
Microphone Preamp/Channel Strip Processor
Model: 286s
Part #: DBX286SV
- 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 frequency
- Program adaptive expander/gate
- Insert jack allows you to add an external processor
The 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. The sonically pristine 286s mic preamp has all the features 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 286s offers a full complement 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 mix-down. 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 286s provides you with the entire mic processing you need in one box, with the shortest, cleanest signal path to keep your music sounding its best.
- 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 frequency
- Program adaptive expander/gate
- Insert jack allows you to add an external processor
- Full complement of meters and status LEDs
- +48V phantom power
- Precision detented controls
- Preamplifier Signal Type - Audio
- Spec Sheet available - Yes
- Operating Temperature (Maximum): 113 F
- Operating Temperature (Minimum): 32 F
- Dynamic Range: 105 dB
- Product Weight: 4.50 lbs
- Shipping Weight: 6.55 lbs
- Mic Preamp Connector: XLR Floating balanced, Pin 2 hot
- Mic Preamp Input Impedance: 4.2 kiloohms (Approximate)
- Mic Preamp Gain: 0 to +60 dB
- Mic Preamp maximum input level: 0.2Vrms, 30dB gain
- Mic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): 125 dBu (22Hz to 22kHz, 150 Ohms source impedance)
- Input Connectors (line): Floating balanced, tip hot
- Input Impedance level (line): 10 kiloohms (unbalanced), 20 kiloohms (balanced)
- Maximum Input (line): >+21 dBu (balanced or unbalanced)
- Input Gain Range (line): -15 to +45 dB
- Output Connectors: 1/4" TRS balanced/unbalanced
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms (unbalanced), 200 Ohms (balanced)
- Maximum Output Level: >+21dBu, >+20dBm (600 ohms load)
- Noise: <-80dBu unweighted (20Hz to 20kHz), both gain controls set for 0dB, all processing controls off
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB
- THD: <0.08%, 20Hz to 20kHz, +10dBu, all processing controls off
- Compressor Threshold Range: -40 to +20 dBu
- Compressor Ratio: >4:1 for input levels beyond 20dB above threshold
- Maximum Compression: 30 dB
- Expander/Gate Threshold Range: Off to +15dBu
- Expander/Gate Ratio Adjustable: 1.5:1 to 10:1
- Operating Voltage: 120Vac/60Hz, 100Vac 50/60Hz (DO)
- Power Consumption: 15 W
- Dimensions: 1.75 x 5.75 x 19 in (4.5 x 14.6 x 48.5cm)
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5100 Verde Valley Lane
113
Dallas, TX 75254
USA
(469) 998-1261
https://www.koremmsolutions.com/