Dual Vacuum Tube Preamp with Digital Out

The DBX 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Mic Preamp puts the best of both worlds into one affordable package by combining the warmth of the irreplaceable vacuum tube with the proprietary dbx Type IV conversion system. The DBX 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Mic Preamp boasts many of the same features as other products in the Silver Series, such as +48V phantom power, a phase invert switch, and low cut filtering; but also includes digital outputs in both AES/EBU, and S/PDIF formats. The high impedance, 1/4" instrument input located on the front panel, as well as the mic/line switch, and 20 dB pad show our dedication to providing convenience in the studio.

The DBX 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Mic Preamp 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. Add selectable sampling rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz; selectable dithering and noise shaping; and separate analog and digital output controls to this already impressive list of features, and we think you’ll agree that the 386 lives up to the innovative dbx standards.

DBX 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Mic Preamp Features:

• Two channel tube microphone preamplifier
• Selectable 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz,48 kHz, or 44.1 kHz sampling rate24, 20, and 16 bit wordlengths
• Selectable dither and noise shaping
• AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs
• Word clock sync input and output
• Separate analog and digital output control
• Type IV conversion system
• 60 dB of gain and +/- 15 dB of output gain
• Selectable mic/line switch
• 48 volt phantom power
• 20 dB pad
• 75 Hz low cut filter
• Phase reverse
• 12 segment LED analog/digital
• Microphone Input Connectors: Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
• Line Input (Rear Panel) Connector: TRS 1/4" Jack
• Instrument Input (Front Panel) Connector: TR 1/4" Jack
• Analog Outputs Connector: Male XLR Pin 2 Hot and TRS 1/4
• Digital Outputs Connectors: XLR for AES/EBU, RCA for S/PDIF
• Word Sync Input/Output Connectors: BNC
• System Performance DRIVE Control Range: +30dB to +60dB for Mic Input -15dB to +15dB for Line and Instrument Inputs
• Phantom Power: +48V
• PAD: 20dB pad
• Power Supply Operating Voltage: DO: 120VAC 60Hz, 100VAC 50/60Hz
• Power Requirements 20 Watts
• Weight: 6.89 lbs (3.17kg)
• Dimensions: 1.75' x 7.75' x 19' (4.5cm x 19.7cm x 48.5cm)