For decades, dbx’s patented Subharmonic Synthesis has rattled foundations enhancing the bass in a variety of professional applications including nightclub and DJ mixing, theatre and film sound, music recording, live music performance and broadcasting. dbx’s Subharmonic Synthesis process actually produces a new, Waveform Modeled bass note, exactly an octave below the bass in the original audio.

The dbx 510 answers the call of audio professionals everywhere delivering Subharmonic Synthesis in the convenient design of a 500 Series module. The 510’s two separate bands of subharmonic synthesis provide the best combination of smoothness and control, while the independent Low Frequency Boost circuit is designed to get the most out of high-performance, low frequency speaker systems. Unlike other attempts at bass synthesis, the dbx process produces musical low frequencies that don’t interfere with mid and high-band information, even when the maximum synthesis and boost are applied. The result is a low-end punch that people really feel!

Features:

  • Based on dbx's fabled Subharmonic Synthesizer processors
  • Simple, intuitive interface
  • Synthesized frequency level indicator LEDs
  • Individual controls for two ranges of subharmonic frequencies
  • Subharmonics level control
  • Synthesis Bypass switch

Specifications

Input Type

Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Input Impedance

20 k Ω balanced, 10 k Ω unbalanced

Max Input Level

+22 dBu

CMRR

>40 dB; typically >55 dB at 1 kHz

Output Type

Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Output Impedance

Balanced 30Ω , unbalanced 15Ω

Max Output Level

+22 dBu

Frequency Response

20Hz – 20kHz, + 0/-0.5dB; 14 Hz – 120 kHz, +0/-3 dB

Noise

<-99 dBu, Unweighted (22 Hz – 22 kHz)

THD+Noise

<0.003% typical from 22 Hz – 22 kHz at 0 dBu

Dynamic Range

>120 dB

Synthesis Frequency Range

26-56 Hz (from 54-110 Hz input signal)

Power Requirements

+/- 16V DC

Power Current Draw

85 mA per power rail

Power Draw

2.7 watts

Rack System Compatibility

500 Series Compatible Power-frame

Rack Space

1 Slot

Dimensions (H x W x D)

5.25” x 1.5” x 6” (13.34 cm x 3.81 cm x 15.24 cm)

Weight

1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)

Shipping Weight

1.7 lbs (0.77 kg)

: DBX-510