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dbx 286s Mic Preamp / Channel Strip (B-Stock)

US $254.15
ApproximatelyAU $390.22
Condition:
Brand New
Postage:
Free UPS Ground.
Located in: Pineville, North Carolina, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, 15 Aug and Tue, 19 Aug to 94104
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30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
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Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging ...
Color
Black
Connectivity
Wired
Form Factor
Desktop
UPC
0691991401237

About this product

Product Identifiers

Brand
dbx
MPN
286S
Ean
0795871594146, 0799916369157, 0691991401237
GTIN
0795871594146, 0799916369157, 0691991401237
UPC
0795871594146, 0799916369157, 0691991401237
Model
286S
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16028674258

Product Key Features

Number of Channels
1
Features
Active
Effect/Enhancement
Harmonic Enhancement, Compression/Limiting, Distortion, De-Essing, Noise Gating/Expansion, Delay
California Prop 65 Warning
California residents only. Please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Type
Microphone Pre-Amp Processor

Dimensions

Weight
4.5lbs.

Additional Product Features

Custom Bundle
No
Inputs/Outputs
6.35mm (1/4in) Trs/TS Out
Non-Domestic Product
No
Connectivity
Cable
Frequency Bands
2, Not Applicable

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Sole Source AV Supply

99.1% positive Feedback2.4K items sold

Joined Dec 2016
Sole Source AV Supply is a leading provider of professional audio, video and lighting equipment. Serving customers in a wide range of industries including audio production and recording, broadcast, ...
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Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable postage costs
4.9
Postage speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Seller feedback (408)

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  • 6***f (24)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Good value for money, item received as described. Highly recommend this seller! P.S: However, packaging could've been better, the box arrived all dented with cardboard badly smashed. (I blame FedEx but still it doesn't excuse seller from packing accordingly. Probably, an envelope or a padded pak would be a better option for lighter items like earpads.) Anyway, thank you for fast shipping!
  • e***l (3)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Unlike scammers like rockandsoul that try to lure you in with their fake best offers where they don't even give you a dollar off, solesourceavsupply is the real deal. They sent me a brand new Pioneer DJ item that was inside another box with cushion to protect the outer packaging, the way you expect items should be sent by default without even asking. Good sellers still exist!
  • e***6 (1)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Fantastic customer service and I received everything very quickly. Items were packaged very well to prevent damage. All questions were answered promptly and clearly. I appreciate good customer service!

Product ratings and reviews

4.8
35 product ratings
  • 32 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 2 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 1 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Good sound quality

Easy to use

Consistent results

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  • Top favourable review

    Powerful, easy to use, cost-effective - what more do you want?

    This product is increasingly hard to find, but offers exceptional audio processing power for both broadcast and music applications and at a good price. We've bought these units primarily for broadcast voice applications and so cannot comment on their use in music recording or via the line input. However the unit provides what is essentially a complete channel strip consisting (L to R) of the following: A Mic Pre with gain control, a basic 4-LED level indicator, phantom power and 80Hz HPF, plus a button to use the mic pre on its own; A VERY powerful but very easy to use compressor with input level and release controls; A de-esser (which I've never used); An LF/HF enhancer which boosts bass and/or treble without muddying the sound; An expander/gate that lets you remove room background ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: e_studio_star

  • Great mic processor for home studio use!

    Using it for on air work. The processor’s easy to use and very effective as a compressor limiter. The gating is easy to dial in to remove computer and hvac noise from home use. Separate hi lo EQ is nice and the D Esser will smooth out all the rough edges. Only downside is 1/4 out only. Be nice if it had both XLR in and out but it’s an easy adaptation. Highly recommend!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: hotbeatnewyork

  • dbx 286s works great

    So far so good....easy to use and it does make a difference.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: sweetwatersound

  • A true classic!

    Although you could certainly build a signal chain with a better mic preamp, a better compressor, a better gate/expander, a parametric EQ, etc. you wouldn’t have the same dependable simplicity in a 1 RU unit. The 286A is a classic because it’s easy to get a great sound quickly, and you won’t get bogged down with option paralysis.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Once you figure it out, it works great.

    A little tricky for a first time user. Instructions weren't great but in the end it produced a great consistent sound. Worth the price.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: audiosavings