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1215 Graphic Equalizer

The dbx 12 Series were designed to meet the needs of the most demanding sound reinforcement
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environments, while offering the simplicity of straightforward controls. The 1215 provides standard
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features like dual channels, 15 2/3 octave bands, ISO frequency centers, +/-12 dB input gain range, and
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switchable 40Hz/18 dB per octave low-cut filters, but also includes other thoughtful features. These
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include 45 mm faders; selectable +/-6dB or +/-15dB boost/cut range for precise gain adjustments; XLR,
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barrier strip, and 1/4'' TRS connectors for installation ease; balanced inputs and outputs for quiet
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operation; and chassis/signal ground lift capabilities for quick hum isolation. The visionary design of
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the dbx 12 Series makes your job easier.

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The dbx 12 Series Equalizers were precision engineered to provide years of maintenance-free operation
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in any application. The magnetically isolated transformer, electronically balanced/unbalanced inputs

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and servo balanced/unbalanced outputs, RF-filtered inputs and outputs, and power-off hard-wire relay
RANGE
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bypass with 2 second power up delay were steps our engineers took to ensure compatibility for all
installations. Only the best components were utilized, yielding a 10Hz to 50kHz frequency response,
greater than 90dB SNR (ref +4dBu), less than 0.005% THD +Noise (1kHz at +4dBu), and interchannel
LOW
CUT
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crosstalk of less than -80dB from 20Hz to 20kHz. All this attention to detail is contained in a 2U
LEVEL (dBu)
OUTPUT

INPUT
GAIN
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steel/aluminum chassis. It’s no wonder that dbx has been a leader in the industry for over 25 years.
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BYPASS
CLIP

EQ
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• Switchable Boost/Cut range between ±6dB and ±15dB

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• Electronically balanced/unbalanced inputs

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• Servo balanced/unbalanced outputs

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• RF filtered inputs and outputs

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• XLR, Barrier Strip, and 1/4" TRS connectors

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• -12dB/+12dB input gain range

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RANGE
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• 18dB/octave 40Hz Bessel low-cut filter

• Chassis/signal ground lift capability

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CUT
0 +10 +18

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LEVEL (dBu)
OUTPUT

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• Internal power supply transformer

GAIN
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8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.

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Sandy, Utah 84070

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• Power-off hardwire relay bypass with 2-second power-up delay

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Phone (801) 568-7660

Fax (801) 568-7662
Int’l Fax (801) 568-7583
[email protected]
http://www.dbxpro.com
A Harman International Company
18-1778-A 07/99
1215
DUAL CHANNEL 15 BAND EQUALIZER

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CHANNEL ONE CHANNEL TWO

Dual Vacuum Tub

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OUTPUT OUTPUT
LEVEL (dBu) LEVEL (dBu)
CLIP +/-15 CLIP +/-15

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+/-6 0 0
0
+/-6 0 0
1215
Graphic Equalizer

-12 dB +12 -12 dB +12

EQ INPUT LOW RANGE EQ INPUT LOW RANGE
BYPASS GAIN CUT -6 -15 BYPASS GAIN CUT -6 -15

OUTPUT CHANNEL 1 INPUT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OUTPUT INPUT
POWER O N LY W I T H S A M E T Y P E F U S E . OUTPUT INPUT
DO NOT OPEN
+ - - +
AT T E N T I O N : U T I L I S E R AT T E N T I O N : R I S Q U E D E C H O C E L E C T R I Q U E - N E PA S O U V R I R
UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE
MEME TYPE. WA R N I N G : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CONNECTOR POLARITY
PHONE: XLR:
TIP PIN 1
24 WATTS RING PIN 2
SLEEVE PIN 3 OUTPUT CHANNEL 2 INPUT

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT

A HARMAN INTERNATIONAL
COMPANY + - - +
MODEL 1215 MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
U.S. PATENTS: 4,234,804 4,316,107 4,329,598 4,331,931 4,377,792
4,403,199 4,409,500 4,425,551 4,434,380 4,454,433 4,471,324
100V 50/60Hz 4,473,793 OTHER PATENTS PENDING
120V 60Hz

The graphic equalizer shall be a dual 15-band type with frequency centers Inputs Function Switches
on standard ISO two-thirds octave frequencies ranging from 25Hz to Connectors: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 EQ Bypass: Bypasses the graphic
16kHz. The boost/cut ranges shall be switchable via recessed front panel hot), and barrier terminal strip equalizer section in the signal
Type: Electronically path
switches to either +/-6dB or +/-15dB and the selected range shall be
balanced/unbalanced, RF Low Cut (recessed): Activates the 40Hz
indicated on the front panel by either of two LEDs per channel. Low-noise filtered 18dB/octave Bessel high-
equalization sliders having a 45mm travel shall be utilized having center Impedance: Balanced 40kΩ, unbalanced pass filter
detents at 0dB. The equalizer shall have front panel 41-detent rotary input 20kΩ Range (recessed): Selects either +/- 6dB or +/-
gain controls having a +/-12dB range. Bypassing the equalizer sections of Max Input Level: >+21dBu balanced or 15dB slider boost/cut range
unbalanced
the signal path shall be accomplished via front-panel switches having CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at Indicators
corresponding LEDs to indicate when each channel is bypassed. A 40Hz 1kHz Output Level: 4-LED bar graph (Green,
low-cut Bessel filter per channel with 18dB/octave slope shall be insertable Outputs Green, Yellow, Red) at -10, 0,
in the signal path via front panel recessed switches with an LED to indicate Connectors: 1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 +10, and +18dBu
hot), and barrier terminal strip EQ Bypass: 1 LED: red
when the filter is active. Output levels shall be monitored on four-LED Type: Impedance- Clip: 1 LED: red
peak-reading bar graphs calibrated to read -10, 0, +10, and +18dBu. balanced/unbalanced, RF Low Cut: 1 LED: red
filtered +/-6dB: 1 LED: yellow
Electronically balanced/unbalanced inputs shall include 1/4" TRS, female Impedance: Balanced 200Ω, unbalanced +/-15dB: 1 LED: red
XLR, and screw terminal barrier strip, while servo-balanced/unbalanced 100Ω
outputs shall include 1/4" TRS, male XLR, and screw terminal barrier strip Max Output Level: >+21dBu Power Supply
shared with the input. A circuit/chassis ground lift jumper per channel shall balanced/unbalanced into Operating Voltage: 100VAC 50/60Hz, 120VAC
2kΩ or greater 60Hz, 230VAC 50/60Hz
be strapped across circuit ground and chassis ground screw terminals and >+18dBm Power Consumption: 1215 24W; 1231 24W
shall be removable by the user. Inputs shall be electronically balanced/unbalanced (into Mains Connection: IEC receptacle
balanced/unbalanced and RF filtered having a nominal input impedance 600Ω)
not less than 40kΩ balanced and 20kΩ unbalanced, and shall accept Physical
System Performance Dimensions: 1215: 3.5" H X 19" W X 7.9"
maximum signal levels of not less than +21dBu. Outputs shall be servo- Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-1dB D (8.9cm x 48.3cm x 20.1cm)
balanced/unbalanced and RF filtered having a nominal output impedance Frequency Response: <10Hz to >50kHz, +0.5/-3dB 1231: 5.25" H X 19" W X
of not more than 200Ω balanced and 100Ω unbalanced, and shall be 7.9" D (13.4cm x 48.3cm x
capable of driving not less than +21dBu into 2kΩ or greater and not less +/-15dB range +/-6dB range 20.1cm)
Weight: 1215: 8.5 lbs.
than +20dBm (into 600Ω) continuously. Dynamic Range: 109db 115db 1231: 10.6 lbs.
Frequency response shall be better than 10Hz to 50kHz, +0.5/-3dB. Signal- Signal-to-Noise: 90db 97db Shipping Weight: 1215: 9.5 lbs.
THD+Noise: <0.005% 1231: 11.6 lbs.
to-noise ratio shall be greater than 90dB, referenced to +4dBu. THD+Noise Interchannel Crosstalk: <-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz Note: Specifications subject to change.
shall be less than 0.005% with a 1kHz signal at +4dBu, while interchannel
crosstalk shall be lower than -80dB from 20Hz to 20kHz.
The internal power supply shall be constructed using a thermally-fused transformer mounted in a low hum orientation and shall
be magnetically isolated from equalizer circuitry by means of a mu-metal shield. The power cord shall be detachable from an
international standard IEC 320 power inlet receptacle. Unit shall be constructed to meet or exceed all applicable international
safety and regulatory agencies. Domestic unit shall be powered from 100VAC 50/60Hz, 120VAC 60Hz, while international unit
shall be powered from 230VAC 50/60Hz. Unit shall consume no more than 24W. Housing shall be of all steel/aluminum
construction and shall be rack-mountable in an IEC standard 19" rack and shall occupy a 2U (3.5") rack space. The unit shall be
a dbx 1215 Equalizer. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
dbx Professional Products
dbx engineers are constantly working to improve the quality of our products. Specifications are, therefore subject to change
without notice. 8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.
Sandy, Utah 84070
Phone (801) 568-7660
® Fax (801) 568-7662
Int’l Fax (801) 568-7583
[email protected]
http://www.dbxpro.com
A Harman International Company