dbx iEQ15 - Manual (Page 6)

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iEQ
iEQ User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the dbx iEQ Series Graphic Equalizer/Limiter with Type V™
Noise Reduction and AFS™� With an EQ heritage that has produced countless industry standard patents
and dates back more than 30 years, the dbx iEQ-15 and iEQ-31 easily live up to the dbx legacy of
uncompromised sonic integrity� In addition to unsurpassed equalization specs, the iEQ series also offer
built-in necessities which include: AFS™ feedback suppression for effortless feedback control, Type V™
noise reduction for ultra low noise EQ operation, and PeakStopPlus
® limiting for loudspeaker protection�
The iEQ-15 is a 2 channel, 2/3 octave EQ, providing 15 bands of EQ per channel� The iEQ-31 is a 2
channel, 1/3 octave EQ, providing 31 bands of EQ per channel� The iEQ-15 and iEQ-31 also offer +12
dB input gain range, switchable +6 or +15dB boost/cut range, 40mm faders, XLR, 1/4’’ and Euroblock
inputs and outputs, nonconductive nylon sliders, and an intuitive user interface with comprehensive
output and gain reduction metering� As always, the inevitable result of our meticulous attention to detail
and top-quality componentry is exceptional sound, performance, and reliability�
This manual will be your guide to understanding the full functionality of the powerful iEQ Series
processors� After you have become familiar with the unit, we encourage you to experiment and find
creative ways that the iEQ can help you optimize your specific application�
Defining the iEQ
The dbx iEQ Series Graphic Equalizers provide the following features:
• Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS™)
• Type V™ Noise Reduction
• PeakStopPlus ® Limiting
• 1/3 & 2/3-Octave Constant Q Frequency Bands
• Switchable Boost/Cut Ranges of ±6 or ±15dB
• 18dB per Octave 40Hz Low Cut Filter
• ±12dB Input Gain Range
• XLR, TRS, and Euroblock Inputs and Outputs
• Internal Toroidal Transformer
• Dynamic Range of Greater Than 113dB
• User Power Up Features
• Relay Bypass for Power Failure System Protection
Introduction