About this item
The 266xs from dbx is a dual channel compressor/gate that when added to a live sound rig or studio, will deliver more polished, professional sound. The unit can function either as a stereo processor or in dual mono mode and features all the usual controls required for this kind of processor. The unit provides the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of a mix. For simplified operation the Overeasy compression technology returns smooth and musical performance, while the exclusive AutoDynamic attack and release controls puts great sound within easy reach. The processor has true RMS power summing and features quality input and output connectors. Comprehensive visual feedback is provided by gain reduction metering and backlit switches.
- Features
- Dual Channel
- Stereo or Dual-Mono
- Classic dbx "Auto" Mode
- Side Chain Insert
Specifications
- Function
Compressor/gate
- Number of Channels
2
- Inputs
2 x XLR (pin 2 hot)2 x 1/4" TRS phone
- Input Impedance
40kΩ balanced, >20kΩ unbalanced
- Maximum Input Level
+22dBu, balanced or unbalanced
- Outputs
2 x XLR(pin 2 hot)2 x 1/4" TRS phone
- Output Impedance
@ +4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced @ -10dB: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced
- Maximum Output Level
+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced into 600Ω
- Other Connectors
Side Chain Type: 1/4" TRS phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); Tip = Input (return) Impedance: Tip = >10kΩ (input), Ring = 2kΩ (output) Maximum Levels: >+22dBu (tip/input), >+20dBU (ring/output)
- Compression Threshold
-40dBu to +20dBu
- Compression Ratio
1:1 to infinity:1, variable
- Attack Time
Scalable program-dependent AutoDynamic
- Release Time
Scalable program-dependent AutoDynamic
- Slope
OverEasy or hard knee, selectable
- Make-up Gain
-20dB to +20dB
- Gate Threshold
-60dBu to +15dBu
- Ratio
1:1 to 4:1 expansion
- Gate Rate
Attack: <100μSec (from maximum depth) Release: Program dependent
- Frequency Response
FR: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB Bandwidth: 0.35Hz to 9okHz, +0/-3.0dB
- Dynamic Range
114dB, unweighted
- Noise
<-93dBu, unweighted (22kHz measured bandwidth)
- THD + N
<0.02% typical on any amount of compression @ 1kHz
- Crosstalk
<-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
- CMRR
40dB, typical, >55dB @ 1kHz
- Operating Temperature
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
- Power Requirements
100~120VAC 50/60Hz 15W maximum power consumption
- Dimensions
19 x 5.75 x 1.75" (483 x 146 x 45mm)
- Weight
4.84 lb (2.19kg)
- Specialties
SMPTE IMD: <0.2%
- Package Weight
6.7 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.9 x 11.3 x 2.6"