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Old 16th July 2006   #2
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Originally Posted by drBill
DBX users & (ab)users - I did a search and got some info, but I couldn't quite find what I was looking for.

I've used DBX compressors w/ VU's (160, 165, etc.) and of course the 160a/x with LED's every once in a while for years in other studios, but never paid a lot of attention to them. ??? Too busy working I guess. I was thinking about picking up some for drum tracking.

The problem is, I really don't know what the differences are and which are more desireable for tracking drums. DBX's model #'s seem pretty confusing to me and I'm having a hard time figuring out what is what. My rememberance is that the VU models had more personality to them. I want to add some meat and some punch and color the sound a little. Can anyone here give a little DBX history lesson for me!!!

Thanks for any comments you DBX lovers might have. thumbsup thumbsup Cheers,

Bill

For tracking drums i would say none of them.


For mixing drums its a different story.
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