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) < 40 Hz high pass (low cut) filter both < Ster eo/Mono status LEDs indicate the channels selected mode < XLR balanced ins and outs (223xs) < Phase reverse switch on all outputs < dbx 2 year parts and labor as standard < Mode switch for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation < Individual level controls on all outputs < CSA NRTL/C approved < Low frequency summed (subwoofer) output < 24dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters < CE compliant (the professional standard) < x10 range switch on both channels Who uses this product: SOUND BANDS DJs STUDIO INSTALLATION dbx Professional 8760 S. Sandy Pkwy. 1.801.568.7660 PHONE 1.801.568.7583 INT’L FAX www.dbxpro.com Products Sandy, Utah 84070 1.801.568.7662 FAX customer@dbxpro.com 223s/223xs Crossover Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover 223s/223xs Front Panel* 223s Rear Panel 223xs Rear Panel Specifications I N P UT S: I N DIC AT ORS : Connectors: 1/4” TRS (223s) / Female XLR (223xs) (pin 2 hot) Stereo Operation: Green LED Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered Mono Operation: Yellow LED Impedance: >50kΩ Balanced, >25kΩ unbalanced Low Cut: Red LED per channel Max Input Level: >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced x10: Green LED per channel Phase Invert: Red LED per output (3 per channel) OUTPUTS (223s): Connectors: 1/4” TRS SYSTEM PERFORMANCE: Type: Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB Impedance: Balanced 200Ω, unbalanced 100Ω Frequency Response: < 3Hz to > 90kHz, +0/-3dB Max Output Level: >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater Dynamic Range: >106dB, unweighted, any output THD+N: < 0.004% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz < 0.04% at +20 dBu, 1 kHz OUTPUTS (223xs): Interchannel Crosstalk: <-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz Connectors: XLR Common Mode Rejection: >40dB, typically >55dB @ 1kHz Type: Electronically-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered Signal-to-Noise: Ref: +4dBu, 22kHz measurement bandwidth Impedance: Balanced 60Ω, Unbalanced 30Ω Stereo: Mono: Max Output Level: >+20dBu balanced/unbalanced into 600Ω or greater Low Output: > 94dB > 94dB Mid Output: > 93dB High Output: > 91dB > 91dB CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES: Stereo Mode: Low/High: 45 Hz to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting) POWER SUPPLY: Mono Mode: Power Requirements 15 Watts Low/Mid: 45 Hz to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting) Operating Voltage 100 VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz Mid/High: 45 Hz to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting) Operating Temperature 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) Filter Type: Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/octave, state-variable P HYS I C A L: FUNCTION SWITCHES: Dimensions 1.75” x 6.9” x 19” (4.5cm x 17.5cm x 48.26cm) Front Panel: Weight Net Weight: 3.7 lbs/1.7 Kg Low Cut: Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass Shipping Weight: 5.4 lbs/2.5 Kg filter, one switch per channel Phase Invert: Inverts the phase at the output, one switch per output Rear Panel: 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 dbx engineers are constantly working to improve the quality of our products. Specifications are, therefore subject to change without notice. dbx Professional 8760 S. Sandy Pkwy. 1.801.568.7660 PHONE 1.801.568.7583 INT’L FAX www.dbxpro.com Products Sandy, Utah 84070 1.801.568.7662 FAX customer@dbxpro.com Part number: 18-0846 *Note: There are no differences between the 223s and the 223xs front panels. Therefore, the 223s is shown to represent both the 223s and the 223xs.