DBX 266XL Dual Compressor Gate Review

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(More customer reviews)Use it for live spoken word mic/PA and MP3 recording. Easy to set up and use. Eliminates pops and source volume variation (mumblers), redux on audience and background noise. Great value.

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The dbx 266XL Compressor/Gate provides two channels of noise gating, OverEasy or classic hard knee compression and PeakStop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement companies, musicians, or anyone who needs quality processing quickly and easily.


Artifact-Free Dynamics Most compressor/gates provide less than musical compression, coupled with gating that swallows transients--or closes early, cutting off decay and reverb tails. The superb engineering in the 266XL ensures that both its compression and gating provide versatility and excellent sonic performance in situations where other compressor/gates typically produce undesirable processing artifacts.
Auto Dynamic Circuitry The Auto Dynamic circuitry continuously adjusts the actual attack and release times to optimally match the program material. Since users aren't restricted to using the Attack and Release controls only in "peak" operation, they can tailor the response of the 266XL for individual tracks, mixed program material, special effects or system protection. As a result, production studios can use the versatile 266XL to replace multiple "single-purpose" limiters while sound reinforcement users can standardize on the 266XL for all of their applications.
Expander/Gate Circuit With variable release time and +15dBu maximum threshold, the 266XL's advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, program-dependent timing algorithm to produce ultra-smooth release characteristics--even with complex signals, such as voice or reverb decays. dbx engineers went on to take advantage of the wide dynamic range and high precision of the dbx VCA to design in an extra-wide threshold range and ensure top gating performance for each application.
OverEasy/Hard Knee Selection Allows selection between dbx's famous OverEasy compression curve and the classic "Hard Knee" curve popularized by the original dbx 160, 161 and 162. OverEasy compression permits extremely smooth, natural sounding compression, without artifacts, due to the gradual change of compression around the threshold. In hard-knee mode, the 266XL can provide abrupt compression effects as well as hard-limiting applications.
Stereo or Dual Mono Operation In Stereo couple mode, the Channel 1 controls become Master controls, and Channel 2 follows precisely to ensure a rock solid stereo image--even with high amounts of compression.
True RMS Level Detection Senses the power in the program in a musical manner, much as human hearing does, giving results superior to peak or average detection.
Hardwire System Bypass Buttons on both channels Allow the audio to pass even if the unit is unplugged, and are also useful for comparing the processed and unprocessed signals.
Separate LED Displays Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup.
Electronically Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS Input and Output Jacks Tip/Ring/Sleeve phone jacks and XLR-type jacks are wired in parallel; either input will accept an audio signal for processing by the 266XL.
Separate Sidechain Inserts Enables an outboard processor or signal to control compression or gating.
What's in the Box 266XL Unit, AC Power Cord, Operation Manual, Registration Card

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