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The one mounting bracket is bent slightly
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The dbx 263X is a classic, highly regarded hardware Analog De-Esser Processor released as part of dbx's vintage "Performer Series" half-rack line. Known for its dead-simple layout and warm, organic tone, it utilizes dbx's signature discrete voltage-controlled amplifiers (VCAs) to smoothly transparently eliminate harsh sibilance ("S" and "SH" sounds) from vocals and other problematic high-frequency audio tracking.Because it is a vintage hardware item, units are primarily found on the secondhand market through platforms like Reverb and .Core Specifications & FeaturesForm Factor: 1U half-rack unit. It can be rack-mounted as a single unit with a blank panel or paired side-by-side with another Performer Series module (like the dbx 163X compressor) using a dedicated rack mount adapter.Control Layout: Features a frequency adjustment knob (ranging from 800Hz to 8kHz) to target the precise sibilant frequency, alongside a prominent slider to blend and set the overall gain reduction depth.Broadband Mode: Includes a dedicated "Broadband" button that expands the detection circuit to turn the device into a full-frequency analog compressor/limiter.I/O Connectivity: Equipped with standard 1/4" TRS/TS unbalanced line inputs and outputs. It also contains a High-Z input trim knob on the rear panel, allowing it to function as a high-impedance DI box for tracking instruments.Stereo Linking: Multiple individual 263X units can be linked for synchronized stereo processing using a standard 1/4" patch cable connected to their rear coupling jacks.Studio Performance & ApplicationsVocals: Acts as a traditional tracking or mixing insert tool to tame aggressive high frequencies and smooth out vocal takes before they hit digital conversion stages.Drums & Percussion: Extensively utilized by engineers to reduce harsh, abrasive top-end frequencies from drum overheads or to target and minimize aggressive hi-hat bleed inside snare drum microphone feeds.Instrument Taming: Works exceptionally well on bass guitar strings and bright acoustic instruments to round off unwanted tracking click and high-frequency "crispiness" without killing natural ton
