dbx 166XS Compressor-Limiter-Gate
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
Specifications
Input Connectors: 1/4″ TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Input Impedance: >50kΩ balanced, >25kΩ unbalanced
Max Input: >+24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced
Input Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Sidechain: 1/4″ TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return)
Sidechain Impedance: Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output)
Sidechain Max Input Level: >+20dBu (tip/input); >+20dBu (ring/output)
Output Connectors: 1/4″ TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Output Impedance: 120Ω balanced, >60Ω unbalanced
Max Output: +21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18 dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω)
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+Noise: Typically <0.04%; Any Amount of Compression Up to 40dB@1kHz
IMD: Typically <0.08% SMPTE @ +10dBu (15dB Gain reduction) Compressor Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu Compressor Threshold Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee Compressor Ratio: Variable; 1:1 to Infinity:1; 60dB Maximum Compression Compressor Attack Time: Variable program-dependent; 3ms to 340ms for 15dB gain reduction Compressor Release Time: Variable program-dependent; 200dB/Sec to 3dB/Sec Expander/Gate Threshold Range: OFF to +15dBu Expander/Gate Ratio: 10:1 Expander/Gate Max Depth: >60dB
Expander/Gate Attack Time: <500µs (from Maximum Depth) Expander/Gate Release Time: Adjustable, 30ms to 3sec (to 30dB attenuation) Limiter Threshold Range: 0dBu to +20dBu CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
Interchannel Crosstalk: <-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz Dynamic Range: >115 dB, unweighted
Stereo Coupling: True RMS Power Summing™
Power Consumption: 15 Watts Maximum
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Dimensions: 1.75″ x 19″ x 6.75″ (4.45 cm x 48.2 cm x 17.15 cm)
Unit Weight: 5.05 lb (2.29 kg)
Shipping Weight: 7.20 lb (3.27 kg)
Reference: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
Operating Voltage: 100 VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
UPC 691991401268