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DBX 266xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate

SKU: DBX266XS MFR: DBX266XSV
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Key Features

  • Achieve pristine sound with the dbx 266xs compressor, perfect for studio and live audio.
  • Sculpt your audio dynamics using the 266xs gate, eliminating unwanted noise for cleaner tracks.
  • Enhance vocals and instruments with the dbx compressor/limiter, ensuring a polished, pro sound.
  • Utilize the 266xs's OverEasy compression for smooth, musical dynamics control on any source.
  • Protect your speakers with the dbx limiter, preventing clipping and distortion during performances.
  • Dial in the perfect sound; the dbx 266xs dynamic processor offers intuitive control for any user.
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DBX 266xs Sound Processing Specifications

  • Input: Connectors

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

  • Input: Type

    Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

  • Input: Impedance

    40k ohm balanced, 20k ohm unbalanced

  • Max Input Level

    >+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 ohm balanced, 50 ohm unbalanced

  • Output: Impedance (-10dBu)

    1k ohm balanced, 500 ohm unbalanced

  • Max Output Level

    >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k ohm or greater+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm)

  • Sidechain Insert: Connector

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

  • Sidechain Insert: Impedance

    Tip = >10k ohm (Input), Ring = 2k ohm (Output)

  • Sidechain Insert: Max Level

    Tip = >+22dBu (Input), 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: Expansion Ratio

    1:1 to 4:1

  • Expander/Gate: Attack Time

    <100 microsec

  • Expander/Gate: Release Time

    Program-Dependent

  • Bandwidth

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

  • Frequency Response (Flat)

    20Hz - 20kHz; +0/-0.5dB

  • Noise

    <-93dBu, unweighted (22kHz measurement bandwidth)

  • THD + N

    <0.2%; Any Amount of Compression @1kHz

  • Intermodulation Distortion

    <0.2% SMPTE

  • Dynamic Range

    >114dB, unweighted

  • Interchannel Crosstalk

    <-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz

  • CMRR

    >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz

  • Stereo Coupling

    True RMS Power Summing

  • Power Consumption

    15 Watts Maximum

  • Operating Voltage

    100 VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz

  • Operating Temperature

    0 Deg.C to 45 Deg.C (32 Deg.F to 113 Deg.F)

  • Dimensions (H x D x W)

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

  • Weight

    4.84 lbs (2.19 kg)

  • UPC Code

    691991401244

About DBX 266xs Sound Processing

The dbx 266xs is a dual channel compressor/limiter/gate that when added to a live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help creating 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.

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 166xs 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.

DBX 266xs Sound Processing Features

  • 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

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User Manual

Key Features

  • Achieve pristine sound with the dbx 266xs compressor, perfect for studio and live audio.
  • Sculpt your audio dynamics using the 266xs gate, eliminating unwanted noise for cleaner tracks.
  • Enhance vocals and instruments with the dbx compressor/limiter, ensuring a polished, pro sound.
  • Utilize the 266xs's OverEasy compression for smooth, musical dynamics control on any source.
  • Protect your speakers with the dbx limiter, preventing clipping and distortion during performances.
  • Dial in the perfect sound; the dbx 266xs dynamic processor offers intuitive control for any user.

What's in the box:

  • dbx 266xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate
  • AC Power Cable
  • dbx Warranty