Used DBX 166xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate

SKU: US1670772

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DBX 166xs Sound Processing Specifications

  • Input: Connectors

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

  • Input: Type

    Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

  • Input: Impedance

    >50k ohm balanced, >25k ohm unbalanced

  • Max Input Level

    >+24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced

  • Output: Connectors

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

  • Output: Type

    Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

  • Output: Impedance

    120 ohm balanced, >60 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

    >+20dBu (tip/input)+20dBu (ring/output)

  • Compressor: Threshold Range

    -40dBu to +20dBu

  • Compressor: Threshold Characteristic

    Selectable OverEasy or hard knee

  • Compressor: Ratio

    Variable; 1:1 to Infinity:1; 60dB Maximum Compression

  • Compressor: Attack Time

    Variable program-dependent; 3ms to 340ms for 15dB gain reduction

  • Compressor: Release Time

    Variable program-dependent; 200dB/Sec to 3dB/Sec

  • Compressor: Manual Release Time

    Variable program-dependent; 200dB/Sec to 3dB/Sec

  • Expander/Gate: Threshold Range

    OFF to +15dBu

  • Expander/Gate: Expansion Ratio

    10:1

  • Expander/Gate: Maximum Depth

    >60dB

  • Expander/Gate: Attack Time

    <500 microsec (from Maximum Depth)

  • Expander/Gate: Release Time

    Adjustable, 30ms to 3sec (to 30dB attenuation)

  • Peakstop Limiter: Threshold Range

    0dBu to +20dBu

  • Frequency Response

    20Hz - 20kHz; +0/-0.5dB, Typical 3dB points are 0.35Hz and 110kHz, unity gain

  • Noise

    <-90dBu, 22Hz to 22kHz, no weighting, unity gain

  • THD + N

    Typically <0.04%; Any Amount of Compression Up to 40dB@1kHz

  • SMPTE IMD

    Typically <0.08% @ +10dBu (15dB Gain reduction)

  • Dynamic Range

    >115 dB, unweighted

  • Interchannel Crosstalk

    <-80dB, 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 6.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 17.15 cm x 48.26 cm )

  • Weight

    5.05 lb (2.29 kg)

About DBX 166xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate

The dbx 166xs is a dual channel compressor/gate/limiter that when added to a 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. To protect your amps and speakers, the PeakStop limiter provides an absolute ceiling for peak excursions or large transients that could damage your equipment.

The 166xs 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 166xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate 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

What's in the box:

  • dbx 166xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate
  • AC Power Cable
  • Item Note: Top Left Rack Mount Hole Bent