Reddit reviews dbx 266xs Professional Audio Compressor/Gate Dynamic Processor
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Error proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixesNew Gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristicsProgram-adaptive expander/GatesGreat sounding dynamics control for any type of program materialSeparate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and Gate threshold allow quick, accurate setupInputs: ¼” TRS and female XLR (pin 2 Hot)Outputs: ¼” TRS and female XLR (pin 2 Hot)
Microphone:
Since you're aiming to do everything in hardware, you will need a mixer, the Mackie 802vlz4 would be a decent option. Any Mixer that has solid preamps and effect inserts on the microphone channels will do here. Normally I'd prefer just using an audio interface, but they don't have inserts for hardware effects or volume controls for individual channels which you do need here.
There are lots of mixers with integrated USB interfaces, but they don't usually allow you to send audio from the PC into the mixer and then back, they're just intended to allow recording the whole mix and often don't have proper drivers so they end up adding delay.
Since this Mixer is purely analog, you need to add a really minimalistic audio interface like the ESI U24 XL or the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (which would already be somewhat overkill since it has mic preamps which you don't need).
Finally, you need a proper compressor. For this part, someone else might have more to offer, don't have a very good overview over the market when it comes to hardware units like this.
This would be coming in at around $470 plus microphone. More if you go with the FMR compressor and a separate gate/expander.
Oh, setup:
Microphone -> Mixer -> Mixer FX insert -> Compressor/Gate -> Mixer FX return. The FX insert/return is actually one jack on the mixer, you need a splitter cable from stereo 1/4" to 2x mono 1/4" to use it.
Mixer Master out -> USB Interface
USB interface out -> Mixer (one of the stereo channels)
Mixer headphone out -> well, headphones ;)
Hello dear saints of the audio world,
I go by the name of TheBirdReich (you can call me Bird) and I do a lot of broadcasting on Twitch. Recently, I've been looking into upgrading my audio setup from my USB Blue Yeti microphone to a XlR microphone. I have a lot of questions because the transitional phase from the plug and play usb mics to XLR mics is pretty hefty. My budget is for the new setup is about $500.
Dynamic or Condensor?
For my application of "in home live audio streaming", which would be most applicable? (Disclaimer: I yell a lot) The mic I was intending on purchasing was the NT1-A. Link is here: NT1-A
Necessary equipment?
a. Was thinking about purchasing this compressor/noise gate to help with my peaking when yelling: DBX 266xs Good idea or no?
b. Do you have any budget friendly recommendations for an audio interface/mixer? (I have a fear of audio delay/lag) Ps. just going to use my mic with the setup, not any instruments or such things.
Overall I'm really unsure about what to even purchase, mainly because of the lack of knowledge, and I don't want to end up spending more than I have to. I know the creed for audio engineers is to spend no more on equipment that meets their requirements. :) I greatly appreciate your input and the fact that you're taking time out your day to help! If you have recommendations on gear or items that you know would be good for my application I'd be happy to hear from you on them!
Thanks ahead of time!
I'm thinking of buying this compressor
https://www.amazon.co.uk/DBX-266XS-Dual-Compressor-Gate/dp/B004NDFRVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483828816&sr=8-1&keywords=compressor+rack
along with a mixer and at2035.
Also would i need phantom power to make this work or would i receieve that from the mixer or rack?
Any ideas on the mixers? Thank you for all your help as usual ;)