DBX 286s Voice Test and First Impressions - Worth it? 

I mean he used it all incorrectly because he didn't took the time to learn the conections, I will not be surprised if he uses brake fluid as a motor oil diesel as power steering oil and cooking oils as brake fluid, the car runs? Yes it will keep running badly but running

Agreed !

​@@rigocornejo6003 You should do a correction video with yours.

Do u stream my dude?

Not entirely true. All outputs, no matter are they XLR or Jack, send LINE level signal. Some pre amps and effect processors, which have both as outputs use XLR for Mic line level and Jack for Line level signal, but you do have to check manual or see, if it has button that has lables of -10dbu and +4dbu. All that microphone pre-amp does, is amplify microphone signal to line level signal, if input is already line level signal, then microphone pre-amp will amplify it even further from that. If XLR input doesn't have mic pre-amp, it is line level input same as TS and TRS, balanced or unbalanced mono, depending on the cable. Also TRS and XLR connectors have nothing to do with grounding and isn't any different from other cables, grounding is related to electricity in general (and very important role in safety), depending how device is manufactured, if any of the grounds breaks, it might not work at all or there wouldn't be any protection against over voltage and power spikes (and last one usually just means sooner or later, whole thing just dies). Reason why you shouldn't use XLR to connect line level source to mic input, is because it can damage the device (also feeding phantom power to any outputs can break the ground among others). If XLR input in question doesn't have pre-amp, you actually have to connect line level output to it using either insert or external pre-amp. Unless device is designed to be used for both line and mic line inputs and/or outputs, both are always Line level, output is something you need to check the manual. As for TRS and XLR cables, XLR and TRS analog cables are exactly the same cable, with different connectors. TRS is stereo, XLR is mono, TRS is used for line level signals, XLR is used for both. Other than that, XLR just has more secure locking mechanism and better shielding than TRS does, also TRS is used mainly because you don't have to worry about how long cables you can have (TS cables don't work that well from long distances and also are more prone to electronic interference, hence you need DI box if you wish to use TS cables for anything other than linking mono input and output within less than 1 meter away from each other) Audio interfaces are designed so, that to bypass the pre-amp, you either connect external pre-amp to line inputs, inserts return inputs or use single insert cable. TRS inputs are designed not to be effected by mic pre-amps or phantom power, it's not possible (at least yet), for your device to automatically detect if input source uses line or mic level signal, because signal on both is same, there's just around 14dbu difference (Line level being +4dbu and mic line being -10dbu)

Hi I am using audient id14 and planning to buy dbx 286s for vocal and other instruments recording so it is good go ? And preamp quality is good or not ?

@@jinglebirdmusic4492 We are not professional recording artists, we do it for fun, but it sounds great to us! I don't know how it would work with the Audient ID14 as we don't use computers or USB interfaces. We record on Tascam Portastudios, DP-32, Model 24, and the 2488neo.

@@neutralearth1061 ohh Thanks

Do this preamp add warmth to vocals?

@@musicislife704 It can. Depending on the microphone used and the dbx 286s compression and enhancer settings a wide range of tonal qualities can be achieved.

Annette Spears i pressed "buy" after that xD

I just bought the DBX 580 can I connect it to my audio interface. I have the focus rite 2i4?

Diamond Scout Hi Diamond! First of all, your question makes me doubt... do you have a lunchbox to power and use the 580? If so, yes, you can connect it to your 2i4 but as I said in my comment you will be running a preamp into a preamp, which is not the best thing to do for a bunch of reasons. If you are into/planning to be into external preamps, make sure to buy a proper audio interface that has either line ins (with no mic pre) or send-return circuit. This way, your signal path stays as clean as it can be from the connections stand point!

partially true, because if I pass it through the pre-amp of the interface but the volume is at zero, there is no noise.

interesting

I got the scarlet 4i4 and a podmic and it’s still hissy with rubbish gain.

Cool these units are awesome. This or a SE Dynamite would do the trick :)

Yeah was looking at a cloud-lift or similar, but the 268s really wasn't that much more for a whole lot more.

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imp.i114863.net/JE02v I use stereo TRS jacks (Tip Ring Sleeve) You can get TRS to XLR but it's not actually required.

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thank you :-)

I was actually just about to ask this very same question. I'm using U-Phoria UMC204HD which features 2 combined XLR/TRS imputes. So I assume as you stated below, I can simply use 1/4 TRS out from DBX to the Behringer UPhoria. Also, i'm using Rode Procaster. Cheers!

You should absolutely NOT use trs to XLR. That's just plain wrong. That's essentially running a preamp into another preamp. Watch the Podcastage video on connecting preamps to interfaces. It explains the process very simply.

Don't listen to this guy, he is just trying to get money out of affiliating links, he didn't even took the time to learn the conections correctly, what you need is xlr to xlr to conect mic to dbx using mic input, do never conect mic xlr to line input that conections is for a alredy amplified signal coming from a compresor or extra mic pre amp, 2 from the dbx get a trs to trs and conect the cable from LINE OUTPUT to LINE INPUT because the signal is alredy amplified and it is no longer a mic signal, never conect a line level signal to xlr or instrument inputs, this youtuber did it and hes signal is so freaking hot and sounds terrible

Absolutely. These units are great but if you want a dry signal to play with in editing then it's not the right choice. The compressor alone in this unit will help you get a more balanced signal to the computer though.

It’s a great unit but I ended up getting a rodecaster pro in the end it did most of what this did (but not quite as well)

Thanks for watching!

It can handle mic and line level. Line level is less signal than microphone/balanced connectors so they have the line and mic level listed on the front. Just turn it up until it sounds good for whatever you're using. :)

If you get a TRS to XLR that would work but the Rodecaster has all the same features as the DBX. It's probably not worth it.

Harold Herrera only the dbx

did you tried it on a rode nt1a mic

Большое спасибо

Yes, if you set it up correctly it will. Basically, you can do a lot of the same stuff with software. This saves time and gives you a more balanced signal if that's what you're looking for. The Two Band EQ is also pretty great. Depending on your microphone it makes a huge difference. For any dynamic microphones you'll hear a huge difference. For Condenser mics it won't be as prominent with the exception of the expander that helps eliminate unwanted sounds.

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you very much for your answer! That sounds great, i think i will buy it now hehe 😀

I don't own a SM7B sorry, but I should be able to borrow one at some point. :)

Nick R yes

you can ,that exactly what i am going to do with my scarlett 2i2 XLR/TRS preamps

It's a mix of setting it up correctly for each situation. You can set it up so it works well for any situation :-) One setting isn't probably a "do-all" but for my needs I liked it especially like you said, a bit back from the mic :-)

@@GeekyNerdyTechy ok then I trust my ears a little more knowing you heard it the same way, cant wait to hear the comparison with the behringer compressor.

Yep, that's how I have it connected.

@@GeekyNerdyTechyare the cables corresponding XLR - XLR > TRS 1/4" to either > USB?

If you're not sure you do, then no. :-)

you could

to your years, wash them up dude

100% they work great with a 57. I have one and tested it with it.

@@GeekyNerdyTechy thx mate

I would love to try an RE20 but I don't own one and they are $800 or so dollars here in Australia.

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Hi, Does Rode WS2 reduce plosives better? I have RODE ProCaster but face plosives issue. Thanks

Behringer is crap dude, Dbx American products, the best made in Utah, Made in the USA

I think that's from the Rodecaster and not the 286s.

fuzzy your ears assho••

@@cristianbatelli5873 dick

Thanks for the support! I wish I could give it away! haha

There's nothing wrong with using a stereo TRS to XLR cable. After 20 years of recording I have never had any issues with this.

Geeky Nerdy Techy offcause it works, and like I said it depends on the sound card used,but there is no point in using two preamps :-) I would like to know why you prefer xlr on the sound card insted of an trs 1/4 jack

@@39zack With the second preamp you can control how hot you want to run the initial one. I keep it basically all of the way down on the most part. I make do with what I have on hand. It makes very little difference to the end result. Theres no extra noise because you're not pushing the preamp stage on the audio interface.

In general there is nothing innately wrong with converting a TRS to an XLR connection; However, Zack is correct in explaining the way that several of the audio interfaces process combo XLR/TRS connectors. Usually the XLR will route the signal through the microphone preamp section of the interface and the TRS will route it through the line level section of the interface. Some interfaces may not work this way, but the 4 that I have owned all did it this way. Routing your microphone the way you have chosen to do can add substantial noise to the signal due to the interface routing running two microphone preamps in series (these are both high gain amplifiers). I think this is possibly a reason DBX chose not to have an XLR output on the 286s. Also, it is always best to have the largest gain level in your first amplification stage after the microphone as this generally will result with the lowest signal to noise ratio. The other consideration is that if the signal is too hot going from the channel strip into your interface microphone preamp, you can easily overload it and cause unnecessary distortion. I am only speaking as someone who has 30 years in electronic product development and am intimately familiar with these technologies.

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I'm pretty sure a combo jack will pass through the preamp regardless. A dedicated line-in on the back would go straight to the converters. I have ocd and try to avoid going through that chip, but since most modern pieces are so clean, there is negligible influence on the tone (as you know). Subbed.

...partially true, because if I pass it through the pre-amp of the interface but the volume is at zero, there is no noise....

@@cristianbatelli5873 It's still the wrong way to do things. The DBX has a line out. You should connect that to a line in. Period. I once had a mobile recorder that had only mic inputs. I tried connecting my DBX to it. But the signal was so strong that even with the level at zero my recording was too loud and distorted. So I had to bring the output level on the DBX down, resulting in a poor signal. Or use attenuators. Finally I decided to return the mobile recorder and buy one with line inputs instead. The quality of my recordings is way better now.

Can you give me a link to buy the best trs to trs cable please

Check out one of my newer videos. This was my first shot with the unit.