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Description
Adding a dbx® 266xs Compressor/Gate to your 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.
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
Why We Like This
It delivers useful, musical dynamics control without burying the operator in menus, making it a dependable choice for live racks, studios, and installed systems.
FAQs
Q: What is the dbx 266xs used for?
A: It is a dual compressor/gate designed for smooth dynamics and dependable noise control.
Q: Can the dbx 266xs be used for live sound and recording?
A: Yes. Its processing is useful in live racks, studios, broadcast setups, and installed systems when the application matches its input and output format.
Q: Is the dbx 266xs a digital or analog processor?
A: Refer to the technical specifications for the signal path and connection format; the 266xs is designed as a dedicated hardware processor rather than a software plug-in.
Based in Chicago, IL, Gear Club Direct supports musicians, integrators, and creators every day with reliable gear and expert service.
Tech Specs
Bandwidth: |
0.35Hz - 90kHz, +0/-3dB |
Brand: |
dbx |
CMRR: |
>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz |
Compressor Attack Time: |
Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamicâ„¢ |
Compressor Ratio: |
1:1 to Infinity:1 |
Compressor Release Time: |
Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamicâ„¢ |
Compressor Threshold Characteristic: |
Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee |
Compressor Threshold Range: |
-40dBu to +20dBu |
Country of Origin: |
CN |
DIM H (in.): |
11 |
DIM L (in.): |
22 |
DIM W (in.): |
2.5 |
Dimensions: |
1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 14.6 cm x 48.26 cm ) |
Dynamic Range: |
>114 dB, unweighted |
Expander/Gate Attack Time: |
<100µs |
Expander/Gate Ratio: |
1:1 to 4:1 |
Expander/Gate Release Time: |
Program-dependent |
Expander/Gate Threshold Range: |
-60dBu to +15dBu |
Frequency Response: |
Flat: 20Hz-20kHz, +0, -0.5dB |
IMD: |
Typically <0.2% SMPTE |
Input Connectors: |
1/4" TRS and female XLR (pin 2 hot) |
Input Impedance: |
40kΩ balanced/unbalanced |
Input Type: |
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
Interchannel Crosstalk: |
<-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz |
Link: |
https://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/266xs |
MAP: |
280 |
MSRP: |
350 |
Max Input: |
>+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced |
Max Output: |
>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω) |
Model: |
266xs |
Noise: |
<-93dBu unweighted (22kHz measurement bandwidth) |
Output Connectors: |
1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot) |
Output Impedance: |
+4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced; -10dBu: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced |
Output Type: |
Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
Power Consumption: |
15 Watts Maximum |
Product Description Long: |
Dual Compressor Gate |
Product Description Short: |
Production Series |
Product Type: |
Dual Compressor/Gate |
Reference: |
0dBu = 0.775Vrms |
SKU: |
DBX266XSV |
Sidechain: |
1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return) |
Sidechain Impedance: |
Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output) |
Sidechain Max Input Level: |
Tip = >+22dBu (Input) |
Sidechain Max Output Level: |
Ring = >+20dBu (Output) |
Stereo Coupling: |
True RMS Power Summingâ„¢ |
TAA Compliance: |
Non Compliant |
THD+Noise: |
Typically <0.2%; Any Amount of Compression @1kHz |
UPC: |
691991401244 |
Unit Weight: |
4.84 lbs (2.19 kg) |
Weight (lb.): |
6 |
Delivery & Returns
At Gear Club Direct, we want you to be happy with your purchase. We understand that there are times when once a product is received, it may not be what you needed or wanted after all. So, we will gladly accept your qualifying return within 15 days of the delivery date. After 15 days of the delivery date, all sales are final.
The Return Process
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