Equipment Review
Product Reviewed:
dbx 266A Compressor/Gate
Made by: dbx
Cost: $160
Submitted by Slider
Rating: 
Features:
2 mono channels of compression that are stereo linkable for final mixes. 1/4" inputs/outputs which are selectable between balanced and unbalanced. 1/4" sidechain insert jacks on each channel. Controls for the compressor include threshold, ratio, attack, release, and output gain. Controls for the gate include threshold and ratio. Bypass and over-easy switches for each channel, and LED displays on each channel for gain reduction and threshold levels.
Technical Specifications:
What I liked:
This unit is a good basic compressor for the money. It gives me the compression that I need for my tracking and mixes. The stereo link button comes in very handy also. I really love having the gain reduction LEDs although most have these anyway.
What I didn't:
Nothing.
User Tips:
Use the gain reduction LEDs because they are the key to getting good compression. Check out the article on this site about applying compression.
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