For sale is a dbx 166XL Compressor/Limiter/Gate in very good working condition.
The 166XL is one of dbx's most popular dynamics processors and has become a staple in professional recording studios, live sound rigs, broadcast facilities, and project studios. It's equally at home smoothing vocals, tightening bass and drums, protecting PA systems, or controlling dynamics on virtually any source.
This unit comes from my professional film scoring and recording studio in Los Angeles and has been fully tested.
Features
- Dual-channel compressor/limiter/gate
- OverEasy® and Hard Knee compression
- PeakStopPlus® brickwall limiter
- Auto or manual attack and release
- Expand/Gate on each channel
- Stereo link mode
- Balanced XLR and ¼" TRS inputs and outputs
- Standard 1U rackmount
Condition
Very Good
- Fully tested and operating correctly
- Compressors, gates, and limiters function as they should
- All knobs, switches, and LEDs work properly
- Clean front panel
- Light cosmetic wear consistent with normal rack use
- No known operational issues
Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
About the Seller
I'm a professional film and television composer downsizing a long-time recording studio in Los Angeles. All equipment has been maintained in a smoke-free professional environment and tested before listing.
⭐ 34 five-star reviews with a perfect 5.0-star seller rating.
Buy with confidence.
Includes
- dbx 166XL
- IEC power cable
Carefully packed and fully insured for shipment.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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