ASHLY GQX 1502 – Graphic Equalizer Stereo 15-Band

  The GQX-Series is available in three different configurations: the GQX-1502 features two channels of fifteen-band 2/3 octave equalization and a switchable high-pass filter. The GQX-3101 is a single-channel thirty-one band model, while the GQX-3102 features two channels of 1/3 octave EQ. Both the third-octave models offer tunable high-pass filter circuits from 8Hz to 200Hz and 10-segment, two color LED meter displays, referencing 0 VU to +4dBu. Each model in the GQX-Series features switch-selectable cut or boost of either 6dB or 15dB, and carry the same Five Year Worry-Free Warranty offered on all commercial sound products from Ashly.   The GQX models are designed to be significantly quiet without the need for noise reduction to be built into the equalizer circuit. Double-sided circuit boards with ground plane design are used in the filter sections for improved RFI and electrostatic immunity. Precision Wein-Bridge filters and carefully designed summing amplifiers combine to provide extremely accurate response, low noise, negligible distortion, and complete immunity to magnetic fields. All filters exhibit true constant "Q" response with no broadening near the "flat" setting. High slew-rate circuitry throughout the signal path results in clean, quiet, transparent sound. The faders used are a custom-manufactured metal-shaft type, with molded saddle knobs, for the ultimate in reliability and smooth "feel“. Ashly's unique "T-Beam" front panel construction eliminates interconnections between the faders and the filters, resulting in a very rugged and rigid front panel.   Input and output connections include barrier strip terminals and 1/4" TRS phone jacks, as well as standard locking XLR's. Circuit ground may be lifted from chassis ground via the barrier strip. Ashly's servo-balanced output circuitry maintains unity gain even if pins 2 or 3 are connected directly to ground. Our transformer and power supply design result in lower hum noise and even greater line voltage range. In fact, these units still meet specifications when voltage drops down to as low as 93 VAC, making them the ideal choice when power stability presents a problem to the installer.

DBX 2215 Dual 15-Band Graphic Equalizer with Noise Reduction

 It's amazing. One little button. So much effect. dbx? Type III? Noise Reduction is an entirely new concept... virtually instantaneous encode/decode within the circuitry of the box. We started out to build the finest EQs possible, boxes with the heritage and performance to rival our famous 30 Series EQs. And to no one's surprise they came out awfully darn good. (Ask to see the Audio Precision plots compared to the competition.) But then, Roger (our chief engineer, a nice guy, as far as engineers go) got the crazy idea of putting this new noise reduction stuff in the box. We listened to it and were amazed. The EQs sounded great without it but with it the performance was nothing short of incredible. Check it out yourself and see.

But hey, Roger wasn't about to stop there. PeakPlus? Limiter. Who knows more about limiting than the folks at dbx; nobody... that's who. So when the guys were developing this new series of EQs they wanted something that would be unique to these EQs. That's when Roger got another one of his bright ideas and said "I bet they'll work a lot better if there's a cool limiter built in." Next thing you know, all the guys are in the studio amazed at the new limiter Roger had designed specially for the 20 Series. Once again, hearing is believing... With a threshold range of 0dbu to plus 20dbu, the patent-pending PeakPlus limiter is designed to tame your program material from the subtlest nuances to the rowdiest hits. Also, the four stage LED ladder gives you a great visual indication as to what the limiter is doing.

20 Series EQs. You used to have to settle for second best in a reasonably priced EQ but not any more. With the new 20 Series from dbx Professional Products you get a great EQ circuit, a graceful yet powerful limiter and the revolutionary new design of the Type III Noise Reduction. Check out the dbx 20 Series graphic EQs at your pro audio outfitter. You'll see, with the 20 Series EQs you get MORE!!!

SPECIFICATIONS:

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

1215 Dual 15-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 1215 provides standard
features like dual channels, 15 2/3 octave bands, ISO frequency
centers, +/-12 dB input gain range, and switchable 40Hz/18 dB per
octave low-cut filters, but also includes other thoughtful 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 2U steel/aluminum chassis.

•   Switchable boost/cut ranges of ±6 or ±15 dB
•   Electronically balanced/unbalanced inputs
•   Servo balanced/unbalanced inputs
•   RF filtered inputs and outputs
•  XLR, Barrier Strip, and 1/4" TRS connectors
•  -12dB/+12dB input gain range
•  18dB/octave 40Hz Bessel low-cut filter
•  Chassis/signal ground lift capability
•  Internal power supply transformer
•  Power-off hardwire relay bypass with 2-second power-up delay

The class-A circuit used in the EQ-73 is similar to the eq section in the classical 1073 module, without the high pass filter. Additional frequencies have been added and the mid frequency band uses two inductors, the higher value of the second one is used for the two lowest frequencies, 160 Hz and 240 Hz, to achieve a suitable response.

The sound character is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.

The EQ-73 has stepped frequency controls that offers a wide selection of frequencies from 20 Hz to 24 kHz.

The Low and High frequency bands are shelving and the mid frequency band is of the bell type.

The control range is +/-15 dB for the two lower bands and +/- 18dB for the high frequency band.

There are separate bypass switches for all three bands.

The EQ-73 is made to be used together with one of our PRE-73 models that has an Insert jack. It can also be used with many other units that has a low level insert jack.

Combining a PRE-73 and an EQ-73, and using a UNITE rack kit to mount them together, one will get a 19-inch 1073-style unit at a low cost and with a great sound!

FEATURES

- Vintage Style electronics. No intergrated circuits in the signal path

- 3-band with a dual inductor based mid frequency band

- Stepped frequency selection

- A wide selection of frequencies from 20 Hz to 24 kHz

- Control range up to +/- 18 dB

- Separate Bypass switches for each band

- Tantalum capacitors in the signal path

- Made to be used together with one of our PRE-73 models with an Insert jack or any other unit with a low level Insert jack

- TRS jack for in-and output connection, the nominal working level is around 18 dBu

- Selectable ground lift switch

- External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits

- Great sound that suits most sound sources and genres

- A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use