dbx 166xs
Compressor/Limiter/Gate
Compressor / Limiter$259Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Compressor / Limiter
- Description
- Compressor/Limiter/Gate
- Topology
- True RMS detection, OverEasy/hard-knee compression
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 2
- Form factor
- 1U rackmount
- Rack units
- 1
- DSP
- false
- Powered
- true
- Power (W)
- 15
- Frequency response
- 20Hz-20kHz, +0/-0.5dB
Details
Controls: Compression threshold, gate threshold, Auto mode, gain reduction LED metering
I/O: Inputs: 1/4" TRS + XLR (pin 2 hot); Outputs: 1/4" TRS + XLR; Sidechain: 1/4" TRS insert
Notes: Also functions as a gate (dual compressor/limiter/gate) - classified as Compressor / Limiter per taxonomy guidance. price_usd is Sweetwater street price, not MSRP, captured Jul 2026.