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I’ve had one for years but don’t currently have it set up! It’s a little finicky.

Do you have anything currently set up? I could probably add a VST or two into my OBS effects slots, but I'm wary of increasing CPU load any more than I have to. Plus it seems like improving the actual signal with a better pre-amp would be an overall better choice

Hmm, VST filters and compressors (deessers, limiters) barely use any CPU and do not introduce latency so I wouldn't say that's reason enough to go hardware. The main reason I would use hardware is if I really wanted a specific sound out of it or use a chain that could be too heavy on the CPU.

I use it — mostly just to save time on post processing tbh.

That's my exact goal! I'm hoping to be able to drop my footage into Premiere without the need for any audio effects or tweaking of levels.

I’ll be honest, I was’t able to tweak it to get as good of a sound as I would by manually mixing (prob skill issue), but it is good enough for me. Some very mild compression, a boost on lower frequencies and a noise gate is what I use. I record ~ -6dB so it’s always “ready”.

Im sure it would help, but using an interface with built in DSP seems simpler.

I ended up buying the dbx last night, but out of curiosity did you have an interface in mind? I have a UA Volt 2 and various Scarlett interfaces. None can really get my mics sounding the way I want them without additional effects in post

I guess it depends on what you do in post to get things sounding right. I just use a compressor and an expander so interfaces by Rode, MOTU, and RME work well for me. If you do more something like the UA Apollo Solo could be a good choice since it can run plugins that can do almost anything.

Yes, they are magical (have 3 of them). Highly recommended, great setup video here: www.calebwojcik.com/blog/dbx-286...

For that price relative to other outboard gear, it’s a great idea. Preamp, gate, enhancer, and de-esser is a killer deal if ya wanna save time in post and commit on record. Backup option, the UAD Manley voxbox + enhancer unison plugins commit the processing on record with an Apollo and sound great.