The dbx 266A Compressor/Gate is designed to provide traditional dbx sonic quality for musicians, DJs, and studio operators. It combines a compressor to control dynamic range and add punch or sustain, with a gate/expander to remove noise or tighten sounds. The unit features AutoDynamic circuitry that scales attack and release controls based on the program material.
The compressor can be used to fatten kick or snare drums, add sustain to guitar or synthesizer sounds, smooth vocal performances, raise signals out of a mix, prevent sound system overload, and handle digital to analog transfers.
The gate is used to gate dry percussive sounds like snare and kick drums, gate sounds with longer decay such as cymbals and piano, remove hum or buzz from instruments, and reduce noise under smooth sounds like vocals.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, you must not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.