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The dbx Driverack is one of the most innovative and helpful tools to come along for the live sound engineer in decades. It incorporates crossover, EQ, compression, delay parameters and much more within individual presets. These presets can then be applied to specific rooms, expected environments and applications. The dbx Driverack PA2 incorporates heavily researched and well-considered improvements in the original Driverack system.


The DriveRack PA2 provides all the processing you need between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect your loudspeakers. With the latest advancements in dbx's proprietary AutoEQ and AFS algorithms, a new input delay module for delaying the FOH system to the backline, Ethernet control via an Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows device, and updated Wizards, the DriveRack PA2 continues the DriveRack legacy of great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management processors, for a whole new generation.


AutoEQ

New, improved AutoEQ algorithm ensures an extremely accurate, fast, and non-intrusive automatic EQ experience.  With the RTA Mic "listening" to your room, the new, updated DriveRack PA2 AutoEQ algorithm sets speaker levels and room EQ automatically in a matter of seconds. This means room adjustments can now be made very quickly, without subjecting the audience to annoying, lengthy broadcasts of pink noise.


Enhanced AFS Feedback Elimination

Enhanced AFS algorithm for faster, more precise feedback elimination, without adversely affecting your system's tone. Nothing turns audiences away like annoying and potentially painful audio feedback. Fortunately, dbx engineers have revisited their already-stellar Advanced Feedback Suppression algorithm and made it work even better. The DriveRack PA2 listens for and anticipates feedback and adjusts speaker output automatically before it even has a chance, while never altering your sound.


Updated Wizard Setup Functions

Updated Wizards make initial set up easy, while ensuring speaker tunings and other settings are up-to-date. Wizard functions on the DriveRack PA2 guide you through easy, step-by-step processes to help you get the most from your loudspeaker system. Helps you easily configure level balancing, AutoEQ, Advanced Feedback Suppression, and provides access to built-in and constantly updating speaker tunings from most major speaker manufacturers.
 

Available Input Processing

dbx CompressionAFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression)Graphic EQ8-Band Parametric EQ (adjusted when using the AutoEQ)Subharmonic Synthesis
 

Available Output Processing

Crossover (supports full range, 2-way, and 3-way systems)8-Band Parametric EQs (used for speaker tunings)dbx LimitingDriver Alignment Delays
 

The Features

All New Setup Wizard

Streamlined AutoEQ

All New AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression)

Mobile Control (Android, iOS, Mac, Windows)

dbx Compression

Graphic EQ

8-Band Parametric EQ (adjusted when using the AutoEQ) Input

Subharmonic Synthesis

Crossover (supports full range, 2-way, and 3-way systems)

8-Band Parametric EQs (used for speaker tunings) Output

dbx Limiting

Driver Alignment Delays


The Specs

Input 

(2) line inputs (1) RTA Mic input

Input Connectors 

(2) Female XLR line inputs (1) Female XLR RTA Mic input

Input Type 

Electronically balanced/RF filtered

Input Impedance

>50 kohm

A/D Converter 

dbx Type IV Conversion System

CMRR 

> 45dB

Mic Preamp Phantom Power 

+15VDC (RTA)

Mic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) 

< -117dB, 22Hz-22kHz, 150 ohm (RTA)

Output 

(6) Line Outputs

Output Connectors 

Male XLR

Output Type 

Electronically balanced, RF filtered

Output Impedance 

120 Î

Max Output 

+20dBu

A/D Dynamic Range 

112 dB A-weighted, 110 dB unweighted

Type IV Dynamic Range 

123 dB with transient material, A-weighted, 22kHz BW; 121 dB with transient material, unweighted, 22kHz BW; 115 dB typical with program material, A-weighted, 22kHz BW

Alignment Delay 

10ms per channel (60ms total)
Sample Rate 

48kHz

Dynamic Range

>110 dB A-weighted, >107dB unweighted

THD+Noise 

0.003% typical at +4dBu, 1kHz, 0dB input gain

Frequency Response

20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 0.5dB

Interchannel Crosstalk 

< -110 dB, -120dB typical (input-to-output: < -100 dB)

Operating Voltage

100-120VAC 50/60 Hz - EU: 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption 

22 W

Unit Weight 

5.25 lbs. (2.4 kg)

Shipping Weight 

6.75 lbs. (3.1 kg)

Dimensions

1.75" (H) x 5.75" (D) x 19" (W), 4.4cm (H) x 14.6cm (D) x 48.26cm (W)

D/A Dynamic Range 

112 dB A-weighted, 110dB unweighted

 

dbx DriveRack PA2 Complete Loudspeaker Management System

$565.00Price
  • dbx DriveRack PA2
  • Complete Loudspeaker Management System
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