dbx 266xs - Compressor/Gate
The 266xs from dbx is a dual channel compressor/gate that when added to a live sound rig or studio, will deliver more polished, professional sound. The unit can function either as a stereo processor or in dual mono mode and features all the usual controls required for this kind of processor.
The unit provides the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of a mix. For simplified operation the Overeasy compression technology returns smooth and musical performance, while the exclusive AutoDynamic attack and release controls puts great sound within easy reach.
The processor has true RMS power summing and features quality input and output connectors. Comprehensive visual feedback is provided by gain reduction metering and backlit switches.
- 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
| Function | Compressor/gate |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Inputs |
2 x XLR (pin 2 hot) 2 x 1/4" TRS phone 1 Please Note:Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered close |
| Input Impedance | >40kΩ balanced, >20kΩ unbalanced |
| Maximum Input Level | >+22dBu, balanced or unbalanced |
| Outputs |
2 x XLR(pin 2 hot) 2 x 1/4" TRS phone 2 Please Note:Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered close |
| Output Impedance |
@ +4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced @ -10dB: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced |
| Maximum Output Level |
>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced into 600Ω |
| Other Connectors |
Side Chain Type: 1/4" TRS phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); Tip = Input (return) Impedance: Tip = >10kΩ (input), Ring = 2kΩ (output) Maximum Levels: >+22dBu (tip/input), >+20dBU (ring/output) |
| Compression Threshold | -40dBu to +20dBu |
| Compression Ratio | 1:1 to infinity:1, variable |
| Attack Time | Scalable program-dependent AutoDynamic |
| Release Time | Scalable program-dependent AutoDynamic |
| Slope | OverEasy or hard knee, selectable |
| Make-up Gain | -20dB to +20dB |
| Gate Threshold | -60dBu to +15dBu |
| Ratio | 1:1 to 4:1 expansion |
| Gate Rate |
Attack: <100µSec (from maximum depth) Release: Program dependent |
| Frequency Response |
FR: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB Bandwidth: 0.35Hz to 9okHz, +0/-3.0dB |
| Dynamic Range | >114dB, unweighted |
| Noise | <-93dBu, unweighted (22kHz measured bandwidth) |
| THD + N | <0.02% typical on any amount of compression @ 1kHz |
| Crosstalk | <-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz |
| CMRR | >40dB, typical, >55dB @ 1kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
| Power Requirements |
100~120VAC 50/60Hz 15W maximum power consumption |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19 x 5.75 x 1.75" (483 x 146 x 45mm) |
| Weight | 4.84 lb (2.19kg) |
| Specialties | SMPTE IMD: <0.2% |
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Comments about dbx 266xs - Compressor/Gate:
This compressor adds noise to my sound path. Returned it for that same reason
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