Adding a dbx® 166xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate to a live sound rig or studio brings more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Compression smooths out uneven levels, adds sustain to guitars and fattens up drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of the mix - adding greater clarity and making them stand out from the surrounding instruments. To protect expensive amps and speakers the PeakStop® limiter provides an absolute ceiling for peak excursions or large transients that could damage your equipment.
The 166xs is the latest in a long line of the world's most successful compressors from the inventors of the technology. Its patented Overeasy® compression technology provides smooth and musical performance while the AutoDynamic™ attack and release controls, found only on dbx compressors, puts great sound within easy reach. The 166xs can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes, has true RMS power summing and features quality XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs.