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DBX 676 Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strip

DBX | SKU: DBX-SIGPRSS-676

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dbx 676 Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strip

The dbx 676 is a professional-grade channel strip designed for audio engineers seeking pristine sound quality and versatile control. Featuring a high-voltage, Class-A tube preamp section running on 250 volts, it delivers signals ranging from crystal clear to warm and colored tube tones. Incorporating the compressor/limiter design from the renowned dbx162SL and a 3-band parametric EQ with sweepable mids, the 676 offers comprehensive tonal shaping and dynamic control.

Built with a military-grade chassis, vintage-inspired controls, and high-visibility VU metering, the 676 is ideal for both studio recording and live sound applications. Its front-panel instrument input, side-chain insert, and separate preamp and compressor outputs provide professional flexibility for advanced routing and parallel processing.

Key Features

  • Class-A Tube Preamp: High-voltage 250V Class-A vacuum tube preamp section for pristine or warm tonal coloration.
  • Compressor/Limiter: Derived from dbx162SL with PeakPlusā„¢ limiting to prevent clipping and smooth dynamics control.
  • 3-Band Parametric EQ: Sweepable mids (100 Hz to 8 kHz) with selectable Q (0.9 or 2.9), plus low (100 Hz) and high (10 kHz) shelving filters.
  • Flexible Connectivity: Balanced XLR and ¼-inch inputs and outputs with a front-panel instrument input for direct instrument connection.
  • Side-Chain Insert: ¼-inch jack for external signal processing, enabling advanced compression techniques like de-essing.
  • Vintage-Inspired Controls: Classic knobs and switches paired with high-visibility VU metering for intuitive level and gain reduction monitoring.
  • Robust Build: Military-grade chassis designed for reliability in studio and live performance environments.

Specifications

• General

ā—‹ Mic Preamp Connector: Female XLR, Pin 2 Hot, electronically balanced/unbalanced

○ Mic Preamp Input Impedance: 1.9 kΩ

ā—‹ Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): >85 dB (20 Hz to 3 kHz), >70 dB (3 kHz to 20 kHz)

ā—‹ Instrument Input Connector: Tip-Sleeve Ā¼ā€ Jack (unbalanced)

○ Instrument Input Impedance: 500 kΩ

ā—‹ Maximum Instrument Input: +21 dBu (unbalanced)

ā—‹ Preamp Insert Connector: Tip-Ring-Sleeve Ā¼ā€, RF filtered (unbalanced)

ā—‹ Line Outputs (Preamp & Compressor/Limiter): Male XLR and Tip-Ring-Sleeve Ā¼ā€ (balanced/unbalanced)

ā—‹ Output Impedance: Balanced 30 Ī©, unbalanced 15 Ī©

ā—‹ Maximum Output Level: > +21 dBm (into 600 Ī© load)

ā—‹ Compressor Sidechain Insert Connector: Tip-Ring-Sleeve Ā¼ā€, RF filtered

ā—‹ Vacuum Tube: 12AU7A / ECC82, +250 V DC grid power, +12 V DC heater power

• Frequency Response & Noise

ā—‹ Frequency Response (Mic Input): 20 Hz to 50 kHz, +0/-1 dB at 40 dB gain

ā—‹ Frequency Response (Instrument Input): 30 Hz to 70 kHz, +0/-1 dB at unity gain

ā—‹ THD + Noise (Mic In to Line Out): 0.25% typical at 0 dBu out, 1 kHz, 40 dB gain

ā—‹ THD + Noise (Instrument In to Line Out): 0.2% typical at 0 dBu out, 1 kHz, unity gain

ā—‹ Equivalent Noise Level: Typically > -123 dBu with 150 Ī© source load, 22 Hz to 22 kHz

ā—‹ Noise Floor: Mic Insert to Compressor Output: < -93 dBu, unity gain, EQ flat, no gain reduction

• Compressor / Limiter

ā—‹ Compressor Threshold Range: -40 dBu to +20 dBu

ā—‹ Threshold Characteristic: Selectable OverEasyā„¢ or Hard Knee

ā—‹ Compressor Ratio: Variable from 1:1 to infinity:1, with max 60 dB compression

ā—‹ Attack/Release Modes: Selectable manual or auto

ā—‹ Manual Attack Time: Scalable, typically 400 dB/msec to 1 dB/msec

ā—‹ Manual Release Time: Scalable, typically 4000 dB/sec to 10 dB/sec

ā—‹ Auto Attack Time: Program-dependent, typically 15 ms for 10 dB compression, faster with higher compression

ā—‹ Auto Release Time: Program-dependent, typically 120 dB/sec

ā—‹ Output Level Control Range: -20 dB to +20 dB

ā—‹ Peak Indicator: LED illuminates red within 3 dB of clipping

ā—‹ Limiter Type: dbx PeakPlusā„¢ program-dependent attack/release

ā—‹ Limiter Threshold Range: -4 dBu to +22 dBu (off)

ā—‹ Limiter Ratio: Infinity:1

• EQ

ā—‹ Low Frequency: 100 Hz shelving filter

ā—‹ Mid Frequency: Sweepable 100 Hz to 8 kHz with selectable Q (0.9 or 2.9)

ā—‹ High Frequency: 10 kHz shelving filter

ā—‹ Gain Range: ±15 dB on all bands

• Controls and Features

ā—‹ Front Panel Instrument Input: Select between microphone XLR input and front Ā¼ā€ instrument input

○ Phantom Power: +48V switch through 6.81 kΩ resistors

ā—‹ Pad: 20 dB pad attenuates microphone input

ā—‹ Polarity Invert: Reverses pins 2 and 3 of the microphone input XLR

ā—‹ Low Cut Filter: 80 Hz high-pass filter at 12 dB/octave slope

ā—‹ Gain Control Range: Microphone Input: -āˆž to +55 dB; Instrument Input: -āˆž to +40 dB

ā—‹ Peak Indicators: LED warning for preamp and compressor clipping within 3 dB

• General Information

ā—‹ Operating Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

ā—‹ Power Consumption: 20 Watts

ā—‹ Dimensions: 3.5ā€H x 19ā€W x 8ā€D (88.9 mm x 482.6 mm x 203.2 mm)

ā—‹ Weight: 8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)

Package Content

  • dbx 676 Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strip unit
  • Power cable
  • User manual

DBX 676 Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strip
DBX

DBX 676 Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strip

$1,33900

Free Shipping

dbx 676 Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strip

The dbx 676 is a professional-grade channel strip designed for audio engineers seeking pristine sound quality and versatile control. Featuring a high-voltage, Class-A tube preamp section running on 250 volts, it delivers signals ranging from crystal clear to warm and colored tube tones. Incorporating the compressor/limiter design from the renowned dbx162SL and a 3-band parametric EQ with sweepable mids, the 676 offers comprehensive tonal shaping and dynamic control.

Built with a military-grade chassis, vintage-inspired controls, and high-visibility VU metering, the 676 is ideal for both studio recording and live sound applications. Its front-panel instrument input, side-chain insert, and separate preamp and compressor outputs provide professional flexibility for advanced routing and parallel processing.

Key Features

Specifications

• General

ā—‹ Mic Preamp Connector: Female XLR, Pin 2 Hot, electronically balanced/unbalanced

○ Mic Preamp Input Impedance: 1.9 kΩ

ā—‹ Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR): >85 dB (20 Hz to 3 kHz), >70 dB (3 kHz to 20 kHz)

ā—‹ Instrument Input Connector: Tip-Sleeve Ā¼ā€ Jack (unbalanced)

○ Instrument Input Impedance: 500 kΩ

ā—‹ Maximum Instrument Input: +21 dBu (unbalanced)

ā—‹ Preamp Insert Connector: Tip-Ring-Sleeve Ā¼ā€, RF filtered (unbalanced)

ā—‹ Line Outputs (Preamp & Compressor/Limiter): Male XLR and Tip-Ring-Sleeve Ā¼ā€ (balanced/unbalanced)

ā—‹ Output Impedance: Balanced 30 Ī©, unbalanced 15 Ī©

ā—‹ Maximum Output Level: > +21 dBm (into 600 Ī© load)

ā—‹ Compressor Sidechain Insert Connector: Tip-Ring-Sleeve Ā¼ā€, RF filtered

ā—‹ Vacuum Tube: 12AU7A / ECC82, +250 V DC grid power, +12 V DC heater power

• Frequency Response & Noise

ā—‹ Frequency Response (Mic Input): 20 Hz to 50 kHz, +0/-1 dB at 40 dB gain

ā—‹ Frequency Response (Instrument Input): 30 Hz to 70 kHz, +0/-1 dB at unity gain

ā—‹ THD + Noise (Mic In to Line Out): 0.25% typical at 0 dBu out, 1 kHz, 40 dB gain

ā—‹ THD + Noise (Instrument In to Line Out): 0.2% typical at 0 dBu out, 1 kHz, unity gain

ā—‹ Equivalent Noise Level: Typically > -123 dBu with 150 Ī© source load, 22 Hz to 22 kHz

ā—‹ Noise Floor: Mic Insert to Compressor Output: < -93 dBu, unity gain, EQ flat, no gain reduction

• Compressor / Limiter

ā—‹ Compressor Threshold Range: -40 dBu to +20 dBu

ā—‹ Threshold Characteristic: Selectable OverEasyā„¢ or Hard Knee

ā—‹ Compressor Ratio: Variable from 1:1 to infinity:1, with max 60 dB compression

ā—‹ Attack/Release Modes: Selectable manual or auto

ā—‹ Manual Attack Time: Scalable, typically 400 dB/msec to 1 dB/msec

ā—‹ Manual Release Time: Scalable, typically 4000 dB/sec to 10 dB/sec

ā—‹ Auto Attack Time: Program-dependent, typically 15 ms for 10 dB compression, faster with higher compression

ā—‹ Auto Release Time: Program-dependent, typically 120 dB/sec

ā—‹ Output Level Control Range: -20 dB to +20 dB

ā—‹ Peak Indicator: LED illuminates red within 3 dB of clipping

ā—‹ Limiter Type: dbx PeakPlusā„¢ program-dependent attack/release

ā—‹ Limiter Threshold Range: -4 dBu to +22 dBu (off)

ā—‹ Limiter Ratio: Infinity:1

• EQ

ā—‹ Low Frequency: 100 Hz shelving filter

ā—‹ Mid Frequency: Sweepable 100 Hz to 8 kHz with selectable Q (0.9 or 2.9)

ā—‹ High Frequency: 10 kHz shelving filter

ā—‹ Gain Range: ±15 dB on all bands

• Controls and Features

ā—‹ Front Panel Instrument Input: Select between microphone XLR input and front Ā¼ā€ instrument input

○ Phantom Power: +48V switch through 6.81 kΩ resistors

ā—‹ Pad: 20 dB pad attenuates microphone input

ā—‹ Polarity Invert: Reverses pins 2 and 3 of the microphone input XLR

ā—‹ Low Cut Filter: 80 Hz high-pass filter at 12 dB/octave slope

ā—‹ Gain Control Range: Microphone Input: -āˆž to +55 dB; Instrument Input: -āˆž to +40 dB

ā—‹ Peak Indicators: LED warning for preamp and compressor clipping within 3 dB

• General Information

ā—‹ Operating Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

ā—‹ Power Consumption: 20 Watts

ā—‹ Dimensions: 3.5ā€H x 19ā€W x 8ā€D (88.9 mm x 482.6 mm x 203.2 mm)

ā—‹ Weight: 8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)

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