DBX 223xs Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover with XLR Connectors

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.

FEATURES

    * XLR balanced ins and outs
    * Mode switch for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation
    * Low frequency summed (subwoofer) output
    * x10 range switch on both channels
    * 40Hz high pass (low cut) filter both channels
    * Phase reverse switch on all outputs
    * Individual level controls on all outputs
    * 24dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters (the professional standard)
    * Stereo/Mono status LEDs indicate the selected mode
    * dbx® 2 year parts and labor as standard
    * CSA NRTL/C approved
    * CE compliant


SPECIFICATIONS

INPUTS:

Connectors: 1/4” TRS (223s) / Female XLR (223xs) (pin 2 hot)
Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: >50kΩ Balanced, >25kΩ unbalanced
Max Input Level: >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced


OUTPUTS

Connectors: XLR
Type: Electronically-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: Balanced 60Ω, Unbalanced 30Ω
Max Output Level: >+20dBu balanced/unbalanced into 600Ω or greater

CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES:

Stereo Mode:
Low/High: 45 Hz to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
Mono Mode:
Low/Mid: 45 Hz to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
Mid/High: 45 Hz 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 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/-3dB
Dynamic Range: >106dB, unweighted, any output
THD+N: < 0.004% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz
< 0.04% at +20 dBu, 1 kHz
Interchannel Crosstalk: <-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
Common Mode Rejection: >40dB, typically >55dB @ 1kHz
Signal-to-Noise: Ref: +4dBu, 22kHz measurement bandwidth
Stereo: Mono:
Low Output: > 94dB > 94dB
Mid Output: > 93dB
High Output: > 91dB > 91dB

POWER SUPPLY:

Power Requirements 15 Watts
Operating Voltage 100 VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

PHYSICAL:

Dimensions 1.75” x 6.9” x 19” (4.5cm x 17.5cm x 48.26cm)
Weight Net Weight: 3.7 lbs/1.7 Kg
Shipping Weight: 5.4 lbs/2.5 Kg