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“Building on 20 years of EQ design and manufacture, ARX once again
redefines the standard for Graphic Equalizers with the all-new EQ260!"
Features
New (Extended Resolution) long-throw faders for maximum control and
resolution, with integrated protective dust cover
New Sweepable High Pass filter 20-200Hz
Ultra low noise 'Constant Q' circuitry
Balanced Inputs and Outputs on XLR and Jack connectors
Switchable 6dB or 15dB cut and boost
Audio Ground lift switch on rear
Intuitive controls
User friendly layout
...and most of all, flawless performance in any audio environment!
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The ARX EQ260 is a Dual Channel 30 band Graphic Equalizer designed to give you
the flawless professional performance you demand, yet take up minimal rack space.
It is neatly housed in a compact 3 RU all steel chassis.
Quality you can feel as well as hear
Each channel on the silver grey front panel features 30 of our new Extended Resolution
long throw, centre grounding faders, switchable to either ±15dB or ±6dB, for the ideal
combination of high fader resolution and maximum cut and boost. A protective dust cover
is also fitted to each fader.As well, there is a Gain recovery control with up to +10 dB of
gain; a Clip LED to indicate circuit overload, a sweepable 20-200Hz High Pass filter, and
an IN/OUT hardwire bypass switch which removes the EQ260 completely from the signal
path.
Accurate Constant Q Circuitry
Internally, the EQ260 features innovative Constant Q circuitry. What makes this so good?
Well, it means that the graphical representation of the sliders on the front panel more
accurately reflects the changes you make to the sound, as compared to traditional EQ
designs.In other words, 'what you see is what you get.' Combine this circuitry with the 60
individual filters in the EQ260, and you have an equalizer that is unsurpassed for total accuracy.
Additionally, at the 0dB slider position each filter is, in effect, removed from the circuit to further
enhance the EQ260's low noise figures.
Balanced Inputs and Outputs
On the rear panel, the EQ260 has true differential Balanced Inputs and Servo Balanced Outputs,
on both XLR as well as convenient TRS jack connectors.There is also an audio ground lift switch
to isolate the audio ground from the chassis ground.
Universal AC Power
AC power range is a universal 100 to 120V or 220 to 240V AC, and is connected to the unit via a
removable power lead and standard 3 pin IEC connector, with built-in fuse and voltage switch.
At ARX, we know that there's no shortage of other Equalizers out there! But we believe the ARX EQ260
delivers superlative, uncompromising audio quality that will truly enhance any pro audio application. Its
accuracy, compact High Density design, cool good looks, and most of all its superb sound will make it
the dual channel graphic equalizer of choice for demanding engineers around the world.
You'll never compromise on Quality when you choose ARX
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Input Impedance Balanced 20 Kohms, Unbalanced 10 Kohms
Input Headroom + 23 dB
CMRR >55 dB, 20 Hz to 20 KHz
Output Impedance Balanced 300 ohms, Unbalanced 150 ohms
Output Level (Max) + 23 dB
Frequency Response 10Hz to 20KHz ±0.25dB
Signal to Noise ratio -93 dB Unweighted, -98 dB 'A' weighted
Distortion .0035% THD, 0dB, @1KHz
Dynamic Range 116 dB
High Pass Filter Sweepable 20-200Hz
Power Requirements 100/120 V AC, 220/240 V AC, 18VA
Weight 10lbs/4.5Kg
Dimensions 19“W x 5 1/4“H x 8“D, 482 x 132 x 205 mm
Input Connector type XLR, Balanced Jack
Output Connector type XLR, Balanced Jack
Front Panel Controls
30 x 60mm Extended Resolution long throw, centre grounding faders
per channel on ISO standard frequencies, 25 Hz to 20 KHz
Infinity through to +10dB Gain control
LED clipping indicator
Sweepable High Pass filter 20-200Hz
15 or 6 dB EQ Cut/Boost range switch
Hardwire bypass EQ IN/OUT switch
Rear Panel
Balanced Inputs and Outputs, on both XLR and TRS jack connectors.
Audio Ground Lift switch
AC input connector, with voltage switch and fuse. |
* 2 channel 15 2/3 octave band graphic equalizer
* 25Hz - 16kHz frequency control * Constant Q circuitry
(3% frequency accuracy) * Selectable 6dB or 12dB control
* Variable level control * By-pass switch * Overload threshold LED (5dB below clipping) * Ground lift switch * XLR & 1/4" TRS balanced Inputs/Outputs * Power: Selectable 120V/220V voltage
* Dimensions: 1.75" H x 19" W x x 8.5" D / 44.5mm x 483mm x 216mm - 1 space r.m. * Weight: 4.5 lbs. / 2.5kg
XEQ-152 Specifactions:
* Input type: Active balanced / Unbalanced * Output Impedance: | 1231 Dual 31-Band Graphic Equalizer
The dbx? 12 Series were designed to meet the needs of the most demanding sound reinforcement environments, while offering the simplicity of straightforward controls. The 1231 provides standard features like dual-channels, 31 1/3 octave bands, ISO frequency centers, +/- 12 dB input gain range, and switchable 40Hz/18 dB per octave low-cut filters, but also includes other insightful features. These include 45 mm faders; selectable +/-6dB or +/-15dB boost/cut range for precise gain adjustments; XLR, barrier strip, and 1/4'' TRS connectors for installation ease; balanced inputs and outputs for quiet operation; and chassis/signal ground lift capabilities for quick hum isolation. The visionary design of the dbx 12 Series makes your job easier.
The dbx 12 Series Equalizers were precision engineered to provide years of maintenance-free operation in any application. The magnetically isolated transformer, electronically balanced/unbalanced inputs and servo balanced/unbalanced outputs, RF-filtered inputs and outputs, and power-off hard-wire relay bypass with 2 second power up delay were steps our engineers took to ensure compatibility for all installations. Only the best components were utilized, yielding a 10Hz to 50kHz frequency response, greater than 90dB SNR (ref +4dBu), less than 0.005% THD +Noise (1kHz at +4dBu), and interchannel crosstalk of less than -80dB from 20Hz to 20kHz. All this attention to detail is contained in a 3U steel/aluminum chassis.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| INPUT |
| Connectors: |
1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot), and barrier terminal strip |
| Type: |
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Impedance: |
Balanced 40 kOhm, unbalanced 20 kOhm |
| Max Input Level: |
>+21dBu balanced or unbalanced |
| CMRR: |
>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz |
| OUTPUTS |
| Connectors: |
1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot), and barrier terminal strip |
| Type: |
Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Impedance: |
Balanced 200 ohm, unbalanced 100 ohm |
| Max Output Level: |
>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2 kOhm or greater
>+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm) |
| SYSTEM PERFORMANCE |
| Bandwidth: |
20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-1dB |
| Frequency Response: |
50kHz, +0.5/-3dB |
|
+/-15dB range |
+/-6dB range |
| Dynamic Range: |
109dB |
115dB |
| Signal-to-Noise: |
90dB |
97dB |
| THD + Noise: |
|
| INPUT
Connectors: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: Balanced 40k ohm, unbalanced 20k ohm
Max Input Level: >+21dBu balanced or unbalanced
CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
OUTPUTS
Connectors: 1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot)
Type: Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: Balanced 100 ohm, unbalanced 50 ohm
Max Output Level: >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k ohm or greater
>+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm)
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-1dB
Frequency Response: 50kHz, +0.5/-3dB
Dynamic Range: Typicall >112dB
Signal-to-Noise: Typically >95dB
THD+Noise: | Digital stereo active crossover with 4 inputs and 8 outputs, incl. software .
- Flexible routing configurations for all standard mono and stereo output operating modes
- 4 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs (XLR)
- Active frequency filter types (Bessel, Butterworth and Linkwitz-Riley) with slopes up to 24 dB/octave split up the audio signal into different frequency bands
- Incl. software editor (for PC and Mac) for remote control via computer through USB interface: store, transfer, and manage your presets
- Up to 30 user presets storable in the device via software
- 5 menu languages selectable (German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch)
- Alphanumeric LCD screen with 2 lines of 16 characters each
- Input sensitivity digitally adjustable
- Inputs and outputs with 4-digit LED level meter as well as clip and limit LED indicator
- Mute switch with LED indicator per output
- 7-band parametric EQ per output
- Up to 7 ms signal delay adjustable for the outputs
- Output limiter with adjustable limits and automatic attack and release settings as overload protection for your amplifying system
- Switchable phase
- Lock function for prevents undesired changes to settings
- Rack installation, 1 U
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10 and Mac OS X 10.5.8 and better
- Digital signal processor
- The device can be connected via USB to the PC in connection with DXO Software
The firmware can be updated via the PC connection
- (19") 48.3 cm rack installation 1 U
| Power supply: |
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
6 V DC 800 mA |
| Power connection: |
Mains input via Coaxial power connector (M) power supply cord with AC adapter (provided) |
| Frequency range: |
10 - 22000 Hz |
| THD: |
<0,005 % at 1 kHz |
| DSP: |
Digital signal processor |
| Crossover frequency: |
20-20000 Hz |
| Impedance: |
Input 10 kOhm
Output 50 Ohm |
| Gain: |
Output: -50 dB to +12 dB |
| Filter: |
Linkwitz-Riley; Butterworth; Bessel; 6db/oct; 12db/oct; 18db/oct; 24db/oct |
| Delay: |
0 - 7 ms |
| Dynamic range: |
Input: 114 dB
Output: 110 dB |
| Sample rate: |
48 kHz |
| Connections: |
Input: line via 4 x 3-pin XLR
Output: line via 8 x 3-pin XLR |
| Max. level: |
Input: +22 dBu
Output: +9 dBu |
| USB port: |
Typ B |
| PC connect: |
DXO Software via USB, firmware can be updated |
| Housing design: |
(19") 48.3 cm rack installation 1 U |
| Dimensions: |
Width: 48,3 cm
Depth: 22,3 cm
Height: 4,45 cm |
| Weight: |
1,90 kg |
| PRICE WITHOUT V.A.T.
BSS Opal FCS-966 Constant Q Graphic Eq
Graphic equalisers are found in just about every sound application, from room contouring to feedback control and general audio sweetening.
Traditionally, much general eq'ing takes place on the faders alone, but this restricts the use of the faders at each end of the scale for further precision eq work. So we provided the Opal FCS-966 with separate LF and HF contour filters which can change an overall sound balance without disturbing a detailed room or loudspeaker response.
These filters are very musical gentle boost and cut shelving filters which can be used to add (or remove) room effects that change with temperature, audience numbers or humidity.
All these effects can be easily made without disturbing the critical fader settings already made.
Constant Q Filters
The modern generation of graphic eq's
uses the Constant Q topology, pioneered by BSS Audio, which means that the filter width is constant whatever the fader gain setting.
Compared to the earlier 'gyrator' style of filters, Constant Q filters provide a smoother and more predictable interaction between adjacent faders and the resulting eq curve more closely resembles the actual fader positions.
More Gain Control Per Filter
Each eq fader has +/-15dB of adjustable gain, more than many competitive graphic eq's. The faders are long-throw 45mm types for precision control.
High Pass Filter
Also provided on the FCS-966 is a sweepable high-pass filter which can be used very effectively to restrict the low-energy output for better amplifier and loudspeaker performance. Stage monitors also benefit from the application of a high-pass filter to remove bass signals e.g. from vocal-only wedges.
Metering
BSS Audio believes in providing engineers with information, and the FCS-966's 8-segment led meter shows output level and warns of signal clipping within the eq. When the unit is switched to bypass, the meter will read the input level, allowing accurate matching of the 'dry' and equalised signals using the gain control.
Centre Bypass
When any eq fader is in its centre detent position, the filter is automatically bypassed, for optimum performance.
Input/Outputs
All the inputs and outputs of the FCS-966 are electronically balanced, with optional transformer balancing. To make installation of the FCS-966 easier, we've provided three differerent interface connectors: XLR-type, 1/4" TRS jack and Phoenix/Combicon screw terminals.
Relay Bypass
The EQ IN buttons switch the EQ path
into circuit. When switched out, or power fails, a high-quality relay switches the input signal directly to the output connectors.
Control Descriptions
Faders
30 EQ filter faders on ISO centres, each with nominal +/-15dB of gain. Positive centre-detent on 45mm long-throw precision faders.
HP Filter
Sweepable high pass filter, frequency adjustable from OUT (flat) up to 250Hz.
LF Contour
Smooth shelving filter, +/-6dB of gain at 50Hz
HF Contour
Smooth shelving filter, +/-6dB of gain at 14kHz.
GAIN
Used for overall unity gain adjustment. Adjustable from - infinity to +10dB.
CLIP
Triple-point clip detector that indicates red when the internal signal is clipping at any one of three critical points.
LED Meter
Shows output signal level (input signal when eq is bypassed) from -24dBu to +18dBu in 8 steps. |
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