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dbx 266xs Dual Compressor/Limiter/Gate

dbx 266xs Dual Compressor/Limiter/Gate

SoundPro Item: 46279 | Part Number: DBX266XSV

Regular price $259.00
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  • Error proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
  • New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
  • Program-adaptive expander/gates
  • Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
  • Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup
  • Stereo or dual-mono operation
  • Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
  • Side Chain insert
  • Classic dbx "Auto" mode

Bring a more professional sound to your mix! Adding a dbx 266xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of your mix - adding greater clarity and making them stand out from the surrounding instruments.

dbx knows compressors...after all they invented them! The 266xs is the latest in a long line of the world's most successful compressors from the inventors of the technology. Its patented Overeasy® compression technology provides smooth and musical performance while the AutoDynamic attack and release controls, found only on dbx compressors, puts great sound within easy reach. The 266xs can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes, has true RMS power summing and features quality XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs. It cuts no corners on visual feedback with gain reduction metering and easy-to-read backlit switches.

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Specifications

Dimensions
Dimensions
1.75" x 5.75" x 19"
Electrical
Sidechain Impedance
Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output)
THD+Noise
typically <0.2%; any amount of compression @1kHz
Power Consumption
15 W max
Operating Voltage
100VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230VAC 50/60Hz
Audio
Input Impedance
40kΩ balanced/unbalanced
Output Connectors
1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot)
Frequency Response
Flat: 20Hz-20kHz, +0, -0.5dB
Performance
Bandwidth
0.35Hz - 90kHz, +0/-3dB
Connectivity
Input Connectors
1/4" TRS and female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Input Type
electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Max Input
>+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced
Output Type
impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Max Output
>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω)
Sidechain Max Input Level
Tip = >+22dBu (Input)
Sidechain Max Output Level
Ring = >+20dBu (Output)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Shipping
Weight
4.84 pounds
General
+4dBu
100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced
-10dBu
1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced
Sidechain
1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return)
Compressor Threshold Range
-40dBu to +20dBu
Compressor Threshold Characteristic
selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
Compressor Ratio
1:1 to Infinity:1
Compressor Attack Time
scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™
Compressor Release Time
scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™
Expander/Gate Threshold Range
-60dBu to +15dBu
Expander/Gate Ratio
1:1 to 4:1
Expander/Gate Attack Time
<100µs
Expander/Gate Release Time
program-dependent
Noise
<-93dBu unweighted (22kHz measurement bandwidth)
IMD
typically <0.2% SMPTE
Dynamic Range
>114 dB, unweighted
Interchannel Crosstalk
<-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
Stereo Coupling
true RMS Power Summing™
Reference
0dBu = 0.775Vrms
Audio Performance
CMRR
>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz

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