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Most compressor/gates provide less than musical compression, coupled
with gating that swallows transients—or closes early, cutting off decay
and reverb tails. The superb engineering in the 166XL 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 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.
Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate
threshold allow quick, accurate setup, while the 166XL’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, through True RMS Power Summing™. Professionals and
newcomers alike will find that the 166XL sets up rapidly and musically
the first time it is used, especially with the Auto attack and release
function. Advanced applications are now easy, with the 166XL’s full
sidechain functionality, and the ability to use either hard knee or
OverEasy® compression algorithms. Add to this already impressive list
of features the venerable PeakStop™ limiter, and you’ve got a strong
finisher, every time.
The dbx 166XL processor is the result
of an intensive engineering and product development effort aimed at
taking advantage of the latest and best advances in manufacturing
technology to deliver true dbx audio performance and reliability to our
customers at the lowest possible cost. The 166XL puts a completely new
level of compressor/gate performance within everyone’s reach.
Features
- Goof 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-mode operation
- Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR
- Side Chain insert
- Classic dbx® "Auto" mode
Specifications
INPUT
Connector:
1/4" TRS and XLR, Floating Balanced;
XLR: Pin 2 hot Phone: Tip Hot HI
Impedance:
>50kΩ balanced, >25kΩ unbalanced
Maximum Level:
+24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced
CMRR:
>40dB at 1kHz, typically >55dB
SIDECHAIN INSERT
Connector:
1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return)
Impedance:
Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output)
Maximum Level:
+24dBu
OUTPUT
Connector:
1/4" TRS phone and XLR floating balanced, XLR: Pin 2 and Tip Hi
Impedance:
120Ω balanced, 60Ω unbalanced
Maximum Level:
+21dBu,>+20 dBm into 600Ω, 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)
COMPRESSION
Threshold Range:
-40dBu to +20dBu
Threshold
Characteristic:
Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
Compression Ratio:
Variable; 1:1 to Infinity:1; 60dB Maximum Compression
Attack Time:
Variable program-dependent; 3ms to 340ms for 15dB gain reduction
Release Time:
Variable program-dependent; 200dB/Sec to 3dB/Sec
EXPANDER/GATE
Threshold Range:
OFF to +15dBu
Expansion Ratio:
10:1
Maximum Depth:
>60dB
Attack Time:
<500µs (from Maximum Depth)
Release Time:
Adjustable, 30ms to 3sec (to 30dB attenuation)
SYSTEM
PeakStop™ Limiter
Threshold Range:
0dBu to +20dBu
Gain Adjustment
Range:
Variable; -20dB to +20dB
Interchannel Crosstalk
<-80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic Range:
>115 dB
Stereo Coupling:
True RMS Power Summing™
POWER
Power Consumption:
15 Watts Maximum
Operating Temperature:
0¾C to 45¾C (32¾F to 113¾F)
PHYSICAL
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)
Shipping weight: 7.20 lb (3.27 kg)
Note: 0dBu =0.775Vrms
Note: Specifications subject to change without
notice.
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