dbx Pro 223xs, 223s User Manual
223s/223xs Crossover
Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover
Complete Loudspeaker Management System
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’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 223 uses precision filters to separate the audio signal and direct the correct frequencies
to your loudspeaker drivers. By directing only the specific frequency bands to each speaker driver the 223 leaves your
amplifiers free to use their full power on the usable signal eliminating distortion and giving your PA system a cleaner and
better sound.
The dbx 223 is a dual channel crossover with all the features you would expect from a professional product. They feature
Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, independent output gain controls for level matching, output phase inversion, 40 Hz
low cut filter, and optional mono summing of the low frequency (subwoofer) output. Everything in the design exudes great
precision from the solid “click” controls to the high quality ¼” TRS (223s) and XLR (223xs) inputs and outputs.
Features
< TRS differentially balanced ins and outs (223s)
< XLR balanced ins and outs (223xs)
< 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
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Who uses this product:
8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
Sandy, Utah 84070
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INSTALLATION
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223s/223xs Crossover
Specifications
INPUTS:
Connectors: 1/4” TRS (223s) / Female XLR (223xs) (pin 2 hot)
Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: >50kΩ Balanced, >25kΩ unbalanced
Max Input Level: >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced
OUTPUTS (223s):
Connectors: 1/4” TRS
Type: Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: Balanced 200Ω, unbalanced 100Ω
Max Output Level: >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater
OUTPUTS (223xs):
Connectors: XLR
Type: Electronically-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: Balanced 60Ω, Unbalanced 30Ω
Max Output Level: >+20dBu balanced/unbalanced into 600Ω or greater
CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES:
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
Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover
223s/223xs Front Panel*
223s Rear Panel
Therefore, the 223s is shown to represent both the 223s and the 223xs.
*Note: There are no differences between the 223s and the 223xs front panels.
223xs Rear Panel
INDICATORS:
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)
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE:
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: <-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
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 SUPPLY:
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)
FUNCTION SWITCHES:
Front Panel:
filter, one switch per channel
Rear Panel:
dbx engineers are constantly working to improve the quality of our products. Specifications are, therefore subject to change without notice.
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Low Cut: Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass
Phase Invert: Inverts the phase at the output, one switch per
output
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
8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
Sandy, Utah 84070
1.801.568.7660 PHONE
1.801.568.7662 FAX
PHYSICAL:
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
1.801.568.7583 INT’L FAX
customer@dbxpro.com
www.dbxpro.com
Part number: 18-0846
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