Congratulations on choosing the dbx 166xs compressorlimitergate. The dbx 160 compressorlimiter for uad2 hardware and apollo interfaces is a fully licensed and faithful emulation of the legendary dbx 160 hardware compressorlimiter still widely considered one of the best character compressor ever made. The universal starting point in the dbx lineup is the dbx 266xs compressorgate. The solidstate 160 sometimes referred to as the 160 vu in reference to its prominent front panel vu meter is unusual for a vca model in. Although i gave this a 3 12star rating, i simply cant speak for dbxs customer support. Classic dbx auto mode makes smoothing out levels nearly 100% fool proof. The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressorlimiterpreamp. Dbx 160x compressor limiter original japan vintage rack. Created in collaboration with dbx, the waves dbx 160 compressor limiter plugin is an authenticsounding software version of this storied piece of hardware. In several ways it blurs the line between a rack unit and a pedal.
Mar 08, 2010 the dbx 166xl provides 2 channels of noise gating, overeasy or classic hard knee compression and peakstop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement. This unit is pulled out from the working environment. 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. The dbx s series products are the next generation of the industrys most successful signal processors. It is an analog piece of gear, and only takes up half a rack space, so if you had two of these you could fit them perfectly in a single space in a traditional rack casing.
Incorporating the industry standard dbx designs and the latest available manufacturing techniques, the dbx 1046 provides pristine sonic quality with that classic dbx 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. The x uses the 2150 dbx sip vca, the 163 uses a matched transistor pair wrapped in heat sink grease and a strip of aluminum. When using the 166xls attack and release controls, artists and engineers will find that the center settings deliver classic dbx compression, while the full control range produces voicings that extend from slow leveling to aggressive peak limiting. Adding a dbx 166xs compressorlimitergate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Widely considered to be one of the finest vca compressors ever built, the diminutive dbx 160a, first introduced in 1971.
The 160sl combines the best features of all the great dbx compressors, past and present, and gives you more versatile performance than ever before. Waves officially releases the dbx 160, a new compressor limiter vst plugin. Congratulations on choosing the dbx 166xl compressor gate. Make offer dbx 163x over easy professional compressor limitermanual only 10 items found from ebay international sellers dbx 163x over easy. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Quad compressor limiter 48 pages summary of contents for dbx 266xl.
Youll see a lot of proprietary terms in its description such as overeasy compression technology and autodynamic attack and release controls but what all those boil down to is that this unit provides a light touch of automation along with its manual controls. The 266xss transparent sound lends itself perfectly to guitars, drums, vocals, and virtually any other sound sources. In addition to having the auto attack and release as well as the hard knee threshold characteristics of the classic dbx 160, the 160sl now offers autovelocity manual mode, in addition to our classic. Gating helps reduce source background and audio system noise when sound is not present. This compressor is in good condition with normal wear, has been fully tested, and works great. The new dbx 1046 is designed to provide the audio professional with just that. Top 20 best compressors of all time attack magazine. Developed in association with dbx, dbx 160 compressor plugin features meticulous modeling of the original and is suitable for both live and studio use. Dbx 163x over easy compressorlimiter pixel pro audio. The 166xs is brand new and came without any defects, and my older dbx a project 1 model 262 has never given me any problems. The 163x incorporates overeasy compression with soft knee threshold, a patented dbx vca and humanear compatible true rms detection.
Widely considered to be one of the finest vca compressors ever built, the diminutive dbx 160a, first introduced in 1971, is all about the knock. In todays recording and sound reinforcement environments, the need for multiple channels of high quality, easy to use compression is growing rapidly. The dbx 163x is a simple compressor limiter that comes as a single channel unit. See this article for an explanation of dbxs productnumbering system. Since its introduction in the mid 1970s, the dbx 160 series has been the worlds most popular line of audio compressors. In practical use, compressors provide dynamic control of volume levels by increasing softer sounds and limiting peak levels of louder sounds.
Even more importantly, with just a couple of exceptions, most of the compressors on our list have been modelled and emulated by software developers over recent years. Included with your purchase is the rcl10 unit itself, power supply and original manual. The dbx 1046 provides 4 channels of great sounding dbx compression for a variety of applications. You can use it like a regular effects pedal by plugging bass in the front of the compressor and cable from output to amp. All three of these are built on the same core schematic, essentially the same circuit, just with different controls and different specific components used. Top 20 best compressors of all time page 9 of 20 attack magazine. The dbx 163x is a simple compressorlimiter that comes as a single channel unit. The 163x incorporates overeasy compression with s read more. Dbx have made numerous similarly named products the 160x, 160xt, 160 sl, 160 a over the years and all of them sound slightly different. In addition to its meticulous modeling of the vintage compressor, the waves dbx 160 plugin incorporates unique and exclusive features not found in the original hardware, such as.
Your purchases also help protect forests, including. Even more importantly, with just a couple of exceptions, most of the compressors on our list have been modelled and emulated by software. Find the latest drivers and other software for your dbx products. Dbx 160x compressor limiter original japan vintage rack 14 days warranty you are bidding on a used. The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly. The dbx 266 compressor gate is an audio processor used for music and broadcast applications. Kemper can be used as a great mixing tool with our profiles. Since its introduction in the mid 1970s, the dbx 160 series has been. The old ones are dirtier, the new ones benefit from the that 2180 vca. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add. The dbx 166xl provides 2 channels of noise gating, overeasy or classic hard knee compression and peakstop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement. We did power on but we dont have resources to test it out further.
This is a onechannel rack unit in a half rack width. This small, ultrabasic mono compressorlimiter, a popular item from the. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by dbx. This compressor has been fully tested and works great. Make offer dbx 163x over easy professional compressor limiter manual only 10 items found from ebay international sellers dbx 163x over easy compressor limiter rackmount. The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressor limiter preamp. The dbx 266 compressorgate is an audio processor used for music and broadcast applications.
The 166xls advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent. The feedforward gain reduction allowed infinite compression without excessive distortion or oscillation. Dbx 163x compressorlimiterdi profiles for kemper kemper profiler. Using dbxs decilinear vca, rms leveldetection circuits and feedforward gain reduction, this compressor allowed much smoother gain reductionthan its counterparts. When you add a dbx 266xs compressor limiter gate to your live sound rig, maintaining a polished and professional edge to your dynamics is incredibly easy. The 161 is virtually identical to the 160 but has unbalanced inputs and outputs. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The instructions say to match the output level with the input level using the gain trim, then to push the slider over to whatever level of compression is desired what the manual doesnt say is that this is a greatsounding compressor with a big, dirty, squashy sound. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The dbx 163x provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, dj, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressor limiter. Likewise, almost all compressor plugins take direct inspiration from the sound and features of hardware from the 60s and 70s. To purchase 165 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised.
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