DBX 223XS Stereo 2 Way Stereo PA Crossover

More sound to your amps and speakers

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

The dbx 223 is a dual channel crossover with all the features you would expect from a professional product. They featureLinkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, independent output gain controls for level matching, output phase inversion, 40 Hzlow cut filter, and optional mono summing of the low frequency (subwoofer) output. Everything in the design exudes greatprecision from the solid "click" controls to the high quality ¼" TRS (223s) and XLR (223xs) inputs and outputs.

• 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
• 40 Hz 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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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:
• 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 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)

• 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