Dbx 160A

The 160A is by far one of the best and most used compressors around. For me it is the "Go To" compressor in a mix session for kick and snare. I also use it during tracking sessions on vocals and bass very often.

I currently own one 160A and one 160X. To me the 160A is the exact same as the classic 160x, minus the fact that the newer 160A has and additional xlr input and output as opposed to only having the 1/4 inch on the older 160X.

I highly recommend this compressor both for the seasoned pro (although they probably already know and / or have some) and for the new budding engineer. These compressors have been one of the best buys of my audio life. I am always looking for more of these puppies!

The specs are as follows:

INPUT

Connector:1/4" TRS and XLR, Floating Balanced; XLR: Pin 2 hot Phone: Tip Hot

Impedance: 40k

Maximum Level:+24dBu, Balanced or Unabalanced (Absolute)

CMRR:>45dB (any Frequency)

Detector Input:Connector: 14" TRS phone, Floating Balanced

Impedance:>200k

Maximum Level:+28dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced

Output Connector:XLR, floating balanced; pin 2 hot

Impedance:30

Maximum Level:(Balanced): +24dBm; <0.3% THD

Maximum Level:(Unbalanced): +20dBm; <0.3% THD

Noise:<-90dBu, Unweighted (20Hz - 20kHz)

Frequency Response: 20Hz -20kHz, +0,
-0.5dB; +0, -3dB 0.5Hz and 90kHz.

THD:<0.2%, Typical, any amount of compression up to 40dB @ 1kHz
OUTPUT

Connector:1/4" TRS phone, Unbalanced

Impedance:20 ohm

+24dBm
COMPRESSION

Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu

Threshold Characteristic:OverEasy® or hard knee

Compression Ratio:Variable 1:1 to :1 thru to -1:1; >60dB maximum compression

Attack Time: Program dependent; typically 15ms for 10dB, 5ms for 20dB, 3ms for 30dB

Release Time:Program Dependent; Typically 8ms for 1dB, 80ms for 10dB, 400ms for 50dB; 125dB/sec rate
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Dynamic Range: >113dB

Gain Adjustment Range:Variable from -20dB to +20dB

Stereo Coupling:True RMS Power summing

Summing:1/4" TRS phone jack
POWER

Power Cord: IEC-type connector

Operating Voltage:DO: 90-130VAC, 50/60Hz; EU: 200-250VAC, 50/60Hz

Dimensions:1.75" x 19" x 6.5" (4.45cm x 48.2cm x 16.51cm)