DBX 160A Mono Compressor/Limiter

DBX 160A Mono Compressor/Limiter

The dbx® 160A is a legendary dbx® 160 family of compressor/limiters. The same classic sound, easy set-up and no compromise metering is now married to an improved signal path and stronger chassis design. The result is industry standard compressor/limiter which is digital-ready and road tough.

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
• Strappable with another 160A for true RMS stereo summing operation

Specifications:

• Input Connectors: 1/4" TRS and XLR, Floating Balanced; XLR: Pin 2 hot Phone: Tip Hot
• Input Impedance: 40k
• Max Input: +24dBu, Balanced or Unabalanced (Absolute)
• CMRR: >45dB (any Frequency)
• Detector Input: Connector: 14" TRS phone, Floating Balanced
• Detector Input Impedance: >200k
• Detector Input Max Level: +28dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced
• Output Connectors: 1/4" TRS phone, Unbalanced; XLR, floating balanced; pin 2 hot
• Output Impedance: Balanced 200 ohm, unbalanced 100 ohm
• Max Output: (Balanced): +24dBm; <0.3% THD; (Unbalanced): +20dBm; <0.3% THD
• Noise: <-90dBu, Unweighted (20Hz - 20kHz)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz -20kHz, +0, -0.5dB; +0, -3dB 0.5Hz and 90kHz
• THD: <0.2%, Typical, any amount of compression up to 40dB @ 1kHz
• Compressor Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu
• 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 30dB
• 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, 50/60Hz; EU: 200-250VAC, 50/60Hz
• Power Connector: IEC receptacle
• Dimensions: 1.75" x 19" x 6.5" (4.45cm x 48.2cm x 16.51cm)
• Unit Weight: 4.452 lbs (1.99 kg)
• Shipping Weight: 6.62 lbs (2.99 kg)