Studio

500 Series

dbx has a long and venerated past with modular processors dating back to our classic 900 Series, which are still mainstays in many professional recording studios. Our new 500 Series modules continue that tradition offering legendary dbx processing with modern design.

  • 510

    510

    Subharmonic Synthesizer - 500 Series
    Format 500 Series
    Type Subharmonic Synth
    Input Z 20kΩ / 10kΩ
    Max Input +22dBu
  • 520

    520

    De-Esser - 500 Series
    Format 500 Series
    Type De-Esser
    Input Z 20kΩ / 10kΩ
    CMRR >40dB
  • 530

    530

    Parametric EQ - 500 Series
    Format 500 Series
    Type Parametric EQ
    Input Z 40kΩ / 20kΩ
    CMRR >40dB
  • 560A

    560A

    Compressor/Limiter - 500 Series
    Format 500 Series
    Type Compressor/Limiter
    Input Z 40kΩ / 20kΩ
    CMRR >40dB
  • 580

    580

    Mic Preamp - 500 Series
    Format 500 Series
    Type Mic Preamp
    Input Z 1.7kΩ
    Max Gain 60dB

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Microphone Preamps

The mic preamps developed by dbx are so widely used and respected by sound engineers that the name of one of our most popular preamps – the 286 – has become a universally used term that means “mic preamp.” Our mic pre’s set the standard in the broadcast and studio worlds by providing sound engineers all the processing they need for their mics.

  • 286s

    286s

    Microphone Pre-amp Processor
    Gain 0 to +60dB
    Input Z ~4.2kΩ
    Phantom Power +48V
    CMRR >40dB
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    676

    676

    Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strip
    Type Tube Preamp
    Input Z 1.9kΩ
    CMRR >85dB
    Inst. Input 1/4" TS
  • 580

    580

    Mic Preamp - 500 Series
    Format 500 Series
    Type Mic Preamp
    Input Z 1.7kΩ
    Max Gain 60dB

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Dynamics Processors

When you’re cleaning up tracks in the studio or perfecting your live sound, you want to focus on your craft, not your hardware. Found in studios everywhere, dbx compressors, limiters, and gates are both easy to use and reliable. Built with flexibility and versatility in mind, dbx compressors, limiters, and gates enhance the quality of your performance without slowing you down.

  • 166xs

    166xs

    Compressor / Limiter / Gate
    Type Comp/Limiter/Gate
    Connectors 1/4" TRS / XLR
    Max Input +24dBu
    Sidechain 1/4" TRS
  • 266xs

    266xs

    Compressor / Gate
    Type Compressor/Gate
    Connectors 1/4" TRS / XLR
    Max Input +22dBu
    Max Output +21dBu
  • 560A

    560A

    Compressor/Limiter - 500 Series
    Format 500 Series
    Type Compressor/Limiter
    Input Z 40kΩ / 20kΩ
    CMRR >40dB
  • 520

    520

    De-Esser - 500 Series
    Format 500 Series
    Type De-Esser
    Input Z 20kΩ / 10kΩ
    CMRR >40dB

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Accessories

The tradition of quality and reliability can be found in everything made by dbx, right down to direct boxes, RTA mics and patch bays. The best way to round out your collection of world-class dbx gear is with world-class dbx accessories you know you can depend on.


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