Description
Vintage De-Esser from dbx. The 263X is a 1/2U single-channel de-esser in the same style of package as the wonderful 163X compressor
The 263X has an additional high-impedance (Hi-Z) microphone input on the front panel ideal. This can be used as a DI (direct injection) input for synths, guitars & etc, or for a microphone. The Hi-Z input has a level trim on the back panel
The 263X is simple to operate: switch between broadband or high frequency detection of sibilants and dial up the degree of de-essing required with the gain reduction knob. An additional frequency control adjusts the sensitivity for specific sibilant frequencies from 800 Hz to 8 KHz. Attack and release times are dependent on the slider position and on program material