DBX 1066 Dual Compressor Limiter Gate

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Product Features

• Selectable auto (classic dbx®) or manual (variable attack and release) compression
• Contour switch removes unwanted low frequency information from detector circuit
• Selectable Overeasy® or Hard Knee compression modes
• PeakStopPlus™ limiting for setting maximum allowable level with minimal distortion
• SC Ext and SC Mon for setting up and monitoring external devices for gating function

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002H0QHS
• Item model number: DBX1066
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Product Description

Product Description

The dbx 1066 is a professional, two channel compressor limiter expander/gate delivering world class dbx compression with an expanded level of control and metering capabilities.The Compressor section provides Ratio control, switchable Overeasy compression, switchable Low Frequency Contour, manual Attack and Release controls (switchable to automatic), plus switchable Input or Output Metering, and Output Gain control. Gain reduction is also metered, as are the Compression Threshold, Expander/Gate Threshold and the Peakstop limiter. The Peakstop-Plus limiter controls signal peaks, transparently protecting your system. There is also a Sidechain on each channel which is switchable in/out from the front panel, so there's no more patching and repatching to A/B test your sidechain insert. Other features include an internal power supply balanced 1/4 inch and XLR inputs and outputs, switchable stereo linking, and switchable +4/-10 operating level for each channel. Superb, transparent sound quality with great control.The dbx 1066 is the Stereo Compressor/Limiter/Gate of the 90's. After producing the world's most renown series of compressors, the task of producing a new compressor worthy of dbx's reputation would be daunting for most engineers. Not for dbx. Their engineers know audio like no one else in the world. Now the fruits of their talents are available to you in the form of the 1066 Stereo Compressor/Limiter/Gate.Want to instantly add Color that classic dbx response to your mix? It's there at the touch of theAutobutton. Or use the independent Attack and Release controls to tailor the 1066 to your specific needs. Unwanted frequencies or mic bleed in the signal path? Frequency dependent gain control is a snap to set up and execute with our Side Chain External button (SC Ext). Use the Side Chain Monitor button (SC Mon) and your favorite EQ to dial in the specific frequencies you want to trigger the device. As has become our standard, t