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Vintage DBX 165 Over Easy Compressor Limiter Serviced and working!
Estimated price for orientation: 850 $
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Description Type: Vintage Dynamics Processor Brand: dbx
Up for sale is a Vintage DBX 165 Over Easy Compressor Limiter. It's in good working condition and sounds great! It was fully serviced and calibrated about 7 years ago, with only occasional use since. The unit has never left our smoke free studio. This compressor is the early version known for smooth transient compression and warm tone. The DBX model 165 is a professional single channel compressor limiter that features the DBX Over Easy compression curve.It sounds amazing on most anything.Cosmetically it has a scratch on the front (see pic) and light rack rash.The auto attack/release gets a bit finicky at times. While both manual and auto modes work perfectly, the indicator light seems to stay on till the unit is powered down (button sticking). Also very important to get your wiring correct! Additional Info from the Manufacturer:The DBX Model 165 is a professional single channel compressor/limiter that features DBX's Over Easy compression curve. The dbx Over Easy compression curve permits extremely smooth, almost inaudible compression due to the gradual change of compression ratio around the threshold. This curve, plus dbx's tru RMS level detector coupled to a wide-range voltage controlled amplifier in a feed-forward circuit, makes it possible to achieve larger amounts of compression without adverse audible side effects. The RMS level detector is separately accessible, allowing various signal conditioners - equalizers, filters, delay lines, etc. - to be inserted in either the level detector or signal path independently. This feature aids in the compression of certain difficult types of material, as well as in the creation of special effects. In addition to dbx's automatically variable attack and release time circuitry, a front panel switch and controls provide for manually adjustable attack and release rates over a very wide range. The Model 165 also features stereo coupling for two 165's (at the touch of a front panel button), LED indicators showing whether the signal is at, above or below the threshold of compression, a 30 dB dynamic range meter (indicating input, output and gain change levels, and a rear panel zero VU calibration adjustment. A hard-wired bypass switch, also located on the front panel, is convenient for checking the effect of the compression, and assures fail-safe flow of audio through the unit. The maximum input level is +24 dB (12.3 V RMS) and maximum ouput level is +23 dBm. The output amplifiers have a source impedance of 47 ohms and will drive input loads of 600 ohms or greater impedance. Output gain is also adjustable over a very wide range (+/- 20 dB), so the Model 165 is compatible with virtually all professional sound and creative audio equipment. Features:LED indicators showing signal in relationship to threshold of compression30 dB dynamic range meter indicating input, output and gain change levels, and a rear panel zero VU calibration adjustmentA hard-wired bypass switch located on the front panel for checking the effect of the compression
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| Type: | Vintage Dynamics Processor | Brand: | dbx |
Up for sale is a Vintage DBX 165 Over Easy Compressor Limiter. It's in good working condition and sounds great! It was fully serviced and calibrated about 7 years ago, with only occasional use since. The unit has never left our smoke free studio. This compressor is the early version known for smooth transient compression and warm tone. The DBX model 165 is a professional single channel compressor limiter that features the DBX Over Easy compression curve.It sounds amazing on most anything.Cosmetically it has a scratch on the front (see pic) and light rack rash.The auto attack/release gets a bit finicky at times. While both manual and auto modes work perfectly, the indicator light seems to stay on till the unit is powered down (button sticking). Also very important to get your wiring correct! Additional Info from the Manufacturer:The DBX Model 165 is a professional single channel compressor/limiter that features DBX's Over Easy compression curve. The dbx Over Easy compression curve permits extremely smooth, almost inaudible compression due to the gradual change of compression ratio around the threshold. This curve, plus dbx's tru RMS level detector coupled to a wide-range voltage controlled amplifier in a feed-forward circuit, makes it possible to achieve larger amounts of compression without adverse audible side effects. The RMS level detector is separately accessible, allowing various signal conditioners - equalizers, filters, delay lines, etc. - to be inserted in either the level detector or signal path independently. This feature aids in the compression of certain difficult types of material, as well as in the creation of special effects. In addition to dbx's automatically variable attack and release time circuitry, a front panel switch and controls provide for manually adjustable attack and release rates over a very wide range. The Model 165 also features stereo coupling for two 165's (at the touch of a front panel button), LED indicators showing whether the signal is at, above or below the threshold of compression, a 30 dB dynamic range meter (indicating input, output and gain change levels, and a rear panel zero VU calibration adjustment. A hard-wired bypass switch, also located on the front panel, is convenient for checking the effect of the compression, and assures fail-safe flow of audio through the unit. The maximum input level is +24 dB (12.3 V RMS) and maximum ouput level is +23 dBm. The output amplifiers have a source impedance of 47 ohms and will drive input loads of 600 ohms or greater impedance. Output gain is also adjustable over a very wide range (+/- 20 dB), so the Model 165 is compatible with virtually all professional sound and creative audio equipment. Features:LED indicators showing signal in relationship to threshold of compression30 dB dynamic range meter indicating input, output and gain change levels, and a rear panel zero VU calibration adjustmentA hard-wired bypass switch located on the front panel for checking the effect of the compression