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Since its introduction in the mid 1970's, the dbx 160 series has been the world's most popular line of audio com-

pressors. After the classic 160 (which is still used daily in many world class studios), came the 165, the 160X and

the 160XT. The 160X/XT were the models that truly became the industry standard. Solid construction, fool proof

operation, great sound, at-a-glance metering and a bulletproof output stage all contributed to its popularity with musi-

cians, recording studios, consultants and installers, and broadcast media production people alike.

In updating the design, dbx has chosen to maintain all the key characteristics that have made the 160X/XT the icon

that it is. At the same time, we have improved the design.

The dbx 160A is the latest generation of the legendary dbx 160 family of compressor/limiters. The same classic

sound, easy set-up and no compromise metering is now married to an improved signal path and stronger chassis

design. The result is the new industry standard compressor/limiter which is digital-ready and road tough.

Featuring switch-selectable OverEasy® and Hard Knee compression curves along with extremely wide-ranging

threshold, ratio and output controls, the dbx 160A is up to any task. True RMS level detection provides the most nat-

ural-sounding dynamics processing available, from subtle compression to "brick wall" peak limiting. Choose low

ratios and OverEasy® compression to transparently smooth out fluctuating vocal and instrumental levels. Or use the

160A's Hard Knee compression and high ratios (up to and beyond ∞:1 and over 60dB gain reduction) for bombproof

protection against overload distortion in digital recording, P.A. systems and broadcast signals. The 160A is fully com-

patible with +4/-10dB and balanced/ unbalanced systems, and its electronically balanced output stage is an out-

standing line driver for long cable runs (an output transformer is optional). The 19-segment, switchable input/ out-

put LED metering can be easily calibrated to any operating level. 12-segment gain reduction LEDs provide precise

analysis at a glance.

The dbx 160A's unique "INFINITY +" inverse-compression mode actually decreases the audio output level below

unity gain when the input exceeds threshold, a real lifesaver for correcting overbearing vocal choruses and control-

ling runaway house mix levels. A detector input can be used with an equalizer for de-essing sibilant vocals and selec-

tively smoothing out boomy notes on acoustic guitar and bass. And two 160As can be stereo-coupled to process an

entire mix or instruments mic'd in stereo, without shifting the left/right image. Its musical sound, easy operation and

unequaled versatility made the original dbx 160 a world standard. The 160A follows that tradition, while meeting the

challenges of a digital world.

• OverEasy® or classic hard knee compression with

dbx's ultra-musical program dependent attack and

release times

• Compression Ratio variable from 1:1 through infinity

:1 to negative compression

• Precision dual RMS LED display monitors input or

output and gain reduction over a wide range and cal-

ibrates for different operating levels

• Over 60dB of gain reduction available

• Exclusive Infinity+ compression allows negative com-

pression

• lndependent balanced and unbalanced outputs can

drive 600Ω loads to +24dBm simultaneously. New

floating balanced output stage drives any load

• Optional output transformer capable

• Strappable with another 160A for true RMS stereo

summing operation

• Made in the USA

A Harman International Company

8760 S. Sandy Pkwy.

Sandy, Utah 84070

Phone (801) 568-7660

Fax (801) 568-7662

Int'l Fax (801) 568-7583

[email protected]

http://www.dbxpro.com

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