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product_id: 75242115
title: "dbx 166XL Dual Compressor Limiter Gate"
brand: "dbx"
price: "€ 50.00"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/75242115-dbx-166xl-dual-compressor-limiter-gate
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# Precision LED displays Program-adaptive expander/gate Dual compressor/limiter dbx 166XL Dual Compressor Limiter Gate

**Brand:** dbx
**Price:** € 50.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate Your Sound Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** dbx 166XL Dual Compressor Limiter Gate by dbx
- **How much does it cost?** € 50.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- dbx enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dbx brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quick Setup:** Separate LED displays for instant gain and threshold adjustments.
- • **Dynamic Control:** Versatile dynamics control for any audio material.
- • **Smooth Operation:** Goof-proof design for effortless level management.
- • **Sustain & Fatten:** Enhance guitars and drums with professional-grade sustain.
- • **Advanced Algorithms:** New gate timing algorithms for seamless release.

## Overview

The dbx 166XL Dual Compressor Limiter Gate is a professional audio tool designed for seamless operation, offering advanced dynamics control with program-adaptive features and precision LED displays for quick setup. Perfect for musicians and sound engineers looking to enhance their mixes.

## Description

Product Description          The dbx 166XL Compressor/Gate provides two channels of noise gating, OverEasy or classic hard knee compression and PeakStop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement companies, musicians, or anyone who needs quality processing quickly and easily.             .com          The dbx 166XL Compressor/Gate provides two channels of noise gating, OverEasy or classic hard knee compression and PeakStop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement companies, musicians, or anyone who needs quality processing quickly and easily. Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material. The dbx 166XL processor is the result of an intensive engineering and product development effort aimed at taking advantage of the latest and best advances in manufacturing technology to deliver true dbx audio performance and reliability to our customers at the lowest possible cost. The 166XL puts a completely new level of compressor/gate performance within everyone's reach. Features include: Stereo or Dual Mono operation of gating, compression and peak limiting. In Stereo couple mode, the Channel 1 controls become Master controls, and Channel 2 follows precisely to ensure a rock solid stereo image--even with high amounts of compression. Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR; 1/4-inch sidechain insert. 10-Segment LED Display for gain reduction (up to 30dB). Click above for enlarged front/rear views. Click to enlarge.OverEasy/Hard Knee Selection Allows selection between our famous OverEasy compression curve and the classic "Hard Knee" curve popularized by the original dbx 160, 161 and 162. Expander/Gate Circuit With variable release time and +15dBu maximum threshold. Selectable Low Frequency Shelf (via Contour button) in the Sidechain Path Recommended when compressing mixed program material to prevent low frequency energy from "punching holes" in the sound. PeakStop Limiting Provides control of maximum peak levels at the output of the 166XL regardless of any other control. PeakStop comes after the compression, gating and other circuitry including the output gain, so it sets an absolute limit for peak excursions before they reach the output. True RMS Level Detection Senses the power in the program in a musical manner, much as human hearing does, giving results superior to peak or average detection. Hardwire System Bypass Buttons on both channels Allow the audio to pass even if the unit is unplugged, and are also useful for comparing the processed and unprocessed signals. Separate LED Displays Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup. Electronically Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS Input and Output Jacks Tip/Ring/Sleeve phone jacks and XLR-type jacks are wired in parallel; either input will accept an audio signal for processing by the 166XL. Separate Sidechain Inserts Enables an outboard processor or signal to control compression or gating. DC-Controlled Parameters The signal does not pass thru any of the parameter controls. Instead a DC voltage controls all functions; this eliminates any possibility of potentiometer noise developing over time. What's in the Box 166XL Unit, AC Power Cord, Operation Manual, Registration Card

## Features

- Goof proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
- New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
- Program-adaptive expander/gates
- Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
- Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup

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*Product available on Desertcart Finland*
*Store origin: FI*
*Last updated: 2026-03-20*