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dbx 231s Dual 31-band Equalizer

Dual-channel 31-band Equalizer
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The Benchmark of Live EQs

There's a reason many of today's top live sound professionals turn to dbx for live sound EQs. With dbx's impeccable history of making robust and reliable graphic EQs, they've become a standard in touring rigs and installed PA systems everywhere. The dbx 231s dual-channel 31-band graphic equalizer lives up to the legacy - providing 1/3-octave Constant Q control beyond the audible frequency spectrum. Equipped with a switchable +/-6dB or +/-12dB, the 231s gives you fine control and superb sound quality. And with over 108dB of dynamic range, you know your sound is in good hands when you trust it to the dbx 231s graphic EQ.

dbx 231s Dual-channel 31-band Equalizer Features at a Glance:
  • 1/3-octave Constant Q frequency bands
  • Switchable boost/cut ranges of +/-6 or +/-12dB
  • 12dB/octave 50Hz low-cut filter
  • Front panel bypass switch
  • +/-12dB input gain range
  • 4-segment LED ladders for monitoring output level
  • XLR and TRS inputs and outputs
  • Frequency response of <10Hz to >50kHz
  • Dynamic range of greater than 108dB
  • Weight: 6.2 lbs.
  • Dimensions: 3.5" x 6" x 19"
For precision control and quality sound, count on the dbx 231s 31-band graphic equalizer!

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Bands: 2 x 31-band
  • Q Type: Fixed
  • Boost/Cut Range: ±6 dB, ±12 dB (Switchable)
  • Low Cut Filter: 50Hz, 12 dB/octave
  • Faders Throw: Short-throw
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
  • Rack Spaces: 2U
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 3.5"
  • Width: 19"
  • Depth: 6"
  • Weight: 6.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DBX231SV

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Rated 5/5

dbx 231s

I purchased two of these, one for my mains, and one for the monitors. I use them to flatten the curve for FOH and monitors.
My band does our own sound from the stage, using an analog mixer and the 231s are easy to use w/ no menus to scroll through. they meet our needs. My sales engineer, Michael Ramey, was very useful making recommendations to fulfill my needs.
Rated 5/5

What I Needed

For years I've been mixing my music in a room that's not ideal. I decided to give this a shot at tempering certain frequencies that were confusing my ears and mixes. Absolutely perfect. A true necessity. Coupled with some new monitors, my mixes are finally translating to other systems much easier.
Rated 5/5

The guy who says this is useless...

This is a decent eq.... I'm shaking my head and laughing at the irony that someone from a church is casting blame on the manufacturer for them not knowing how to use an EQ; There are no instructions needed here, this is as simple as a graphic eq gets; If you can handle pushing sliders up and down, and you know the basics like line level vs mic level vs speaker level (boom,) you're good.

It's odd to me that the guy said it was useless (and didn't say why,) then commented on the fact that there were no instructions.... a person not knowing how to use a basic audio tool doesn't make IT useless.

Anyhow, this is a nice, reasonably-priced EQ. Not Neve quality, but not Neve price either.
Rated 5/5

DBX equalizer

So far so good. My rep Tony always great to deal with.
Music background: Vocalist
Rated 5/5

It's VERY GOOD!

Everything on the pictures and everything in the description is about the product the way it is.
I thought it's a 50/50 opportunity that I get the good one, I have heard that some people have some noise problems with that, so I was a bit nervous. But I bought it and... THERE'S NO NEED TO WORRY!
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