DBX Limiter/Compressor/Gate 266 XL

The superb engineering in the DBX-266 XL 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.

Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup, while the 266 XL’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 DBX 266 XL Limiter sets up rapidly and musically the first time it is used, and every time thereafter.

Features

• Goof proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
• 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

Technical Data

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
• Power Consumption: 15watts, 100 VAC 50/60 Hz, 120 VAC 60 Hz, 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
• 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)