The DBX 266XL is a rack-mountable 1U compressor/gate designed for professional audio environments—from home studios to live performance setups. Featuring OverEasy® compression, AutoDynamic™ attack and release, and a smooth program-adaptive expander/gate, it delivers transparent and musical dynamics control for instruments, vocals, mix buses, and more. Elevate your audio precision with this flexible, easy-to-use unit.
CONDITION
SPENCERTIFIED– Fully certified by Spencer
Refurbished and SPENCERTIFIED
Used, in excellent working order. All compression, gating, and LED metering functions are fully operational. The unit shows light rack wear on the chassis and knobs, but there are no damaged components or structural issues. This unit has not been tested.
Cosmetic Condition: Very Good.
Functional Condition: Not Tested.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
- DBX 266XL Dual Mono/Stereo Compressor with Gate
- Power Cord
Other information about the DBX 266XL
- Frequency Response: Flat 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0, -0.5 dB); Bandwidth 0.35 Hz – 80 kHz
- Noise Floor: < –93 dBu (unweighted)
- Dynamic Range:> 114 dB (unweighted)
- THD + Noise / Intermodulation: < 0.2% SMPTE
- Crosstalk / Common Mode Rejection:> –93 dB @ 1 kHz /> 40 dB
- Compressor Threshold: –40 dB to +20 dB; Ratio: 1:1 to ∞:1
- Gate Threshold: –60 dB to +10 dB; Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1
- Attack / Release: Scalable, program-dependent for both compressor and gate; Gate attack <100 µsec
- Max Output: +21 dBu into 600 Ω; Max Input: +22 dBu
- Output Gain: Variable –20 dB to +20 dB
- Side-Chain I/O: Input impedance>10 kΩ; Output ≤2 kΩ; Max Level +21 dBu
DIMENSIONS
- Rackmount height: 1.75″ (1U)
- Depth: 5.75″
- Width: 19″
- Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
MANUFACTURER
- Made in USA













