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160SL Stereo Compressor/Limiter

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Overview

The standard in professional compression.

The dbx160SL is a rackmountable stereo compressor/limiter in the tradition of the industry standard dbx160. The signal path consists of a high-precision input stage followed by the world's widest dynamic range, voltage-controlled amplifier--the dbx V8 VCA--and a high-performance output stage. the dbx 160SL features hard-knee and classic dbx Overeasy compression threshold functions. Also has attack and release controls as well as program-dependent time constants selectable with an auto switch.

The dbx 160SL has a high-precision, high-drive, transformer-coupled output stage capable of performing with incredible accuracy and sonic transparency in virtually any audio environment.

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Features

  • Patent-pending AutoVelocity circuit
  • 127dB of dynamic range
  • High-drive output transformer circuit drives 1000 ft. of cable at +30dBu with only .007% THD
  • Switchable between hard-knee and OverEasy compression
  • Program-dependent "Auto," AutoVelocity, or fully variable attack and release manual modes
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