I just bought a dbx 266XL compressor/gate to use when recording kick, snare, and vocals. Can someone explain the basics of the controls and what they each do? Does anyone have any "presets" that I should try and then tweak from there? Thanks.

I need a preamp to record mainly vocals, nylon string guitar, trumpet and flute and to a lesser extent didgeridoo amd percussion. From what I have been able to find through research and my money constraints these preamps, dbx 786, ISA 428, AMEK Pure path, are to my liking.

Hi guys,

I have to transfer some reel tapes to CDs. The tapes are dbx encoded and have a series of recorded tones. Are these tones for heads alignment only, or do they have something to do with dbx adjustment, as well? Also, I'd appreciate insights on proper dbx adjustment. I have all measuring equipment and know how to use it.

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Anyone familiar with dbx A1's? I have an opportunity to buy a pair of these and I'm planning on reselling.The controller box is not with the speakers(I believe the controller is simply a "tuned" high-low filter and could probably be easily reproduced).

I can't find much info on them,they must not have made/sold many.But what I have found says they are the ultimate in speakers.

I need to connect the dbx376 tube strip that I just recently purchased to my DIGI002 (rack). I'd like to do that via S/PDIF leaving the analog output to a monitor mixer.

The problem is that the host recording app (Cubase SX) doesn't display a External sync option in the combo box for synchronization selection in the ASIO dialog.

I have a chance to buy a good used dbx 1086 for $350.

i know a few people that really dig the 1086, what do you guys think?

I'm currently in need of a budget hardware compressor. I already have a dbx 160A and find it to be useful. But now I'm in need of another channel of hardware compression. I'm not sure if I should get another 160 or try something else. The only other quality comp I see for a good price is the RNC 1773.

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I'm willing to buy 3x Alesis AI-3 converters to connect to a creamware card. This would give me 24 in / 24 out, so I could use the computer as a recorder and mix out of the box.

The AI-3 has a 98 dB dynamic range, which is not the best you can have with a converter... I'm used to RME with its 117 db...

Whish would be your preference and why?
THANKS.

I'm looking for the model number
it's from 1976 or earlier
it has 7 pushbuttons on the face
I think it's some sort of noise reduction
any help would be appreciated
here is a link to the pic I'm going by...