DBX 131S Equalizer

DBX 131S Equalizer
Product no: AXL-131S Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

DBX equalizers have been the studio, audio, and touring industry standard for a long time now, which is little surprise, since they've been pushing out the same level of quality for a good forty years now. As such, the DBX 131S equalizer is part a legacy of renowned, pro-grade EQs and is guaranteed to meet the requirements of even the most demanding audio-based jobs. Lined from the left all the way to the right with frequency sliders, it's also incredibly easy to use.

A Flying Tour of the DBX 131S

The DBX 131S very simply sets you up with a single 31-band channel with 1/3-octave equalization that's been combined with ±12dB input amplification and a ±6 dB or ±12 dB boost/cut switch. The bank of 20mm sliders give you tactile, intuitive, and direct power over the entire frequency spectrum, while the set of VU meters for the output lend clear support. The extensive frequency response of 10Hz to 50kHz and the 110dB dynamic range only serve to confirm the quality components and attention to detail that has gone into building this uncompromising unit.

The Professional Equalizer

In short, the 131S offers exceptional sound and solid reliability, setting up your audio system with nothing but the best. The 131S feels most at home in studios, on the road, and as part of audio installations, and is a more-than worthy addition to the already stellar DBX signal processing line-up.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Number of channels	1
Analogue audio input type	balanced line in (TRS jack), balanced line in (XLR)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack), balanced line out (XLR)
Frequency bands per channel	> 30 bands
Built-in limiter	no
Built-in compressor	no
19-inch rack size	1U
Switchable boost/cut	yes
Feedback dection/eliminator	no
Equipped with tube	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	2,8 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	48,3 x 15,2 x 4,4 cm

Product specifications

equalizer
single 31-band, 1/3 octave, constant Q-frequency band
switchable boost/cut ranges of ±6 or ±12dB
12dB per octave, 3dB low @ 50Hz low-cut filter
bypass switch on front panel
±12dB input amplification range
4-segment LED ladders for monitoring output levels
XLR and TRS inputs and outputs
wide frequency response of 10Hz to 50kHz
dynamic range of more than 108dB
input connectors: ¼-inch TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
input type: electronic balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
input impedance: balanced 40 kOhm, unbalanced 20 kOhm
maximum input level: +21 dBu balanced or unbalanced
CMRR input: > 40 dB, usually> 55 dB at 1 kHz
output connectors: ¼-inch TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot)
output type: impedance balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
output impedance: balanced 100 Ohm, unbalanced 50 Ohm
maximum output level in dBu: > +21 dBu balanced/unbalanced at 2 kOhms or more
maximum output level in dBu: > 18 dBm balanced/unbalanced at 600 Ohm
band width: 20Hz to 20kHz; +0.5/-1dB
frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHz, + 0.5/-3dB
dynamic range: usually > 112dB
signal/noise ratio: usually > 95dB
THD + natural noise: <0.003%
interchannel crosstalk: < - 90dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
EQ bypass: signal path bypasses the graphic equaliser
low cut: activates the 50Hz 12dB/octave high-pass filter
power connector: IEC receptacle
power consumption: 15 Watts
power supply: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
dimensions: 483 x 44 x 152mm
weight: 2.2 kg

Reviews from other countries

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David Emanuel S. 10 October 2022

Wrote the following about DBX 131S Equalizer

Excellent sounds quality, i love it!

Floris W. 13 May 2014

Wrote the following about DBX 131S Equalizer

De DBX 131S is een hele goede equalizer, de geluidskwaliteit is zeer goed, je kan er heel precies je muziek mee perfectioneren, en ik vind het heel handig dat je er volume mee kan aanpassen, dat betekent dat als je je equalizer aansluit op je pc, je het volme van je muziek kan beïnvloeden, zonder dat je op de grond hoeft te gaan liggen om het volume van je actieve speakers aan te passen.

Het is wel mono, wat betekent dat je niet kan beïnvloeden hoe sterk links of rechts klinkt (tenzij je een versterker erop aansluit).

Het product was ruim op tijd geleverd, zoals altijd,

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