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DBX 266XS compressor/gate

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DBX 266XS compressor/gate

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Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size
1U

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
3,0 kg
Dimensions
48,3 x 14,6 x 4,5 cm

Product specifications

  • compressor/gate
  • error-proof operation to smooth out uneven levels
  • add sustain to guitars, fatten up your drums, and tighten up mixes
  • new gate timing algorithms guarantee the smoothest release characteristics
  • program-adaptive expander/gates
  • awesome sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
  • separate precision LED displays to reduce gain, compression threshold and gate threshold
  • quick and accurate to set up
  • stereo and dual-mono mode
  • balanced inputs and outputs with TRS jack and XLR connectors
  • side chain insert
  • classic DBX 'Auto' mode
  • input connectors: TRS jack, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
  • input type: electronic balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • input impedance: > 40 kohms balanced, > 20 kohms unbalanced
  • maximum input level: >+22 dBu, balanced or unbalanced
  • output connectors: TRS jack, male XLR (pin 2 hot)
  • output type: impedance balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • output impedance (+4 dBu): 100 ohms balanced, 50 ohms unbalanced
  • output impedance (-10 dBu): 1 kohms balanced, 500 ohms unbalanced
  • maximum output level in dBu: > +21 dBu balanced/unbalanced at 2 kohms or more
  • maximum output level in dBm: > 18 dBm balanced/unbalanced at 600 ohms
  • side chain insert connector: TRS jack phone, normalled; ring = output (send); tip = input (return)
  • sidechain insert impedance: tip = >10 kohms (input), ring = 2 kohms (output)
  • maximum level: > +22 dBu (tip/input); > +20 dBu (ring/output)
  • compression threshold: -40 dBu to +20 dBu
  • compression characteristics: selectable OverEasy or hard knee
  • compression ratio: variable; 1:1 to infinity:1
  • compression attack time: scalable, program-dependent AutoDynamic
  • compression release time: scalable, program-dependent AutoDynamic
  • expander/gate threshold: -60 dBu to +15 dBu
  • expander ratio: 1:1 to 4:1
  • expandr attack time: 114 dB, unweighted
  • interchannel crosstalk: < - 95 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • CMRR : > 40 dB, usually > 55 dB at 1 kHz
  • stereo coupling: true RMS power summing
  • operating temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
  • power consumption: 15 W max
  • power supply: 110 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
  • dimensions: 482.6 x 445 x 146 mm (W x H x D)
  • weight: 2.19 kg

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Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size
1U

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
3,0 kg
Dimensions
48,3 x 14,6 x 4,5 cm

Product specifications

  • compressor/gate
  • error-proof operation to smooth out uneven levels
  • add sustain to guitars, fatten up your drums, and tighten up mixes
  • new gate timing algorithms guarantee the smoothest release characteristics
  • program-adaptive expander/gates
  • awesome sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
  • separate precision LED displays to reduce gain, compression threshold and gate threshold
  • quick and accurate to set up
  • stereo and dual-mono mode
  • balanced inputs and outputs with TRS jack and XLR connectors
  • side chain insert
  • classic DBX 'Auto' mode
  • input connectors: TRS jack, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
  • input type: electronic balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • input impedance: > 40 kohms balanced, > 20 kohms unbalanced
  • maximum input level: >+22 dBu, balanced or unbalanced
  • output connectors: TRS jack, male XLR (pin 2 hot)
  • output type: impedance balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • output impedance (+4 dBu): 100 ohms balanced, 50 ohms unbalanced
  • output impedance (-10 dBu): 1 kohms balanced, 500 ohms unbalanced
  • maximum output level in dBu: > +21 dBu balanced/unbalanced at 2 kohms or more
  • maximum output level in dBm: > 18 dBm balanced/unbalanced at 600 ohms
  • side chain insert connector: TRS jack phone, normalled; ring = output (send); tip = input (return)
  • sidechain insert impedance: tip = >10 kohms (input), ring = 2 kohms (output)
  • maximum level: > +22 dBu (tip/input); > +20 dBu (ring/output)
  • compression threshold: -40 dBu to +20 dBu
  • compression characteristics: selectable OverEasy or hard knee
  • compression ratio: variable; 1:1 to infinity:1
  • compression attack time: scalable, program-dependent AutoDynamic
  • compression release time: scalable, program-dependent AutoDynamic
  • expander/gate threshold: -60 dBu to +15 dBu
  • expander ratio: 1:1 to 4:1
  • expandr attack time: 114 dB, unweighted
  • interchannel crosstalk: < - 95 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • CMRR : > 40 dB, usually > 55 dB at 1 kHz
  • stereo coupling: true RMS power summing
  • operating temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
  • power consumption: 15 W max
  • power supply: 110 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
  • dimensions: 482.6 x 445 x 146 mm (W x H x D)
  • weight: 2.19 kg
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Product information

Product no: AXL-266XS

General

Do you need more sustain for your guitars, to bring out the vocals, or fatten up your drums? Whatever you want to use it for, the 266XS is sure to give crystal-clear sound reproduction, making differentiating between the different instruments a lot easier.

In order to protect your expensive amplifiers and speakers, DBX integrated the Peakstop limiter that ensures a definite threshold and controls peak excursions and large transients, so these don't get a chance to damage your equipment!

Add a professional sound to your mix with the 266XS

DBX know how to build compressors, since they were the ones to invent them! The 266XS is one of the latest additions to their long series of the world's most popular and successful compressors. Of course, you can expect nothing but the highest quality from those who invented the technology. Enjoy flowing musical presentations with the patented Overeasy compression technology, and have a great sound at your fingertips with the AutoDynamic attack and release buttons. Get the most out of your compressor with these features that are unique to DBX compressors!

A compressor and gate, all rolled into one

The 266XS is both a compressor and a gate, all rolled into one, meaning you only have to control and carry one device instead of two. The 266XS can operate in both stereo or dual-mono mode, has true RMS power summing, and high-quality XLR and TRS inputs and outputs. DBX also didn't forget about visual feedback, which features gain reduction metering and easy-to-read, backlit switches.

Tips or comments about this product

  • In the specifications, 0 dBu equals 0.775 Vrms

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (4)

4.5
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5 / 5

DBX 266XS compressor/gate

Mooie bak coor een mooie prijs.samenwerkend met de dbx215s is het een top combinatie...
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4 / 5

DBX 266XS compressor/gate

Geweldig apparaat! Jammer dat er alleen een engelstalige bebruiksaanwijzing bijzit. Compressietechniek vergt toch wel wat kennis, maar met dit app. kom je echt wel verder, want met de autostand en overeasy switch leer je de verschillen met het originele signaal te beoordelen. een verrijking voor iedereen die wel wat meer wil dan alleen maar "luisteren" En dat voor die prijs!!
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5 / 5

DBX 266XS compressor/gate

Wauw, wat ben ik blij met deze aankoop! Dit apparaatje geeft mijn geluid voor mijn radio thuisstudio een heerlijke boost!



Aanrader dus!
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4 / 5

DBX 266XS compressor/gate

Hoi, wij gebruiken als amateurs sinds enkele dagen de comp/gate voor de drums (kick en snare). De resultaten zijn verbluffend, na een beetje zoeken...een droge korte kick, en een snare waar de galm-effecten veel beter bij gaan klinken. Het volume kan ook rustig een trapje omhoog zonder feedback. We moeten nog heel wat uittesten met de wat extremere settings maar da's gewoon lol om te doen. We hebben er meteen nog een besteld voor de overige toms. Daarna volgen de zangmics. Het toestel doet gewoon wat het moet doen, da's toch geweldig voor zo'n prijsje?
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

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