I'm wondering the best way to use a dbx 163 with my Tascam 388? The dbx 163 has only 2 rca jacks. 1 right and one left. Do I plug them in to the effect return and the effect send? When I do this, what will I be able to do with it? Will I be able to adjust compression on all 8 tracks using the the effects loop volume control? THANKS for any help

I was wondering if anyone knew how to hook up a dbx 163, (the one with the wood panels and the single slider), to the effects loop on a Tascam 388. I never hooked up a unit with a single RCA jack for input and output. I need to compress a couple of tracks on the 8 track, but don't really want to compress the whole mix if I don't have to. I am mixing down to a 22-2. Any help would be great.

Hello All,
I need somethign to liven up my vocals. I'm considering getting one of these: dbx mini pre. Itsa single channel tube mic preamp, and i was wondering if its worth actually purchasing. has anyone used this unit particularly? any thoughts or recommendations? heres a link so you can see it in case you are not familiar.

Hi -- I'm new to the site, so if I'm asking a question that's been asked before I apologize, and apologize if I'm asking a dumb question.

I have a dbx encoded tape from the mid-70s that I need to digitize to save. Are there any plugins or software virtual modules that will decode dbx?

Thank you in advance and thanks for the expertise!

JoeR

Would a dbx 166 or a pair of stereo linked 160a's be a good choice to put between my Groove Tube pre's and the inputs of my RME card? I want something to tame anything particularly hot and be transparent of course.

If not, what would you recommend?

alrighty folks, it seems like a simple question, I own a dbx 576 and am recording bass, I borrowed a MEEK from a friend (not sure of model) it is an older 2-rack space pre, with comp and enhance, big input knob on one side and output on the other.

anybody can tell me the diference between the 160 VU and the 161 VU beside to be an stereo version? is it worth to try?

Thanx for your help... 8-)

I got one of these on the cheap (~$150 including shipping) and it sould arrive tomorrow. I simply couldn't pass it up to add 2 more inputs to my DAW. What should I expect this thing to sound like? Are the converters really "impossible to clip"?

Hi guys,
Alright, I do mainly hip hop , r&b music.
Lots of rap vocals. So its widely known the with hip hop , if the drums don't thump, the songs not happening all the way.

I'm looking to invest in my first outboard compressor. I have lots of
experiece with the uad stuff as well as waves. But I think the plugs are missing what I need for that true thump.

Just wondering if anyone has used this and what your experience and thoughts are about it. Dislikes, likes etc. I've also heard it can make your worst sounding PA system sound like new again. Here is a link to the device

http://www.driverack.com/PA.htm