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product_id: 8127167
title: "286S Preamplifier Channel Strip Mic Pre Amp w/ 2X 25' XLR Cables New"
brand: "dbx"
price: "$593.78"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Dbx"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/8127167-286s-preamplifier-channel-strip-mic-pre-amp-w-2x-25
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region: United States of America
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# Single Channel 2X 25' XLR Cables 4 Processors 286S Preamplifier Channel Strip Mic Pre Amp w/ 2X 25' XLR Cables New

**Brand:** dbx
**Price:** $593.78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate Your Audio Game with the dbx 286S!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 286S Preamplifier Channel Strip Mic Pre Amp w/ 2X 25' XLR Cables New by dbx
- **How much does it cost?** $593.78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/8127167-286s-preamplifier-channel-strip-mic-pre-amp-w-2x-25)

## Best For

- dbx enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dbx brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Design:** Space-saving design perfect for any studio setup.
- • **Unleash Your Sound:** Transform your audio with a professional-grade preamp.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Includes two 25' XLR cables for easy setup.
- • **User-Friendly Interface:** Intuitive controls for quick adjustments on the fly.
- • **Versatile Processing Power:** Four essential processors for ultimate control.

## Overview

The dbx 286S is a high-performance preamplifier channel strip designed for professional audio applications. It features a single channel with four essential processors: compressor, de-esser, enhancer, and more, ensuring your sound is polished and studio-ready. The package includes two 25' XLR cables for immediate connectivity, making it an ideal choice for both home studios and professional setups.

## Description

The 286s from dbx is a full featured channel strip that includes a studio quality microphone/instrument preamplifier, and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination. The hassle of patching together multiple processors for use on one track can be frustrating. The unit delivers the entire microphone processing chain needed in a single box, with the shortest, cleanest signal path. Features include wide-ranging input gain control, switchable +48V phantom power, and an 80Hz high-pass filter to remove low frequency hum, rumble or wind. The dbx OverEasy compressor can transparently smooth out uneven acoustic tracks, or deliver the classic "in your face" vocal performance. Vocal sibilance can be tamed or even eliminated and high frequency distortion removed from instruments such as cymbals with the frequency tunable De-Esser. Studio quality microphone preamp/channel strip processorClassic dbx compression puts great sound within easy reachFrequency tunable de-esser reduces sibilance and high frequency distortionEnhancer increases the detail and definition of the high and low frequenciesProgram adaptive expander/gateInsert jack allows you to add an external processorFull complement of meters and status LEDs+48V phantom powerPrecision detented controls Box Contains dbx 286s - Microphone Preamp/Channel Strip2x 25' XLR Cables NEWAC Power CableTwo (2) Year Warranty

Review: A no-nonsense workhorse of a unit. - For newbies to podcasting/audio: You need to understand that when you are new to recording or podcasting or whatever it is that you are doing, background noise filtration is absolutely key. Most people (probably you) don't have adequate sound proof environments to do podcasts or recording, So you wind up picking up tons of garbage sound that pollutes recording and ruins it - so the key is to have a gate. This unit's star attraction is the gate that it provides which is for this price point an absolutely exceptional gate that requires no training to use properly and vastly improve recordings. For the money you absolutely cannot go wrong, this is a must-have piece of equipment for anyone doing podcasting or voiceover work. I think this is really DBX's best product because of out of all of the stuff they make (and I own a TON of DBX gear) this unit is kind of like a swiss-army-knife, it's well balanced and everything WORKS on the unit - there is no superfluous junk on it. High Pass filter: Works fine 48v Phantom Power: Works fine Preamp: Decent amount of gain, very clear/clean gain! not a noisy preamp. Compressor: Easy to use, works just fine, no complaints (a great FIRST compressor) De-Esser: Works as advertised, not over the top, not muddy Enhancer: Works as advertised a great add-on bonus to the unit Gate: This is the STAR of this unit's show, the gate works AWESOME and is worth 200 by itself. Without a gate like this most audio - podcasts/live events/etc - are absolutely terrible. This gate is fast and works flawlessly - really a great gate for the money. Expander: Works as advertised, clean and clear. The ONLY downside of this unit - and it isn't really a true 'downside' its just the realistic limit of the unit itself, is that if you have a dynamic mic that needs a ton of gain (i.e. Shure SM7b) than you will likely need a cloudlifter to utilize with the unit or else you will push the preamp so far it begins to muddy up (LIKE THEY ALL DO!) which is not good.
Review: Eliminate Unwanted Noise and Boost Vocals - Really Good Product. Elimates a lot of background noise and boost vocals. I’m recording in my basement near vents and it cuts that sound out and somehow still improves my vocal clarity. It also boost your mics to their fullest potential. Would highly recommend. Wish it came with the proper cables though, the XLR’s are nice but they aren’t compatible with preamp. Overall highly recommend product for recording musicians.

## Features

- Single Channel
- 4 Processors
- Compressor
- De-Esser
- Enhancer

## Product Details

- **Brand:** dbx
- **Cable Type:** XLR
- **Compatible Devices:** Microphone
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Special Feature:** High Quality Microphone Preamp, Versatile Processing Capabilities

## Images

![286S Preamplifier Channel Strip Mic Pre Amp w/ 2X 25' XLR Cables New - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417ut0KF9rL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the usb output db?**
A: There is no USB output db on the 286S. Are you referring to the settings prior to connecting to a USB interface?

**Q: How can i purchase the eu version(220~240v)? where could i buy it?**
A: Not a good question for users, check with the manufacturer.

**Q: Can I connect  eq?**
A: But it already has an EQ on it. Its just not called EQ

**Q: Input voltage?**
A: Mic Preamp Max Input: 0.2Vms. Mic. preAmp is +48VDC. Max input line+21dBu. In terms of voltage, no other info is given. Does input deliver voltage?

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A no-nonsense workhorse of a unit.
*by V***R on October 14, 2017*

For newbies to podcasting/audio: You need to understand that when you are new to recording or podcasting or whatever it is that you are doing, background noise filtration is absolutely key. Most people (probably you) don't have adequate sound proof environments to do podcasts or recording, So you wind up picking up tons of garbage sound that pollutes recording and ruins it - so the key is to have a gate. This unit's star attraction is the gate that it provides which is for this price point an absolutely exceptional gate that requires no training to use properly and vastly improve recordings. For the money you absolutely cannot go wrong, this is a must-have piece of equipment for anyone doing podcasting or voiceover work. I think this is really DBX's best product because of out of all of the stuff they make (and I own a TON of DBX gear) this unit is kind of like a swiss-army-knife, it's well balanced and everything WORKS on the unit - there is no superfluous junk on it. High Pass filter: Works fine 48v Phantom Power: Works fine Preamp: Decent amount of gain, very clear/clean gain! not a noisy preamp. Compressor: Easy to use, works just fine, no complaints (a great FIRST compressor) De-Esser: Works as advertised, not over the top, not muddy Enhancer: Works as advertised a great add-on bonus to the unit Gate: This is the STAR of this unit's show, the gate works AWESOME and is worth 200 by itself. Without a gate like this most audio - podcasts/live events/etc - are absolutely terrible. This gate is fast and works flawlessly - really a great gate for the money. Expander: Works as advertised, clean and clear. The ONLY downside of this unit - and it isn't really a true 'downside' its just the realistic limit of the unit itself, is that if you have a dynamic mic that needs a ton of gain (i.e. Shure SM7b) than you will likely need a cloudlifter to utilize with the unit or else you will push the preamp so far it begins to muddy up (LIKE THEY ALL DO!) which is not good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eliminate Unwanted Noise and Boost Vocals
*by A***R on March 8, 2019*

Really Good Product. Elimates a lot of background noise and boost vocals. I’m recording in my basement near vents and it cuts that sound out and somehow still improves my vocal clarity. It also boost your mics to their fullest potential. Would highly recommend. Wish it came with the proper cables though, the XLR’s are nice but they aren’t compatible with preamp. Overall highly recommend product for recording musicians.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ it's nice, dunno why it ships with two xlr-xlr cables
*by K***. on April 13, 2017*

it's nice, dunno why it ships with two xlr-xlr cables, considering it has a trs output, not a xlr one. compressor works perfectly, the de-esser is okay, but can be easily overpowering. the enhancers are the same. the gate is perfect for non-treated rooms with computer noise, and the preamp is very quiet. recommended if you have a dynamic or ribbon mic, but it'll be fine for condensers as well considering it also has phantom power. 100% recommend.

## Frequently Bought Together

- dbx 286S Preamplifier Channel Strip Mic Pre Amp w/ 2X 25' XLR Cables New
- Monoprice 1/4-Inch TRS Male to Male Cable - 6 Feet - Black, 16AWG, Gold Plated - Premier Series

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