DISC dbx 160A Compressor Limiter

Full Description

World class compression

Experience studio mastery through this great sounding compressor. The 160A is a true legend in the studio and stage world. Thank to its fantastic circuitry, the 160A is one of the most responsive compressors and targets transient peaks beautifully, attenuating the frequencies in a subtle way or if you prefer, a total brick wall of peak limiting. It simply helps your audio work sound amazing.

OverEasy or Hard knee - get the response you need

Utilise compression curves with a very wide-range threshold, ratio, and output controls - the dbx can handle whatever you throw at it. With natural sounding dynamics, the 160A takes your audio's characteristics to a more professional degree.

Thanks to the Infinity+ inverse-compression mode, the 160A will decrease the audio output level below unity gain when the input exceeds threshold. This can be very useful for correcting overloud vocal choruses or attenuating distracting house mix levels.

Features

• OverEasy® or classic hard knee compression with dbx's® ultra-musical program dependent attack and release times
• Compression ratio variable from 1:1 through infinity :1 to negative compression
• Precision dual RMS LED display monitors input or output and gain reduction over a wide range and calibrates for different operating levels
• Over 60dB of gain reduction available
• Exclusive Infinity+ compression allows negative compression
• Independent balanced and unbalanced outputs can drive 600 loads to +24dBm simultaneously
• New floating balanced output stage drives any load
• Optional output transformer capable
• Compatible with another 160A for true RMS stereo summing operation

Specifications

• Input Connectors: 1/4'' TRS and XLR; Floating Balanced
• Input Impedance: 40k?
• Maximum Input: +24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced (Absolute)
• CMRR: >45dB (Any Frequency)
• Detector Input: 1/4'' TRS Connector; Floating Balanced
• Detector Input Impedance: >200k?
• Detector Input Maximum Level: +28dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced
• Output Connectors:
  • 1/4'' TRS, Unbalanced
  • XLR, Floating Balanced
• Output Impedance:
  • Balanced: 200?
  • Unbalanced: 100?
• Maximum Output:
  • Balanced: +24dBm,
  • Unbalanced: +20dBm,
• Noise:
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+0, -0.5dB; +0, -3dB 5kHz and 90kHz)
• THD:
• Compressor Threshold Characteristic: OverEasy® or Hard Knee
• Compressor Ratio: Variable 1:1 to :1 Thru to -1:1; >60dB Maximum Compression
• Compressor Attack Time: Program Dependent; Typically 15ms for 10dB, 5ms for 20dB, 3ms for 20dB
• Compressor Release Time: Program Dependent; Typically 8ms for 1dB, 80ms for 10dB, 400ms for 50dB; 125dB/Sec Rate
• Dynamic Range: >113dB
• Gain Adjustment Range: Variable from -20dB to +20dB
• Stereo Coupling: True RMS Power Summing
• Summing: 1/4'' TRS Phone Jack
• Operating voltage: DO: 90-130VAC, 50Hz/60Hz; EU: 200-250VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
• Power Connector: IEC Receptacle
• Dimensions: 1.75'' x 19'' x 6.5'' / 4.45cm x 48.2cm x 16.51cm
• Weight: 4.452lbs / 1.99kg