Full Description

Vintage Tube Warmth

The dbx 376 Tube Channel Strip combines the best of both worlds, featuring classic tube circuitry and premium-grade components to deliver exceptional audio fidelity and performance. At the heart of the dbx 376 is the 200V tube plate microphone preamp. This vintage-style preamp delivers the warmth and grit normally associated with classic preamps. This allows you to capture studio-grade recordings with a vintage sound, ideal for vocals and instruments alike. Combining the warmth of the vacuum tube with the dbx Type IV conversion system ensures the best possible performance and warmth.

Integrated Compressor, EQ and De-Esser

The 376 Channel Strip also includes a range of audio processing tools and parameters for getting the most out of your inputs. The dbx 376 includes a high-quality compressor, de-esser and a 3-band parametric EQ section. These premium-grade tools allow you to bring the best of your recordings, from cutting unwanted low-end rumble using the EQ, to minimising sibilance using the de-esser. The integrated effects ensure the 376 Channel Strip is ideal for recording and tracking vocals in both the analog and digital domain.

Selectable Sample Rate & Digital Outs

As well as being ideal for vocals and instrument recordings, the dbx 376 includes a range of controls for getting the most out of your inputs. The selectable sample rate allows you to choose between four different sample rates (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz) for optimal flexibility. The high-end sampling rates ensure you pick up every nuance from your source audio, ensuring optimal audio fidelity. There is also selectable dithering and noise shaping for added convenience. It also boasts AES/EBU and S/DPIF digital outs as well as word clock sync input and output. The separate analog and digital output controls make it compatible with a range of external equipment.

Design & Construction

The robust, rack-mountable design makes it ideal for both live and studio applications. The heavy-duty metal chassis ensures optimal durability, easily withstanding the rigors of extensive use. Monitoring is taken care of by the 8 segment analog/digital meters giving you precise feedback on your levels. There is also threshold and de-esser meters for added convenience. Working with both microphones and instruments, the dbx 376 includes a selectable mic/line switch, as well as a front-panel instrument input. The compact design only takes up a single unit of rack space, making it ideal for space-conscious user.

Features

• Tube microphone pre-amp
• 200V tube plate voltage
• Selectable mic/line switch
• +48 Volt phantom power
• 3-Band Parametric EQ
• Compressor
• De-Esser
• Front panel instrument input
• Drive meter LEDs
• Threshold and De-Esser meters
• 8 segment analog or digital meter
• Type IV® conversion system
• Selectable sampling rate (96, 88.2, 48, 44.1kHz)
• 24, 20 and 16 bit word lengths
• AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs
• Selectable dither and noise-shaping algorithms
• Word clock sync input and output

Specifications

Microphone Input

• Connector: Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
• Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced
• Impedance: 330 ohms
• Max Input Level: -9 dBu or +11 dBu with 20 dB pad engaged
• CMRR: >40dB, Typically 55dB
• Equivalent Input
• Noise: Typically -120 dBu with a 150 ohm source load, 20Hz to 20kHz BW

Line Input (Rear Panel)

• Connectors: TRS 1/4" Jack
• Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced
• Impedance: 20k ohm unbalanced, 40k ohm balanced
• Maximum Input Level: +21dBu balanced or unbalanced
• CMRR: >40dB, Typically 55dB
• Gain (Drive Control): -15dB to +15dB

Instrument Input (Front Panel)

• Connector: TS 1/4" Jack
• Type: Unbalanced
• Impedance: 470k ohm
• Maximum Output
• Level: >+21 dBu unbalanced

Analog

• Connector: Male XLR Pin 2 Hot and TRS 1/4"
• Type: Servo-balanced/unbalanced
• Impedance: Balanced 120 ohm, unbalanced 60 ohm
• Maximum Output
• Level: >+21 dBu, >+20 dBm (into a 600 ohm load)

Insert

• Connector: TRS 1/4"
• Type: Unbalanced
• Impedance: 100 ohm (SEND), 20k ohm (RETURN)

Digital Outputs

• Connector: XLR for AES/EBU
• RCA for S/PDIF
• Impedance: 110 ohm for AES/EBU

Word Sync Input/Output

• Connectors: BNC
• Input Impedance: 75 ohm terminated by internal jumper
• Input: 96, 88.2, 48, or 44.1kHz word clock
• OUTPUT: 96, 88.2, 48, or 44.1kHz word clock