DBX 286 S
The DBX 286 S Microphone Processor is a versatile studio/live microphone preamp designed for professional audio applications. With a sleek 19", 1U rackmount design, it offers a range of essential features to enhance your audio quality, making it a valuable addition to any recording or sound processing setup.

Latest User Reviews
It does what it shouldâ¦
Works well both with condenser and dynamic mics (Rode nt1 and Shure PGA58). The only thing - it has no power button, so have to be unplugged when not used.
It Does the Thing
It's rugged and produces great results.
Good for podcast and voice over
for the price you can't complain at all. it comes with very useful futures, such as the gate/expandors ..ect. is not that good for professional vocal recording, the drive and compressor can't handle load vocal performance. but for podcast or a voiceover it will work fine. the Nosie cancelation is very effective. and the price is very tempting for it. lastly you should know that the output comes only with jack not XLR. overall is a very helpful for clean light recording.
Super mic processor
Great for streaming and live singing. I now have 2 of these, so that I can do live streaming with a friend.
Bang for the bucks
I use this as a vocal processor when recording. Compared to when only plugging the condenser mic directly into the sound card with Midas pre-amps, it brings a boost and clarity that is hard to believe for this money. After starting using the DBX 286 S with humble settings, I've started to save a lot of post-production time making the vocals sound pristine.
Technical Data
- Manufactured by DBX
- Released in 2011
- Average price : $193
- Studio / Live microphone preamp
- 48V Phantom power, de-esser, enhancer, compressor and expander gate
- Design: 19", 1U
Reasons to Buy
- Efficient noise reduction for clean recordings in noisy environments.
- Integrated de-esser for clear and crisp vocals.
- Compressor for professional-level dynamic control.
- Enhancer to enhance audio detail and presence.
- Phantom power for condenser microphones.
Reasons to Avoid
- Potential transformer hum in some units.
- Lack of a power on/off button may be inconvenient for some users.
- Not suitable for users seeking separate preamp and compressor units.
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