Detail 01
24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley filters
Provides steep crossover slopes between frequency bands.
Product detailSKU #1297873816390
dbx223xs Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover
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The Korena take
A rackmount analog crossover for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way studio and live sound systems, with steep Linkwitz-Riley filtering and per-output control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio or live sound systems needing stereo 2-way operation
- Mono 3-way sound-system configurations
- Subwoofer setups that need mono-summed low-frequency output
- Users who want independent output levels, phase inversion, and 40 Hz low-cut filtering
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Systems that do not require an external crossover
- Configurations beyond stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation
- Installations without XLR connectivity
What matters in use
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Detail 02
x10 range switch
Multiplies the crossover frequency range by 10.
Detail 03
LF sum
Selects normal stereo or mono-summed low-frequency operation.
Detail 04
Per-output level and phase controls
Each output has its own level control and phase inversion switch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm whether your system needs stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation.
- 02Check that the 45–960 Hz or 450 Hz–9.6 kHz crossover ranges suit your system.
- 03The 40 Hz low-cut filter is a 12 dB/octave high-pass filter.
- 04Verify your available AC operating voltage: 100 V, 120 V, or 230 V as specified.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the dbx 223xs run a stereo 3-way system?
No. The supplied specifications state stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation.
02Does it support a mono subwoofer feed?
Yes. Its LF Sum control selects normal stereo or mono-summed low-frequency operation.
03What kind of connections does it use?
It uses gold-plated XLR inputs and outputs.
04Is there a low-cut filter?
Yes. Each channel has a 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass low-cut filter.
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