I can't seem to find a schematic for the original (black face) dbx 162 stereo compressor. Any ideas on where to find one?

I have a lot of experience with high-endcompressors like distressors, manley, 1176's, API etc. I am looking for some utility compression that you can use for "less important duties". For example when I have a dense mix happening and I need to squeeze in a keyboard or some other element I need something to really contain the source.

I just bought an RCA 12AU7A tube to replace the one in my dbx 367 which gave up.

It doesn't work. No audio being passed or metered. I checked connections.

Is this a wrong tube for the dbx367?

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Is there a difference between these 2 and is one better than the other or does it not matter which one I should get?

Anyone fans?

Hi all, I hope the is the right place for this question...

I have a dbx 386 connecting to a MOTU 828 Mk2 via S/PDIF. Am I better off connecting to the 828 with analog cables and thus allowing the 828 to handle the d/a conversion?

I've read that the 828 has "very nice" converters however I've not the expertise to make that judgment.

What do you folks think?

I have $3000 (maybe a little more) that I'm going to use to upgrade my mic or preamp...or both. Considering that I have the following, what would you recommend I upgrade, and to what?

KEEP IN MIND THIS IS A Mic THAT WILL BE USED 95% FOR RAP!

AKG 414
dbx 286A

Basically, how will I see the greatest improvement in my ending vocal sound?

Hi all,
my dbx 386 has started giving me some horrendous noises on one channel. I've tried switching the tubes between channel 1 and 2, and the same channel still has the problem, so obviously my tubes are fine. Does anyone know where I might get a hold of some schematics so I can track down the problem?

Alternatively, can anyone suggest where to start looking?

I'm looking to buy a couple of the dbx 160 compressor/limiter series. I've heard the dbx 160x and the 160a, and found the 160x to be superior. I've never heard the original dbx 160, and was wondering if it is considered the best model of the 160 series, or if the only difference between the 160 and 160x is the VU meter being swapped out for the LED meter?

Thanks,
-Adam