01 · Source
3 documented inputs
XLR female + IEC C14
- Arrives as
- 3 documented inputs
- Connector
- XLR female + IEC C14
- Signal
- analog audio
System Processor
dbx 223xs
dbx 223xs Stereo 2-Way, Mono 3-Way Crossover. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 44 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 3Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- 15WDocumented typical draw
- Catalog estimate
- ~$300Use retailer rows for current price and stock
01 · What it does—and what that changes in your rig.
Product overview
Start with the payoff, then work through how it functions, where it fits, and the details that change a real build.
The payoff
System Processor decisions, organized around the whole rig.
dbx 223xs Stereo 2-Way, Mono 3-Way CrossoverSplits audio into frequency bands so each speaker only gets what it can handle — lows to the subs, highs to the horns.. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 44 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 3Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
02 · Know the whole path before you buy.
Signal path
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
03 · What this product asks of the rest of the system.
Compatibility
Treat connector names as the start of the check—not the answer. These are the boundaries that determine a complete working path.
Best fit · System Processor
Use it when 1U and 175.26 mm of depth fit the case.
Plan the companion path
Complete the path with upstream and downstream gear that matches connector, direction, signal type, protocol, and wiring standard.
Connector boundary
Documented connectors: XLR male, XLR female, IEC C14. Match connector, direction, and signal type—not shape alone.
04 · Every connector, grouped by job.
I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANNEL 2 HIGH OUTPUT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 LOW / MID OUTPUT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 HIGH / NOT USED OUTPUT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 LOW-LF SUM / LOW-MID OUTPUT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 INPUT / NOT USED IN MONO | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 INPUT | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| IEC MAINS INPUT | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
Showing 7 of 7 documented physical ports.
05 · Compare the decision, not just the price.
Alternatives
The rows are organized around fit, power, I/O, and system role so a cheaper unit cannot hide a more expensive workflow.
| Compare |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | 📐 1U | 📐 1U | 📐 1U | 📐 1U |
| Power | ⚡ 15W | ⚡ 15W | ⚡ 15W | ⚡ 22W |
| Weight | ⚖️ 3.7 lb | ⚖️ 4.9 lb | ⚖️ 4.0 lb | ⚖️ 5.3 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 7 | 🔌 10 | 🔌 9 | 🔌 12 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$300 | 💵 ~$134.79 | 💵 ~$380 | 💵 ~$599 |
| Deep dive | Current selection | Full comparison → | Full comparison → | Full comparison → |
06 · Resolve the questions that can change the purchase or build plan.
Planning questions
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the dbx 223xs affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 175.26 mm.
How much power does the dbx 223xs draw?
Typical draw is 15W and documented maximum draw is 0W.
What connections does the dbx 223xs have?
7 documented physical ports, including CHANNEL 2 HIGH OUTPUT, CHANNEL 2 LOW / MID OUTPUT, CHANNEL 1 HIGH / NOT USED OUTPUT, CHANNEL 1 LOW-LF SUM / LOW-MID OUTPUT, CHANNEL 2 INPUT / NOT USED IN MONO, CHANNEL 1 INPUT.
07 · See this unit inside a real rack plan.
Builder preview
Placement is only the start. Builder checks space · depth · weight, power headroom, dependencies, and compatible signal paths around this exact catalog item.Open in Builder08 · Related gear, in the order you may need it.
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