DBX 131s

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DBX 131s

DBX

131s

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Product Info

Article Number: 264737
Brand: DBX
Model: 131s
Price: $185.90

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The DBX 131s is a workhorse graphic EQ for live sound or basic studio applications. It’s clean, reliable, and gives you a lot of control without adding a lot of noise. Great for bands needing a simple, affordable way to shape their overall sound or tame unruly frequencies – a solid value for the money.

Product Description

  • DBX 131s
  • Graphic Equalizer
  • 1x 31-Band
  • ± 6/12 dB Input gain
  • Output level display
  • Switchable bypass
  • Clip LED
  • 50 Hz low-cut filter 12 dB / octave
  • 20 mm faders
  • Dynamic range >108 dB
  • Control range switchable ± 6 dB or ± 12 dB
  • Bal. jack/XLR in/out
  • Internal power adapter
  • Format: 19" 1U
PROS
  • • Solid build quality; feels like a DBX, durable metal chassis
  • • 31-band EQ offers precise tonal shaping capabilities
  • • Clean, transparent equalization – doesn’t add unwanted coloration
  • • Compact 1U rack format, ideal for space-constrained setups
CONS
  • • Faders can feel a little 'plasticky' compared to higher-end units
  • • Limited to mono operation; no stereo processing
  • • Input gain adjustments are relatively coarse, less precise tweaking

Product Video

Key Features

Bands 31
Channels 1
Connections Balanced XLR/TRS
Metering Output Level Display
Weight Approximately 10 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 1046 offers more features and a wider dynamic range, but the 131s is more compact and a simpler, more budget-friendly option for basic EQ needs.
Yes, the 12 dB/octave filter is quite effective at attenuating low-frequency rumble and muddiness, especially useful for stage monitoring.
While it can help, a graphic EQ is best for broad adjustments; more complex room correction usually requires parametric EQs or acoustic treatment.

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