DBX 266xs Compressor/Gate
The dbx 266xs is a dual-channel compressor/gate designed for both live sound rigs and studio setups, offering stereo and dual mono modes. It smooths uneven levels, enhances guitar sustain, and boosts drum and vocal presence. The unit features Overeasy compression for musical performance, AutoDynamic attack and release controls, true RMS power summing, quality I/O connectors, and visual feedback through gain reduction metering and backlit switches.
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dbx 266xs Dual Channel Compressor/Gate
The 266xs from dbx is a versatile dual channel compressor/gate ideal for both live sound setups and studio environments. It can be used as a stereo processor or in dual mono mode, with controls for smooth and polished sound processing.
This unit is designed to handle uneven sound levels, enhance guitar sustain, enrich drum sounds, and bring vocals to the forefront of a mix. Its Overeasy compression technology ensures smooth and musical performance, while AutoDynamic attack and release controls make sound adjustments effortless.
Featuring true RMS power summing, high-quality input/output connectors, gain reduction metering, and backlit switches, the 266xs provides detailed visual feedback and simplified setup.
Key Features
- Error-proof operation for smoothing uneven levels, enhancing guitars, and beefing up drums or mixes
- Advanced gate timing algorithms for smooth releases
- Program-adaptive expander/gates
- High-quality dynamics control for any audio material
- Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression and gate thresholds
- Stereo or dual-mono operation
- Balanced connections on 1/4″ TRS and XLR connectors
- Side Chain insert
- Classic dbx “Auto” mode
Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Function | Compressor/gate |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Inputs | 2 x XLR (pin 2 hot), 2 x 1/4″ TRS phone |
Input Impedance | >40kΩ balanced, >20kΩ unbalanced |
Maximum Input Level | >+22dBu, balanced or unbalanced |
Outputs | 2 x XLR(pin 2 hot), 2 x 1/4″ TRS phone |
Output Impedance | @ +4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced, @ -10dB: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced |
Maximum Output Level | >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ, >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced into 600Ω |
Other Connectors | Side Chain: 1/4″ TRS phone, normalled, Tip = Input (return), Ring = Output (send) |
Compression Threshold | -40dBu to +20dBu |
Compression Ratio | 1:1 to infinity:1, variable |
Attack Time | Scalable program-dependent AutoDynamic |
Release Time | Scalable program-dependent AutoDynamic |
Slope | OverEasy or hard knee, selectable |
Make-up Gain | -20dB to +20dB |
Gate Threshold | -60dBu to +15dBu |
Ratio | 1:1 to 4:1 expansion |
Gate Rate | Attack: <100µSec, Release: Program dependent |
Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB; Bandwidth: 0.35Hz to 90kHz, +0/-3.0dB |
Dynamic Range | >114dB, unweighted |
Noise | <-93dBu, unweighted (22kHz measured bandwidth) |
THD + N | < 0.02% typical @ 1kHz |
Crosstalk | <-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz |
CMRR | >40dB typical, >55dB @ 1kHz |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
Power Requirements | 100~120VAC 50/60Hz, 15W maximum power consumption |
Dimensions | 19 x 5.75 x 1.75″ (483 x 146 x 45mm) |
Weight | 4.84 lb (2.19kg) |
Specialties | SMPTE IMD: <0.2% |
Brand | |
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EAN |
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