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The dbx 242 is the first equalizer to deliver absolute NO OTHER EQUALUER GIVES YOU SO MUCH
contouring control, digital-ready sound, and the power
It's all here , in one feature-packed package.
of a parametr ic - for less than you'd pay for many
Overlapping bands of EO. Flexible bandwidth control
graphics.
ranging from 2 octaves for tone shaping up to .05
octave for notch filtering. There's up to 16dB of boost
THE PARAMETRIC ADVANTAGE
and over 40dB of cut at any bandwidth . Plus high and
Unlike graphic equalizers , parametrics allow you to low frequency shelv ing EO with switchable 6 and 12dB
zero in on the exact frequency you want to boost or cut. per octave slopes . And dbx's patented Variable Mode
An additional bandwidth control also allows you to Slope Selection" (VMSS) filters progress ively "morph"
minutely tailor how neighboring frequencies will be
the shelving bands into high and low pass filters. Best
shaped. Even the EO on most mid-range mixers lack of all, you can count on the same easy operation, musi­
this essential bandwidth control. The dbx 242 provides cal performance and superior specs you get from every
three fully parametric bands each with separate wide­ dbx product.
ranging controls for frequency, bandwidth and
boost/cut. To sculpt high and low end you'll also find two Shape your sound to perfection.
extremely flexible shelving bands .
ADD OR DETRACT TO PERFECTION
The dbx 242 gives you the detailed control you need
in any stage or studio situation. Smooth out bass guitar
boom. Eliminate ringing in snares and toms. Add
punch to the kick drum and sparkle to cymbals. Take
the whistle out of sibilant vocals . Improve clarity and
definition in acoustic guitars.
If noise is a nuisance , the dbx 242's notch filter ing
circuitry lets you pinpoint and remove it in seconds .
Hum from ground loops. Ear-splitting feedback .
Buzzes from fluorescent lights. And with the 242's low
and high pass filters you can silence traffic rumble and
tape hiss forever.
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