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dbx 786 Precision Microphone Preamplifier
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Description Condition: New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: dbx Number of Channels: 2 Model: 786 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
dbx 786 stereo precision microphone preamplifier. This unit is offered by Dynacoustics, central New Jersey's leader in pro audio sales since 1987. It was taken from our floor demo stock, unused and unsold since ordered from dbx in 2014. Save hundreds of the original retail price of $1999.00 on this recently discontinued model from the leader in microphone amplification and dynamics control; dbx.Here are the details from the dbx Professional website;786
The craftsmanship of the 786 is as stunning as the engineering is innovative. A striking blue front panel machined from 1/4" aircraft aluminum, hand-crafted solidaluminum knobs, LEDs mounted individually in machined stainless steelhousings, custom VU meters with peak indicators, and heavy gauge chassis solidify the 786 as the benchmarkpreamplifier for decades to come. The 786 combines the bestpreamplifier features and an absolutely pristine audio path. In addition to having +48V phantom power as well as a phase reverse switch, the 786 also features a patent-pending EQcircuit called "spectrum" with frequency cut and boost up to 40kHz. An 11-position coarse gain switch sets the gainbetween +10 and +60 dB, while the fine gain control varies between -3 and +3 dB. Levels may be monitored on peak-program VU meters with adjustable reference levels. The signal path consists of a transformer-coupled, discrete-design premium input stage utilizing the proprietary dbx M8 Mic Pre-Amp Module."Spectrum", a unique variable high-frequency equalization circuit employed in themic pre-amp enhances the highfrequency spectral content of the signal while maintaining phase integrity. The "Detail" control varies the amount of highfrequency shelving boost at the frequency determined by the Spectrum control. The combination of the Spectrum and Detail controls allow pristine highfrequency equalization adjustments without the added "hash" of traditional high-frequency EQ topologies. Premium active electronics, precision 0.1% and 1% metal film resistors, great sounding temperature stable polypropylene capacitors, high-reliability board-to-board connectors with gold-palladium-nickel contacts, Jensen transformers, gold plated Neutrik XLRs, rare earth magnet relays with gold contacts in a hermetically sealed nitrogen environment, military grade glass epoxy circuit boards, to mention a few, contribute to the most technologically advancedpreamplifier in the world.786 Features/Specifications
The dbx Blue Series Solid State Mic Pre-Amp is a 2U two-channel precision mic pre companion product to the 160SStereo Compressor/Limiter. We refer to this as a "precision mic pre-amp" as it is designed to provide the truest reproduction of themicrophone source as is electronically possible, as opposed to "FX" mic pre-amps. The pre-ampfeatures the ubiquitous +48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, andphase invert functions, but also includes a switchable "super low Z" setting which optimizes the pre-amp performance for microphones with very low sourceimpedance. An 11-position coarse gain switch sets the gain between +10 and +60 dB, while the fine gain control varies between -3 and +3
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| Condition: | New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | dbx |
| Number of Channels: | 2 | Model: | 786 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
dbx 786 stereo precision microphone preamplifier. This unit is offered by Dynacoustics, central New Jersey's leader in pro audio sales since 1987. It was taken from our floor demo stock, unused and unsold since ordered from dbx in 2014. Save hundreds of the original retail price of $1999.00 on this recently discontinued model from the leader in microphone amplification and dynamics control; dbx.Here are the details from the dbx Professional website;786
The craftsmanship of the 786 is as stunning as the engineering is innovative. A striking blue front panel machined from 1/4" aircraft aluminum, hand-crafted solidaluminum knobs, LEDs mounted individually in machined stainless steelhousings, custom VU meters with peak indicators, and heavy gauge chassis solidify the 786 as the benchmarkpreamplifier for decades to come. The 786 combines the bestpreamplifier features and an absolutely pristine audio path. In addition to having +48V phantom power as well as a phase reverse switch, the 786 also features a patent-pending EQcircuit called "spectrum" with frequency cut and boost up to 40kHz. An 11-position coarse gain switch sets the gainbetween +10 and +60 dB, while the fine gain control varies between -3 and +3 dB. Levels may be monitored on peak-program VU meters with adjustable reference levels. The signal path consists of a transformer-coupled, discrete-design premium input stage utilizing the proprietary dbx M8 Mic Pre-Amp Module."Spectrum", a unique variable high-frequency equalization circuit employed in themic pre-amp enhances the highfrequency spectral content of the signal while maintaining phase integrity. The "Detail" control varies the amount of highfrequency shelving boost at the frequency determined by the Spectrum control. The combination of the Spectrum and Detail controls allow pristine highfrequency equalization adjustments without the added "hash" of traditional high-frequency EQ topologies. Premium active electronics, precision 0.1% and 1% metal film resistors, great sounding temperature stable polypropylene capacitors, high-reliability board-to-board connectors with gold-palladium-nickel contacts, Jensen transformers, gold plated Neutrik XLRs, rare earth magnet relays with gold contacts in a hermetically sealed nitrogen environment, military grade glass epoxy circuit boards, to mention a few, contribute to the most technologically advancedpreamplifier in the world.786 Features/Specifications
The dbx Blue Series Solid State Mic Pre-Amp is a 2U two-channel precision mic pre companion product to the 160SStereo Compressor/Limiter. We refer to this as a "precision mic pre-amp" as it is designed to provide the truest reproduction of themicrophone source as is electronically possible, as opposed to "FX" mic pre-amps. The pre-ampfeatures the ubiquitous +48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, andphase invert functions, but also includes a switchable "super low Z" setting which optimizes the pre-amp performance for microphones with very low sourceimpedance. An 11-position coarse gain switch sets the gain between +10 and +60 dB, while the fine gain control varies between -3 and +3
The craftsmanship of the 786 is as stunning as the engineering is innovative. A striking blue front panel machined from 1/4" aircraft aluminum, hand-crafted solidaluminum knobs, LEDs mounted individually in machined stainless steelhousings, custom VU meters with peak indicators, and heavy gauge chassis solidify the 786 as the benchmarkpreamplifier for decades to come. The 786 combines the bestpreamplifier features and an absolutely pristine audio path. In addition to having +48V phantom power as well as a phase reverse switch, the 786 also features a patent-pending EQcircuit called "spectrum" with frequency cut and boost up to 40kHz. An 11-position coarse gain switch sets the gainbetween +10 and +60 dB, while the fine gain control varies between -3 and +3 dB. Levels may be monitored on peak-program VU meters with adjustable reference levels. The signal path consists of a transformer-coupled, discrete-design premium input stage utilizing the proprietary dbx M8 Mic Pre-Amp Module."Spectrum", a unique variable high-frequency equalization circuit employed in themic pre-amp enhances the highfrequency spectral content of the signal while maintaining phase integrity. The "Detail" control varies the amount of highfrequency shelving boost at the frequency determined by the Spectrum control. The combination of the Spectrum and Detail controls allow pristine highfrequency equalization adjustments without the added "hash" of traditional high-frequency EQ topologies. Premium active electronics, precision 0.1% and 1% metal film resistors, great sounding temperature stable polypropylene capacitors, high-reliability board-to-board connectors with gold-palladium-nickel contacts, Jensen transformers, gold plated Neutrik XLRs, rare earth magnet relays with gold contacts in a hermetically sealed nitrogen environment, military grade glass epoxy circuit boards, to mention a few, contribute to the most technologically advancedpreamplifier in the world.786 Features/Specifications
The dbx Blue Series Solid State Mic Pre-Amp is a 2U two-channel precision mic pre companion product to the 160SStereo Compressor/Limiter. We refer to this as a "precision mic pre-amp" as it is designed to provide the truest reproduction of themicrophone source as is electronically possible, as opposed to "FX" mic pre-amps. The pre-ampfeatures the ubiquitous +48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, andphase invert functions, but also includes a switchable "super low Z" setting which optimizes the pre-amp performance for microphones with very low sourceimpedance. An 11-position coarse gain switch sets the gain between +10 and +60 dB, while the fine gain control varies between -3 and +3