Up for sale is a classic dbx 166XL Stereo Compressor / Limiter / Gate in Very Good condition. This 1U rack staple is fully functional, completely tested, and ready to bring tight analog control and punch to your studio or live rig. 

If you are looking to fatten up drums (it is an absolute killer on snare and room mics), clamp down on an unruly bass guitar, or smooth out vocals before hitting your DAW without taxing your computer’s CPU, this hardware unit delivers that classic dbx VCA punch that plugins just can't quite replicate. 

Key Features:

·True RMS Power Summing: Stereo couple mode links both channels perfectly for bus compression.

·OverEasy® Soft-Knee Choice: Choose between classic hard-knee gating or dbx's legendary smooth compression curves.

·PeakStop™ Limiting: Protects your converters from digital clipping.

·Advanced Gate Timing: New algorithms ensure smooth releases without clipping your reverb tails.

·Pro I/O: Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs, plus a sidechain insert for de-essing.

Condition Notes:
This unit has been kept in a smoke-free studio environment. It is in overall great shape with only minor rack rash and surface scratches on the top chassis. The faceplate is very clean, all knobs turn smoothly, and the LED meters are bright and perfectly accurate. 

What’s Included:

·dbx 166XL Hardware Unit

Standard IEC Power Cable