Description
dbx 286s Microphone Preamp Processor Compressor De-Esser 1U Rackmount
The dbx 286s is a single-channel rackmount microphone preamp/processor combining compression, de-essing, enhancement and expander/gate controls for voice and microphone signal processing. Its silver-gray front panel, black metal enclosure and rack ears provide a compact 1U format with rear microphone, line, insert and output connections. This used unit shows noticeable cosmetic wear, including scratches and scuffs across the top and front panel.
The dbx DBX286SV is a rack-mount mic preamp and signal processor with compressor, de-esser, enhancer, and expander/gate sections for shaping audio signals. Its front panel includes mic/line gain control, a 48V phantom power button, and a processor bypass control.
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Technical Specifications
- Brand: dbx
- Model: DBX286SV
- Manufacturer part number: 286S
- Color: Gray
Additional Item Details
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
A slim rackmount dbx microphone preamp/processor with a silver-gray front panel, black metal enclosure and mounting ears at both ends. The front has nine black rotary knobs with white pointers, pushbuttons and indicator windows arranged into mic preamp, compressor, de-esser, enhancer, expander/gate and output sections. The rear has an IEC-style power inlet, output, insert and line-input jack connections, and an XLR-style microphone input. Scratches and scuffs are visible on the top and front panel; no loose cables or accessories are pictured. Top cover: several light-colored scratches and scuff lines across the black finish, visible in and. Front panel: dark vertical scuffs and rubbed patches above and around the compressor controls, visible in. Front panel: additional small scratches and marks around the center mounting screws and processing sections, visible in. Rear panel: pale sticker or adhesive remnant above the microphone-input area, visible in.
Power Adapter: No — no power adapter, charger, or detachable power cord is included.
- Single-channel analog microphone preamp and processor
- Compressor, de-esser, enhancer and expander/gate sections
- 48V phantom power and 80Hz high-pass filter controls
- XLR microphone input; 1/4-inch line input, insert and output connections
- 1U rackmount enclosure with mounting ears
- Quantity: 1
- Top cover has several light-colored scratches and scuff lines across the black finish.
- Front panel has dark vertical scuffs and rubbed patches above and around the compressor controls.
- Additional small scratches and marks appear around the center mounting screws and processing sections.
- Rear panel has a pale sticker or adhesive remnant above the microphone-input area.
- No loose cables or accessories are pictured.
- No unit-specific power-on or functional test results are recorded. Operation is unverified.
- Item as pictured
- Accessories unless pictured
Power Adapter: No — no power adapter, charger, or detachable power cord is included.




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