| The 160SL combines the best features of all the great dbx compressors, past and present, and gives you more versatile performance than ever before. In addition to having the auto attack and release as well as the hard knee threshold characteristics of the classic dbx 160, the 160SL now offers AutoVelocity manual mode, in addition to our classic OverEasy® mode, made standard by the classic dbx 165A. And speaking of the 165A, all of its features, including variable attack and release controls, as well as dbx's latest limiting algorithm PeakStopPlus, are included in the 160SL. The heart of any dynamics processor is its VCA. The dbx 160SL is no different. It features dual proprietary V8 VCA modules. This state of the art implementation of dbx's original Blackmer decilinear VCA boasts an unheard of 127dB dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. Encased in a specially designed aluminum/zinc housing for shielding and thermal characteristics, the V8 maintains its superior performance in harsh environments. The new 160S takes full advantage of the most technologically superior components available today. Premium active electronics, precision 0.1% and 1% metal film resistors, great sounding temperature stable polypropylene capacitors, high-reliability board-to-board connectors with gold-palladium-nickel contacts, Jensen® transformers, gold plated Neutrik® XLRs, rare earth magnet relays with gold contacts in a hermetically sealed nitrogen environment, military grade glass epoxy circuit boards, to mention a few, contribute to the most technologically advanced compressor in the world. Features - Patent-pending AutoVelocity circuit
- 127dB of Dynamic Range
- High-Drive output transformer circuit drives 1000 ft. of Belden® cable at +30dBu with only .007% THD
- Switchable between Hard-knee and OverEasy® Compression
- Program-dependent "Auto," AutoVelocity or fully variable attack ad release manual modes
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