DBX 520 De-Esser Module for DBX 500 Series

DBX 520 De-Esser Module for DBX 500 Series Features

- Based on the classic dbx 902
- Frequency Control Range from 800Hz to 8kHz
- Expanded Scale LED Gain Reduction Metering
- De-essing Amount Range from 0 dB to 20 dB
- In/Out Switch
- HF Mode Switch

DBX 520 De-Esser Module for DBX 500 Series Specifications

- Input Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Input Impedance:
  - Balanced: 20 kΩ
  - Unbalanced: 10 kΩ
- Max Input Level: +22 dBu
- CMRR: >40 dB; typically >55 dB at 1 kHz
- Output Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Output Impedance:
  - Balanced: 30Ω
  - Unbalanced: 15Ω
- Max Output Level: +22 dBu
- Frequency Response:
  - 20Hz - 20kHz, + 0/-0.5 dB
  - 14 Hz - 120 kHz, +0/-3 dB
- Noise: <-99 dBu, Unweighted (22 Hz - 22 kHz)
- THD+Noise: <0.006% typical, No compression, 1 input kHz at 0 dBu
- Dynamic Range: >114 dB
- GAIN: Unity
- Crossover Point: Variable 800 Hz to 8 kHz
- Crossover Filter Type: 12 dB/octave, phase coherent
- De-essing Range: Operates uniformly over input range of -40 dBu to +22 dBu without requiring adjustment
- Maximum Attenuation: Variable 0 to 20 dB
- Attack Rate: Program-dependent, 2 ms for 10 dB above threshold, 600 μs for 20 dB above threshold, to achieve 63% gain reduction
- Release Rate: 925 dB/sec
- Controls:
  - Frequency
  - Range
- Switches:
  - IN/OUT
  - Mode (HF ONLY/NORMAL)
- Indicators:
  - IN/OUT
  - HF ONLY
- Metering (LED Column): 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 dB gain reduction
- Rack System Compatibility: 500 Series Compatible Power-frame
- Rack Space: 1 Slot

Electrical:
- Power Requirements: ± 16V DC
- Power Current Draw: 76 mA per power rail
- Power Draw: 2.4 watts

Physical:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.81 x 13.34 x 15.24 mm ( 1.5 x 5.25 x 6 inches )
- Weight: 0.59 kg ( 1.3 lbs )

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