DBX 160 VU vintage compressor 1 unit in very good conditions. It used to be a racked pair, the other unit is sold. Recently serviced and calibrated (I have the invoice). New threshold and output gain knobs (30+ euros each!) Works perfectly, incredible and unique sound (PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE ATTACHED VIDEO!) I used it only in my pro studio, simply placed on a rack in control room but it can be racked (there is a kit for sale on the net).


Amazing on kick, snare, bass guitars, with just the right attack/release. Just tap the kick/snare with it before going to ProTools, to get some tape compression feel. Might be the best bass comp on the planet, and it's surprisingly good on vocals.

The dbx 160 is a Voltage Controlled Amplifier compressor that uses a transformerless, solid-state design that has endured for decades. The program-dependent compression, combined with multiple gain stage components, creates a sound that is uniquely its own.

The controls are simple: Threshold (with lights indicating above and below threshold value); Compression ratio from 1:1 to Infinity:1; Output Gain from -20 to +20 db attenuation; and three meter settings for input, output, and gain change.

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Listeda month ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 160 Compressor / Limiter
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1978 - 1984
Made In
  • United States

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