DBX 286s Microphone Pre-amp Processor / Channel Strip

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Item specifics

Condition
New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ...
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-0.5dB
Noise
<-80dBu unweighted (20Hz-20kHz); both gain control
Inputs
1 x XLR Microphone (p2 hot) | 1 x 1/4 TRS phone Li
Outputs
1 x 1/4 TRS phone Insert
UPC
0691991401237
Brand
dbx
Type
Microphone Pre-Amp Processor
Number of Channels
1
Model
286S
MPN
286S
Features
Active
Effect/Enhancement
Harmonic Enhancement, Compression/Limiting, Distortion, De-Essing, Noise Gating/Expansion, Delay
California Prop 65 Warning
California residents only. Please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Product Identifiers

Brand
dbx
MPN
286S
Ean
0795871594146, 0799916369157, 0691991401237
GTIN
0795871594146, 0799916369157, 0691991401237
UPC
0795871594146, 0799916369157, 0691991401237
Model
286S
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16028674258

Product Key Features

Number of Channels
1
Features
Active
Effect/Enhancement
Harmonic Enhancement, Compression/Limiting, Distortion, De-Essing, Noise Gating/Expansion, Delay
California Prop 65 Warning
California residents only. Please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Type
Microphone Pre-Amp Processor

Dimensions

Weight
4.5lbs.

Additional Product Features

Custom Bundle
No
Inputs/Outputs
6.35mm (1/4in) Trs/TS Out
Non-Domestic Product
No
Connectivity
Cable
Frequency Bands
2, Not Applicable

Item description from the seller

About this seller

vipproaudioinc

99.6% positive feedback128K items sold

Joined Aug 2008
VIP PRO AUDIO INC. Largest Selection of DJ Equipment, Pro Audio and Lighting trusses, AV production, house of worship & Car Audio under one roof! Serving the NY Tri-State Area for over 20 years and ...
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Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

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  • *****- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
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    There was some confusion about a counter offer I made. It was accepted and when I went to pay I paid full price and not even the original offer sent to me. I want the item so I am not going to contest it. Just beware of the price paid. Item was as described with extremely fast shipping. I would buy again but with caution. Cost me approx. $100 before taxes.
  • *****- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
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    Great customer service and very knowledge and communicative fast shipping and delivery arrive on time with a very nice packaging that secure the product for the customers.
  • *****- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
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    Seller had an issue with shipping and very quickly remedied the issue by sending another item and got it to me in time. They also helped me troubleshoot an issue i was having.. HIGHLY RECOMMEND SELLER AND PRODUCTS. You will not be disappointed! Thanks for everything VIP!

Product ratings and reviews

4.8
35 product ratings
  • 32 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Top favorable review

    Powerful, easy to use, cost-effective - what more do you want?

    This product is increasingly hard to find, but offers exceptional audio processing power for both broadcast and music applications and at a good price. We've bought these units primarily for broadcast voice applications and so cannot comment on their use in music recording or via the line input. However the unit provides what is essentially a complete channel strip consisting (L to R) of the following: A Mic Pre with gain control, a basic 4-LED level indicator, phantom power and 80Hz HPF, plus a button to use the mic pre on its own; A VERY powerful but very easy to use compressor with input level and release controls; A de-esser (which I've never used); An LF/HF enhancer which boosts bass and/or treble without muddying the sound; An expander/gate that lets you remove room background ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: axcessables

  • Great mic processor for home studio use!

    Using it for on air work. The processor’s easy to use and very effective as a compressor limiter. The gating is easy to dial in to remove computer and hvac noise from home use. Separate hi lo EQ is nice and the D Esser will smooth out all the rough edges. Only downside is 1/4 out only. Be nice if it had both XLR in and out but it’s an easy adaptation. Highly recommend!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: hotbeatnewyork

  • dbx 286s works great

    So far so good....easy to use and it does make a difference.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: sweetwatersound

  • A true classic!

    Although you could certainly build a signal chain with a better mic preamp, a better compressor, a better gate/expander, a parametric EQ, etc. you wouldn’t have the same dependable simplicity in a 1 RU unit. The 286A is a classic because it’s easy to get a great sound quickly, and you won’t get bogged down with option paralysis.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-Owned

  • Once you figure it out, it works great.

    A little tricky for a first time user. Instructions weren't great but in the end it produced a great consistent sound. Worth the price.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: audiosavings

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