DBX DBX266XSV Professional Audio Compressor/Gate Dynamic Processor
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The DBX DBX266XSV Professional Audio Compressor/Gate Dynamic Processor gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Compression in your audio chain allows you to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of your mix adding greater clarity and making them stand out from the surrounding instruments.
Mechanism
The 266xs is the latest in a long line of the world's most successful compressors from the inventors of the technology. Its patented Overeasy compression technology provides smooth and musical performance while the AutoDynamic attack and release controls, found only on DBX compressors, puts great sound within easy reach.
Smooth Operation
The 266xs can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes that have true RMS power summing and feature quality XLR and 1/4 inch TRS inputs and outputs. It cuts no corners on visual feedback with gain-reduction metering and easy-to-read backlit switches.
General
| Weight | 4.84 lb |
| Color | Silver |
DBX DBX266XSV Professional Audio Compressor/Gate Dynamic Processor
| Input connectors | 1/4 inch TRS and female XLR (pin 2 hot) |
| Input type | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Input impedance | 40 kohm balanced/unbalanced |
| Max input | >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced |
| Output connectors | 1/4 inch TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot) |
| Output type | Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Output impedance | +4dBu: 100 ohm balanced, 50 ohm unbalanced; -10dBu: 1 kohm balanced, 500 ohm unbalanced |
| Max output | >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2 kohm or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm) |
| Sidechain | 1/4 inch TRS Phone, normalled: ring output (send); tip input (return) |
| Sidechain impedance | Tip >10 kohm (input), ring 2 kohm (output) |
| Sidechain max input Level | Tip >+22dBu (input) |
| Sidechain Max output level | Ring >+20dBu (output) |
| Compressor threshold range | -40dBu to +20dBu |
| Compressor threshold characteristic | Selectable OverEasy or hard knee |
| Compressor ratio | 1:1 to Infinity: 1 |
| Compressor attack time | Scalable program-dependent AutoDynamic |
| Compressor release time | Scalable program-dependent AutoDynamic |
| Expander/gate threshold range | -60dBu to +15dBu |
| Expander/gate ratio | 1:1 to 4:1 |
| Expander/gate attack time | <100µs |
| Expander/gate release time | Program-dependent |
| Bandwidth | 0.35Hz to 90kHz, +0/-3dB |
| Frequency response | Flat: 20Hz-20kHz, +0, -0.5dB |
| Noise | <-93dBu unweighted (22kHz measurement bandwidth) |
| THD+Noise | Typically <0.2%; any amount of compression 1kHz |
| IMD | Typically <0.2% SMPTE |
| Dynamic range | >114 dB, unweighted |
| Interchannel crosstalk | <-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz |
| CMRR | >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz |
| Stereo coupling | True RMS power summing |
| Power consumption | 15W maximum |
| Operating voltage | 100VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230VAC 50/60Hz |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 45-degree-C (32 to 113-degree-F) |
| Dimensions | 1.75 x 5.75 x 19 inch (4.45 x 14.6 x 48.26 cm ) |
| Weight | 4.84 lb (2.19 kg) |
| Reference 0dBu | 0.775Vrms |
Shipping & Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
