INTERFACE Product Review - dbx 266XL Compressor-Gate

[@EzeeLinux]

@triclone123 I'm glad it helped. The manual for this box is not detailed enough, for sure. :) JC

[@EzeeLinux]

@byrlogos I'm glad the video helped. I wonder why dbx left a power switch out of the design. No power switch is fine for a radio station or pro studio where you never power anything down but it makes using this in a home studio a bit awkward. :) JC

[@robertcass123]

Get a power conditioner it's safer for your Equipment Sir and you get a switch !

[@EzeeLinux]

@Antilevitation It takes line level input so you can't just plug the guitar right into the dbx. However, you could compress the out put from the amp (line level) and then you'd get a more consistent level. :) JC

[@EzeeLinux]

@cacaw8 It could work that way as long as you can feed the dbx line level for input, sure. :) JC

[@EzeeLinux]

@austin1o5 The input is looking for line level so I'm not sure if you could plug a guitar straight into it. This unit is more for the full mix. :) JC

[@markbrowning9068]

Thank you for the explanation!!

[@EzeeLinux]

@akarc24 It's sort of like comparing apples to oranges. The DBX is made to use an analog audio chain. The quality is very good but if you're working in digital it's best to stay in digital so the virtual compressor is best there. :) JC

[@triclone123]

Thank you thank you thank you for this video. I could not figure it all the features with the instructions. Nobody was more clear than you before. Thanks again!

[@EzeeLinux]

@Antilevitation You could do that as long as the peddle operate at line level to feed the amp. I think, though, you'd be better off getting a compressor designed to work as an effect in the chain. :) JC

[@chrispeters4405]

lb for lb the dbx 266 xl is a mastering compressor, ideal for busing bass mixes. the side chain gate on the 266xl is very good. the nearest competitor is the alesis 3630 which is also acceptable, but the 266xl smooths the bass like a high end unit, very good compressor

[@ScottyD]

@CoolDudeClem Sorry, the last Webcast on 11/5 did not get captured due to a ID10T Error... We forgot to hit record before the show started. Many apologies and we will be sure to capture the upcoming show. :)

[@ScottyD]

@DuskY1991 Sure, you can put in the line out of the mixer and it will ride the gain going into the computer. It will go anywhere you like... :) JC

[@JJtoob]

Good video, I liked that you put in a graphical representation of the audio when compressed, it helps me visualize how it works since my ears aren't that well trained yet.

[@EzeeLinux]

@pumpkinfan22 Glad it helped! :) JC

[@PeachesChrenko]

Great video thanks! I've had the 166xl for many yrs and haven't used it the last 10yrs. In all this time I've never seen a video on it til now😊

[@Bob-jz9yx]

Excellent video. Very thorough. Thanks.

[@Antilevitation]

@BadEditPro I was more thinking about using it for the gate feature :) but i read a lot of negative things about this one on forums, so i think i'll continue my search for a while. Thanks for your help anyhow!

[@bobmartin770]

Excellent explanation. Thanks.

[@CoolDudeClem]

Where is this fridays interface? I forgot it was on and missed it and I can't find it on the site. The latest one I can find is the one that was on thursday.

[@sfernando1]

very good explanation Scotty. well done

[@av8er1648]

I really appreciate your precise instruction on this particular unit and am actually integrating what you've offered here. Please set me straight on the limiter comment if need be. I just don't see it integrated into this model. Thanks much!

[@EzeeLinux]

@badge1957 Thanks! :) JC

[@bobayersquebec]

hi man ! i own this compressor , it' s the firs time that i see somebody use it thru his audio/video living room sound system and i do it too cause i have enough that on internet we listening per exemple a youtube video, this clis is like -30 db and boom advertising is at + 35 db !!! WTF is wrong whit them ??? So i' ve put a compressor in my chain and fix the problem. About your video it' s very well explained on every fonction that even a french guy like me whit a average english bases understand. Now i understand very well so i want to tanks you very much for this. Peace Scotty D

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

This was helpful. Thanks.

[@Clawz78]

If you set the ratio to infinite to 1 you will have a limiter. The ratio is the amount of input added to get one db of additional output. 3 to 1 would be 3 db of additional input with 1 db of added output. Infinite to one will limit the output no matter how much input is added.

[@troysmith7711]

Great Video! How can I connect this to my Tascam CD Recorder ?

[@austin1o5]

can i use this going in to a guitar amplifier?

[@Clawz78]

Great Review! Great explained. i will look more into your reviews in the future.

[@badge1957]

Hey ! that was the best instructional video ever ! thank you....bobby

[@woabeatz9717]

Can you run the left side out put to the right side.?and double compress for vocals...

[@EzyoMusic]

Hey there JC. Do you think this kind of comp/lim device would work in my studio where I have just a few mics and an audio interface/pre-amp (XLR/TRS input combined, with 48 pantom power) going into my computer? Because sometimes I like to record a relatively hot signal but cannot control the gain if a peak shoots through.

[@elbeaver0]

Geez! You are either a great seller, or a great teacher... (Maybe both?)

[@badge1957]

Great !!!! loved it .......Now I understand it a lot better thank you.....bobby

[@pierpaul6162]

tanks man, we need videos like this one, good job, continue like that !!!

[@k8osradioscience545]

Excellent review.. Many thanks!

[@akarc24]

how is this vs virtual compressors found in programs like logic pro?

[@noSecretmusic]

Excellent explanation V helpful

[@av8er1648]

I have found that this is NOT a compressor/ limiter but rather a compressor/ gate and lacks the limiter which is available on the 166XL.

[@Antilevitation]

@BadEditPro So i can't put it at the end of my pedalchain and then to the input of the amp?

[@Chamilawarna]

Great video many thanks !!

[@Antilevitation]

Could i use this on my marshall 100W guitar amplifier?

[@AkoDrumms]

Respect, can you give me advice about settings up my toms on drums, some gigs i have fidback problems when i tune with some resonance drummheads. Thank you

[@Antilevitation]

@BadEditPro so i can't just put it at the end of my pedalchain? then it would be like this Guitar => pedals => dbx 266xl => amp

[@nessmalone]

Thank you pal!!!

[@drrobotnikmeanbeanma]

Is a dbx project 1 compressor gate 266 overeasy compression expander vintage good for eliminating clipping ? And Good for raising up the low parts ?And what tape recorders have Automatic Level Controls ?

[@enriquemarin1827]

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[@zerogravity121]

you dont need a power switch if you use a power bar

[@karmapantsphotography9294]

Tape Deck!

[@ShiftaelV2]

bwahahaha no power switch?!!? heh that's funny...

[@elbeaver0]

However, no switch is neat for dumbdumb know-it-all DJ's that come to clubs and wonder why their kits doesn't work... You have no idea how many times I got an "Emergency call" for a kit that doesn't work and in the end it was just the compressor's switch that was turned off :S ...