The dbx 166xl provides 2 channels of noise gating, overeasy or. The metering is smartly made and the bright leds help you to see exactly where you level is at. Full sidechain functionality with hard knee or overeasy compression algorithms. Im a fairly new bass playerformer drummer for my band.
After many hours tracking down internet posts and testing suggestions this is the substitution list that worked. You could be forgiven for assuming that highend hardware compressors arent really relevant to the majority of dance music producers. Adding a dbx 266xs compressorgate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Most things that are considered bad in audio are bad because they are boring, or vanilla or cheaply made. If you can afford one get a tl audio tube compressor like one of the old ivory series ones. Introducing our new 3630 mod kit faq diy recording. If you can stretch to a dbx 166 its a much better unit. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. Top 20 best compressors of all time attack magazine. Once, processed through the alesis 3630, second time processed through the dbx 3bxds. This costeffective gain control device complements any studio with several important features. This ratio helps to eliminate the artifacts normally associated with common switch gates.
You can also choose between rms and peak compression styles, plus hard and soft knee dynamic curves for every application from subtle gain control to inyourface punch. Dbx 166xl compressor limiter gate walkthru youtube. Signal processorsrack effects dbx 166a compressor limiter. Ok, so i have the choice of those three compressors on my local craigslist for relatively similar prices the s com is a hair more actually. How to make a french house track akai mpc2000xl, alesis 3630, midiverb ii, korg m1 duration. It is the next quality tier up from their 166axlxs, and costs twice as much. Dbx 166 service manual download, schematics, eeprom, repair. Thank you for purchasing the alesis 3630 dual channel compressor limiter with gate. Still i can tell you to get that rather than the alesis 3630 which is a truly ugly sounding unit. Since its introduction, the 3630 compressor has become the most popular dynamics processor ever made. When using the 166xl s attack and release controls, artists and engineers will find that the center settings deliver classic dbx compression, while the full control range produces voicings that extend from slow leveling to aggressive peak limiting. Got interested in modifyingupgrading an alesis 3630 compressor a couple of months ago. It is very convenient to have a deesser when recording individual tracks in the studio, to create the very best vocal recordings you can.
Theres something to be said for using the best, triedandtrue gear. Compressor gate limiter variable attack and release times, excellent dynamic control, inputs and outputs. Dn500 symetrix 525 drawmer lx20 alesis 3060 akai ex70c symetrix 501 alesis microlimiter alesis nanocompressor category. For further technical assistance or service, please contact our technical support department at 801 dbx 166xs.
Alesis 3630 alesis 3630 compressor, stereo with gate and limiting. This upgrade of the alesis brings the vca section up to the same spec as a dbx 1066. View and download alesis 3630 reference manual online. A classic engineers tool that doesnt cost an arm and a leg.
The 166xl provides two channels of noise gating, overeasy or classic hard knee compression and peakstop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement companies, musicians, or anyone who needs quality processing quickly and easily. Dbx 266xl manual dbx 266xl stereo compressorlimitergate. Adding a dbx 266xs compressorlimitergate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Depress this button to hardwire bypass the 166xl s circuitry,i. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. The 166xl s advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent. I could never get used to using one and have tried several. When i record guitar and bass parts i will use one. This is a component list and substitution guide to alter an alesis 3630 to the current generation of that corporation 2181 vca chips.
Alesis recommends plugging your acpowered devices into a switched barrier strip, so that turning. Dbx 166 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. This can reduce noise when compressing or limiting. Squash your mix and pump it back up again with the powerful, punchy alesis 3630 compressor the dynamics processor that housetechno producers swear by.
The sound quality of the dbx 166xl is a little bit above average in my opinion. Congratulations on choosing the dbx 166xl compressor gate. See this article for an explanation of dbxs productnumbering system. Mar 08, 2010 the dbx 166xl provides 2 channels of noise gating, overeasy or classic hard knee compression and peakstop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement.
The dbx is an interesting unit because it has some features that would be useful for a pa. To prolong the ac adapters life, unplug it when not in use turning the 3630 s power switch to off is not sufficient to disconnect the ac adapter from ac power. It is a basic compressor and is definitley helpful to have a few of them around for recording drums if you like to track with compression. Please keep in mind attempting any of the following modifications will void your warranty with alesis.
Signal processorsrack effects dual channel compressor. Understanding compressors is as integral to recording and mixing audio as is understanding what a decibel is. You could say i was a major dbx fan and user as i used to own over a dozen 160s myself along with several 161s, a few 165s, a few 162s and 7160xs all in one rack. In this definitive run down of the worlds top hardware compressors both ancient and modern, a superlativedrained david felton rolls out the adjectives to identify the 20 best compressors ever constructed. Comprimiendo senales dbx 266xl alesis 3630 autocomp pro xl. I actually have a couple of rack compressors in my home studio not being used in any of my rigs any more a dbx 166xl and an alesis 3630. Thank you for purchasing the alesis 3630 dual channel compressor. Have never used a compressor live for vocals the gear page. If i had only one for a gig that i was engineering, i would use one side for lead vocals and one side for the kick drum. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, and fatten up your drums. Save dbx 166xl to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Nextgen version of the massiveselling 3060 single channel of the 3630. The alesis really is not bad for what it is but i would never put a full mix through it, for a rig the situation may be different but ive never understood why people would put signal through a 60 quid comp into a ten grand rig. Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to this manual.
Depends though on the type of music you play and the gear youre using. I have two dbx 166as and love them, but the 266xl is better. Discussion in recording gear and equipment bg started by radioadbass, mar 23, 2010. Dbx 166xl compressor limiter gate walkthru duration. See this article for an explanation of dbx s productnumbering system.
Alesis 3630 compressor mods diy recording equipment. When using the 166xls attack and release controls, artists and engineers will find that the center settings deliver classic dbx compression, while the full control range produces voicings that extend from slow leveling to aggressive peak limiting. The 266xl puts a completely new level of compressorgate. Application 100% vocals mostly live but would experiment in the studio with it as well. The alesis 3630 takes the signal from the sidechain return, and processes it against the original. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. It has xlr connections in the back and is rackable it will take up a single rack space. For sale is a dbx 166a 2 channel dynamic processor and compressorlimiter. The alesis 3630 on the other hand, actually sounds awful. Introducing our new 3630 mod kit faq january, 2016.
Ac unit, manual this auction is for a alesis 3630 dual channel compressor limiter with gate. The dbx 266xl processor is the result of an intensive engineering and product development effort aimed at taking advantage of the latest and best advances in manufacturing technology to deliver true dbx audio performance and reliability to our customers at the lowest possible cost. The 166xls advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent. Adding a dbx 166xs compressorlimitergate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. The 166xl s advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent timing algorithm to produce ultrasmooth release characteristicseven with complex signals, such as voice or reverb decays. The stereo couple mode with true rms power summing produces a solid image, even with high compression.
Read online or download pdf page 7 60 dbx pro 166xl user manual dbx pro conditioners. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. The 166xls advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent timing algorithm to produce ultrasmooth release characteristicseven with complex signals, such as voice or reverb decays. Ok, so i have the choice of those three compressors on my local craigslist for relatively similar prices the s com is a hair more. To get closer to the realism of a live performance. Normally ups ground is the most reasonable cost to ship heavier items and would save you money, as i only charge actual shipping no packing or handling fees. I use the manual from the old presonus comp 16 with presets as a starting point. The dbx is in good shape and functions properlysee pictures included is the unit. The sound is top of the line i have worked with many other ompressors phonic, mackie, and dbx. Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operating procedures. If you dont have one already, these comps can now be found for a pittance on ebay.
For more information on the significance of these features, refer to the appendix about compression and limiting. I have never heard, used or seen a dbx 266xl in person. It has some wear, but has been protected inside of a case. Alesis 3630 schematic pdf service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians.
Utilization the configuration of the alesis 3630 is pretty easy to follow. All three of these are built on the same core schematic, essentially the same circuit, just with different controls and different specific components used. True dbx quality and lineage, the 166xl is the current unit in a long line of goto compressors that we have used in the studio now for many, many years. The 166xl s expansion ratio is internally fixed, at approximately 10. Alesis 3630 manual alesis 3630 compressor, stereo with. The 3630 offers ratio, threshold, attack and decay controls to customize its compression response for even the toughest signals. After a brief dark period trying an alesis 3630 dbx 166xl compressor gate note. The dbx 166xl dual compressor limiter uses advanced gate circuitry to yield ultrasmooth release characteristics, no matter how complex the signals.