Detail 01
OverEasy compression
A selectable compression characteristic described as smooth and natural sounding.
Product detailSKU #1297873816391
dbx266xs Compressor/Gate
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 1U compressor/gate for live sound and recording, with selectable OverEasy or hard-knee compression and stereo or dual-mono operation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live sound applications
- Recording applications
- Stereo or dual-mono dynamic control
- Rack-mounted systems
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a non-rackmount format
- Systems requiring an operating voltage other than 100, 120, or 230 VAC
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
AutoDynamic attack and release
Program-dependent attack and release controls are provided on each channel.
Detail 03
True RMS Power Summing
Used for stereo coupling.
Detail 04
Gain-reduction metering
LED meters and indicators provide visual feedback for threshold, gain reduction, and gate settings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the available mains voltage matches the unit’s supported operating-voltage options.
- 02Plan for a 1U rack space.
- 03The unit provides selectable OverEasy and hard-knee compression characteristics.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the 266xs operate as two separate processors?
Yes. It is available in stereo or dual-mono modes.
02What compression ratios are available?
The compression ratio range is 1:1 to Infinity:1.
03Does it include gating?
Yes. It is a compressor/gate with an expansion ratio of 1:1 to 4:1.
04What rack space does it need?
It has 1U dimensions: 1.75 × 5.75 × 19 inches.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Bandwidth
- 0.35Hz - 90kHz, +0/-3dB
27 detailsOther
- Interchannel Crosstalk CMRR
- >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
- Connector
- 1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); Tip = Input (return)
- Impedance (+4dBu)
- 100Î balanced, 50Î unbalanced
- Noise
- THD + N: Intermodulation Distortion: Dynamic Range: >114dB, unweighted
- Expansion Ratio
- 1:1 to 4:1
- Threshold Range
- -60dBu to +15dBu
- Attack Time
- Release Time: Program-Dependent
- Tier
- new
- Operating Voltage
- 100 VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Release Time
- Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic
- Maximum Level
- Tip = >+22dBu (Input), Ring = >+20dBu (Output)
- Impedance (-10dBu)
- 1kÎ balanced, 500Î unbalanced
- Category Source
- detail
- Operating Temperature
- 0C to 45C (32F to 113F)
- Frequency Response (Flat)
- 20Hz - 20kHz; +0/-0.5dB,
- Characteristic
- Selectable OverEasy or hard knee
- Dimensions
- 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 14.6 cm x 48.26 cm)
- Korena Special
- false
- Compression Ratio
- 1:1 to Infinity:1
- Weight
- Net: 4.84 lb. (2.19 kg); Shipping: 6.6 lb. (2.99 kg)
- Type
- Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Stereo Coupling
- True RMS Power Summing
- Note
- 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
- Source Id
- site51297873816391
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Impedance
- Tip = >10kÎ(Input), Ring = 2kÎ(Output)
- Power Consumption
- 15 Watts Maximum
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