| Most compressor/gates provide less than musical compression, coupled
with gating that swallows transients—or closes early, cutting off decay
and reverb tails. The superb engineering in the 266XL ensures that both
its compression and gating provide versatility and excellent sonic
performance in situations where other compressor/gates typically
produce undesirable processing artifacts. When using the 266XL’s AutoDynamic™ Attack and Release controls,
artists and engineers will find that the center settings deliver
classic dbx compression, while the full control range produces voicings
that extend from slow “leveling” to aggressive “peak” limiting.
The
Auto Dynamic™ circuitry continuously adjusts the actual attack and
release times to optimally match the program material. Since users
aren’t restricted to using the Attack and Release controls only in
“peak” operation, they can tailor the response of the 266XL for
individual tracks, mixed program material, special effects or system
protection. As a result, production studios can use the versatile 266XL
to replace multiple “single-purpose” limiters while sound reinforcement
users can standardize on the 266XL for all of their applications.
The
266XL’s advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new,
program-dependent timing algorithm to produce ultra-smooth release
characteristics—even with complex signals, such as voice or reverb
decays. dbx engineers went on to take advantage of the wide dynamic
range and high precision of the dbx® VCA to design in an extra-wide
threshold range and ensure top gating performance for each application.
Separate
precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and
gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup, while the 266XL’s intuitive
operation lets users easily smooth uneven levels, add sustain to
guitars, squash drums or tighten up mixes. In Stereo couple mode, the
Channel 1 controls become Master controls, and Channel 2 follows
precisely to ensure a rock solid stereo image—even with high amounts of
compression. Professionals and newcomers will find that the 266XL sets
up rapidly and musically the first time it is used, and every time
thereafter.
The dbx® 266XL processor is the result of an
intensive engineering and product development effort aimed at taking
advantage of the latest and best advances in manufacturing technology
to deliver true dbx audio performance and reliability to our customers
at the lowest possible cost. The 266XL puts a completely new level of
compressor/gate performance within everyone’s reach. Owners Manual
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