Description
The dbx 266XS Dual Compressor/Expander/Gate sits in our Compressors & Limiters range.
Highlights include dual channel, stereo or dual-mono, classic dbx "Auto" mode, side chain insert and separate LED displays.
Key specifications: weight 4.84 lb (2.19kg); dimensions (WxDxH) 19 x 5.75 x 1.75" (483 x 146 x 45mm); inputs 2 x XLR (pin 2 hot) 2 x 1/4" TRS phone; outputs 2 x XLR(pin 2 hot) 2 x 1/4" TRS phone; function Compressor/gate.
In the box: dbx 266xs - Compressor/Gate and AC Power Cable.
The price includes GST and shipping is free Australia-wide; the dispatch time is shown above the add-to-cart button.
Specifications
| Function | Compressor/gate |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR (pin 2 hot) 2 x 1/4" TRS phone |
| Input Impedance | >40kΩ balanced, >20kΩ unbalanced |
| Maximum Input Level | >+22dBu, balanced or unbalanced |
| Outputs | 2 x XLR(pin 2 hot) 2 x 1/4" TRS phone |
| Output Impedance | @ +4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced @ -10dB: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced |
| Maximum Output Level | >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced into 600Ω |
| Other Connectors | Side Chain Type: 1/4" TRS phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); Tip = Input (return) Impedance: Tip = >10kΩ (input), Ring = 2kΩ (output) Maximum Levels: >+22dBu (tip/input), >+20dBU (ring/output) |
| Compression Threshold | -40dBu to +20dBu |
| Compression Ratio | 1:1 to infinity:1, variable |
| Attack Time | Scalable programme-dependant AutoDynamic |
| Release Time | Scalable programme-dependant AutoDynamic |
| Slope | OverEasy or hard knee, selectable |
| Make-up Gain | -20dB to +20dB |
| Gate Threshold | -60dBu to +15dBu |
| Ratio | 1:1 to 4:1 expansion |
| Gate Rate | Attack: <100µSec (from maximum depth) Release: Programme dependant |
| Frequency Response | FR: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB Bandwidth: 0.35Hz to 9okHz, +0/-3.0dB |
| Dynamic Range | >114dB, unweighted |
| Noise | <-93dBu, unweighted (22kHz measured bandwidth) |
| THD + N | <0.02% typical on any amount of compression @ 1kHz |
| Crosstalk | <-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz |
| CMRR | >40dB, typical, >55dB @ 1kHz |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
| Power Requirements | 240VAC 50/60Hz 15W maximum power consumption |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19 x 5.75 x 1.75" (483 x 146 x 45mm) |
| Weight | 4.84 lb (2.19kg) |
| Specialities | SMPTE IMD: <0.2% |
In the box
- dbx 266xs - Compressor/Gate
- AC Power Cable






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