dbx 286s microphone preamp

The dbx 286s is a versatile channel strip designed for both studio recording and live broadcast. It combines a high-quality microphone preamp with essential dynamics processing, including a compressor, de-esser, enhancer, and noise gate. The preamp features +48V phantom power, a -20dB pad, and a 80Hz high-pass filter, ensuring clean and flexible signal conditioning.

With the dbx 286s, you can shape your sound using the 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange, while the compressor offers classic OverEasy® knee for transparent gain reduction. The de-esser targets sibilance, and the enhancer adds presence. The noise gate helps eliminate background noise. All controls are intuitive, making it a go-to tool for vocal processing.