Spec Sheet

dbx Professional
Products
8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
Sandy, Utah 84070
801.568.7660 PHONE
801.568.7662 FAX
801.568.7583 INT’L FAX
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www.dbxpro.com
Product Overview
At dbx, when we do something, we do it right. So when we decided to create our new direct injection boxes, we didn’t settle for
the same old tired approach to direct box design. With our dbx name on the line, how could we? One look at our new dB10 Passive
and dB12 Active direct boxes will tell you that these are clearly different. With their bullet-proof construction, and extraordinary
audio performance to rival their looks, nally there’s a direct box worthy of the dbx name.
Utilizing custom dbx mu-metal-shielded audio transformers, high-quality Neutrik
®
connectors, and low-noise circuitry preserves
the sonic integrity and true characteristics of the signal source. Both boxes include a pad switch that accomodates instrument,
line and even speaker level signals. Take even more control of your sound by utilizing the polarity invert switch to set the phase
relationship between the direct and mic’d sound.
As a professional, you don’t have time for interference, so we’ve included a ground lift switch to solve potential hum and buzz
problems due to ground loops. And between the combined shielding of the cast metal chassis and the custom-wound transformer,
you can be doubly assured of a clean signal free from interference. All of this sits atop a solid, stable footprint, that will keep the
box from being dragged around the stage, and the unique contoured underside allows secure stacking of multiple units.
dB10
dB12
PASSIVE DIRECT BOX
ACTIVE DIRECT BOX
18-0615
Sample Application
Direct Box Features
< Premium Performance
< Rugged Design
< Stackable Chassis with
Durable Rubber Foot
< Gold-plated Neutrik® XLR Connector
< Recessed Chrome Toggle Switches
< Hi-Z ¼" Input Jack
< Parallel ¼" Thru Jack
< Transformer Isolated
< Premium Shielded dbx
Custom Transformer
< Balanced XLR Lo-Z Output
< 3-Way 0/20/40 dB Pad Switch
< Flat/High-Cut Filter Switch
< Output Polarity Invert Switch
< Ground Lift Switch
< 4-Year Product Warranty
dB12 Additional Features
< +48V Phantom Powered Operation
< Green LED Phantom Power
Indicator
< Low-Noise Active Circuitry
INPUT
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