DBX 231s
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DBX
231s
Product Info
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The DBX 231s is a workhorse graphic EQ – a classic for a reason. It’s incredibly reliable and gives you a ton of control over your sound. Perfect for live sound engineers or anyone needing precise EQ adjustments for a PA or monitor mix.
Product Description
- DBX 231s
- Graphic Equalizer
- 2x 31 band Constant Q filters
- 20 mm faders
- ± 12 dB variable input gain
- 4 LEDs output level meter
- Clip LED over modulation indicator
- Inputs and outputs: Balanced XLR / jack
- 50 Hz Low-cut filter 12 dB/octave
- ISO standard (20-20000 Hz)
- Dynamic range: >108 dB
- Frequency Response: < 10 Hz to > 50 kHz
- Control range can be switched to ± 6 or ± 12dB
- Bypass capability
- Internal power adapter
- Format: 19" 2 U
- Weight: 2.73 kg
PROS
- • Solid build quality; feels like a DBX, built to last.
- • 2x31 bands offer precise tonal sculpting capabilities.
- • Constant Q filters provide consistent frequency response across bands.
- • Balanced XLR/jack connections ensure clean, professional signal flow.
CONS
- • Limited routing options compared to more modern processors.
- • The 2U rack height can be a constraint in smaller setups.
- • Faders feel a little plasticky, not as premium as some competitors.
Product Video
Key Features
Bands
31
Channels
2
Connections
Balanced XLR / Jack
Metering
4 LEDs Output Level, Clip LED
Weight
2.73 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It won’t have the absolute pristine clarity of a more expensive unit, but the 231s offers excellent value and surprisingly clean performance for its class.
They are serviceable, but the plastic faders are the one area where you feel the budget compromise; regular cleaning and careful handling will extend their lifespan.
Yes, the 12dB/octave filter is reasonably effective at attenuating low-frequency rumble, though more sophisticated filters exist in higher-end processors.
