V to 240V, 50-60Hz selectable,
150 watts maximum. 
Cables:  90V ac, 4 pin male power input connector, B2T required, internal
DC regulation  
Dimensions:  19 x 12 x 3.5 in (482 x 305 x 89mm) 
Weight:  15lbs (6.8kg) 
Dimensions - Shipping Carton:  24 x 21.5 x 7.5 in (610 x 546 x 190mm)  
Weight - Packed:  25lbs (11.4kg) 

PreSonusʼ popular Class A XMAX preamps are widely lauded for their clarity and transparency. Our tube preamps are beloved for their warm, smooth sound. With the Blue Tube DP V2 dual-path mic/instrument preamp, you get both types of high-quality sound in one unit.

Now weʼve improved on the classic unit with the BlueTube DP V2. The solid-state path now feeds PreSonusʼ top-of-the-line Class A XMAX™ mic preamplifier with 80 dB of variable gain—an upgrade from the original BlueTube DPʼs solid-state stage.

You still get all the secondary features you expect in a professional-grade preamp: 48V phantom power, an 80 Hz high-pass filter, -20 dB pad to control hot input signals, and a polarity-reverse switch. Each channel has an illuminated VU meter so you can visually monitor your input levels.

A Tube Drive control provides a wide range of sounds: when itʼs clicked off, youʼre using the solid-state preamp for quiet, transparent amplification; when itʼs engaged, your signals flow through the tube preamp, and you can achieve anything from gentle warmth to edgy distortion.

    2 input channels, each with:
        High-headroom Class A XMAX™ mic preamplifier with 80 dB gain range
        12AX7 vacuum tube gain stage
        Tube Drive tube-saturation control
        48V phantom power
        80 Hz high-pass filter
        -20 dB pad to reduce hot input levels
        Polarity-reverse switch
        Illuminated analog VU input-level meter

    Input/Output
        2 balanced combo mic/unbalanced instrument inputs
        2 balanced XLR main (L/R) line outputs
        2 unbalanced ¼” main (L/R) line outputs

    Physical
        Compact 1/2U chassis
        External 12 VDC, 1A power supply

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