dbx 266XS

2 Channel Comp / Gate

The compressor that is a lot like a Vegemite sandwich. The 266XS has all the bits you need for compression, including LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold. Can be used in stereo or dual-mono applications. In / out via 1/4" TRS and XLR, includes dbx 'auto' mode for compression, and smooth gate for clean work. Like the Vegemite sanga, it's simple - yet a classic. To crank it up 'one better' by adding some limiting, check out 166XS.

And from the pen of dbx: "Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability 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. dbx knows compressors...after all we invented them! 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"

- Error 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-mono operation
- Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
- Side Chain insert
- Classic dbx® "Auto" mode

$229 (RRP)