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dbx 266XL Dual Compressor Gate

Two channels of classic dbx compression with the new standard dbx internal power supply and AutoDynamic attack and release controls.

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"Solid Performer" submitted April 13, 2006

By Geoff Taylor
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Sound: Once connected, it gets on with the job quietly and efficiently. Feature: Does everything you might reasonably ask of a basic compressor. The gain reduction meters are great for seeing how much compression is being applied. A dedicated limiter might be a useful addition. Ease of Use: The controls are intuitive and setting up is straight forward. Quality: Solid and reliable. Value: Difficult to beat at this price [around 100 quid]. The Wow Factor: Feels nice and has never let me down. It's a dbx. Overall: Having compared a few budget compressors, this one seems to have a sensible balance of features and price.
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"Wicked" submitted August 26, 2005

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Sound: Doesn't provide any colour to the tone - just sweetens it up: makes my crunch even crispier. My rhythm guitar is rock solid now, with NO FEEDBACK. Feature: I owned a competitor's Compressor/Gate, and returned it for this. I play through a Peavey XXL which sounds INCREDIBLE but squeals like a pig at a BBQ festival. This baby put a cork in porky's mouth - for good. Also fattened up my sound. Quality: Bulletproof. The best compressor on the market - period. Value: Worth more than it is priced. Saved my rig. Manufacturer Support: Never needed. The Wow Factor: dbx compressors are the industry-standard Overall: Flawless.
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"Down and dirty product" submitted August 16, 2006

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Sound: It doesn't hurt my audio fidelity wise. Not really good as a limiter. This unit likes to pump a lot. Feature: Overeasy is great for vocals. Could also be configured to do some cool AGC but place a true limiter after it. As most owners will agree the expander is a joke. It really is more like a gate and not a great one either. Not output meter just gain reduction. No power switch on this unit or the 166 either. I don't know if this is just poor design or a statment that the product was built to be left on with out worry. Ease of Use: This compressor doesn't label the ms. on its attack and release controls. Instead it has slow and fast so there is a lot of guess work to be done. Quality: It's DBX so the compents inside can't be that crappy, and it doesn't make compressed audio sound crappy. I bought mine used but the expander makes a low pop when closing. Don't know if thats just how its made or if its just mine. Value: No way! I am glad I didn't pay for it new. Budget gear or not my Samson S-com plus trumps this thing and cost less new. Manufacturer Support: Never used it The Wow Factor: The darkest unit in my rack besides some vent plates. As I stated before my freakin S-com plus out does this thing. It is still better than a Alesis 3630. Overall: Seen better, own better. If someone stole or it broke I would replace it with an S-com plus.
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