DBX 266XS Compressor/Gate

DBX 266xs Compressor/Gate

Dual Compressor Gate Two channels of classic dbx compression with the new standard dbx internal power supply and AutoDynamic™ Attack and Release controls, as well as an OverEasy®/hardknee switch, program‐adaptive expander gates, balanced inputs and outputs, precision LED metering and sidechain insert, and +4/‐10 operation switch on the rear panel. Front panel selection of true RMS Power Summing™, stereo or dual mono operation.

• 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

INPUTS

Connector: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)

Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Impedance: 40kΩ balanced, 20kΩ unbalanced

Maximum Level: >+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced

OUTPUTS

Connector: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)

Type: Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Impedance (+4dBu): 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced

Impedance (-10dBu): 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced

Maximum Level: >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater
>+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω)

SIDECHAIN INSERT

Connector: 1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); Tip = Input (return)

Impedance: Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output)

Maximum Level: Tip = >+22dBu (Input), Ring = >+20dBu (Output)

COMPRESSION

Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu

Threshold
Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee

Compression Ratio: 1:1 to Infinity:1

Attack Time: Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™

Release Time: Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™

EXPANDER/GATE

Threshold Range: -60dBu to +15dBu

Expansion Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1

Attack Time: <100µSec

Release Time: Program-Dependent

SYSTEM

Bandwidth: 0.35Hz - 90kHz, +0/-3dB

Frequency Response (Flat): 20Hz - 20kHz; +0/-0.5dB,

Noise: <-93dBu, unweighted (22kHz measurement bandwidth)

THD + N: <0.2%; Any Amount of Compression @1kHz

Intermodulation Distortion: <0.2% SMPTE

Dynamic Range: >114dB, unweighted

Interchannel Crosstalk <-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz

CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz

Stereo Coupling: True RMS Power Summing™

POWER

Power Consumption: 15 Watts Maximum

Operating Voltage: 100 VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

PHYSICAL

Dimensions: 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 14.6 cm x 48.26 cm )

Weight: Net weight: 4.84 lbs (2.19 kg)
Shipping weight: 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg)