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dbx 286s

Microphone Preamplifier/Channel Strip Processor

The dbx 286s is a full-featured Channel Strip Processor that delivers a studio-quality microphone/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination. The sonically pristine dbx 286s Mic Preamp has all the features you need, including wide-ranging input gain control, switchable +48V phantom power, and an 80Hz high-pass filter to remove low frequency hum, rumble or wind. Use the patented dbx OverEasy compressor to transparently smooth out uneven acoustic tracks or deliver that classic “in your face” vocal performance that only a dbx compressor can. Fine-tune the Enhancer HF Detail control to add sparkle and crispness to your tracks and make adjustments to the LF Detail control to add fullness and depth to vocals and bass instruments while cleaning up the muddy low mid-range frequencies. Plus, the separate threshold and ratio controls on the Expander/Gate allow you to subtly reduce headphone leakage or radically gate noisy guitar amps.

Studio quality Mic Preamp/Channel Strip Processor Program-adaptive Expander/Gate Frequency tunable De-Esser reduces sibilance and high frequency distortion Enhancer increases the detail and definition of the high and low frequencies Full compliment of meters and status LEDs Insert jack allows you to add an external processor Precision detented controls

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Mic Input
Floating balanced, Pin 2 Hot Female XLR (Pin 2 Hot) Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Impedance
~ 4.2kΩ Balanced 1.9 kΩ 1.7 kΩ

CMRR
>40dB, typically 55dB >85 dB from 20 Hz to 3 kHz, >70 dB from 3 kHz to 20 kHz >60 dB; typically >70 dB from 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Power Requirements
15 Watts 20 Watts 2.56 Watts

Instrument Input
Floating balanced, Tip Hot Tip-Sleeve ¼” Jack (Front Panel) Tip-Sleeve ¼” Jack (Front Panel)

Output Type
4” TRS phone (Balanced/Unbalanced) Male XLR and Tip-Ring-Sleeve ¼” (Pin 2 and Tip hot) Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered

Low Detail
Bell-shaped boost @ 80Hz, bell-shaped cut @250Hz, ratio is approximately 2:1 100 Hz, Low-pass shelving filter 0 to +15 dB boost, simultaneous bell filter boost (125 Hz center frequency) and bell filter cut (400 Hz center frequency)

High Detail
Program-controlled shelving equalizer, approximately 15dB maximum HF boost 10 kHz, High-pass shelving filter 0 to +15 dB boost, high-shelving filter (10 kHz corner frequency)

Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.75” x 5.75” x 19” 3.5″ x 19″ x 8″ 5.25” x 1.5” x 6”

Weight
4.5 lbs 8.1 lbs 1.3 lbs

• The dbx 286s is a full featured Pre-Amp for Microphones, and Instruments – a Channel Strip Processor with 4 Independent Effects – Compression, De-Esser, Enhancer, Expander/Gate. Plus Loop-Out for adding additional processors.
• Classic dbx Compression – Reduces the dynamic range of signals with loud and quiet elements so that both can be heard clearly. Perfect for bringing vocals to the forefront of your mix, ensuring they stand out with greater clarity and presence.
• The additional 1/4″ TRS Line Input can accept balanced/unbalanced signals to process live electronic instruments or pre-recorded tracks at mixdown. Use the Insert jack to interface between the Mic Preamp and the signal processing sections to “loop out”
• Enhancer increases the detail and definition of the high and low frequencies adding punch and shimmer to a mix. De-Essers are specialized compressors that focus on a specific frequency range. They reduce harsh high frequencies and sibilance.
• Full array of status LEDs – Monitor audio levels and processor status at a glance, ensuring optimal performance. Floating balanced XLR Mic Input accepts balanced or unbalanced inputs to connect to microphones.
• Rack mountable 1U Dimensions: 1.75″ x 5.75″ x 19″
• Input: 1/4″ TRS (x2) and XLR (x1); output: 1/4″ TRS (x1)