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dbx 266XL
Dual Compressor/Gate with Balanced Inputs, LED Metering, and Side Chain Insert

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ItemID: 266XL Retail Price: $229.95

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Great Compressor at a Great Price!
The dbx 266XL dual compressor gate breaks it down to the essentials. Square lighted switches let you see it in the dark, but that's about it as flashy as it gets. Onboard the 266XL, there's dbx OverEasy compression, and its Auto Dynamic continually adjusts the actual attack and release times to match the program material, so you aren't limited to using Attack and Release controls only in "peak" operation. It does all that and asks little in return — just look at the price! You can't go wrong with the dbx 266XL.

dbx 266XL Dual Compressor/Gate at a Glance:

Smooth and musical performance
AutoDynamic feature puts great sound within easy reach
Can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes

Smooth and musical performance
A problem with many compressors is that they sound anything but musical, with gating that can swallow transients or cut off decay and reverb trails. The dbx 266XL, instead, gives you smooth release characteristics, for a more natural sound. Couple that with its affordable price, and the dbx 226XL is quite a steal for any studio or stage setup.

AutoDynamic feature puts great sound within easy reach
The dbx's AutoDynamic circuitry serves to continuously adjust the actual attack and release times so that they optimally match the program material. It's a goof-proof solutions for great compression — no matter the source.

Can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes
In the dbx 266XL's stereo couple mode, the controls on Channel 1 become Master controls, and Channel 2 follows along precisely, to give you a rock-solid stereo image — even when you're using lots of compression.

dbx 266XL Dual Compressor Gate Features:

Full-featured, high-performance dual compressor/gate that uses the dbx AutoDynamic Attack and Release circuitry to deliver true musical compression for a wide range of applications
Program-adaptive expander/gates overcome the functional limitations of traditional "utility" gates — all at a price suitable for almost every application
Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold, and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup
The dbx 266XL dual compressor/gate is a no-fuss, great value!
Stereo or dual-mono operation

Customer Reviews

GREAT PROCESSING
by Joe ''Masterjoe'' Abrego from Montreal, Canada, August 17, 2007
Music Background: Sound Tech, Musician

“This is the first compressor i used for a small project I had to do when I was in the Sound tech school and it works great, no complaints, very nice quality and very easy to use and understand.

GREAT JOB DBX”

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