BSS FCS-960 30-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer

Dbx FCS-960 30 Band Dual Mode Graphic Equalizer

The BSS FCS-960 Dual Mode 2-Channel Graphic Equalizer from dbx is a 30-band graphic equalizer featuring dual mode switching between normal and fine filter width settings on each channel. It provides 2 channels in 3U of rack space. Constant Q-filters with filter-bypass center taps are controlled by high-grade, 45mm faders with molded polymer fader knobs, which eliminate visual parallax error even under low light conditions. Also included are sweepable/switchable hi-pass filter, gain control, and electronic balanced inputs and outputs.

The graphic equalizer shall have two channels each having thirty boost/cut faders to control filters at standard third-octave isocentre frequencies from 25Hz to 20kHZ. Each fader shall have a 45 mm travel with a mechanical centre detent and electrical centre tap which removes its filter from the signal path at the zero fader setting. A Mode switch on each channel shall allow its filters to be configured with a Normal Q-factor or Fine Q-factor. In both Modes, the Q-factor of each filter shall be constant for any fader level setting.

Features:

• Center-detented fader with electrical center tap for true 0 dB setting
• Long 45mm fader travel for precise adjustment and control
• Advanced constant Q filter topology for improved accuracy at all fader settings and sonic transparency; selectable normal or fine filter response
• Continuously variable high-pass filter, with bypass switch
• Gain control for system loudness normalization
• Peak clip LED to give advance warning of signal overload
• Channel bypass selection and power fail bypass by relays
• Electronically balanced inputs and outputs
• Proprietary design fader knob provides positive feel with ample finger room, virtually eliminates visual parallax errors even under low ambient light conditions

Specifications:

• Chassis: 3U rack spaces
• Input Connectors: XLR (2)
• Output Connectors: XLR (2)
• EQ Bands: 30 per channel (60 total)
• Filter Width (Q): Constant-Q
• EQ Gain: – inf to +10dB
• Metering: +18dBu Peak Indicator (LED)
• Bypass Switch: yes