dbx DriveRack PA2 Speaker Management System

Tune your PA with dbx's AutoEQ room analysis, feedback suppression, graphic/parametric EQ, compression/limiting, alignment delay and crossover processing.

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dbx DriveRack PA Plus Loudspeaker Management System

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Improve the sound of your PA -- no matter what room you're playing -- with the dbx DriveRack PA Plus' auto-equalizer, limiter, and feedback eliminator.

Raising the bar for speaker management, the dbx DriveRack PA Plus gives you a very easy way to make your sound system sound better. Loaded with updated speaker and amplifier settings, including all JBL portable speaker lines, Crown amplifiers, and many other manufacturers' systems, the rackmountable DriveRack PA Plus loudspeaker management system can improve any setup you've got, making your sound clearer and punchier. Best of all, the unit works hand in hand with your room, giving you reliable tools to fix acoustic problems, eliminate feedback, and more.

Auto Wizards: Improve Your PA The Easy Way

The dbx DriveRack PA Plus is loaded with powerful tools for EQ, limiting, and feedback elimination. But you probably won't even have to get into the nitty gritty of it all, since the DriveRack PA Plus's auto wizards will help you with almost everything from the get-go. If you're the kind of person who ignores the user manual, the DriveRack PA Plus offers a fast and friendly Auto EQ Wizard with a 28-band Real Time Analyzer (RTA) for tuning your system to the venue, an Auto Level Wizard to fine-tune each speaker's level, an AFS Wizard that automatically sets filters to eliminate any feedback during performances, and more.

Your New Plus One

The DriveRack PA Plus enables you to set up your PA system on your own and feel confident about it without having to get a Ph.D. in acoustical engineering. Its Auto EQ and AFS functions provide immediate improvement of even the most modest read more PA systems, and its quick setup wizards guide you through speaker and amp selection and levels without much of a learning curve. A few minutes is all it takes to make your PA system sound like it was set up by a pro.

The dbx Box That Grows with You

The DriveRack PA Plus accommodates your system even when you add new pieces or change out your speakers all together. Crossovers, parametric EQs, and Peak Plus limiters and alignment delay are there to help you integrate your gear, and the easy setup wizards will do the complicated tuning work, even for biamped or triamped speaker systems. A dbx stereo compressor with both hard-knee compression and ten levels of Over Easy compression, plus a 120A subharmonic synthesizer, are also onboard for even more audio flexibility.

Features:

- Complete loudspeaker management system for use with any PA system, in any room
- Easy setup wizards guide you through speaker and amp selection and levels
- Auto-EQ Wizard with 28-Band RTA tunes your system for the venue
- Auto-Level Wizard balances your system
- AFS Wizard helps eliminate feedback with 12 feedback notch filters
- Classic dbx input compressor and 120A subharmonic synthesizer onboard
- JBL speaker and Crown power amp tunings available within the Setup Wizard
- USB firmware and speaker tunings field updatable with Harman HiQnet System Architect
- Front-panel output mutes for easy troubleshooting
- Pink noise venerator (used with Auto-EQ and Auto-Level Wizards) onboard
- Linked stereo DSP processing for ease of use
- 24-Bit ADC/24-bit DAC, >113 dB dynamic range
- 2-Channel XLR input and 6-Channel XLR output
- 2x3, 2x4, 2x5, and 2x6 crossover configurations
- Dual 28-band graphic EQ -- linked or dual mono
- Stereo multiband parametric EQ
- Stereo output limiters
- Output alignment delay
- Power on/off mute circuitry for safe power cycling
- Front-panel RTA-M XLR input with phantom power
- 25 User programs and 25 factory programs
- Bright, full graphic LCD display
- Front-panel input and output meters

Use the DriveRack PA Plus to get the kind of live sound you've always wanted, no matter where you're set up or what speakers you have.
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Analog Inputs
- 2 Line inputs, 1 RTA Mic input
- Connectors: 2 Female XLR line inputs, 1 XLR RTA Mic input
- Type: Electronically balanced/RF filtered
- Impedance: > 40kohm
- Max input line level: > +20dBu
- CMRR: > 45dB
- RTA Mic Phantom Voltage: +15VDC
- RTA Mic EIN: < -117dBu, 22Hz-22kHz, 150

Analog Outputs
- Number of Outputs: 6 Line Outputs
- Connectors: Male XLR
- Type: Electronically balanced, RF filtered
- Impedance: 120 ohms
- Max Output Level: > +20dBu
- CMRR: > 45dB
- Alignment Delay: 10ms per channel (60ms total)

A/D Performance
- Type: dbx Type IV conversion system
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB A-weighted, >107 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
- Sample Rate: 48kHz

D/A Performance
- Dynamic Range: 112 dB A-weighted (110 dB unweighted)
- Sample Rate: 48kHz

System Performance
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB A-weighted (>107 dB unweighted)
- THD+N: 0.004% typical at +4 dBu, 1kHz, 0 dB input gain
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
- Interchannel Crosstalk: < -110 dB, -120 dB typical
- Crosstalk input to output: < -100 dB

Power Supply
- Operating Voltage: US 100-120VAC 50/60 Hz
- Power Requirements: 25 Watts

Physical
- Dimensions (H x D x W): 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.4 cm x 14.6 cm x 48.26 cm)
- Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
- Shipping weight: 7 lbs (3.18 kg)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 844-776-4899
Web: https://www.dbxpro.com/en/support

dbx DriveRack PA Plus Speaker Management

The DriveRack PA has already become a staple of the complete package for live sound perfection. The easiest way to make your PA sound clearer, punchier and all around better sounding, the Dbx Driverack PA Plus adds even more features and an improvement of over-all functionality. More settings, more control and enhanced circuitry; the sound you seek is right at your fingertips.

Features:

- Setup Wizard Steps Through Speaker and amp Selection and Levels
- Auto-EQ Wizard with 28-Band RTA Tunes Your System For The Venue
- Auto-Level Wizard Balances Your System
- AFS Wizard Helps Eliminate Feedback
- Stereo Feedback Elimination with 12 feedback notch filters
- dbx 120A Sub-harmonic Synthesizer
- Classic dbx Input Compression
- JBL Speaker and Crown Power Amp Tunings within The Setup Wizard
- USB Firmware and Speaker Tunings Field Updatable with Harman HiQnet System Architect
- Front-Panel Output Mutes
- Pink Noise Generator (used with Auto-EQ and Auto-Level Wizards
- Linked Stereo DSP Processing for ease of use
- 24-Bit ADC/24-Bit DAC, >113 dB Dynamic Range
- 2-Channel XLR Input and 6-Channel XLR Output
- 2x3, 2x4, 2x5, 2x6 Crossover Configurations
- Dual 28-band Graphic EQ-Linked or Dual Mono
- Stereo Multi-band Parametric EQ
- Stereo Output Limiters
- Output Alignment Delay
- Power on/off Mute Circuitry
- Front-panel RTA-M XLR input with phantom power
- 25 User Programs/25 Factory Programs
- Full Graphic LCD Display
- Front Panel Input and Output Meters

Although the DriveRack PA Plus is loaded with functions and features, it is easy to set-up and use. The dbx exclusive Set Up Wizards walk you through system set up with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Just pick your speakers and amps from the built-in list on the PA Plus and then let the Auto Level Wizard fine tune the level settings of each speaker. You can then let the Auto EQ Wizard help you further optimize your sound. Finish up by using the AFS Wizard, which automatically sets filters to eliminate any feedback during performances. Within minutes, your system will sound like it was tuned by a pro! No experience required. Get the most out of your PA with the DriveRack PA Plus, the worldwide standard in loudspeaker management.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted August 5, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com

"I'm a KJ/DJ and have worked myself hard trying to keep the volume of the music and the singers voices at the same level, while"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I'll Probably Use Till It Quits Or I Do!
Sound
The DriveRack PA+ helps me level the volume of my DJ/KJ tracks. The sound is amazing and feedback filters help me when a singer stands in front of my speakers and YELLS!! This Is A Great Product and I Urge All DJ's and KJ's to ad it to their rack
Features
The Auto Equilize,the Feedback Eliminator,and the limiters are the features I use most. I added the RTA mic. and makes setting up in different locations a snap. There are no features on this unit that I don't use! Keep up the good work guys!!!
Ease of Use
Just Hit the Auto Setup Button and Follow the Instructions. It's That Simple!
Quality
It Fits My Gator Gig Case Perfectly. It Adds A very Professional Look To My Rack. The Controls Are Straight Forward And The Display Is Very Easy To Read.
Value
The price on this product is a lot less than buying multiple pieces of equipment to do the job of this one unit.
Manufacturer Support
I've Had No Reason to Contact the company. I Have Not Had Any Negative Issues.
The Wow Factor
This Product Has It All!!!

Musical Background:

DJ/KJ

Musical Style:

Country/ Rock
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