DBX 386 Dual Tube Preamp with Digital Out

The Silver Series 386 dual channel tube mic preamp combines the warmth of the irreplaceable vacuum tube with the proprietary dbx Type IVTM conversion system to create the best of both worlds in a single affordable package.

The 386 includes many of the same features as other Silver Series products, such as +48V phantom power, a phase invert switch, and low cut filtering, but it also includes digital outputs in both AES/EBU and S/PDIF formats. The high impedance, 1/4" instrument input on the front panel, as well as the mic/line switch and 20 dB pad, demonstrate our commitment to providing convenience in the studio.

The 12 segment LED meters provide a quick visual indication of analog or digital levels. The rear panel houses mic and line inputs and outputs, as well as a word clock sync input and output and digital outputs. Add selectable sampling rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz, selectable dithering and noise shaping, and separate analog and digital output controls to this already impressive list of features, and we think you'll agree that the 386 lives up to the innovative dbx standards.

PSU works on 230V, EU power cord included.

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

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