dbx 166xs Dual Compressor Limiter

With dbx's Overeasy compression and AutoDynamic attack and release.




Adding a dbx 166xs 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. To protect your
expensive amps and speakers the PeakStop limiter provides an absolute
ceiling for peak excursions or large transients that could damage your
equipment.

dbx knows compressors...after all they invented
them! 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.




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




Bring a more professional sound to your mix.







166xs Dual Compressor Limiter Specifications:

INPUTS
Connector: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: >50kΩbalanced, >25kΩunbalanced
Maximum Level: >+24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced

OUTPUTS
Connector: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: 120Ωbalanced, >60Ωunbalanced
Maximum Level: >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩor greater>+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω)

SIDECHAIN INSERT
Connector: 1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); Tip = Input (return)
Impedance: Tip = >10kΩ(Input), Ring = 2kΩ(Output)
Maximum Level: >+20dBu (tip/input) >+20dBu (ring/output)

COMPRESSION
Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu
Threshold
Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy or hard knee
Compression Ratio: Variable; 1:1 to Infinity:1; 60dB Maximum Compression
Attack Time: Variable program-dependent; 3ms to 340ms for 15dB gain reduction
Release Time: Variable program-dependent; 200dB/Sec to 3dB/Sec

EXPANDER/GATE
Threshold Range: OFF to +15dBu
Expansion Ratio: 10:1
Maximum Depth: >60dB
Attack Time: <500µSec (from Maximum Depth)
Release Time: Adjustable, 30ms to 3sec (to 30dB attenuation)
PEAKSTOP LIMITER:
Threshold Range 0dBu to +20dBu

SYSTEM
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz; +0/-0.5dB, Typical 3dB points are 0.35Hz and 110kHz, unity gain
Noise: <-90dBu, 22Hz to 22kHz, no weighting, unity gain
THD + N: Typically <0.04%; Any Amount of Compression Up to 40dB@1kHz
SMPTE IMD Typically <0.08% @ +10dBu (15dB Gain reduction)
Dynamic Range: >115 dB, unweighted
Interchannel Crosstalk <-80dB, 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: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

PHYSICAL
Dimensions: 1.75" x 6.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 17.15 cm x 48.26 cm )
Weight: Net weight: 5.05 lb (2.29 kg)

Note: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms

















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