I can't answer that,
Alan, I'm just a lowly Tech Support guy, I don't know the answer to that one. I can refer you to the Marketing Dept., maybe they can answer your question.
Tom Cram
dbx Senior Technical Support
(801) 568-7530
tcram@dbxpro.com
Yup,
The 166xl has the PeakStop limiter that is designed for brickwall protection. It designed mostly for live use. When it goes into limit it pretty much sounds like crap, but at least your speakers won't blow. If you want smooth limiting for the studio, you want units with our PeakStopPlus...
specs
Contact me offline with your e-mail address and I'll send you a copy of the spec comparison chart.
Tom Cram
dbx Senior Technical Support
(801) 568-7530
tcram@dbxpro.com
I sent it.
I sent it to your address. I thought it was a .pdf, it is actually a Word Doc. If you have trouble opening it let me know and I'll just copy into an e-mail.
Tom Cram
dbx Senior Technical Support
(801) 568-7530
tcram@dbxpro.com
I have a comparison chart between the Mini Pre and the MP in .pdf format. If you would like the chart let me know and I'll e-mail it to you offline.
Tom Cram
dbx Senior Technical Support
(801) 568-7530
tcram@dbxpro.com
It works great as a bass D.I. I've been using for that very purpose. To be honest I don't think marketing should be giving the impression that it ranks with the 500 series. Its a $100 accessory box, no more no less. I think its great for a D.I., I wouldn't run lead vocals through it though...
Hey man,
The EM reviewer got a damaged unit and would not take a replacement for the review. All other magazine reviews have been very favorable. The SOS review is more than favorable in fact.
We get people walking in to dbx all the time trying to find ACS. Even though it says dbx in big...
I just got back from vacation and I am in catch-up hell. I'm not ingonring you, just give me a little leeway and I'll answer your questions when I get my head above water.
Tom Cram
dbx Senior Technical Support
(801) 568-7530
tcram@dbxpro.com
Albini
The Albini article is posted on the Mercenary Audio website for all to enjoy.
Tom Cram
dbx Senior Technical Support
(801) 568-7530
tcram@dbxpro.com
here is what I know,
It was in production from around '92 to '98
Solid state
Two channels
Polarity switch
Phantom power
XLR in and out
Half rack
No EQ, no frills, just 60 dB of gain
It retailed for $349
It had a very clean and transparent sound, most of the folks that have them don't sell...
Let's find out,
I'm very curious to find out if AKG uses any Chinese parts. I'll try to contact an engineer there today. Alan is right about Harman owning AKG, luckily they let the divisions stay independent (whew). I'm an AKG fan...Not an employee.
Alan's head is not on the chopping...
Errata...
>Compare that to the tube in the AKG Solidtube – AKG doesn't identify it [ but it's not a 6072 ] – which lasts for 1000 hours.<
Quote taken from AKG SolidTube spec sheet from AKG website;
"Everything about it is in fact modern, except the use of the ECC 83 (12AX7) vacuum tube."...
Refresh my memory...
>OTOH, the T3 looks like it stacks up pretty well against some of the newer Lawsons, Soundelux's and AKG's, so yes, one could certainly say it is "comparable" to some of those mics. Why not? Those mics use Chinese-made capsules.<
Which AKG mics use Chinese capsules again...
I've been messing with it a bit. My impressions are that I would use the Mini Pre as a tube DI or a tube coloration device. I've been thinking of it as an accessory and use it along with my other DI boxes, adapters, etc. Pretty much how I would use the ART Tube MP. Is it a step up from...
No worries...
It's my job to figure this junk out. I'm glad you are up and running. Now if you had said that you didn't have your unit plugged in, I would then suggest the dunce cap. :)
Tom Cram
dbx Senior Technical Support
(801) 568-7530
tcram@dbxpro.com