dbx 172 (SUPERGATE)

Dynamics processor type GATE / DUCKING, 2 mono channels linkable

VCA, analog processing

XLR connectors symtrique (the pro) with Stereo jack insert.

Rack with PSU intgre

UTILIZATION

Single use on the principle

Features:
- Threshold (threshold), ratio, attack, hold, release, depth
- Option: TCM (Transient Capture Mode) with a Dlay of 0.3 ms on the process to capture signal transients
- KEY input
- KEY Filter, external Key, Key Monitor
- Mode: GATE, EXPAND, DUCK
- Option: OneShot, to reflect the tempo of a variable set of drums
- Attnuation signal: Adjustable up to 90 dB

SOUND QUALITY

(+) Variable Q Filter paramtrique up 24 dB / Oct and a BP of 60 Hz 6 KHz, optional in the circuit dbrayable dtecteur. It IDAL.
(+) The TCM, not to eat The beginning of the signal (if percussive)
(+) Mode gate or expander or ducking = product fits

It is a product specially pens for the battery, I use most often in use during any "remastering" it allows me to capture finely the snare or bass drum, in a mix dj RALIS.

OVERALL OPINION

About 5 years

(-) Between XLR symtrique while in use will gnralement console insert jack (unbalanced).

This is a complete product, but quite demanding rgler (sono pluttdconseill use. I had a prcdement MULTIGATE D & R, and I wanted a filter that more slectif 12 dB / Oct .

Bought used (about 1000 euros), the finish and the product is pro trs but use a little SPECIFICATIONS. I know that today, and similar products are less expensive (GATE SAMSON ...), for those who want to have a true mastery of GATE.