DBX 520 De-Esser - 500 Series

DBX 520 De-Esser – 500 Series

Product Description
The DBX 520 De-Esser is a professional 500 Series dynamics processor designed to reduce excessive sibilance and harsh high-frequency content in vocals, drums, percussion, and other bright audio sources. Inspired by the classic dbx 902 de-esser, it delivers precise and transparent de-essing while maintaining the natural clarity and presence of the original signal. Its intelligent detection circuitry allows consistent performance across a wide range of signal levels, making it suitable for studio recording, mixing, live sound, and broadcast applications.

Features

• Based on the legendary dbx 902 de-esser design
• 500 Series modular format
• Variable Frequency Control from 800 Hz to 8 kHz
• Adjustable de-essing range from 0 dB to 20 dB
• Expanded-scale LED Gain Reduction Metering
• HF Mode switch for targeted high-frequency processing
• In/Out bypass switch for instant comparison
• Handles signal level variations up to 60 dB without requiring readjustment
• Transparent and musical sibilance reduction
• Ideal for vocals, drums, percussion, and other high-frequency-rich sources
• Compatible with standard 500 Series racks and chassis