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dbx 266xs Professional Audio Compressor/Gate Dynamic Processor Silver 1.75 x 5.75 x 19.00 inches

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Brand dbx
Style Compressor/Gate
Color Silver
Product Dimensions 19"L x 5.75"W x 1.75"H
Item Weight 2.6 Kilograms

About this item

  • 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
  • Inputs: ¼” TRS and female XLR (pin 2 Hot)
  • Outputs: ¼” TRS and female XLR (pin 2 Hot)

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Product Description

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. dbx knows compressors. After all we invented them! The 266xs 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.


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dbx knows compressors. After all, we invented them

Part of the Harman group of sound companies, dbx was founded in 1971 by David E. Blackmer with this goal: 'To get closer to the realism of a live performance'. Now dbx tape noise reduction systems are used in professional recording studios around the world.

dbx 266xs

Compressor / Gate

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.

  • Classic dbx 'Auto' mode for nearly error-proof operation
  • New gate-timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
  • Program-adaptive expander/gates
  • Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
  • Stereo or dual-mono operation
  • Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
  • Side chain insert

Who uses this product?

The 266xs's transparent sound lends itself perfectly to guitars, drums, vocals, and virtually any other sound sources.

When you add a dbx 266xs compressor/gate to your live sound rig, maintaining a polished and professional edge to your dynamics is incredibly easy.

Bright and easy-to-read LED indicators let you easily keep an eye on levels and gain reduction.

Classic dbx auto mode makes smoothing out levels nearly 100% fool proof.

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Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
310
System Type Compressor/Limiter/Gate Compressor/Limiter/Gate Compressor/Gate
Output Type Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Maximum Input Level >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced >+24dBu balanced or unbalanced >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB, Typical 3dB points are 0.35Hz and 110kHz, unity gain 0.35 Hz to 90 kHz, +0/-3 dB 20Hz - 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB
Noise <-90dBu, unweighted (22Hz to 22kHz measurement bandwidth), unity gain <-96 dBu, unweighted (22Hz to 22 kHz measurement bandwidth) <-93dB, unweighted (22Hz to 22kHz measurement band width)
Dynamic Range >115 dB, unweighted >118 dB, unweighted >114dB, unweighted
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.75” x 19" x 6.75” (4.5cm x 17.15cm x 48.26cm) 1.75" x 19" x 9" (4.4cm x 48.3cm x 20.1cm) 1.75” x 5.75” x 19” (4.5cm x 14.6cm x 48.26cm)
Weight 7.20 lbs (3.27 kg) 5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg) 4.84 lbs (2.19 kg)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
310 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, value, and compression of the sound and recording equipment. For example, they mention that it works fantastic, produces excellent results, and is great value for money. They appreciate the compressor, saying that it allows the application of large amounts of compression without sounding obtrusive. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying it's simple to set up and the manual is thorough.

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26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it has outstanding quality, it's a good sounding cheap compressor, and that it perfectly completes an analog sound system. It doesn't add its own noise into the signal flow, and it controls noise with ease. It adds punch and clarity to the signal, and allows them to speak in a cadence and rhythm that is closest.

"...time constants, and find that all to work very well, keeping the sound quite natural despite the fairly heavy-handed compression I have dialed..." Read more

"...this latest adjustment yields the best results, and allows me to speak in a cadence and rhythm that is closest to the way I would speak without all..." Read more

"...over-easy" a nice DBX feature. No noise or coloration noted of significant amount enough to hear at a gig...." Read more

"...I also am now protected from overly loud advertisements and poorly supervised control rooms on small local TV stations...." Read more

25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it works fantastic, produces excellent results, and is great for any studio application. Some say that it does a great job on a broadcast transmitter and suppresses air conditioning units and fans inside their house. Additionally, customers say that the gates work perfectly when set correctly.

"...I am using the automatic attack/release timing switch, which seems to work very well, choosing the right attack and release time constants to make..." Read more

"This is a very good compressor for the price. It has worked extremely well for me on vocals, mic'ed guitar amps and pre-amp'ed bass guitars...." Read more

"...Smooth out dynamics and control noise with ease. Works great for any studio application including drums and more. Excellent value for the money." Read more

"The product itself is great! Works exactly as it should...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the sound and recording equipment. They say it provides a decent sound for the price in a 1U package, and is reliable.

"...And I felt that the price was quite reasonable for what you get...." Read more

"...I LOVE it! I love the Price! I’ve been using it for over a month. Now ordering 6 more!!!" Read more

"This is a very good compressor for the price. It has worked extremely well for me on vocals, mic'ed guitar amps and pre-amp'ed bass guitars...." Read more

"...Excellent value for the money." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the compression of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it is a nice, solid, and perfect product for playing from MP3s. It allows the application of large amounts of compression without sounding obtrusive. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...It pairs great with my CloudLifter 4 channel unit and gives me all the gating and compression I had from the 286 units. Thrilled with it so far!" Read more

"...It allows the application of large amounts of compression without sounding obtrusive, which is just what I needed...." Read more

"Great and simple Compressor/Gate...." Read more

"Excellant product, just do your homework and use the adjustments as intended and it works fantastic!" Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the sound and recording equipment simple to use and set up. They say the manual is thorough and the controls are easy to get to. Customers also say the auto function works out a very natural approach to attack and release. They mention that the product is easy to install and adjust.

"...The instruction booklet gave me a place to start and did a good job of explaining what each of the settings meant...." Read more

"EZ connections. No frills, has what you need. "over-easy" a nice DBX feature...." Read more

"...a lot better than the Alesis 3630 or the Behringer mdx 2600...more natural maybe because of the dbx's overeasy function which is great for the..." Read more

"...This DBX compression is transparent and unnoticeable and very easy to set up...." Read more

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