With the dbx heritage of revered pro EQs, the 231s meets the needs of the most demanding sound reinforcement environments, while offering the simplicity of straightforward controls.
When the pros need an EQ, they turn to dbx. With a proven track record that spans four decades, dbx EQs are the industry standard for touring, studios, and audio installations.
The dbx 231s includes two 31-band channels of 1/3-octave equalization, ±12 dB input gain, switchable ±6 dB or ±12 dB boost/cut range, 20mm nonconductive sliders, an intuitive user interface, and output level metering. From its extended 10Hz to 50kHz frequency response and 112 dB dynamic range to the quality componentry and meticulous attention to detail, the 231s offers exceptional sound and rugged reliability that guarantees you will always sound your best.
Sure to find a home in the studio, on tour and with installed sound venues, the dbx 231s is destined to take its rightful place in the lineage of great dbx signal processors that are the professional's choice in signal processing. With such affordable quality, there's no longer any excuse for compromising your sound.
dbx 231S Features
- Dual 31-band, 1/3-octave Constant Q frequency bands
- Switchable boost/cut ranges of ±6 or ±12 dB
- Front panel bypass switch
- ±12 dB input gain range
- 4-segment LED ladders for monitoring output levels
- XLR and TRS inpts and outputs
- 231S equalizer1
- Input connectors1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
- Input typeelectronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Input impedancebalanced 40k ohm, unbalanced 20k ohm
- Max input>+21dBu balanced or unbalanced
- CMRR>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
- Output connectors1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot)
- Output typeimpedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Output impedancebalanced 100 ohm, unbalanced 50 ohm
- Max output>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k ohm or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm)
- Bandwidth20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-1dB
- Frequency response<10Hz to >50kHz, +0.5/-3dB
- Dynamic rangetypically >112dB
- Signal to noise ratiotypically >95dB
- THD+Noise<0.003%
- Interchannel crosstalk<-90dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
- Operating voltage100-240VAC 50/60Hz
- Power consumption15W
- Power connectorIEC receptacle
- Bypass switchbypasses the graphic equalizer section in the signal path
- Low cut switchactivates the 50Hz 12dB/octave high-pass filter
- Range switchselects either +/- 6dB or +/-12dB slider boost/cut range
