Dbx 286S Microphone Preamp Channel Strip
The DBX's 286s channel strip is a signal processor that provides studio-quality microphone preamplifier and also four powerful vocal processing tools. To begin with, the 286s is an excellent microphone preamplifier with +48V phantom power, an 80Hz highpass filter, and a wide range of gain control. The compression section of the 286s features dbx's classic OverEasy soft knee function to smooth out vocals without robbing them of their natural expressiveness. The de-esser section of the 286s is a must-have processor for live vocals and a great tool for taming harsh-sounding cymbals. With the 286s' enhancer section, you can also add low-end resonance and high-end sparkle. Finally, there's an expander/gate section that helps reduce stray noise and ambient stage volume. The 286s also has an external "loop out" insert path, allowing you to patch in an EQ or other processor.
Features
- Studio quality mic preamp
- Classic dbx OverEasy compression puts great sound within easy reach
- Frequency tunable de-esser reduces sibilance and high frequency distortion
- Enhancer increases the detail and definition of the high and low frequencies
- Program-adaptive expander/gate
- Insert path allows you to add external processors
- Full compliment of meters and status LEDs
- +48V Phantom Power
- Precision detented controls