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. Top 20 best compressors of all time attack magazine. It is the next quality tier up from their 166axlxs, and costs twice as much. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, and fatten up your drums. It has xlr connections in the back and is rackable it will take up a single rack space. Ac unit, manual this auction is for a alesis 3630 dual channel compressor limiter with gate. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. Still i can tell you to get that rather than the alesis 3630 which is a truly ugly sounding unit. Signal processorsrack effects dbx 166a compressor limiter. 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.
Knobs are calibrated to allow for easy setup and operation. All three of these are built on the same core schematic, essentially the same circuit, just with different controls and different specific components used. Introducing our new 3630 mod kit faq diy recording. Introducing our new 3630 mod kit faq january, 2016. Thank you for purchasing the alesis 3630 dual channel compressor limiter with gate. Alesis 3630 compressor mods diy recording equipment. When i record guitar and bass parts i will use one. After a brief dark period trying an alesis 3630 dbx 166xl compressor gate note. However i spent about two hours directly ab comparing the 1066 with a 166a, and the sound and functionality of the 1066 may not be that much better, depending on your tastes and needs. Discussion in recording gear and equipment bg started by radioadbass, mar 23, 2010. How to make a french house track akai mpc2000xl, alesis 3630, midiverb ii, korg m1 duration.
After all, we invented them part of the harman group of sound companies, dbx was founded in 1971 by david e. See this article for an explanation of dbx s productnumbering system. Have never used a compressor live for vocals the gear page. If you dont have one already, these comps can now be found for a pittance on ebay. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. Depends though on the type of music you play and the gear youre using.
The 166xl s expansion ratio is internally fixed, at approximately 10. Comprimiendo senales dbx 266xl alesis 3630 autocomp pro xl. The alesis 3630 takes the signal from the sidechain return, and processes it against the original. The 3630 offers ratio, threshold, attack and decay controls to customize its compression response for even the toughest signals. Understanding compressors is as integral to recording and mixing audio as is understanding what a decibel is. Signal processorsrack effects dual channel compressor. To get closer to the realism of a live performance. For sale is a dbx 166a 2 channel dynamic processor and compressorlimiter. 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. The 166xls advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent. Congratulations on choosing the dbx 166xl compressor gate. 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.
Utilization the configuration of the alesis 3630 is pretty easy to follow. 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 advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent timing algorithm to produce ultrasmooth release characteristicseven with complex signals, such as voice or reverb decays. Id take the 266 over the 3630 but id probably only use it as a last resort. If you can afford one get a tl audio tube compressor like one of the old ivory series ones. Please keep in mind attempting any of the following modifications will void your warranty with alesis. This costeffective gain control device complements any studio with several important features. I have never heard, used or seen a dbx 266xl in person.
This ratio helps to eliminate the artifacts normally associated with common switch gates. I use the manual from the old presonus comp 16 with presets as a starting point. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Dbx 166xl pdf manual dbx 166xl manual pdf manual dbx 166 pdf manual. 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. 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. 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. I could never get used to using one and have tried several.
Got interested in modifyingupgrading an alesis 3630 compressor a couple of months ago. 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. 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. This is a component list and substitution guide to alter an alesis 3630 to the current generation of that corporation 2181 vca chips. 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. The sound quality of the dbx 166xl is a little bit above average in my opinion. 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. A original 5021 is great and can be found for 300400 on ebay and will sound much much better. For more information on the significance of these features, refer to the appendix about compression and limiting. It has some wear, but has been protected inside of a case. See this article for an explanation of dbxs productnumbering system. Theres something to be said for using the best, triedandtrue gear.
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. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. The dbx is in good shape and functions properlysee pictures included is the unit. Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operating procedures. This upgrade of the alesis brings the vca section up to the same spec as a dbx 1066. Alesis recommends plugging your acpowered devices into a switched barrier strip, so that turning. The alesis 3630 is a infamous, budget compressorlimiter that can be found in either the racks or storage closets of most studios.
Read online or download pdf page 7 60 dbx pro 166xl user manual dbx pro conditioners. 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. I have two dbx 166as and love them, but the 266xl is better. Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to this manual.
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. Thank you for purchasing the alesis 3630 dual channel compressor. The 266xl puts a completely new level of compressorgate. The sound is top of the line i have worked with many other ompressors phonic, mackie, and dbx. You could be forgiven for assuming that highend hardware compressors arent really relevant to the majority of dance music producers. A classic engineers tool that doesnt cost an arm and a leg.
Application 100% vocals mostly live but would experiment in the studio with it as well. Dbx 166 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. 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. Since its introduction, the 3630 compressor has become the most popular dynamics processor ever made. This can reduce noise when compressing or limiting. Alesis 3630 alesis 3630 compressor, stereo with gate and limiting. The alesis 3630 on the other hand, actually sounds awful. Dbx 266xl manual dbx 266xl stereo compressorlimitergate. Dbx 166xl compressor limiter gate walkthru duration. If you can stretch to a dbx 166 its a much better unit. The metering is smartly made and the bright leds help you to see exactly where you level is at. Most things that are considered bad in audio are bad because they are boring, or vanilla or cheaply made.
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. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The 166xl s advanced gate circuitry uses a completely new, programdependent. While its pretty clean, the sound wont blow you away. Dbx 166 service manual download, schematics, eeprom, repair. For further technical assistance or service, please contact our technical support department at 801 dbx 166xs. Alesis 3630 manual alesis 3630 compressor, stereo with. Compressor gate limiter variable attack and release times, excellent dynamic control, inputs and outputs. The dbx is an interesting unit because it has some features that would be useful for a pa. Dn500 symetrix 525 drawmer lx20 alesis 3060 akai ex70c symetrix 501 alesis microlimiter alesis nanocompressor category. View and download alesis 3630 reference manual online.
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 stereo couple mode with true rms power summing produces a solid image, even with high compression. Save dbx 166xl to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Alesis compressor 3630f sch service manual download. Full sidechain functionality with hard knee or overeasy compression algorithms. After many hours tracking down internet posts and testing suggestions this is the substitution list that worked. Dbx 166xl compressor limiter gate walkthru youtube. 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. 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.
Depress this button to hardwire bypass the 166xl s circuitry,i. The dbx 166xl dual compressor limiter uses advanced gate circuitry to yield ultrasmooth release characteristics, no matter how complex the signals. Nextgen version of the massiveselling 3060 single channel of the 3630. 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. It is very convenient to have a deesser when recording individual tracks in the studio, to create the very best vocal recordings you can. Im a fairly new bass playerformer drummer for my band. Alesis 3630 schematic pdf service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Once, processed through the alesis 3630, second time processed through the dbx 3bxds.
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