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DBX 286S Mic Preamp/Compressor

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Noise: <-80dBu unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); Both Gain Controls set for 0dB, all processing controls OFF You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. The mic preamp gain is the overall volume and application of your microphone. When the level is set correctly when you speak you're not going to clip the red light, but the 2 green lights should be on when talking.

The ratio controls the expansion and attenuation applied to the input signal once it is below the threshold we just set. Lower thresholds like 1:1 or 2:1 are better for slower material like vocals. The higher thresholds up to 10:1 are for very fast inputs, like percussion. Output We'll show you exactly what each bit of the DBX 286S, what it does, and how to set it up. Mic Preamp GainNowadays there’s little difference between a mic preamp and an audio interface. The majority of interfaces now contain built-in mic preamps, which increase the volume of your source signal to usable levels - particularly useful when dealing with quiet sound sources or low-output microphones. Make sure the equipment isn't going into the red section on the metre - Keep your eyes on those metres at all times. The sonically pristine dbx 286s Mic Preamp has all the features you need, including wide-ranging input gain control, switchable +48V phantom power, and an 80Hz high-pass filter to remove low frequency hum, rumble or wind. Use the patented dbx OverEasy compressor to transparently smooth out uneven dynamics. Eliminate vocal sibilance and high frequency distortion with the frequency tunable De-Esser. Fine-tune the Enhancer HF Detail control to add sparkle and crispness, and make adjustments to the LF Detail control to add fullness and depth. And, the separate threshold and ratio controls on the Expander/Gate allow you to subtly reduce headphone leakage or radically gate noisy sound sources. The DBX 286s is a Channel Strip processor that features a studio-quality mic preamplifier and four processors. Depending on your needs, these processors can be used all at once, or separately.

Overall, this is a sleek piece of kit that is a lot cheaper than other compressor gates on the market. Even though it arrives with lots of features, it’s designed to be very user-friendly. This is a great recording investment that should last you a long time. DBX 286s Review The DBX 286S has a 48v phantom power switch which is used to power most condenser microphones like the Behringer B-1, Blue Spark, and Neumann TLM 103 as mentioned in How to Get a Radio Voice post and a few others in Best Microphones for Online Radio post. High-Pass At MusicRadar, we have a team of experienced musicians who have tested various bits of recording gear, including many mic preamps. As passionate music lovers, we understand the importance of achieving the right sound and tone in your recordings, and we leverage our expertise gained from using these products in various recording settings to identify the best budget mic preamps for our readers. The high frequency enhancer works to add definition and crispness to vocals, guitars and other instruments. It's basically magic. Expander/Gate It is a completely tube-driven microphone preamp, featuring two channels with their individual inputs and outputs. Both channels are controlled individually.

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The compressor makes a real difference to your voice. It adds a punch to what you're saying, it crunches and compresses your voice so it's at 1 level.

The low frequency enhancer control applies a boost to 80 and 250 hertz without making the bass sound too muddy or boomy. On the front panel, the 286S features six separate sections. On the very left is the classic mic preamp with its basic controls. Next is the compressor with its controls and the gain reduction indicator.Precise LED monitoring means you'll always be aware of the state of the important settings on your channel strip. LEDs show you the preamp level, gain reduction on the compressor, as well as info on the de-esser, expander, and a clipping indicator. Be totally aware of the state of your channel strip and have total peace of mind at your gigs. So you've made it through the whole device. I could have just told you where I set all my levels, but unless you're using the exact same equipment in a similar environment as me, your settings are going to need to be a little different. The DBX 286S mostly finds use as a microphone preamp, especially if we’re talking about condenser mics and vocal recording. It’s also used for instruments, but definitely not as often as vocals. The ADA8200 features 8 inputs with Midas preamps, allegedly derived from the famous Midas Venice console. Phantom power is globally switched and only on the XLR inputs. Handily both the XLR and line inputs are summed all the time, with the line input being padded and mixed with the XLR before being fed into the mic pre.

The DBX 286s features pretty much everything you’d want from a vocal channel strip, with a mic preamp, compressor, de-esser, ‘enhancer’ (read: an EQ), and an expander/gate. Ranging from +10dB to +50dB the mic preamp will cover pretty much anything you can throw at it and although there’s no pad control for super-loud sound sources, the 80Hz high pass filter with a steep slope is welcome for reducing low-end rumble. Well, if it works it works - as I said, I don't really see how but I can certainly see it might not cost you any in that circumstance!

Conversely, some microphone preamps also feature A/D conversion, which is a method of converting sounds from analog to digital. This means some mic preamps can be plugged directly into the computer for use that way, but for the most part, you’ll be using a mic preamp to add more inputs alongside your existing audio interface. Does a mic preamp improve sound quality? This new voice channel aims to provide all you need to get a good sound from a mic, at a reasonable price. David Mellor tries it out. Users have noted that one downside is the absence of a power button on the machine, which can be slightly annoying. Some have also noted that the device emitted a low hissing sound which would have to be removed in audio editing later.

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