Selling my husbands DBX 166XL Compressor • Limiter • Gate** – TWO‑Channel Dynamics Rack

Why it's irresistible:
This rugged 1U rack unit delivers classic DBX muscle—with dual channels you can run in stereo or dual mono. It's built for serious tone‑taming with features like compression, peak limiting, and gating—all packaged in a no-nonsense, road-ready chassis.

Core Features:
Compressor** with adjustable threshold, ratio, attack/release, plus “OverEasy” soft‑knee mode for smoother control.
PeakStop Limiter for rock-solid ceiling control (a juicy distortion effect, per aficionados)
Program‑adaptive Gate**/expander with smooth release and side‑chain insert.
Side‑chain control, stereo/dual‑mono linking, XLR ¼″ I/O, and true RMS detection deliver pro‑level flexibility
DC‑servo pots for noise‑free parameter control—no scratchy surprises.

Real‑world vibes:

“Transparent and doesn't color tone… no annoying ‘doink'” – praised by Sweetwater users
“Responsive, musical, smooth compression”
“Useful (if hard/spiky‑sounding)… does the trick live”

“It compresses… they do what they say on the tin. If you want comp, use it!”

Pro tips:
Drums, bass, vocals—solid workhorses in live and studio setups
Side‑chain makes it great for de‑essing or ducking music under speech
It leans a bit “hard/spiky” at the top end—dial carefully to taste

Condition: -used but fully functional, all knobs switches clean, dual‑channel LED metering works flawlessly.”
I purchased the unit Used, from a retired CBC employee in S. Edmonton a few years back. I didn't use it much because I mainly used my DBX286 for most of my recordings
Price:$199
Includes: Unit, power cable,
No Shipping/pickup: Leduc

Why it's a no‑brainer:

You're getting a proven, versatile dynamics powerhouse at a steal. Perfect for tightening drum racks, leveling vocals, controlling bass, and adding creative dynamics—all without breaking a sweat or the bank.
Make your next mix tighter than ever
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