All user reviews for the dbx 160A

Analog Mono compressor Rack 1U height.
Connectivity in Jack.
No On / Off button.

USE

The config is very simple, very vintage in approach, because the compression curves are prconfigures, it remains only to choose the one you want ....

I have not read the manual, this is the stuff that "feels", I mix with all weekend and I wonder if I'll really take the time to read the user manual <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" />

I mainly put the bass on it, taking then to mix with rglage diffrent each time.
It's true we hear a clear improvement when going through something. I think other resume thereafter, because it does not cost too much to chance.

SOUND QUALITY

The compression effect is very good "calibrated" I'll try to pass bass drums and snare to see what happens but I'm pretty confident in the result <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" />

The two bass players who were able to use the studio were both delighted, one playing the rock "vintage" and the other from Hard, and each with a diffrent rglage have been possible their own sound ...

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After having played well in the mix with my compressors, it seems that this one gives a nice color on the bottom when it comes strong in it. The resulting sound is pretty good detaches from the Bass Drum (which it even happens in a 1176 bus via the table), and that's exactly what I was looking ... on the other hand, seeking a color Particular re for my compressors, I do not think taking another dbx160 for guitars or keyboards, but possibly for toms, why not <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" />

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for little, but Fawn systematic dsormais. Moreover it has no on / off switch, thus prompting the use ds that the whole system is powered <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" />

One of my friends told me that the faade ings people "known" (Veronicas among others) used it on each slice of the table, but also on each output from their table !!!! To dcrire the somewhat "universal swiss army knife" of the craft ...

I possde or I possd few compressors: Joemeek VC1qc, TLAudio Fatman 1 & 2, Universal Audio 1176 Summit TLA100 ...

This one, and a great price, is the Swiss Army knife, systematically used any session, ALWAYS !! And this is not the case for autrezs "big" references ...

What I like least: the small little less is no On / Off button, but as it would still be "On" .... <img class="smiley" src="/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_lol.gif" alt="" />

Monstrous price quality ratio occasion (between 200 and 300 Euros ...), do NOT hsiter take one or even more !!

I would like to buy many more !!

Paul

Compressor transistor size rack (1u)
input and output jack unbalanced or balanced XLR

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use for a compressor, the attack and release settings are factory pre-set which not modifiable.

on the other hand, it must attack with a transformed impedance (600 ohms) and not the gross impedance low (a few million ohms) to get the best part.

that means it must be used loop send / return of the amp head is used an impedance transformer (DI or preamp / DI) active.

SOUND QUALITY

compression is high quality, very musical compared to compressor pedal size (EBS, Markbass, boss, Maxon, etc.), no coloration.

There is little use of high compression without the breath of death.

The soft and hardknee modes allow light cuts or prominent for large differences in dynamic compressions.

Some magazines, you can read it tends to eat treble for what my use with electric bass, I did not feel (probably also related to the spectrum of the instrument)

OVERALL OPINION

I would recommend this product to a basic use of compression, since there are fewer parameters to manage, it is very easy to use (very live), it is also a good ally in the studio.

Highlight: the meter seen that can visualize the operation and adjust input levels and output correctly.

As previously stated, it is a reference regarding compressors. See reviews for other specifications.
I use it directly in my rig low, mainly to enhance treble notes from the grave and balance it.
The connector XLR and allows use in many configurations. For my part, I do not plug in the effects loop of my amp (as it is often said to do), but immediately after my bass, the output level of the latter is sufficient to "driver" compressor and especially I find it more effective.

UTILIZATION

This unit could not be easier to use: you set the activation threshold, the compression ratio and output level. The attack and release settings are not programmable, but the presets are so effective that does cheerfully.
The manual is clear and offers many possibilities.

SOUND QUALITY

What I love about this compressor is that absolutely no one hears it: for the use I make of it is completely transparent, the sound of my bass in spring without damaging the stamp.

OVERALL OPINION

I use the machine for two years, once in my rack, it has more left. I bought after much research, and a little closed eyes, after all the advice I have read on the net. Despite its price a little high, it perfectly fulfills its role and confirms its reputation.
I think I would do this choice, despite the lack of available settings this compressor does exactly what can be expected of him.

Very very nice machine, and quite formidable efficiency, easy to use as trimmings.

UTILIZATION

I do not think it can be easier, provided results.

SOUND QUALITY

everything that goes into this thing, fate embellished grew up in, that's what I ask what kind of compressors, spend a full mix in, and in no time at all, we won
the depth of detail, warmth, that sounds immediately above.

OVERALL OPINION

I have two, insert into my yamaha I88X, I spend all my final mixes, inside, and I using the
also in wafer processing for a snare, a kick, bass, voice or when I find a sound, a little
molasson. But the result is immediately to the task, this is what I like about this machine simple
of use. yes yes yes I will ever be the choice, there can be no picture, as to the result

Compressor transistor

UTILIZATION

Very very simple and you're done I love, o))
Manual clear

SOUND QUALITY

Very good and proven effectiveness, even if it eats the compressor has its high level of compression, it is not in the high end of analog compression type STC 8, Titan, Chandler, ...
But on an acoustic guitar, a voice I love, has set up is fast, efficient, and smooth, very musical

OVERALL OPINION

How long you use it?
10 years
What is so special that you love the most, least? nothing

Did you tried many other models before buying it?
Yes
How would you rate the quality / price? Good for a "small" compressor which is already very great
With experience, you do again this choice? yes

Mono compressor

UTILIZATION

The compressor is the simplest three rglages: treshold, ratio, level. It may also be the default one, no rglage of attack or release. For the compression curve, two options: hard knee or soft knee dbx version OverEasy called here.

SOUND QUALITY

The compressor in the most musical This category, it can serve all. Perfect on a bass or guitar, it is also good on vocals trs. It is still used often insert on the master for a system that mailing, since it can provide a subtle compression to limiting (9 ratio, one is that 2:1 ).

OVERALL OPINION

His only default is the size. A single channel unit has a compression may be little, when you can have four. But this reproach concerning the world of live plutt or space is often counted. As part of a studio, my opinion is a plaything possder absolutely.

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UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

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OVERALL OPINION

- I use it for around 2 years and is nickel to make models or quality recordings, the bass, the bass drum ...

- I like the simplicity of the product, but it must have good knowledge to use any compressor / limiter makes

- I bought it for 300 euros in OCCAZ a time, for that price it was really good, I would not buy new, as my finances will not allow me.

- The price / quality ratio is excellent, there is no hum of the amp and no noise on the recordings of models.

- The same price I remake the purchase, I do not think nine

(I do not put notes because I use it as an amateur, so I was not operating 100%)

Rackable.
Analog.
asy jack + XLR

UTILIZATION

English manual written very small and not very clear.
Config simple and not simple .... this is due to my ignorance I guess ...

SOUND QUALITY

The device does not alter the signals.
The voice (in studio) warmer spring, without noise or breath.
Quickly tried on the voice, but also guitar, bass, drums.

OVERALL OPINION

There are only a few buttons, the config is super simple, but just the fact that there is no attack or release form that I'm confused.
Well I have not tried a long time and I'm also a novice in his self-taught, but I found 5min benchmarks that I took some time to master (comp cubase) I used randomly to elsewhere.
I tried pushing it to extremes, and there is not easy to solve, I'll have me recover.

I will make an "edit" when I have it all!

The dbx 160A is an analog compressor easy to use since it has only three buttons, but it's a great machinne used in small as in large service provider. saw the peude paramettre, it's not editable, but it does not matter, it takes 5 min to appreciate its full and Calita sonsavoir do.

UTILIZATION

The dbx 160A compressor is unexelant bass for dub or Rega, and even for other bass in the rock or whatever. it is also capable of compressing eficassment a bass drum or a guitar very heavy, but I found it very interresting masteur on a console to mix the sound is a demon with a grain empleur to cut the low frécance breath. well good on the delivery system of Electrovoice MT2 the stay or the D & B or ALFA nexo, but even his walk serious. almost everywhere, when I was greeted to the sound, they had at least 2.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is a Calita the author of any amateur or sondier profétionnel Exigen on Calita Audible, and not much more paramettre settled, the ballance will soon. compress it very intérssantpour encemble a DFID face parcontre for voice is not what is best, but the guitars bass keyboards and other vraimen its terrible past dan one faith that machine the dbx 160A

OVERALL OPINION

Dbx160A The compressor is a great bass guitar (bass Gitare metal slime in the well-100Hz) the keyboard and the bass drum or the bass intruments must resort net, or if not out of console is a great tool for difusion protected system and gives you a grain n'auvé never heard of difusion on your system.

Analog mono compressor simply.
It is 1U rack. & Can receive as well as the XLR jack.
A small BMOL, it does not have on / off switch.

UTILIZATION

There is no easier for a compressor, threshold / ratio & output gain. The bcp can not be planted, at worst it compresses too much. The manual is not great and it is in English.

SOUND QUALITY

Compression is beautiful & hot. Printing DGIG the end of a mix is ​​the "potato" earned by instruments. Transforms the battery is really over my plugs.

OVERALL OPINION

You can find 400 on the net. Really do not hsiter. May be to add a second as I slave for use in Stereo.

All adj t said in the previous ones opinion.
Analog compressor, 1U rackmount, connectivity sufficient for what we do.
No on / off switch, but any effect that a fawn is not dye!

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale trs simple.
The triplet compression / attack / release and is prdfini gr by a single knob "ratio". Has preset Dfine by the folks at dbx depending on the conditions the compression run over used. This is an advantage in the sense that we gain in simplicity of rglage, but inconvnient if you want to work out standards in trying to change the torque attack / release.
The manual is in English, clear and sufficient, it provides examples of rglages depending on your usage.

SOUND QUALITY

Compression is both subtle and effective. This is a compressor which enhances the sound becomes more and prcis Retailer. This may not be adquate for people who need to hear a compression "massive" like me.
I used it with bass.
It sounds a hell slap!

OVERALL OPINION

Sold a few weeks ago to return to pedals.
Its strengths is that it's the kind of effects does his job but is meant only when not in use, it is very simple and allows rgler get good sounds quickly, even if it is not Aguri compression.
The weak point is that the triple compression / attack / release is prdfini, and occupies 1U in a flight case for a single channel compression.
Essay I had nothing like this before.
Qualitprix report is correct.
This is an excellent compressor, geared more ings of sounds that bassists.
With exprience, I would do not have that choice because I found a compression pedals that better use my current (Carl Martin).

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UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

I 2. I use to insert a small Soundcraft EFX 12 and a DM24.
What joy, what heat, what simplicity.

OVERALL OPINION

The compressor rglages minimum level, the maximum level rsultat.
On my DM 24 as an insert in the mix gnral, they bring warmth and a potato suplmentaire the sound of the tascam. Soundcraft on my little toy, I am amazed at the result that act as a final upgrade, allowing the limit to have a pro with a mid-range console.
This is a REFERENCE! I saw them in the studio's most prestigious TOC manley and other eventide. And the racks of many live config.
Quite expensive, but justified given your exact.

What are the effects or types of effects available?
Compesseur / limiter mono

What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Analog

What is the connection?
XLR Jacks and

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
Very simple!

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Manuel very well done.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
Here is a compressor close to perfection!

Which instruments do you use?
Percussion, brass, voice, etc. ..

Which ones you prefer.
Compression quality! No complex settings, it is very significant in the speed of a tour!

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
About 10 years.

What is so special that you like best.
Two settings, threshold and ratio, and presto! great!

How would you rate the quality / price?
Indéssent ..

With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes, indeed I have six, to get better at the same price that's impossible! If you want more you have the AVALON, MILLENNIA, NEVE ..

Compressor single channel analog input signal is either XLR or Jack connector 6.35 mm in both cases symmetric. The output is XLR symmetrical. But it also offers another Jack asymmetric specifically and completely separated from the balanced output. Add to that, an entry called "Detector Input" that allows (even to her) to use a different signal as the input to control the VCA board, and a last connection via 6.35 mm Jack for connecting a second 160 for use in stereo mode.
As for the possible setting, it offers the bare minimum of what is expected on this type of machine, namely a set threshold levels and output gain. But it compensates with a quality and professional architecture. Added to this a key switching the "Soft Knee", a function with a smoother entry into compression, that's it.

UTILIZATION

Simple and rational, more thanks to the two bar graphs large "level" switchable input / output and "gain reduction", the display of the compression performed by the Dbx is a great visual comfort. It should be added that none of the knobs is notched ..

SOUND QUALITY

Without particular coloration despite the transformer option I had taken when buying to have a real galvanic isolation, which enters the compressor as is apparent, with only less than dynamic. A lag close to nil and pumping almost inaudible, a compression which takes place without adverse effect on the frequencies ..
Regardless of the compression ratio and the source is treated as the result will always be optimum and it does not alter Dbx your job, which is a high quality.

OVERALL OPINION

It is a real working tool, simple but not simplistic, to do a good job. The sound remains clean until the end. Of course, since it allows no time setting attack and release, do not ask the artistic treatment as with a BSS DPR 402, for example, but it was not designed for it .. Compress without adding anything to it's function.