dbx 263X De-Esser, Vintage Analogue,  1/2 U rackmount

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

Technical

Inputs & outputs are unbalanced on jack sockets. Stereo strapping is via jack sockets with a master / slave switch on each unit. The high-impedance (Hi-Z) DI input is on a front-panel jack with a gain trim on the back panel. Mains input is switchable 120/240 Volts and the unit has a captive 2-core mains lead with a new UK mains plug fused at 3 Amps

Condition

In remarkably good condition for vintage kit. They may have marks and scuffs but vintage pieces like this should have patina! Rack ears not included

Vintage gear

All vintage gear will have case scratches and marks. It may also have, or develop, noisy pots and switches. I make my descriptions as accurate as possible and note any existing defects. I test each item before shipping, and and supply a test sheet for it, but please understand that vintage gear will not be perfect and adjust your expectations accordingly