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dbx 160

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Since its introduction in the mid 1970's, the dbx 160 series has been the world's most popular line of audio compressors. After the classic 160 (which is still used daily in many world class studios), came the 165, the 160X and the 160XT. The 160X/XT were the models that truly became the industry standard.

dbx 160a What is it like?

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Submitted by Paul999 on

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.



dbx 160 vs. dbx 160x

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Submitted by adam79 on

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,

dbx160 repair

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Submitted by Stabb on

Hi All!

Anybody got any referals for the repair of my dbx160VU?



I seem to lose lots of gain in the middle of takes.

My chain is the usual mic preamp>eq>compressor>recorder input.



Am pretty sure its the 160 as the gain loss never happens when I'm using another compressor.



Thanks,