DBX 266xs Compressor/Gate

The DBX 266xs is an excellent addition for those adding a compressor/gate to their live rig/studio setup giving you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound.

Key Features:

East to use compressor/gate
Smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
Stereo or dual-mono operation
Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
Side Chain insert
Classic dbx® "Auto" mode

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Product Code: 100083376

The DBX 266xs is an excellent addition for those adding a compressor/gate to their live rig/studio setup giving 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.

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.

The DBX 266xs is a workhorse compressor/gate recommended for portable use, on tour and in the studio.

Main features of the DBX 266xs include:

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

Input Connectors: 1/4" TRS and female XLR (pin 2 hot)

Input Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Input Impedance: 40k Ohms balanced/unbalanced

Max Input: >+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced

Output Connectors: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)

Output Type: Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Output Impedance: +4dBu: 100? balanced, 50? unbalanced; -10dBu: 1k? balanced, 500? unbalanced

Max Output: >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k? or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600?)

Sidechain: 1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return)

Sidechain Impedance: Tip = >10k? (Input), Ring = 2k? (Output)

Sidechain Max Input Level Tip = >+22dBu (Input)

Sidechain Max Output Level; Ring = >+20dBu (Output)

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:

Expander/Gate Release Time: Program-dependent

Bandwidth: 0.35Hz - 90kHz, +0/-3dB

Frequency Response: Flat: 20Hz-20kHz, +0, -0.5dB

Noise:

THD+Noise: Typically

IMD: Typically

Dynamic Range: >114 dB, unweighted

Interchannel Crosstalk:

CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz

Stereo Coupling: True RMS Power Summing

Power Consumption:15 Watts Maximum

Operating Voltage: 100VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230VAC 50/60Hz

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Dimensions: 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 14.6 cm x 48.26 cm )

Unit Weight:4.84 lbs (2.19 kg)

Shipping Weight: 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg)

Reference: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms