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Old 4th December 2005   #1
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Cool Is the dbx 166xl worth $200

i need it for bass overheads and vocals, my setup would be

SM57/KSM27/Beta52>compressor>firepod>PC

i assume thats how it goes.

If theres something better for the same price range thats rack mountable let me know
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the 166xl is a live compressor. either record clean or get an RNC
correct me if im wrong but i didnt think the firepod had inserts anyway
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yes for PA no for recording...
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I liked the 166a better, which you can find on Ebay usually for around $125 used. (US)

Not the greatest mind you for recording, but has worked on many occasions!
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