How to use the dBX 286s Microphone Preamp and Processor

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This is a step by step tutorial on how to use the dbx 286s microphone preamp and processor. I am sure everyone will want to use this in different ways. I use this mostly for Podcasting and Voice over work on my RU-vid videos.
This dbx 286 guide will show you how I use it and will cover the input gain, compressor, de-esser, expander/gate, the enhancer (EQ) and output volume.
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@hemantsharma17 4 года назад

absolutely no nonsense video. Great demo and explanation. Thank you so much Shane !!!

@eastcoastvisualmedia 4 года назад

I've enjoyed using the DBX 286s so far as I'm learning audio. I am going to try out some of your settings to see how I'm doing ironing out what is best for my voice. Thanks for taking the time to make such a down right crispy film with some killer content ~

@brotherblu1236 4 года назад

Just purchased my 286s today and I’m going to pair it with my SM7b to really upgrade my audio quality on my twitch stream (I was using a blue yeti) and I am SO excited to play around with this. Really informative video! Thanks a ton!

@jacobjensen1380 4 года назад

brotherblu what’s your twitch? I wanna check out the setup. 😂

@yevolution Месяц назад

I plan to get this in the future and make my Fifine AM8 sound a thousand times more sexier. Right now I'm living by with OBS, put some filters for my mic, and using VB cable drivers to output the monitoring audio into it, which I can then re-route into any game or software where I can select my microphone. Catch is, there's about a noticeable around 1 sec delay.

@taylorduchai2905 2 года назад

Wow thank you so much. This was such a simple explanation and demo. It makes it really easy to learn both directly and indirectly as far as what I should be looking into for my audio recordings, and more importantly, why I should be looking into certain equipment.

@jesman1985 4 года назад

Ordered my DBX 286s after watching your videos. Its on the way in the mail now. :D

@CreativeNotJustYet 4 года назад

I had the avalon 737 and the Aphex 230 channel strip, but I ended up with the dbx286s back in 2016 and I'm still very happy with how it sounds! good video btw!

@keithdbee3874 4 года назад

I have one, its best thing I have ever invested in when I was building my home Internet studio and your video is so helpful on how it works.

@fret2fret221 4 года назад

This video has made me add this to my shopping list.

@StacyClouds 3 года назад

Awesome video! I'm setting up for streaming to conferences and this was just delivered. This was a fantastic starter guide! Thanks!

@cruisingfanatic 4 года назад

Just purchased a Webstation Desk and Neuman TLM 102 , this will be perfect for my set up. Really appreciate the video and really showing and demonstrating the features, thanks so much.

@tooclevermafiathepodcast4532 4 года назад

Nice video! This is a nice piece of hardware. Was going to upgrade to the DBX 266xs as now i just use a zoom h6 and work with the audio in post, but but this seems to be a step up and a set it and forget system. Love it! Thank you for the help.

@darrenleelewis 3 года назад

Brilliant video. Straight to the point ... After watching this I purchased one and can't wait to use it! Thank you.

@TechMindsOfficial 4 года назад

Awesome review, this is exactly what I need for my channel so I just ordered one, thank you 🙏

@GeekyNerdyTechy 4 года назад

Awesome stuff! I hope you like it! :)

@donaldru5367 3 года назад

Love the demonstration on the compression.

@umbertoruotolo 3 года назад

I appreciated this video and your particular way of explaining things very very much. You're great! Thanks Shane!

@richardzowie1963 10 месяцев назад

I still have a ways to go (I do broadcasts from home), but I appreciate this video. NIce to have a person who speaks in laymen's terms. Too many talk like they're writing a doctoral thesis on audio engineering.

@kevinboucher6536 2 года назад

Great explanation..especially the demonstration of the compressor!

@drcentz9847 4 года назад

very good, got my unit yesterday, and played with it for a couple hours, and figured most settings and how they worked (amazingly almost had close to the same knob settings he does) but this helped clean up my brain with facts and understanding the deesser and the 2 chan eq. and wow, yes, no need for a cloud lifter.. i had one and i have no use for any gain knobs with this and that inline hehe

@binface9 4 года назад

This demo was so convincing that I want one of these and I don't do any podcasting.

@aivoxbox 3 года назад

I bought one after watching this. Thanks for the very informative video!

@sl4081 4 года назад

Great video. I have bought this Dbx286s but don’t know how to connect it with my zoom H4n pro and Shure sm58 mic. It would be really nice and helpful if you could do a video on that. As your videos are precise and to the point. Thanks in advance.

@top_tech.500k 2 года назад

*Best review for the dbx286s👍 ✨✨✨*

@MrJacobCastro 4 года назад

I bought this for my podcast as well, thank you for the video, it helped me choose some better settings. I had a couple Behringer compressors and pre amps before the dbx but I returned it all because one, both items were defective, and two, Behringer has the most negative reviews I have ever seen. The build quality of the Behringer stuff is also complete trash. I LOVE this dbx so much! Thanks again.

@GeekyNerdyTechy 4 года назад

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience mate. My Behringer MIC2200 and Composer get used twice a week and they are going great so far.

@kennethsalter9998 3 года назад

Yea...almost every chain has DBX on it! 286s is nice!

@richwilliams9103 3 года назад

Very useful Shane. Thanks

@weld-deluxltd7635 4 года назад

First of all, thank you very much for the time and all the effort that you have invested in this video. I am new to the audio recording for voice over and just started to look into good set up as i did not like the sound i was getting when voicing videos or my channel. I am kind of confused by your video as i actually prefer the sound from the small mic on your shirt to the sound of the big mic that you are using in the video. Is there any technical reason or is it simply my tone def brain and i am missing something here? Thank you in advance!

@behappyaswell8822 Год назад

Brilliant stuff

@paulmailath612 4 года назад

great watch! I'm off to adjust my settings now P.S. you skipped any comment on the 80Hz high bypass

@crezz2 4 года назад

I've had my 286s for some time, the only issue I have is with a low output mic (like the Podcast&Procaster, I have both) is that I run the preamp near Maximum . To get round this I use a small Mic preamp (Behringer Mic100) connected on the Line input . The setting on the input gain is now on 0db and I control the input via the preamp. The behringer Mic100 is a good little Valve amp in its own right but added to the 286s its now something else.

@LaMansionDelIngles 4 года назад

I bought 2 DBX's years ago (mainly to gate my co-hosts heavy breathing) and I've never been completely happy with the sound. I wish your video had been available when I bought them! I'm about to buy a RodeCaster Pro. A couple of the knobs on the DBX's have corroded and don't turn anymore. I'm also curious to see if the RodeCaster improves our sound.

@_Trakman 3 года назад

So well explained

@rr88821 3 года назад

Very nice explanation. Do you any recommendation settings for singers ?

@mistered1397 3 года назад

Love your video and info on the DBX 286S. I have a question about the 286S. I'm a Newbie in my Voice-Over endeavor. I'm currently rebuilding my recording booth due to too much background noise with what I originally had set up. I use a Rode NT1A and Scarlett Solo. I do not stream yet. My question is would it benefit my signal chain to include the 286S when recording for VO only to be post processed?

@adriannolan2315 4 года назад

Cheers Shane great vid thanks.

@lenink9788 4 года назад

You convinced me to buy one

@mikegalaxy349 3 года назад

Thanks I just bought this because of your video! I'm also using Rode Procaster mic with Behringer UMC 204HD interface and new MacBook Air. Although all sounds pretty good, i'm not quite hearing the sound quality like yours. Maybe my expectations are too high for Rode? My UMC gain is middle, DBX gain +45 / output 0. Still sounds a tad tin-y. I have good quality cables/adaptors too.

@veerchasm1 2 года назад

I’ve owned an SSL/Drawmer but I always go back to the DBX 286

@SunsGeek 3 года назад

Thanks for the help

@ruffneck718 3 года назад

Yes thank you for this video I have one of these units for a podcast I edit with my partner.

@Ghobia 4 года назад

Awesome video, this gear is good for a recording studio ? What if I have an outboard compressor and eq units ?? I know the 286s doesnt have a balance output.. it affects the sound if a connect this preamp to another compressor with the unbalanced output ?? Thankyou

@snigzilla7155 4 года назад

WHAAAAAT? I've been watching your In the Blues videos for YEARS and just now stumbled upon this channel due to interest in the DBX. Do you think this would still benefit with use on an apollo twin, or are the apollo preamps better than what is offered in the DBX and just use plugins for compression etc..? Just subbed, you're the man Shane!

@kennethsalter9998 3 года назад

I have an Apollo - I have a 286s before I go inn to it! So nice because its all pre-set! I have a mic that really needs that DrEsser ...And the gate because I don't want to use my tub as a booth! Yes you could get plugs inns ...It would likely take a few to get this sound...I really like it because I can set up my chain and know the mic is clean before hand!

@kennethsalter9998 3 года назад

It does benefit!

@danootto6382 2 месяца назад

Great to find this. I have the dbx 266XS Dual Compressor/Gate and I believe it should work similar. I never used it, as it was left in my storage unit. I plugged it in, but have nothing to test it to sell. But upon plugging, no lights at all come on. Do these have a way to find out if it's dead. Should at least one light somewhere be lit up?

@infoidea9712 4 года назад

Please make a video on how you record and edit your audio on Adobe Audition ?

@dougtaylor7724 Год назад

Great explanation. I have one and really like it. I think you would be happier with an Electro Voice RE 27.

@ceciliamcneal7954 4 года назад

Great video! Do you still need a h1N with this?

@Dobroz99 3 года назад

Do you think this is useful for home recording of vocals? Any value for live performances? Thank you, enjoyed the video.

@christopherrichardson1892 4 года назад

Unity gain, dbSF, gain staging, calibration are all terms/processes to name a few to 100% know and understanding in audio to remain "safe" while working with audio.

@Senonez84 3 года назад

Hi Shane, is it possible to use this device combine with soundcard such as Focusrite 4i4, for electric guitar recording? Because I want to capture more thick sound result in my guitar sound. Thank you..

@oldboiua 3 года назад

do you use some post effect? my 286s so noisy, and I cant use it with my shure sm7b because its not even close to your sound...

@ostinmorales1696 4 года назад

Gracias me gusta tu canal. Soy inexperto, Tengo el dbx 286 pero me gustaría que me sugieras una configuración que me sea útil o me sirva de guia para el micrófono que uso (AKG p420)

@lenink9788 4 года назад

Excellent review. A fundamental (may be even a stupid) question. If i connect a condenser mic to DBX 286s, with the Noise/Gate, will i be able to control the background noise?

@macspeedlite 3 года назад

Yes!

@uriel-heavensguardian8949 Год назад

AWESOME

@MontyDeane 3 года назад

Can I use this for live vocals during gigs?

@ahall3823 3 года назад

The density function on the compressor is you attack and release time. For vocals, you would probably be better off at a higher level. Probably around 7.

@abrahampadron3483 4 года назад

I have the dbx 376 is the same or different ? Where can I find a review for the dbx 376 ? Thanks

@BrianKellyLibertyHomes 4 года назад

So, you need one for each mic in the room?

@marketweis 3 года назад

Sorry if I missed the mention, but what did you use to capture this audio? An interface? Something else?

@CovertRadio 3 года назад

@Geeky Nerdy Techy - Can I please ask you a question: With this dBX 286s - do I still need a "Cloud-Lifter"....??? I have an RE-20. I haven't used it yet, because I'm not sure if I need this, or just a Cloud-Lifter. Can you please give me your suggestion?

@Themorningskoop Год назад

I like the 286s. I daisy chain it with the Aphex Channel preamp. I use the Aphex Channel for the EQ and the 286s for the gate. The gate on the Aphex Channel sucks. Using both preamps together, my sound is amazing.

@iforssberg74 3 года назад

Brilliant demo... if I hadn't ordered one hour before I saw this I would have ordered right away. This is how demos should be done... listen and learn everyone else!

@aemon16 2 года назад

can i use this for live event for mic singer.?

@jan-martinulvag1953 4 года назад

impressive

@spaceorbison 4 года назад

How would a BBE Sonic Maximizer sound with this?

@pit3835 Год назад

do you advise this in singing? Have you tried?

@Vernice428 Год назад

Yes

@MrOreo-oi2zh 4 года назад

Have a procaster and probably getting this to go with it, any audio interface recommendations to go with it? (One which has drivers that work properly with windows 10 since my line 6 ux2 doesnt)

@TheLTGamer 4 года назад

How is Ur ux2 going? I have the older red one and it doesnt sound that great maybe I'm doing something wrong?

@miketype1each 4 года назад

Thanks for this. Believe it or not, my salesman at Sweetwater never mentioned the dbx or the similar Behringer processor. I'd asked him if there was a unit to help me with sibilance, and he was basically no help. If you can, would you also do a run through with the Behringer unit?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 4 года назад

I'll do a similar video for the Behringer coming up. :-)

@robertmedina3982 2 года назад

Yeah sweet water pushes more expensive items!

@PurpleMusicProductions 2 года назад

@@robertmedina3982 I have noticed that as well. They are not really focused on the workingman or the non sponsored hobbyists and enthusiasts. Zzounds seems to be a little more more budget friendly.

@BlackAndWhiteBand 4 года назад

I have a question. If I'm gong to be outputting the signal from the DBX to an inexpensive mixer (like the Behringer Xenyx or a Soundcraft that doesnt have inserts), do I put it in the mixer's MIC IN or over to one of the LINE IN's? I've heard different answers but to my mind, wouldnt using the mixer's mic channels cause me to be running through TWO pre-amps?

@ZABEX 4 года назад

Line in, bc you will bypass the crappy xenyx Mic PreAmps

@davidgutierrez1654 3 года назад

great

@christopherrichardson1892 4 года назад

Always, always, always calibrate your gear; it's called "Gain Staging". To stay "safe" is to manage the levels of audio through the signal flow. You always want the optimal amount of signal to flow in the analogue stage without introducing noise or distortion(some distortion is taste based).

@jessjohnreed7964 2 года назад

Always start yourself with a high signal to noise ratio too, don't want to preamp noises!

@carlotheatheist 2 года назад

hey sir. were you still active today? i have a question. i have a wireless microphone here siiting on my house and a basic mixer of course. now my question is.. can i still use these preamp for my wireless microphone? since i always set my mic receiver to 0 which is unity volume then my mixer's channel either where my wireless microphone is connected.. now what would i expect to make my wireless microphone sounds like? is it worth it?

@SethKerechanin 2 года назад

Anybody know the best way to plug the dBx 286s into my computer? I need to convert the mic jack output to my iMac. Any help?

@MultiPhreshness 3 года назад

Should I have my interface gain turned all the way down? I’ve got the same mic and dbx 286s with a mg10xu mixer.. yours sounds way more clean

@ee1yd 3 года назад

yes

@TestSubjectMacHoshi 3 года назад

How do you go about plugging one of these into the Focusrite 2i2 interface?

@Slyc1 3 года назад

Hello, you would need to first power the unit. After that you need to plug your microphone into the input on the back. Once you’ve done that you need to bring a line out from the output and into one of the inputs into your Focusrite 2I2. I hope that helps and wish you luck! Goodbye.

@stolichnayo4377 7 месяцев назад

Sm7b - fethead - dbx286s - id4. Is this setup can work well? Thx

@SuperSkandale 2 года назад

am I supposed to connect the output from the 286s to the audio interface to the line or microphone input on the audio interface ?

@CatDieselPwr Год назад

Line in

@CreativeNotJustYet 4 года назад

Hey, I've had the dbx286s since early 2016, but I saw that I had a mono trs 6.3mm to male xlr in the output of the dbx, but I've seen guys have stereo trs 6.3mm to male xlr cables instead, should I change?

@s.g.3042 4 года назад

Not neccesary, but it's legit, just try and find out, what works better for you. You get better signal / noise ratio and more headroom with XLR output

@Tochimon_ Год назад

I just bought DBX 286s and Rode Procaster, I plug Rode to my Behringer UMC202HD (Gain there OFF/LOW). So on DBX the first Nob with Gain, you got easly 2 green light on, mine even on +45 I bearly one light poping sometimes. Same thing with compresor, with like +45 Gain I put compresor about 2-3 on nob, sounds in headphones almost cliping is that loud ;/ I'm hearing you on Gain + your compresor settings and you so sooooo different that I do on my test ;/ Need to leran more about those settings I think ^^

@JimHanemaayer 4 года назад

Love my DBX! What mic are you using?

@fredoverflow Месяц назад

Rode Procaster

@BradJennings1 4 года назад

How does your condenser work on this with the noise gate? Is it usable?

@DystopianOwl 4 года назад

Brad Jennings Maybe I can shed some light on your question. There’s another video from a broadcaster that uses a condenser microphone (Neumann TLM 103) with this unit and the noise gate works great! He had a acoustically treated room but still, it worked great.

@gaborkiss1425 4 года назад

How do you like that Procaster mic with the dbx? I am torn between getting that and an SM7B (for voiceover and singing, with a bass/baritone voice). I already have a dbx 286A (older model of the 286S), and would get an UAD Apollo Twin as an interface.

@hemantsharma17 4 года назад

You won't regret with SM7B. I have the following set up for my singing - Focusrite Solo 3rd gen, dbx 286s, SM7B and beyerdynamic DT 770 headset. And I zeroed down on these gears after trying several of them.

@gaborkiss1425 4 года назад

@@hemantsharma17 Many thanks! :)

@GeekyNerdyTechy 4 года назад

The Procaster is maybe the best value high-quality podcasting mic out there. I would highly recommend it.

@gaborkiss1425 4 года назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks! Would you recommend it for e-learning voiceover materials as well?

@ronselah8484 3 года назад

Hello.... If I got this dbx does it sort out the issue of Rode Nt 1 picking up alot of background noise and ambient sounds. I have a room that isnot treated or sound proofed I wanted to get Rode Nt 1 but all reviews show it picks up alot of ambient sound.... And so I was them reconsidering getting Shure sm7b mic because it doesnot pick up alot of background noise kindly advise

@GeekyNerdyTechy 3 года назад

Yes, you can set the Expander to a level that helps reduce noise under a certain threshold. If the noise is really bad you might want to make it more of a hard gate. Check my review on the Rode Broadcaster it shows you the difference between a dynamic and condenser mic. I just posted it :)

@inglesconalan5360 4 года назад

Great video, thanks. You answered a question I had about getting a cloudlifter, for the price, I think one of these is a much better option. Would it be overkill if you hooked one of these up to a Zoom Live track L8 or similar to record your podcast?

@jayj2702 2 года назад

Hi, is anyone getting a bit of a buzzing sound when you put your ear to the dbx286s, its only plugged into the mains, any info would be good. Thanks

@coffeehigh420 2 года назад

don't put your ear on the dbx286s.

@stinkypete9070 2 года назад

For something like narration - would you rate this over the Behringer Ultragain/Composer combo?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 2 года назад

This is a much better unit overall yes.

@stinkypete9070 2 года назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks mate!

@mangreat71 4 года назад

Is there a compressor better than thid please let me know asap. Im looking for a compressor but i wamt the best 1 and very easy to use. Someone told me to get a compressor with a gate limiter. So give me the names of the best compressors so i can make music ?

@Kleckzi 4 года назад

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@DharmicSci-FiFantasy 11 месяцев назад

I wonder if anyone can answer this. Is it normal for an SM7b to require the gain on the DBX to be turned nearly all the way up to get two yellow lights on level? Mine does this, and I'm wondering if I should put my booster back into the chain?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 11 месяцев назад

Yes, those mics require a lot of gain to operate. Most people run a SE Dynamite or Cloudlifter in their signal chain to boost it up. The SE Dynamite is the better option.

@DharmicSci-FiFantasy 11 месяцев назад

OK, I'm confused because I tried initially with a Klark Teknik between two mic cables, but no signal gets through (no LEDs). Are the Se Dynamite or Cloudlifter a different kind of equipment than the Klark Teknik?

@mahdyfouad 2 года назад

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@sgtasapmusic 8 месяцев назад

My opinion is when you Max out the Sounds or compression the Vocals start to Crack

@jobimboy 2 года назад

can i use this for recording vocals for pro sound? awesome

@GeekyNerdyTechy 2 года назад

Yes, it's a quality mic preamp but you'll need an audio interface as well.

@jobimboy 2 года назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I have interface, I think this will make my recording vocals more decent than using just the interface. Thank you man 👍

@POWER.RAKITAN 2 года назад

👍👍👍

@gsgidney 3 года назад

?? no mention of the high pass button at all?

@klepper8282 4 года назад

So do you just leave it on in all the time or just unplug it at the end of the day

@jimmccord9403 4 года назад

@@tristengrant I run all my gear thru a Furman M8X2. I bought a togle switch for the front outlet and plug the dbx into that. This way when I turn on the Furman the dbx is off until I use the toggle switch

@ee1yd 3 года назад

you could plug it into a power strip and turn it off via the off switch on the power strip

@paulstubbs7678 4 года назад

About the only thing not covered is what connectors etc are on the back.

@KareezyG 4 года назад

This or your behringer?

@TheRTM 3 года назад

mixer?

@ImBeeatsOfficial 4 года назад

So if I were to get this with the shure sm7b what exactly would I need, besides boom arm? Gonna use this for streaming / discord

@s.g.3042 4 года назад

An analog-digital converter / USB audiointerface like Focusrite Scarlet or Steinberg etc. to get the sound into your PC.

@davidislearning3526 4 года назад

What microphone is this?

@fredoverflow Месяц назад

Rode Procaster

@BerserkeR_031 2 года назад

-20dB of compression for voice over? DBX settings are literally all over the place and no audio expert would ever recommend these settings, and SM7B users benefit from a CL to not to crack the pre.