More sound to your amps and speakers

The secret to making speakers sound great lies with the crossover you use. With the dbx® 223xs Crossover you'll get great performance, ultra low-noise, rugged reliability and four decades of dbx knowledge and expertise in building the world's finest processors. The 223xs uses precision filters to separate the audio signal and direct the correct frequencies to your loudspeaker drivers. By directing only the specific frequency bands to each speaker driver the 223xs leaves your amplifiers free to use their full power on the usable signal eliminating distortion and giving your PA system a cleaner and better sound.

The dbx 223xs is a dual channel crossover with all the features you would expect from a professional product. It features Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, independent output gain controls for level matching, output phase inversion, 40 Hz low cut filter, and optional mono summing of the low frequency (subwoofer) output. Everything in the design exudes great precision from the solid "click" controls to the high quality XLR inputs and outputs.

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs

• Connectors: XLR (pin 2 hot)
• Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance: Balanced 50k ohm, unbalanced 25k ohm
• Max Input Level: +22dBu balanced or unbalanced

Outputs

• Connectors: XLR
• Type: Electronically-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance: Balanced 60 ohm, unbalanced 30 ohm
• Max Output Level: +20dBu balanced/unbalanced into 600 ohms or greater

Crossover

• Stereo Mode: Low/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
• Mono Mode: Low/Mid: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
• Mid/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
• Filter type: Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/octave, state-variable

Function Switches

• Front Panel (Low Cut): Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass filter, one switch per channel
• Phase Invert: Inverts the phase at the output, one switch per output
• Rear Panel: x10: Multiplies the crossover frequency range by 10, one switch per channel
• Mode: Selects stereo/mono and 2/3-way operation.
• LF sum: Selects normal (stereo) or mono-summed low frequency operation.

Indicators

• Stereo Operation: Green LED
• Mono Operation: Yellow LED
• Low Cut: Red LED per channel
• x10 Green LED per channel
• Phase Invert: Red LED per output (3 per channel)

System Performance

• Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB
• Frequency Response: 3Hz to 90kHz, +0/-3 dB
• Dynamic Range: 106dB, unweighted, any output
• THD + Noise: 0.004% at +4dBu, 1kHz
• 0.04% at +20dBu, 1 kHz
• Interchannel Crosstalk: -80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
• CMRR: 40dB, typically 55dB at 1kHz
• Signal-to-Noise: Ref: +4dBu, 22kHz measurement bandwidth
• Stereo Mode 94dB (Low Output)
• 91dB (High Output)
• Mono Mode: 94dB (Low Output)
• 93dB (Mid Output)
• 91dB (High Output)

Power Supply

• Operating Voltage: 100 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC 50/60HZ
• Power consumption: 15W
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

Physical

• Dimensions: 1.75" H X 6.9" D X 19" W (4.5cm x 17.5cm x 48.26cm )
• Weight: 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg)

Manufacturer: DBX
Model: 223XS
SKU: I254274-GA250724-1-WHXE
UPC: 691991401275

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