{"product_id":"dbx-122-noise-reduction-system-fully-serviced","title":"DBX 122 Noise Reduction System * Fully Serviced","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003edbx 122\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf LojkJd_l\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb LojkJd_l\/HugV6--\u003ea vintage two-channel Type II noise reduction system primarily designed for consumer reel-to-reel and cassette tape decks\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. By compressing audio during recording and expanding it during playback, it dramatically eliminates tape hiss and increases dynamic range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specs\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eType II Noise Reduction:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically optimized for analog tape equipment with narrower track widths and slower tape speeds.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eModes:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features Record, Bypass, and Play settings.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCalibration:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a Play Level Match control to ensure exact tracking and avoid pumping artifacts.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eConnectivity:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects easily through standard RCA inputs and outputs on your tape monitor loop.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eUsing the Device\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEncoding\/Decoding:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e To encode while recording and decode while monitoring off tape simultaneously, two 122 units are technically required. Otherwise, you must record with it and play it back later using the same device.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Type II dbx works best on machines with flat frequency responses; deviations can cause the unit to unnaturally exaggerate the audio.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDigital Simulation:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For those trying to simulate the expander dynamics in the digital realm, audio engineers have found that a 1:2 expansion ratio combined with an EQ works best.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DBX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48293298536693,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/9204\/5301\/files\/DSC_0119_569c1e9a-3b5b-4230-a284-e521e5cc6332.jpg?v=1781951739","url":"https:\/\/www.theturntablestore.com\/products\/dbx-122-noise-reduction-system-fully-serviced","provider":"The Turntable Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}