dbx 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamp 2-Channel 24-Bit 96kHz Digital Out



  • Description



  • The dbx 386 is a professional two-channel vacuum-tube microphone and instrument preamplifier with integrated digital output capabilities. It combines analog tube amplification with dbx Type IV analog-to-digital conversion and supports sampling rates up to 96 kHz with selectable 16-, 20- and 24-bit resolution.


    Each channel provides independent drive, analog-output and digital-output controls, along with selectable +48 V phantom power, 20 dB pad, phase reverse and low-cut filtering. Front-panel instrument inputs make the unit suitable for microphones, guitars, basses, keyboards and other studio sources.


    Digital connectivity includes AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs, plus word-clock synchronization. Analog outputs are also available for integration into mixers, audio interfaces, recording systems and professional studio racks. 



  • Included



  • 1 × dbx 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Preamp

  • Attached AC power cord




  • Item Specific





    Brand: dbx Professional Products

    Model: 386

    MPN / Part Number: DBX386

    Serial Number: Q1000118

    Type: Dual-Channel Vacuum Tube Microphone / Instrument Preamp

    Number of Channels: 2

    Form Factor: 1U Rackmount

    Rack Width: Standard 19-inch

    Technology: Vacuum Tube / Digital

    Country of Manufacture: United States

    Manufacturer: Harman Music Group

    Condition: Used

    Main Features

    Two-channel vacuum-tube microphone preamplifier

    Microphone, line-level and instrument inputs

    60 dB microphone gain range

    Separate analog and digital output-level controls

    dbx Type IV analog-to-digital conversion

    Selectable sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz

    Selectable 16-, 20- or 24-bit word length

    AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs

    Word-clock synchronization input and output

    Selectable dither and noise-shaping options

    +48 V phantom power on both channels

    20 dB input pad

    Phase-reverse control

    75 Hz low-cut filter

    Front-panel 1/4-inch instrument inputs

    Analog and digital LED metering 












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