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  • Page 1 Dual Compressor/Gate User Manual Professional Audio Equipment...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING: KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT bE ExPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIqUID AND NO ObjECT FILLED WITHI LIqUID, SUCH AS vASES, SHALL the symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of bE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
  • Page 3 84070, usA date: November 1, 2010 european contact: Your local dbx sales and service office or If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that harman music Group requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    266xs Table of Contents Section 1- Introduction ......1 1.1 Commom Compressor Applications ..1 1.2 Common Gating Applications ... 1 1.3 Service Contact Info ....... 2 1.4 Warranty ........3 Section 2- Getting Started ...... 4 2.1 Rear Panel Connections ....4 2.2 Front Panel Connections ....

  • Page 5: Section 1- Introduction

    Section 1 - Introduction Congratulations on choosing the dbx 266xs Compressor/Gate. The 266xs provides traditional dbx sonic quality and performance for the working musician, DJ, studio operator or anyone who needs a friendly compressor/gate to achieve quality compression, gating and downward expansion quickly and easily.

  • Page 6: Service Contact Info

    After expiration of the warranty, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty.

  • Page 7: Warranty

    In no event shall dbx or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to...

  • Page 8: Section 2- Getting Started

    2.1 Rear Panel Connections IEC Power Cord Receptacle The dbx 266xs comes with a power supply that will accept voltages ranging from 100V-120V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz. An IEC cord is included. EU version accepts 220V-240V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Connections

    266xs Section 2 Getting Started 2.2 Front Panel Connections STEREO COUPLE Switch This switch sets the 266xs for Stereo or Dual Mono operation. Press the STEREO COUPLE switch in for stereo operation where Channel 1 becomes the master controller for both channels. All of Channel 2’s controls, switches, and LEDs will be disabled (except for the Channel 2 GAIN...
  • Page 10 266xs Section 2 Getting Started OVEREASY Switch ® Depress this switch to select the OverEasy® compression characteristic. The amber THRESHOLD LED turns on when the signal is in the OverEasy region. When the switch is out, the 266xs operates as a hard-knee compressor, and the amber LED does not light.
  • Page 11 These times are derived from the input signal and con- tinuously change to match its dynamics. Enabling this AUTO Function duplicates the “classic dbx sound” of the 266xs forerunners which have become standards in the industry. Expander/Gate THRESHOLD Control and LEDs (BELOW/ABOVE) NOTE: The Expander/Gate is off when the Expander/Gate THRESHOLD is set to OFF.

  • Page 12: Section 3 - Making Connections

    266xs Section 3 Making Connections Expander/Gate RATIO Control This control sets the amount of attenuation applied to the input signal once it is below the threshold, from gentle downward expansion (appropriate for mixed program, vocals, etc.), to a hard gating effect (which can be useful for percussion). Fairly low RATIO (and higher Expander/Gate THRESHOLD) settings work best for downward expansion, whereas higher RATIO settings (clockwise towards MAX) work best for gating.

  • Page 13: Section 4 - Technical Support And Facts

    After the warranty expires, a reasonable charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for shipping charges to the factory. dbx will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty.

  • Page 14: Section A - Appendix

    266xs Section A Appendix Section A - Appendix A.1 Technical Specifications Note: 0dBu = 0.775VRMS Specifications are subject to change INPUT (Balanced or Unbalanced): Impedance: > 40kΩ Max Level: +22dBu OUTPUT (Impedance Balanced): Impedance: +4dBu: Balanced: 100Ω Unbalanced: 50Ω...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    266xs Section A Appendix A.2 Block Diagram...
  • Page 16 8760 South Sandy Parkway • Sandy, Utah 84070 Phone: (801) 568-7660 • Fax (801) 568-7662 Int’l Fax: (801) 568-7583 Questions or comments? Contact us at www.dbxpro.com Printed in China 18-0806-A...

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