Description

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.

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

Why We Like This

Its dedicated analog controls and Linkwitz-Riley filters make loudspeaker band splitting easy to understand, quick to adjust, and predictable in real-world PA systems.

FAQs

Q: What crossover modes does the dbx 223xs support?
A: It is a stereo 2-way/mono 3-way crossover with selectable operating modes for common multi-way loudspeaker systems.

Q: Does the dbx 223xs include subwoofer and phase controls?
A: Yes. The published feature set includes low-frequency summing, output phase inversion, and individual output-level controls.

Q: What connector format does the dbx 223xs use?
A: This model uses XLR (pin 2 hot) for its inputs; confirm the matching outputs in the technical specifications.

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Tech Specs

Bandwidth:	20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB
Brand:	dbx
CMRR:	>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
Country of Origin:	CN
Crossover Filter Type:	Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/octave, state-variable
Crossover Frequencies (Mono Mode):	Low/Mid: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting); Mid/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
Crossover Frequencies (Stereo Mode):	Low/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
DIM H (in.):	11.5
DIM L (in.):	22
DIM W (in.):	2.5
Dimensions:	1.75" H X 19" W X 6.9" D (4.4cm x 48.3cm x 17.5cm)
Dynamic Range:	> 106 dB, unweighted, any output
Frequency Response:	< 3 Hz to > 90 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Indicators:	Stereo Operation (Green); Mono Operation (Yellow); Low Cut (Red-per channel); x10 (Green-per channel); Phase Invert (Red-per output)
Input Connectors:	XLR (pin 2 hot)
Input Impedance:	Balanced >50k Ω, unbalanced >25k Ω
Input Type:	Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Interchannel Crosstalk:	< -80 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
LF Sum Switch:	Selects normal (stereo) or mono-summed low frequency operation and disables Ch 2’s low output phase invert LED to indicate that this output is not operational in the LF sum mode.
Link:	https://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/223xs
Low cut Switch:	Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass filter, one switch per channel.
MAP:	300
MSRP:	375
Max Input:	>+22dBu balanced or unbalanced
Max Output:	>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k Ω or greater
Mode Switch:	Selects stereo/mono and 2/3-way operation
Model:	223xs
Operating Temperature:	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Operating Voltage:	100 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC50 HZ
Output Connectors:	XLR
Output Impedance:	Balanced 200 Ω, unbalanced 100 Ω
Output Type:	Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Phase Invert Switch:	Inverts the phase at the output, one switch per output.
Power Connector:	IEC receptacle
Power Consumption:	15W
Product Description Long:	223s with XLR Connectors
Product Description Short:	Production Series
Product Type:	Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover
SKU:	DBX223XSV
Signal to Noise Ratio:	Ref: +4 dBu, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth
Signal-to-Noise (Mono Mode):	>94dB (Low Output), >93dB (Mid Output), >91dB (High Output)
Signal-to-Noise (Stereo Mode):	>94dB (Low Output), >91dB (High Output)
TAA Compliance:	Non Compliant
THD+Noise:	< 0.004% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz; < 0.04% at +20 dBu, 1 kHz
UPC:	691991401275
Unit Weight:	3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg)
Weight (lb.):	6.5
x1 / x10 Switch:	Multiplies the low-high(mono: low/mid and high/mid) crossover frequency range of the front-panel markings by a factor of 1 or 10, one switch per channel.

Delivery & Returns

At Gear Club Direct, we want you to be happy with your purchase. We understand that there are times when once a product is received, it may not be what you needed or wanted after all. So, we will gladly accept your qualifying return within 15 days of the delivery date. After 15 days of the delivery date, all sales are final.

The Return Process
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