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The classic dbx 160 VU is an extremely versatile unit that many engineers feel to be one of the best bass, kick-drum and snare compressors on the planet. Just the right attack/release. Tap the kick or snare before going to ProTools to get that tape compression feel.
The dbx 160 is a Voltage Controlled Amplifier compressor that uses a transformer-less, solid-state design that has endured for decades. The program-dependent compression, combined with multiple gain stage components, creates a sound that is uniquely its own.
The controls are simple: Threshold (with lights indicating above and below threshold value); Compression ratio from 1:1 to Infinity:1; Output Gain from -20 to +20 db attenuation; and three meter settings for input, output, and gain change.
Servicing of the dbx 160 VU
The dbx 160 VU compressor is a perennial favorite among recording engineers for its classic soft knee/smooth compression sound and ease of operation. First introduced in 1976, many of these units are still around, but due to their age they usually need some work done to make them sound their best. At Vintage King, our technicians are expert at the repair and restoration of these compressors. Unlike a unit that you might be tempted to buy from an auction site, our 160 VU’s have been thoroughly cleaned, repaired and tested by a professional technician.
A typical dbx 160 VU goes through the following stages before it is shipped to our customers:
If required, the following procedures are also performed on the dbx 160:
Each dbx 160 requires approximately four hours of tech work, at a minimum, in order for it to be restored and repaired to the Vintage King standard. Occasionally some pieces require even more extensive restoration work. Rest assured that when you purchase one of these compressors from VK, you will receive a piece of gear that has been thoroughly serviced to look and sound its best. And each piece of used gear we service comes with our worry-free warranty, which covers most microphones and digital gear for six months, and most analog gear for 1 year. Click the warranty link above for more details.
Condition | Used / Vintage |
---|---|
Tube or Solid State | Solid State |
Channels | Single-Channel |
Chassis | Desktop |
Rack Spaces | 2U |
Direct Input | No |
Digital I/O | No |
Input Connectors | Analog XLR |
Output Connectors | Analog XLR |
Compression Type | VCA |
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