dbx 266xs Compressor/Gate

The dbx 266xs Compressor/Gate 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 266xs 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.

Adding a dbx 266xs Compressor/Limiter/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

• INPUTS
• Connector: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
• Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance: 40kÎ balanced, 20kÎ unbalanced
• Maximum Level: >+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced
• OUTPUTS
• Connector: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
• Type: Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
• Impedance (+4dBu): 100Î balanced, 50Î unbalanced
• Impedance (-10dBu): 1kÎ balanced, 500Î unbalanced
• Maximum Level:
  >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kÎ or greater
  >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600&omega)
• SIDECHAIN INSERT
• Connector: 1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); Tip = Input (return)
• Impedance: Tip = >10kÎ(Input), Ring = 2kÎ(Output)
• Maximum Level: Tip = >+22dBu (Input), Ring = >+20dBu (Output)
• COMPRESSION
• Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu
• Threshold
• Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy or hard knee
• Compression Ratio: 1:1 to Infinity:1
• Attack Time: Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic
• Release Time: Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic
• EXPANDER/GATE
• Threshold Range: -60dBu to +15dBu
• Expansion Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1
• Attack Time: <100&MICRO;Sec
  Release Time: Program-Dependent
• SYSTEM
• 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
• Power Consumption: 15 Watts Maximum
• Operating Voltage: 100 VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0C to 45C (32F to 113F)
• PHYSICAL
• Dimensions: 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 14.6 cm x 48.26 cm)
• Weight: Net: 4.84 lb. (2.19 kg); Shipping: 6.6 lb. (2.99 kg)
• Note: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms

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