DBX Limiter 166 XL

The DBX Limiter 166 XL features two channels of noise gating, classic hard knee compression or OverEasy and PeakStop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, musicians, or anyone who needs quality processing quickly and easily.
When using the 166XL’s 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 166XL’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 V1 VCA to design in an extra-wide threshold range and ensure top gating performance for each application.

Features:

Brilliant sounding dynamics control
Goof proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup
Stereo or dual-mode operation
Program-adaptive expander/gates
New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
Inputs and outputs are balanced on 1/4" TRS and XLR
Side Chain insert
Classic dbx "Auto" mode

Technical Data:

Analog Inputs
Connector: 1/4" TRS and XLR, Floating Balanced;
XLR: Pin 2 hot Phone: Tip Hot HI
Impedance: >50k Ohm balanced, >25k Ohm unbalanced
Maximum Level: +24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced
CMRR: >40dB at 1kHz, typically >55dB

Analog Outputs
Connector: 1/4" TRS phone and XLR floating balanced, XLR: Pin 2 and Tip Hi
Impedance: 120 Ohm balanced, 60Ω unbalanced
Maximum Level: +21dBu,>+20 dBm into 600 Ohm, balanced or unbalanced
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 + N: Typically < 0.04%; Any Amount of Compression Up to 40dB@1kHz
SMPTE IMD Typically < 0.08% @ +10dBu (15dB Gain reduction)

Dimensions: 1.75" x 19" x 6.75" (4.45 cm x 48.2 cm x 17.15 cm)
Weight: Net weight: 5.05 lb (2.29 kg)