Recent content by Danoforest

The on going mystery of compression. Please suggest a general setup for the Dbx166XL to provide some compression for a Kick Drum in a live sound environment.

The Manual is not very user friendly on this topic. How do I send a Bass Split to the left output and a Piano Split to the right output on the keyboard?

Some advice would be helpful. Lots of outdoor gigs under tents, on the lawn or old buildings. Periodic shock off microphones occur. How can I insure system is grounded and safe for performers? Is there a rack mount item that I can add to the system. PA is small. 16 channel mixer/ three (3) 1500w...

Thanks for the heads up re: limiter/speaker protection. What would be a basic setup for each channel specific to overall system compression for a live band (ex: drums, vocals, bass and electric guitar). Should I only use the DBX on vocals or drums? Mixer mains drive Carvin 1500 watt amp and 4...

EUREKA!! The Keyboard has been split. Another success. Channel 2 was in the Keyboard off mode. Many thanks for making the effort to help me out. My bandmates will be happy with this quasi Psychedelic Furs sample. Happy Holidays. Dano

Just got into compression for live sound. How about some advice how to set up the Dbx 166XL across the board to protect my mains. Setup: 16 Channel stereo board..1500 watt amp..matching JBL speakers (2). Currently sound cuts in/out when compressor is on. Is this due to Gate setting? What are...

Great info. Alesis describes this procedure very poorly in the manual. I do do require a bit of help tho with my Alesis Q 6.1. I have had no luck splitting Woody Xylo (Program 14) and ArtSolean2 (Vintage Keyboard Q Card, Program 105) at C4. Have assigned Woody Xylo to CH 1 and made the lo/hi...