This cookie stores user-like settings for the chat system provider, which are required for our online chat service. Trusted Shops The 286s is a full-featured Channel Strip Processor that delivers a studio quality microphone/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination.

It is a completely tube-driven microphone preamp, featuring two channels with their individual inputs and outputs. Both channels are controlled individually. My chain is the following: RE20 > dbx 286s > cloudlifter > SSL2 > PC. While the cloudlifter is overkill, I don't like pushing gain on the 286s or SSL2. The cloudlifter has let me keep my gain settings at +30 on the 286s and 4/10 on the SSL2. This helps avoid concerns with noise in the chain around the 286s, by adjusting gain settings to ideal configurations. Finally, you set the Output Gain control to the decibel volume level you want to output the signal at. This will really depend on what levels you're getting from your input at this point and how much you are going to boost them additionally in your audio interface or mixer that you're plugged the DBX 286s into next. Final Thoughts The frequency control sets the highpass frequency of the filter used in the de-esser to help remove the sssss sound when talking. 4 to 8 kilohertz is best for vocal processing.When I'm done, I put the end covers on the Gator case, and put it away, out of sight until I need it again.

If the green lights aren't being hit then you're talking too quietly, so try and find that perfect balance. Phantom Power I'm sure some 'expert' could tell you that the pre-amp used here isn't as good as ______ because of _______, but whatever!I've done a fair amount of VO, but not generally self-recording. I've never really felt the need to have it processed on the way in (if I'm doing VO, I'll generally record flat anyway). I have a number of preset plugin chains I can then drop it into, dependent on the end result required (commercial, documentary or whatever). Next up, is the +48-volt phantom power, as well as the high-pass filter that gets rid of the lowest part of the spectrum—everything below 80 Hz. This comes in handy for those great condenser microphones that don’t have an additional high-pass filter on them. While the overall design is a bit dull, that is far from a deal-breaker. The functionality and the overall features definitely make up for it. And the low price helps too. This is one of the best values on the market. Period. Overall, this is a sleek piece of kit that is a lot cheaper than other compressor gates on the market. Even though it arrives with lots of features, it’s designed to be very user-friendly. This is a great recording investment that should last you a long time. DBX 286s Review The biggest strengths of the DBX’s 286S are all of its features and controls. Together, they’re able to create a pretty impressive sound. Which is really surprising, considering this model’s price range.