--- product_id: 19514644 title: "DBX 580 Compact, Professional Mic Preamp" brand: "dbx" price: "KD 173.79" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Dbx" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/19514644-dbx-580-compact-professional-mic-preamp store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Low & high detail EQ Up to 60dB gain Variable-frequency low-cut filter DBX 580 Compact, Professional Mic Preamp **Brand:** dbx **Price:** KD 173.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Elevate every vocal and instrument with studio-grade clarity and control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DBX 580 Compact, Professional Mic Preamp by dbx - **How much does it cost?** KD 173.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/19514644-dbx-580-compact-professional-mic-preamp) ## Best For - dbx enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dbx brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Gain Control:** Boost your mic signal cleanly with up to 60dB of ultra-low noise gain. - • **Versatile Connectivity:** Front panel instrument input and 20dB pad for seamless integration with any setup. - • **Tailored Sound Sculpting:** Shape your audio with variable-frequency low-cut filtering plus detailed low and high EQ controls. - • **Compact 500 Series Design:** Fits perfectly into your modular rack for a sleek, professional studio workflow. - • **Pro-Level Signal Integrity:** Polarity invert and +48V phantom power ensure pristine, phase-accurate recordings. ## Overview The DBX 580 is a compact, professional 500 Series microphone preamp delivering up to 60dB of low-noise gain, variable-frequency low-cut filter, and detailed low/high EQ controls. Designed for transparent sound reproduction, it features a 20dB pad, polarity invert, +48V phantom power, and front panel instrument input, making it an essential upgrade for any serious studio aiming for pristine, versatile audio capture. ## Description The dbx 580 microphone preamp is the perfect partner to your microphones, providing sonically-transparent gain that will reveal the detail and audio signature of even the most esoteric microphones. It will transform their low level output signal to a high level, high current output for direct connection to the line level inputs of your mixer, sampler or any other recording medium that accepts line level, analog input. With its modular 500 Series Design, The dbx 580 delivers up to 60dB of gain, features a variable-frequency low-cut filter and unique low and high detail equalization controls, a 20dB pad, polarity invert, +48V phantom power, a front panel instrument input, Vu metering and peak indicator. Add warmth and definition to your microphones with the dbx 580 microphone preamp! . Review: Great results for a low cost - These pre-amps are really nice, very low noise, don't add color to the sound in contrast with other pre-amps (which is desirable in certain situations), and the high-detail feature is quite nice! Review: A must-have for any studio. - Great sounding 500 series preamp. ## Features - Premium low-noise mic Pre with up to 60dB of gain - Variable-frequency low-cut filter - Low and high detail equalization - 20dB pad - Polarity invert ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00U2L0Q42 | | Best Sellers Rank | #95,708 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #228 in Microphone Preamps | | Body Material | Metal | | Brand | dbx | | Brand Name | dbx | | Color | Black | | Connector Type | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 14 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00691991000621 | | Included Components | Quick Start Guide | | Item Dimensions | 9 x 2 x 6.6 inches | | Item Type Name | Microphone Preamp | | Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 9 x 2 x 6.6 inches | | Manufacturer | DBX | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Model Name | 580 | | Model Number | 580 | | Part Number | DBX580 | | Set Name | DBX 500 Series | | Sound Profile | Neutral/Flat | | UPC | 691991000621 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | See manufacturer's website. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** dbx - **Item Weight:** 1.5 Pounds - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 9 x 2 x 6.6 inches - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Model Name:** 580 ## Images ![DBX 580 Compact, Professional Mic Preamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jb6f9qKqL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this the model with knobs aligned vertically, as in the first picture or knobs staggered diagonally, as in the other pictures?** A: the knobs are staggered diagonally **Q: I have a dbx boom box vintage. Will this model replace mine?** A: Keep both **Q: Is this the same as built in to the 286S?** A: Yes and no. I have both and I prefer the 500 series. The difference is notable however. Circuitry is less complex than the 286s therefore the analog path is shorter and the engineering behind the 500 is tuned for a single purpose. **Q: Are these sturdy, good quality?** A: Yes, especially for the price point. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great results for a low cost *by D***R on September 3, 2018* These pre-amps are really nice, very low noise, don't add color to the sound in contrast with other pre-amps (which is desirable in certain situations), and the high-detail feature is quite nice! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-have for any studio. *by A***D on March 1, 2020* Great sounding 500 series preamp. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by L***O on February 4, 2017* great pre amp at an amazing price, no reason no to have one of these on your rig! ## Frequently Bought Together - dbx 580 Compact, Professional Mic Preamp - Samson S-Patch Plus 48-Point Audio Patch Bay with 1/4-Inch Phone Connections - ART P16 XLR Balanced Patchbay --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/19514644-dbx-580-compact-professional-mic-preamp](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/19514644-dbx-580-compact-professional-mic-preamp) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*