dbx Driverack RTA Real Time Analyzer MicrophoneYou need an omni-directional, flat frequency, measurement microphone? The dbx RTA-M is perfect for this application.
Price: $99.00 Buy now!

dbx 160A Compressor LimiterThe 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 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.
Price: $429.95 Buy now!

User Reviews:
Feature:
Soft and hard knee compression worked the best for me. This is a top quality product you must have if you’re a sound man. Unquestionably the best compressor I’ve used.

Quality:
You gotta hear the sound; just remarkable the way it makes my mix sound. It saves my equipment too from zealous vocalist and musicians who think they sound good by singing and playing music too loud. The DBX just makes the mix sound better. Super top quality product.

Value:
The best if your on a budget or not.

Desirability:
It’s ok; but I’m more concerned with how a product works and the DBX 160A works well.

Sound:
I used it for the mains and wow, it does a super job at compressing peaks. I can’t desrcibe the sound to as you have to listen to it because it sounded so good. People never knew I was using a compressor and thought I was a very good sound man. But give DBX credit too; what a super compressor.

Ease of Use:
At first I used recommended settings and it worked just fine. As I used it more, I had my own settings. Not hard to use at all.

Support:
I wouldn’t know. This product worked so well I never needed support.

Overall:
I’m sure there are other compressors that are good but I’m very satisfied with the DBX. It’s the only one I want to use for mains and individual channels.

dbx 386 Dual Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamp with Digital OutThe Silver Series 386 dual channel tube mic preamp puts the best of both worlds into 1 affordable package by combining the warmth of the irreplaceable vacuum tube with the proprietary dbx Type IV conversion system. The 386 boasts many of the same features as other products in the Silver Series, such as +48V phantom power, a phase invert switch, and low cut filtering; but also includes digital outputs in both AES/EBU, and S/PDIF formats.
Price: $529.95 Buy now!

dbx 215 Dual 15-Band Graphic EqualizerThe dbx 2-Series Graphic Equalizers have been designed to meet the needs of the most demanding sound reinforcement environments, while offering the simplicity of straight forward controls. The 215 not only provides standard features like dual channels, 15 2/3 octave bands, ISO frequency meters, +/- 12dB input gain range, and switchable 50Hz/12dB octave low-cut filters, but also includes other thoughtful features.
Price: $149.00 Buy now!

dbx 1215 Dual 15-Band Graphic EqualizerThe dbx12 Series were designed to meet the needs of the most demanding sound reinforcement environments, while offering the simplicity of straightforward controls.
Price: $249.95 Buy now!

dbx DriveRack PA Plus Loudspeaker Management SystemThe DriveRack PA has already become a staple of the complete package for live sound perfection. The easiest way to make your PA sound clearer, punchier and all around better sounding, the Dbx Driverack PA Plus adds even more features and an improvement of over-all functionality. More settings, more control and enhanced circuitry; the sound you seek is right at your fingertips.
Price: $499.95 Buy now!

dbx 234XL Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3 or 4-Way CrossoverThe technology that made dbx famous brings you a crossover which has been tested to the highest professional standards at a price that’s just too low to admit!
Price: $219.95 Buy now!

dbx DriveRack 260 EQ and Speaker Control ProcessorThe 260 capitalizes on the road tested and contractor approved nature of the other products in the DriveRack line.
Price: $999.00 Buy now!

DBX 286A Microphone ProcessorThe 286A includes new dbx standard internal power supply, +48v phantom power, frequency controllable de-esser, premium pre-amp section and expanded metering 2-knob compression, and a spectral enhancer and an expander/gate, all in a 1U rack design. AC power supply is included.
Price: $209.00 Buy now!

User Reviews:
Feature:
I run the mic direct and then patch into the line in on the mixer. The gate, compressor, & desser work great. Also, the enhancers really do add a certain sheen to your live vocals. A great piece. You don’t really need an eq, leave that on your mixer channel (providing you have at least 4 bands and 2 are parametric)

Quality:
Not terribly pretty, but built well. The knobs have a solid feel. Top notch!

Value:
Before you consider buying a new mixer or expensive microphone, learn to use a 286, it may make you reconsider!

Desirability:
After using it, my respect grows and grows. I would buy it in a minute for my live work, but would seek out something else for my digital studio work. I don’t use compression, gating, EQ, or dessing before I go into my computer. Once its there, I can’t change it, so I do it all within the software or repatch and record again through the effect so nothing is too permanent.

Sound:
As an engineer I use 4 of these regularly. There is such a difference between the microphones and vocals with and without it. In live audio the 286 puts you in control. Great features and full on wonderful sound.

Support:
Never needed them

dbx 1231 Dual 31-Band Graphic EqualizerThe dbx12 Series were designed to meet the needs of the most demanding sound reinforcement environments, while offering the simplicity of straightforward controls.
Price: $349.95 Buy now!

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