DBX Mic Pre Amp 286 S

DBX 286S Mic Preamp & Channel Strip Processor

Studio-Quality Mic Preamp — Wide-ranging input gain control with a pristine, low-noise signal path ideal for professional and home studio recordings
dbx OverEasy® Compressor — Patented compression technology for transparent dynamic control or classic, punchy vocal presence
Frequency-Tunable De-Esser — Precisely targets and reduces sibilance and high-frequency distortion from vocals, cymbals, and other instruments
Enhancer (HF & LF Detail Controls) — Adds sparkle and crispness to high frequencies while bringing fullness, depth, and clarity to low-end and vocals
Expander/Gate — Separate threshold and ratio controls for subtle bleed reduction or aggressive noise gating on guitar amps and drums
+48V Phantom Power — Switchable phantom power for condenser microphones
80Hz High-Pass Filter — Cuts low-frequency rumble, hum, and wind noise at the source
Floating Balanced XLR Mic Input — Accepts balanced or unbalanced signals from professional and home studio microphones
¼" TRS Line Input — Processes live electronic instruments or pre-recorded tracks at mixdown
Insert Jack — Loop in external processors (EQ, delay, reverb) between the preamp and signal processing sections
Full Metering & Status LEDs — Real-time visual monitoring of your signal at every stage of processing
Precision Detented Controls — Repeatable, accurate settings for consistent results across sessions
Recommended for: Recording studios, home studios, podcasting, broadcast, and live vocal processing.