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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
>50k ohm balanced, >25k ohm unbalanced
>+24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced
1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
120 ohm balanced, >60 ohm unbalanced
>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k ohm or greater
+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm)
1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); Tip = Input (return)
Tip = >10k ohm (Input), Ring = 2k ohm (Output)
>+20dBu (tip/input)
+20dBu (ring/output)
-40dBu to +20dBu
Selectable OverEasy or hard knee
Variable; 1:1 to Infinity:1; 60dB Maximum Compression
Variable program-dependent; 3ms to 340ms for 15dB gain reduction
Variable program-dependent; 200dB/Sec to 3dB/Sec
Variable program-dependent; 200dB/Sec to 3dB/Sec
OFF to +15dBu
10:1
>60dB
<500 microsec (from Maximum Depth)
Adjustable, 30ms to 3sec (to 30dB attenuation)
0dBu to +20dBu
20Hz - 20kHz; +0/-0.5dB, Typical 3dB points are 0.35Hz and 110kHz, unity gain
<-90dBu, 22Hz to 22kHz, no weighting, unity gain
Typically <0.04%; Any Amount of Compression Up to 40dB@1kHz
Typically <0.08% @ +10dBu (15dB Gain reduction)
>115 dB, unweighted
<-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
True RMS Power Summing
15 Watts Maximum
100 VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
0 Deg.C to 45 Deg.C (32 Deg.F to 113 Deg.F)
1.75" x 6.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 17.15 cm x 48.26 cm )
5.05 lb (2.29 kg)
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.