New 386 Dual Tube Preamp with Digital Outs
from dbx
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October 2, 1999
The dbx 386 ‘Silver Series’ dual-channel tube mic
preamp puts the best of both worlds into an affordable 1U package by combining
the inestimable warmth of vacuum tubes with dbx’s proprietary Type IV™
conversion system.
The dbx 386 boasts many of the same features as other products in the Silver
Series, such as +48V phantom power, phase invert switches and 75Hz low cut filters,
but also includes digital outputs in both AES/EBU and S/PDIF formats as standard.
With dbx’s Type IV conversion system, 386 users can capture the essence
of tube processing directly into the digital world without leaving the box. The
386 enables users to select from a wide range of sampling rates, including 44.1,
48, 88.2 and 96kHz, while the digital outputs offer the ability to communicate
in 16, 20 or 24-bit word lengths. In addition, Type IV conversion offers the ability
to select noise shapes algorithms and dither types that best suit its users’
music and medium.
Behind the dbx 386’s stunning brushed-silver aluminum face is an all-metal
chassis that is incredibly rugged and durable. The high impedance, 1/4-inch instrument
input located on the front panel, mic/line switch and 20dB pad demonstrate dbx’s
dedication to providing convenience in the studio. Analog and digital outputs
feature independent controls, and the 386’s 12-segment LED meters provide
a visual indication of analog or digital levels at a glance. The rear panel includes
both mic and line inputs and outputs, word clock sync input and output, and digital
outputs.
Two hand-selected and matched premium 12AU7 vacuum tubes are utilized by the
dbx 386 to ensure ideal triode gain matching, distortion, microphonics and drive
characteristics. These 12AU7s provide 386 owners with both incredible tube warmth
and unparalleled tonal versatility.
For more information, visit dbx at www.dbxpro.com. |
