DBX 160S (blue)

Audiofool · 19th January 2012

I have a DBX 160S that's not working properly.
As soon as i'm lowering the threshold it starts to distort.
No compression = no distortion.
However when i put it in automode it works without distortion.
Anyone knows what the problem might be?
A little strange that it works in automode but not in normal.

Ike Zimbel · 19th January 2012

That is a weird one. What happens if you adjust the settings in manual mode? Especially to something gentle, if you are trying a more aggressive setting. Other than that, the "V-8" VCA modules do go bad in these things after a while.
Best,
Ike

Audiofool · 20th January 2012

In manual mode there is distortion ok it's a little less with gentle compression but more than 3db it's unusable.
How about the VCA i mean it works great in automode even with 12db compression there is no distortion.
I know the vca's goes bad, is it possible to get some new V8's?
Thank you for your answer!

Ike Zimbel · 20th January 2012

I wouldn't rush out and buy new VCA's just yet. I'll try and look at the drawings later and look for some other cause. Do you have the tech skills and tools to work on a piece like this? If not you should take it to someone who does.
Best,
Ike

Audiofool · 21st January 2012

No i don't have the skills to fix this myself.
I have to send it to someone that can.
I would like to thank you for your time!

19th January 2012	#1
Audiofool Gear interested Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 Thread Starter	DBX 160S (blue) I have a DBX 160S that's not working properly. As soon as i'm lowering the threshold it starts to distort. No compression = no distortion. However when i put it in automode it works without distortion. Anyone knows what the problem might be? A little strange that it works in automode but not in normal.

19th January 2012	#2
Ike Zimbel Gear addict Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 454	That is a weird one. What happens if you adjust the settings in manual mode? Especially to something gentle, if you are trying a more aggressive setting. Other than that, the "V-8" VCA modules do go bad in these things after a while. Best, Ike __________________ -- Ike Zimbel, Zimbel Audio Productions Ltd. Toronto 416-720-0887 "Studio House Calls". Authorized Warranty service for Allen & Heath, Clear-Com, Drawmer, Soundcraft, SPL and Yamaha. Repairs and upgrades to analog audio equipment including: AMEK, dbx, Neve, Neotek, MCI, Soundcraft and more. Ask about our RF frequency co-ordination services! www.zimbelaudio.com

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20th January 2012	#3
Audiofool Gear interested Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 Thread Starter	In manual mode there is distortion ok it's a little less with gentle compression but more than 3db it's unusable. How about the VCA i mean it works great in automode even with 12db compression there is no distortion. I know the vca's goes bad, is it possible to get some new V8's? Thank you for your answer!

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Audiofool Gear interested Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 Thread Starter	No i don't have the skills to fix this myself. I have to send it to someone that can. I would like to thank you for your time!