dbx 266XL Description
Most compressor/gates provide less than musical compression, coupled with
gating that swallows transients—or closes early, cutting off decay and reverb
tails. The superb engineering in the 266XL ensures that both its compression
and gating provide versatility and excellent sonic performance in situations
where other compressor/gates typically produce undesirable processing
artifacts.
When using the 266XL’s AutoDynamic™ 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.
The Auto Dynamic™ circuitry continuously adjusts the actual attack and release
times to optimally match the program material. Since users aren’t restricted to
using the Attack and Release controls only in “peak” operation, they can tailor
the response of the 266XL for individual tracks, mixed program material,
special effects or system protection. As a result, production studios can use
the versatile 266XL to replace multiple “single-purpose” limiters while sound
reinforcement users can standardize on the 266XL for all of their applications.
The 266XL’s advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, program-dependent timing
algorithm to produce ultra-smooth release characteristics—even with complex
signals, such as voice or reverb decays. dbx engineers went on to take
advantage of the wide dynamic range and high precision of the dbx® VCA to
design in an extra-wide threshold range and ensure top gating performance for
each application.
Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and
gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup, while the 266XL’s intuitive
operation lets users easily smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars,
squash drums or tighten up mixes. In Stereo couple mode, the Channel 1 controls
become Master controls, and Channel 2 follows precisely to ensure a rock solid
stereo image—even with high amounts of compression. Professionals and newcomers
will find that the 266XL sets up rapidly and musically the first time it is
used, and every time thereafter.
The dbx® 266XL processor is the result of an intensive engineering and product
development effort aimed at taking advantage of the latest and best advances in
manufacturing technology to deliver true dbx audio performance and reliability
to our customers at the lowest possible cost. The 266XL puts a completely new
level of compressor/gate performance within everyone’s reach.
dbx 266XL Features
- Goof 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-mode operation
- Balanced
inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR
- Side Chain
insert
- Classic
dbx® "Auto" mode
dbx 266XL Specifications
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
Flat: 20Hz-20kHz,
+0, -0.5dB
Bandwidth: 0.35Hz-80kHz,
+0, -3dB
Input
Impedance: 40kΩ Balanced/Unbalanced
Max Level: +22dBu
OUTPUT
Impedance: Balanced
+4dBu: Balanced: 200Ω, Unbalanced: 100Ω
Max Level: +21dBu
into 600Ω
SIDECHAIN INSERT
Input
Impedance: >10kΩ
Output
Impedance: ≤2kΩ
Max Level: +21dBu
Distortion
+Noise: <0.2% any amount of compression at 1kHz
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Intermodulation
Distortion: <0.2% SMPTE
Noise: <-93dBu
unweighted
Dynamic
Range: >114dB, unweighted
Crosstalk: <-93dB
@ 1kHz
Common Mode
Rejection: >40dB (Any Frequency)
Stereo
Coupling: True RMS Power Summing™
Threshold
Chracteristics: Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
Exp/Gate: Program
Dependent Threshold
Compressor: -40 to +20dB
Expander/Gate: -60 to + 10 dB
Ratio: Compressor:
1:1 to ∞:1
Expander/Gate 1:1 to 4:1
ATTACK TIME
Compressor:
Scalable Program Dependent
Expander/Gate:
<100 µsec
RELEASE TIMEE
Compressor:
Scalable Program Dependent
Expander/Gate:
Program Depenedent
POWER
Power
Consumption: 15watts, 100 VAC 50/60 Hz, 120 VAC 60 Hz, 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
PHYSICAL
Dimensions:
(H x W x D) 1.75"x5.75"x19" (4.45cm x14.6cm x 48.5cm)
Weight: Net
Weight: 5 lbs. (2.3 kg);
Shipping weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)