Best Settings and How To Connect - get started with the dbx 286s

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5 жыл бұрын

This is a setup guide for the dbx 286s. In this video I will show you how to connect the dbx 286s to an audio interface and how to calibrate the audio setup. After that I go over all the buttons and knobs on the 286s and explain what exactly they do. I will also give you a recommendation to what to set these settings to.
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@JulianKrause 5 жыл бұрын

Important point when calibrating the audio level with a dynamic mic: Put the smartphones speaker as close to the mic as possible and better turn the volume of your smartphone to about 3/4. Otherwise you might turn up your preamp gain to the maximum and can't reach the level to light up the yellow LED. Dynamic mics have a low sensitivity, so the tone has to be quite a bit louder than with condenser microphones.

@poltermouse 5 жыл бұрын

With the Heil PR-40, iPhone set to max, phone speaker up against the mic, was not able to get anywhere near yellow or any reasonable level for that matter. Instead I used my own voice at a steady, average tone and level typical of the mid-range of my overall voice output. Seems to have worked to calibrate to my output. Any reason why this was not a suitable calibration option, outside of the fact that the levels aren't exacting?

@JulianKrause 5 жыл бұрын

@@poltermouse One reason might be that the iPhones loudspeaker is not very loud at lower frequencies. Maybe try again with the tone generator set to around 1000 Hertz. Get the speaker as close to the mic as possible and then turn up the preamp gain on the dbx 286s. This should light up the yellow LED. The Heil PR40 is a relatively insensetive mic, that's why you need so much more volume to reach the yellow LED. Your procedure with the voice can work, though it is not really precise. Which interface are you using?

@39zack 4 жыл бұрын

Another tip for dynamic mics, do you have a pop filter on it, take it off

@baxbeast5044 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Julian, do you mind sharing your Shure SM7B Settings with the dbx286s? I have a UMC 202HD interface

@baxbeast5044 4 жыл бұрын

Also great video as always. You are the best reviewer ive seen so far. Amazing quality/explanations

@bricetrophardy 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I bought the dbx 286s to basically kill the noise from a busy street, and you saved my life. Now, I can finally record myself in the (fake) silence of my office.

@Dalamain 2 жыл бұрын

The thing that differentiates Julian's DBX286s video from the rest is the signal gain calibration at the beginning. I was trying to avoid using too much gain for fear of noise on the DBX but having followed Julian's method on getting the final gain to around -18db I now have amazingly clear recordings with a great signal. I highly recommend watching Julian's video on 'gain myths', it explains why we target -18db. Thanks Julian 👍

@maxxfatal Жыл бұрын

I said the same thing! 👏👏👏👏

@SuspiciousPixels Жыл бұрын

What distance should phone be held from microphone? Why Other Forum say use 1khz test tone? Also why should phone volume be set at half? Please help julian doesn't respond thank you

@johnyang799 Жыл бұрын

@@SuspiciousPixels Do so that the yellow 0dBu led is light up. 440hz or 1khz and the distance of the phone doesn't matter.

@johnyang799 Жыл бұрын

@@SuspiciousPixels But in the end as long it doesn't clip the front end of the audio interface it doesn't really matter. Set output to noon or according to the audio interface input like setting up a mic and you will be fine.

@davidvalens3337 5 ай бұрын

should you always record at -18db?

@KROWNCHAKRA Ай бұрын

on the phone with my aunt and unconciously played with my settings..thankful for this video

@dudeinthesea 5 жыл бұрын

How did i miss this video? Had mine for half a year already. This is truly the best 286s video available. keep up the great work.

@DarkPa1adin 5 жыл бұрын

totally agree!

@maxxgold1 27 күн бұрын

Thank you. 5 years later this video is still helping people out :)

@jamestdawson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is very helpful. Here's some copy that when read is perfect for checking for sibilance. "Please call Stella. Ask her to bring these things with her from the store: Six spoons of snow peas, five thick slabs of blue cheese, and maybe a snack for her brother, Bob. We also need a small plastic snake and a big toy frog for the kids. She can scoop these things into three red bags, and we will go meet her Wednesday at the train station."

@JulianKrause 5 жыл бұрын

Timestamps! -Connection and audio level calibration 0:31 -Preamp section 4:17 -Bypass button 6:09 -Compressor 6:37 -De-Esser 8:39 -Enhancer 9:55 -Expander/Gate 11:14 -Output 13:32

@carlotheatheist 5 жыл бұрын

Hello. May i connect it thru mixer auxiliary output and return to stereo channel of mixer?

@TukeShark 3 жыл бұрын

i cant find a trs to trs cable lol

@Boumi 2 жыл бұрын

You should add this to the description so it automatically shows the segments in the video player :)

@natevirtual 4 жыл бұрын

never seen a more detailed video on audio calibration. Sir, you have my respects

@NotJustBikes 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me a lot, thank you.

@jaybeetdown 4 жыл бұрын

I just got mine yesterday, thanks for this tutorial!

@PianomanDarrell 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this run-through. Your best practices for finding the best settings work really well.

@iammcdaniel 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I have my audio tuned perfectly now! I appreciate you taking the time! By far the best video on this unit!

@ishJJx3 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I'm really happy with my settings, and more importantly I understand everything. This was a fantastic video, great job!

@TGriner 4 жыл бұрын

This was the best I have heard on this subject and device. Thank you so very much for your expertise. So very good.

@nabi.dastaran 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best DBX 286s tutorial I ever watched. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

@saschaschwarztv 3 жыл бұрын

Got my device today and your video was indeed the key to understanding the knobs and buttons. Thanks a lot!

@kmacradio 2 жыл бұрын

Best instructional video I've seen on the DBX 286S Microphone preamp.

@AlecArmbruster 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Julian. Well needed video, very thankful you took the time to carefully produce an excellent guide such as this.

@DarkPa1adin 5 жыл бұрын

I learn more about effects from your this 1 video than any I have watched so far!

@agnelomonteiro5464 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Look and hear how a clever brain can simplify complex tasks. Thank you very much, Julian Krause! Cheers.

@jason_west 4 жыл бұрын

I watched every video I could find about setting up the 286s. This video brought the best results for me. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I truly appreciate it.

@VIIIC333 2 жыл бұрын

Julian, you are a life saver! Thank you so much for this very detailed and easy to follow video!

@DerickSnow 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this incredibly easy to follow breakdown!

@Just_Samson 4 жыл бұрын

This was great. Best 286s vid so far. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@MattMGK 4 жыл бұрын

Can I just say, you have been such a help to me while I've been deciding what equipment to get for my new setup. Thank you very much!

@DarkraiQ8 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.. The methodical execution of this video is amazing.... It made setting up my 286s super ez ... u rock .. Keep up the great work

@TommyTucker77 2 жыл бұрын

Great teaching video guidance for DBX. Thank you.

@Kurzei 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Julian, just wanted to send you a big thanks. This is a huge help in setting up the 286. Or in my case, going back over and checking my settings which I like to do from time to time :)

@lionheartroar3104 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julian. I received by dbx box today and used your advice. I now have beautiful sound on my microphone!

@pizzapaul8113 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video to watch when trying to setup the dbx 286. Thanks very much for a clear tutorial.

@predmond 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, this video helped me understand each knob on the DBX 286!

@andrewhacko9211 10 ай бұрын

So helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@pricingfueragenturen 2 жыл бұрын

That´s by far the best explanation for the dbx286s. Thank you very much.

@stephenszlaniciii540 4 жыл бұрын

Nailed it! Amazing guide that combines the technical with the anecdotal (your preferences). Best audio gear guide I have seen in two years of learning this stuff well. THank you!

@keithdbee3874 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian it was a great help watching you video I have been trying to get my settings sorted for weeks now, but I now have a better understanding of how it works and what every knob dose .

@alanrayner1862 5 жыл бұрын

The best video guide on how to setup the DBX286S

@matahari1576 Жыл бұрын

Great spoken user manual, Julian. You are a great teacher.

@AstroSam 4 жыл бұрын

I would have been lost without your explanation. Absolutely worth gold, thank you very much for this extremely helpful video!

@Red_PlaysYT 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most easy to follow instructions on something that's so complex to me. Thank you for the great video! :D

@woksrandomchannel 3 жыл бұрын

Just set it up just now with your guide. I am very happy now.

@tjphillips 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, Julian! Perfect setup explanation for non-engineer types, like me.

@qianbang_ 4 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos. They make me smarter.

@aloha4522 2 жыл бұрын

SUPER TUTORIAL..THANKS JULIAN ..

@TheBinaryWolf 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial...clear and pleasantly concise. Thank you for the valuable information.

@JunkyardSam 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful guide, and the settings are explained very clearly. Thank you.

@alexdavis101 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic Video! Extremely helpful, Thank you Julian!

@chazdog789 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video...I have mine all set up now and sound great... Be well...

@Simon_Hawkshaw 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing and one of the most comprehensive examples of how to set up this equipment and very relevant to me for voice over. Thank you for taking the time to record and explain this equipment for novices and experienced recorders.

@selten-so-gedacht 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your precise, competent and friendly explanations - great work!

@benjaminsantiagosstuff 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful, super clear, no dang mularkey just right to the relevant information explained in a way that is both extremely clear, practical and allowed me to know when to make my own choices. Thank you so much!

@tinkertime577 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice to watch videos from anywhere in the world. Thanks everyone, from the USA.

@kawaiismoke4459 2 жыл бұрын

Just got a dbx 286s and this was super helpful. Thank you!

@WiseIntellectsCrew 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this was the best how to video on this equipment! Didn’t even know how to set up the levels at the beginning but it made it that much more exciting to get started. Very quick to the point and on topic, no rambling on about your opinions too much. Thanks for the video!

@levalecook3565 Жыл бұрын

Best video on KZfaq for this device

@inneraesthetics 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, great camera work and details Julian!

@steven_charles Жыл бұрын

Julian, thank you so much for this video. I just bought a DBX today and your instructions help me dial everything in perfectly

@TheHalfmanofOz 3 жыл бұрын

Used your guide to successfully set mine up. The difference is subtle but evident. Super happy with how well it reduced the sound of breathing in my recordings!

@ronniegogs 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this... It was a great guide. Helped me setup my unit today.

@seanloctv 4 жыл бұрын

Wow how did I miss this...wish other channel strips were detailed like this...great video

@edpugh6962 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful Julian and much appreciated!

@unpluggeddoug2550 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! Very clear and concise. You make it easy. Thanks! :)

@TheBoiSos 6 ай бұрын

One of the most detailed vids I've ever seen on YT. Thanks for the descriptive breakdown. I for sure wasn't going to do that tone calibration test when I got it in the mail. Excited though, I'm adding the 286s to my new set-up of SSL S2+ (sound interface) & Rode NT1A (condenser mic). Watching product vids to see the best ways to utilize it asap. Appreciate the review.

@vicm3161 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Julian! Very informative and clear! Best regards from the Black Sea coast!

@elkipalki00 9 ай бұрын

I've been using the version "DBX286A" for many years ... Good machine!!!

@Wurdnurdninja 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is immensely helpful.

@wxexw Жыл бұрын

Fantstic setup video with excellent detail on what each knob does. Answerd all of my questions. Thank you!

@richwilliams9103 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Julian-absolutely fantastic video-thank you so much. My DBX286S arrives tomorrow and I've held off from my latest narration audiobook until it's here and then it will go through a Focusrite 3rd Gen Solo - thank you so much-this video has really helped me and I'm thrilled because I feel very comfortable and excited about the settings and characteristics of the DBX - best wishes

@TerryWrightMusic Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! I highly recommend if you're just unboxing the 286s, or even coming back for a refresher. Julian, you have helped SO much. Thank you!!

@kanesongs 2 жыл бұрын

Helped so very much, I've been guessing for years, and your ear is way better than mine. Thank you!!

@GerardWassink 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much Julian, for this extensive explanation. My dbx 266 is coming in a couple of days and I will surely use this video to set i up. Thanks again!

@michaelchmz6 2 жыл бұрын

This is like the most perfect instructional video bravo 👏🏾

@tripprogers3664 Жыл бұрын

Thank you - It really helped my set-up

@justicemoody 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable. Best video on this out there!

@robertchalmers7896 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!! Very helpful! Thank you!!!!

@Pablo 6 ай бұрын

This video is simply fantastic. Thanks!

@AlansLifeMasteryTips 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the help setting up my dbx

@XxUndeadXTacoXx 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this being an audio recording/editing noob the setup tips helped a lot. Never would have thought I'd need so much crap to get my microphone to work, but it sounds great so I guess the headaches were worth it in the end.

@buckieloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julian a most helpful video.😃

@StarrTouch 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! I never seen any tutorial videos properly calibrate the DBX for the audio interface. I was doing this wrong for over two years. Your setting advice for the processing was spot on for what I needed. Thank you!

@IAMCATHOLIC 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Clear and to-the-point.

@SWATTECHNOLOGIES 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, I'm about to purchase this unit. Thank you so much.

@vasileiospgr Жыл бұрын

Just realized that the Output from the dbx is **Line level** and in Presonus Studio 24c i have it on the Input with XLR so it reads it as **Mic level**. just changed it to TRS. omg how did i miss that lol. i have it like this for over a year. Best dbx - 286s video i've seen.

@nickbnash 2 жыл бұрын

I was trying to find a trustworthy video about how to set up the 286s-I was really excited when I saw that you had put one together. This video is incredibly helpful. Thank you for putting it together!

@fletchermusician3365 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video very much Julian as I now have learned from your video how to use a mic preamp processor correctly Thank You for sharing this information..

@poltermouse 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a comprehensive explanation of the purpose and application all controls and smart setup guide to optimal settings for voice recording using the DBX 286s with a USB audio interface. Nicely done.

@JulianKrause 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad I could help you out!

@mindscapeaudio3911 Жыл бұрын

Great Video as always.

@stanmanmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Tremendous work Julian. Huge help and the fact that you not only give the meanings of everything but give your suggestions or what you do makes a huge help. You are one in a million!!!

@stanmanmedia 4 жыл бұрын

Here's what I'm into, music and art. I do oil paintings. I want my audio to be better so I listen to you often. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMh6a8Rl0ZzecWQ.html

@KCinSD84 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, really appreciate the work that went into this. -cheers

@fartparticles 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding explanation, great work.

@maloycastillo3473 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Julian, I watched the 'gain myth' video and this one after. It was so revealing! Thank you so much for your work and patience - Regards from Perú