All user reviews for the dbx 266XL

What are the effects or types of effects available?
2 compressors

What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
6.35 and XLR

Is this a rack or rack MODEL?
19 inches

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
yes ... it's a comp 'base.

Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
as a compressor.

SOUND QUALITY

Which instruments do you use?
at the beginning I took it to my bass ... then not. I confined the synth and keyboard. the medium and sounds rather acute

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How long have you use it?
6 months

What is so special that you like most and least?
most: -
least:
it really really hard on the bass and kicks because it click

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Yes.

How would you rate the quality / price?
b ah this is not what the American models. it is made in china with all the problems it brings when manufacturers are doing their bah-end.

With experience, you do again this choice?
it's rare for me to be hard on the gear. but this time I'm pretty disappointed. he has trouble with the bass and kick it click on the sound starts. I'm turning the release and attack in all directions, nothing works. Briefly I avoid using it on my low frequency sound (my S com is better!)

is what I would do this choice? probably not!

Analog compressor limiter.
Jack and XLR + insert connectors on each lane

UTILIZATION

Configuration and identical in every aspect of its competitors.
To configure this type of device, depending on the use you want to make (Mix, voice, instrument ....)

SOUND QUALITY

It's so dbx device was studied. It is really effective and suitable for several uses. He did a good job.
I used to mix as compressor (before replacing it with a multiband), although this set does it.
Do not try to "color" the sound, it is not its role.
I now use two microphones (one microphone per channel) in this area, he did a great job.

OVERALL OPINION

I have "equivalent" in the dbx Behringer is better at any level (even if in this range the Behringer is not ridiculous).
No ignition switch on or off on the front!
Given the occas price. go eyes closed.
Robust and efficient. I keep mine!

Small reference compressor low cost.
Complete connectivity jack + XLR

UTILIZATION

Who knows how to use a compressor, or to learn what is perfect.
The little tweaks it for the gate is usually sufficient.

I had the problem of rotten jack that allows the tip to the bottom of the outlet ... 4 screws and access to connectors (it's a bit empty in there of)

SOUND QUALITY

We can talk about a price excellent value
and a Standard .. when it was used a few times we know how far we can go quickly.

OVERALL OPINION

This is one of the first models of hardware compressors I hit. We find a little all the sauces in small bars or clubs. sometimes larger analog boards.
he makes his taf it is robust enough for me it is a tool that I keep in the elbow limiter for clubs in comp gate on percu-kick, even on voice for small equipment without dates.

compressor / gate / expander size 1U, VCA. It's solid metal, at first glance it gives confidence. buttons notched a possibility of a soft knee (not super efficient), a threshold and make up ratio. I do not remember if there is a attack and release, it's been a while that I sold.

UTILIZATION

If you know how to use a compressor, and we know what are the buttons, it will we get out. You can always put more parameters, but memory is pretty full.

SOUND QUALITY

This is where it work. it's cheap, a little better than the behringer, but ... It compresses the roller, the result is rarely musical. It will live for a bassist for example, but for the studio or home studio is too limited.

OVERALL OPINION

I kept a short time I was there no use. I used lots of compressors of all ranges and should be at the low end what.

The DBX 266XL is a "petitquot; compressor used live or in homestudio.
obviously do not expect a compression of the order of the great and famous legend of DBX, but even that feels corny qd has been fabique by the same engineer.

Compress / Gate stereo it operates at +4 dBu (pro) or - 10 dBV input / output XLR balanced (TRS also 6.5) the same for sentree. front found all the classic components of a good compressor:
Expander / gate (threshold, ratio) Compressor (threshold, ratio, attack, release, gain)

UTILIZATION

To be sfacile use and intuitive, it is more a rule than the ear hassle of long calculation table, a small button to activate the mode that softens OverEasy compression peak (out of the Soft Knee sBerhinger except on the Dial berginher this sounds disgusting while it is very soft ...)

There is also a button to activate the bypass or the stereo pair sets the following channel 2 in the same way that channel 1 automatically. This feature is quite useful to compare two different types of compression. The attack can be set automatically using the button "auto".

Of course it has the LED displays the thresold (+/-) and gain reduction (in dB)

SOUND QUALITY

Sound more than a compressor Raisson this price (very small compared to major brand models). Very flexible and perfect sound for electronic music.

I personally used to insert on track, and indeed on a BassStation or on claps and even master console output and it has always satisfied.

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent quality price.
ideal for musicians (especially Electone)
can be less for the ings that are more demanding and will need to turn to larger models
I have always satisfied me compared to my old dial Beringher pro ...

Analog compressor, nothing more standart, rglages normal for a compressor. Well built, it's solid.

UTILIZATION

Use this apareil is a breeze when we used cuts, in fact no Presset here to help novices, but in any fawn, just cost. I not recall having seen a manual with this bug, but there must be, in any one fawn compressor is basically a compressor.

SOUND QUALITY

The sounds of the creature, is doing okay, it's true good, it lacks a bit of carractre but that's what allows it to be truly versatile, it's not one or the other on avalon can be used without fear in configurations lives like a home studio. Be careful to catch his acoustic noise are enough consquent when pushed a bit into a corner, and in the case of a harp for example, problem quickly. For an overall compression on the other hand is great (in console output).

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for quite some time now, I did not buy a machine but it is worth the price, the sound is much better than a Berhinger or another for a price lgrement suprieur the only problem is that we have some exprience cuts but has just cost. Personally I do not Achteras I prfre invest in a TL lamp as more carractre while remaining relatively quiet, in May, which is much more expensive. However I advise those who want this compressor sound relatively cold or neutral while remaining within a price range correct.

So MODEL Rack 19 "1 unit trs simple installation, with connection jack 6" 35 and XLR.
Stereo or dual mono!
Compressor.
Expander / Gate.
Trs of good quality, there's really nothing wrong on it, comes with a cable for power supply and the 4 screws needed to mount kit!

UTILIZATION

Level using nothing wrong the custom settings are the most standard and are really more than a simple once you understood what it is.
Novice (or so I had used the comp. One of my multi GT 6B) in the use of a compressor, I inquired about DIFFERENT site and I must say that after digestion of information, have come really get by without any problem!
As for the record that it is more succinct, it was just the right description of the bte and quickly do the action of each knob. Reading it remains necessary to capture some suptilits.

SOUND QUALITY

Bah .... l except that it is standard!
I am a bass player, 6 cordiste Furthermore and I felt sorry for having a good record in the acute and senior mdium!
Well the whole disappears I'm really pleased with the feedback, I get a really good EHJV everywhere and those without any problem!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it recently (about 1 month) but with a little time and want to make it happen trs beautiful things.
I wanted to take a step in building my sound and I must say I russi pass with flying colors thanks this gear. Trs really good investment!
I advice all dsormais musicos my group and I think now they realize it really starts how this compressor has become a pice of my mistress's!

Pure analog VCA compressor. Ditable not by computers, are rglages by brave potentiomtres. Submitted by 19 "1U rack not deep (15 cm). A real Detachable power cord. I / O on XLR and jack 6.35. Stereo Compressor + Expander / Gate Stereo . between a sidechain.

UTILIZATION

All are the rglages it is for those who know how to use a compressor. For others, there are no presets, and the manual does not rglages types depending on the intended application. We must therefore also documented, and / or ttonner a bit. on the other hand there are enough level LED indicator to help rglage, and there is a possible auto attack / decay.

SOUND QUALITY

I intended to use it to low (see below) but ultimately it will plutt the sound or voice or whatever. I have never yet t excited about the compression on a bass live (to make a studio CD is another dbat), and I thought this product do that because it is r put and there are plenty of rglages, but no. I note the product in the absolute, not for use with a bass, it would not be fair because it is a good product.

OVERALL OPINION

I just acqurir. It works fine, compression is capable of being effective without understanding too (much better than the equivalent in Beh ...), it does not blow, the quality of construction is good. I use a bass guitar. To held notes with a long sustain trs, it works well. on the other hand I find that if I want to use it to level the scores, for example to help slap the pack made me lose the momentum too PCHE. I also thought to use it as a limiter to get my amp 100 W average sound level over a lev before saturation is heard, but does not work, because ultimately my amp much cash trs peaks without distortion gnrer dsagrable is when the average Exceeds the limit is meant to saturation, so the compressor can do nothing. Finally, a good product, but I do not see much intrt for the bass.

Everything is said about the product prcdemment

UTILIZATION

Operation is child's play, in case of doubt the manual is clear trs

SOUND QUALITY

Used between the mixer and the amp a Crest Audio CD1500, we see IMMEDIATE change with or without my DAS DS12 and sub15 pchus sound more deeper bass, rounder and more forward treble , but happiness

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Used for a month to replace a samson s.com, day and night, it's a real compressor, limiter samson is a simple in comparison, compared qualitprix say anything, bought used for 100, I am ready to buy a deuxime

Stereo or dual mono compressor
analog
TRS and XLR connectors
Sidechain on 2 votes

UTILIZATION

Super simple used. It's super easy to find because it's plenty to do at rglage. In addition, each knob is notched which helps considerably to the precision of rglages.

SOUND QUALITY

Level sound is really happy.
I redcouvert synth sounds of my MM6. At a recorded voice (in this case mine), there really is a beautiful transparency. It is clear that the components are good quality utiliss

OVERALL OPINION

At the risk of rpter, DBX is really heavy srieux of trs.
Nothing to do with Samson, Alesis, and so on ...... Behringher
For 155 euros, go for it without hsiter eyes closed for a second.

When you drangent mixes because of a bass that crushes all or a clavinet solos that stick in the sound spectrum of your porridge! One of the most effective Remde is to pick on one or more compressor / expander / noise gate and other Desser to clarify the situation ......... then in a time deuxime read and reread
and test and try and start with the instructions or manual on its knees to matriser "Dynamic Processors"! because many people think that by turning the knobs are loosely is the new ESTARDY!
I can say that the DBX 266XL is really a beautiful Russianness techniqueje recommend this one or another of the range is the srieux!

UTILIZATION

The manual is simple and confirms that it must express itself even above!
Internet is full of advice!

SOUND QUALITY

Its possibilities are numerous and can be used for all situations with acoustic intruments voice percussions etc. .... IDAL and of course with a mixer!
Nothing is cast!

OVERALL OPINION

Report qualitprix poustouflant for this level of quality!