Microphone Amplifiers

DBX 286S Microphone Preamplifier Mono with Phantom Power & 1 XLR Input

  • High-quality sound microphone processor/Channel Strip. 
  • Consists of a Mic Preamp unit, compressor section (Classic dbx Compression), De-Esser, Enhancer, and Expander/Gate. 
  • Inputs: 1xMIC XLR...
  • High-quality sound microphone processor/Channel Strip. 
  • Consists of a Mic Preamp unit, compressor section (Classic dbx Compression), De-Esser, Enhancer, and Expander/Gate. 
  • Inputs: 1xMIC XLR with 48V phantom, line in 1/4" phone TRS, and insert in 1/4" phone TRS. 
  • Outputs: Line in 1/4" phone TRS.
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Description

Description

  • High-quality sound microphone processor/Channel Strip. 
  • Consists of a Mic Preamp unit, compressor section (Classic dbx Compression), De-Esser, Enhancer, and Expander/Gate. 
  • Inputs: 1xMIC XLR with 48V phantom, line in 1/4" phone TRS, and insert in 1/4" phone TRS. 
  • Outputs: Line in 1/4" phone TRS.

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Specifications

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Type
Preamplifier
Technology
Solid
Channels
1
Frequency Response
20 - 20000 Hz

Features & Functions

Radio
No
Phantom Power
Yes

Connectivity

XLR Inputs
1
Jack (6.3mm)
Yes
USB
No
Bluetooth
No

Dimensions

Width
485 mm
Height
45 mm
Length
146 mm

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • mr.vaticano
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    I waited a long time for it to finally be available worldwide again. For the past 5 months, the product was not available anywhere.

    So it arrived and I ordered it immediately. The setup is with an Audio Technica PB40 and a Yamaha mixer, the MG10XU.

    The combination of these purchases is unique for a user who wants to have the ultimate from a professional microphone.

    Specifically, the DBX 286s gives you the ability to pre-amp, compress, de-ess, expand/gate, and finally adjust the output gain if needed, which I usually have at -10dB.

    The DBX 286s is capable of comfortably driving the Audio Technica PB40 with the gain set at +45dB, maybe even less (the gain can be adjusted up to +60dB), so the white noise is significantly reduced, as I don't need to adjust the gain on the MG10XU mixer controller at all. I also hear many people who have a problem with the USB output volume from the MG10XU. I had it too, and the DBX 286s solved my problem.

    For the compressor, I have the Drive set at 3 and the Density at 3.5.
    For the De-Esser, the frequency is set at 4K and the threshold at 3.5.
    I haven't adjusted the enhancer for now.
    For the Expander/Gate, the threshold is a small line below -30dB, while the ratio is set at 2:1.
    Output: -10dB.

    All the above characteristics are for the PB40, as well as how I have set up my mini studio without any special treatment.

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    Excellent

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  • I waited a long time for it to finally be available worldwide again. For the past 5 months, the product was not available anywhere.

    So it arrived and I ordered it immediately. The setup is with an Audio Technica PB40 and a Yamaha mixer, the MG10XU.

    The combination of these purchases is unique for a user who wants to have the ultimate from a professional microphone.

    Specifically, the DBX 286s gives you the ability to pre-amp, compress, de-ess, expand/gate, and finally adjust the output gain if needed, which I usually have at -10dB.

    The DBX 286s is capable of comfortably driving the Audio Technica PB40 with the gain set at +45dB, maybe even less (the gain can be adjusted up to +60dB), so the white noise is significantly reduced, as I don't need to adjust the gain on the MG10XU mixer controller at all. I also hear many people who have a problem with the USB output volume from the MG10XU. I had it too, and the DBX 286s solved my problem.

    For the compressor, I have the Drive set at 3 and the Density at 3.5.
    For the De-Esser, the frequency is set at 4K and the threshold at 3.5.
    I haven't adjusted the enhancer for now.
    For the Expander/Gate, the threshold is a small line below -30dB, while the ratio is set at 2:1.
    Output: -10dB.

    All the above characteristics are for the PB40, as well as how I have set up my mini studio without any special treatment.

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    6
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Description & Specifications

  • High-quality sound microphone processor/Channel Strip. 
  • Consists of a Mic Preamp unit, compressor section (Classic dbx Compression), De-Esser, Enhancer, and Expander/Gate. 
  • Inputs: 1xMIC XLR with 48V phantom, line in 1/4" phone TRS, and insert in 1/4" phone TRS. 
  • Outputs: Line in 1/4" phone TRS.

Manufacturer

Technical Specifications

Type
Preamplifier
Technology
Solid
Channels
1
Frequency Response
20 - 20000 Hz

Features & Functions

Radio
No
Phantom Power
Yes

Connectivity

XLR Inputs
1
Jack (6.3mm)
Yes
USB
No
Bluetooth
No

Dimensions

Width
485 mm
Height
45 mm
Length
146 mm

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (3)

  1. 3
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • mr.vaticano
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    I waited a long time for it to finally be available worldwide again. For the past 5 months, the product was not available anywhere.

    So it arrived and I ordered it immediately. The setup is with an Audio Technica PB40 and a Yamaha mixer, the MG10XU.

    The combination of these purchases is unique for a user who wants to have the ultimate from a professional microphone.

    Specifically, the DBX 286s gives you the ability to pre-amp, compress, de-ess, expand/gate, and finally adjust the output gain if needed, which I usually have at -10dB.

    The DBX 286s is capable of comfortably driving the Audio Technica PB40 with the gain set at +45dB, maybe even less (the gain can be adjusted up to +60dB), so the white noise is significantly reduced, as I don't need to adjust the gain on the MG10XU mixer controller at all. I also hear many people who have a problem with the USB output volume from the MG10XU. I had it too, and the DBX 286s solved my problem.

    For the compressor, I have the Drive set at 3 and the Density at 3.5.
    For the De-Esser, the frequency is set at 4K and the threshold at 3.5.
    I haven't adjusted the enhancer for now.
    For the Expander/Gate, the threshold is a small line below -30dB, while the ratio is set at 2:1.
    Output: -10dB.

    All the above characteristics are for the PB40, as well as how I have set up my mini studio without any special treatment.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Verified purchase

    Excellent

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

  • I waited a long time for it to finally be available worldwide again. For the past 5 months, the product was not available anywhere.

    So it arrived and I ordered it immediately. The setup is with an Audio Technica PB40 and a Yamaha mixer, the MG10XU.

    The combination of these purchases is unique for a user who wants to have the ultimate from a professional microphone.

    Specifically, the DBX 286s gives you the ability to pre-amp, compress, de-ess, expand/gate, and finally adjust the output gain if needed, which I usually have at -10dB.

    The DBX 286s is capable of comfortably driving the Audio Technica PB40 with the gain set at +45dB, maybe even less (the gain can be adjusted up to +60dB), so the white noise is significantly reduced, as I don't need to adjust the gain on the MG10XU mixer controller at all. I also hear many people who have a problem with the USB output volume from the MG10XU. I had it too, and the DBX 286s solved my problem.

    For the compressor, I have the Drive set at 3 and the Density at 3.5.
    For the De-Esser, the frequency is set at 4K and the threshold at 3.5.
    I haven't adjusted the enhancer for now.
    For the Expander/Gate, the threshold is a small line below -30dB, while the ratio is set at 2:1.
    Output: -10dB.

    All the above characteristics are for the PB40, as well as how I have set up my mini studio without any special treatment.

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    6
  • Excellent

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