How to use the dBX 286s Microphone Preamp and Processor

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 YouTube 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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[hemantsharma]

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

[binface]

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

[brotherblu]

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!

[fretfret]

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

[keithdbee]

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.

[richardzowie]

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.

[MrJacobCastro]

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.

[yevolution]

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.

[jesman]

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

[eastcoastvisualmedia]

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 ~

[taylorduchai]

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.

[snigzilla]

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!

[cruisingfanatic]

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.

[donaldru]

Love the demonstration on the compression.

[TechMindsOfficial]

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

[CreativeNotJustYet]

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!

[kevinboucher]

Great explanation..especially the demonstration of the compressor!

[tooclevermafiathepodcast]

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]

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

[StacyClouds]

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