dbx DriveRack PA 24-Bit EQ Loudspeaker Control System
Stereo Feedback Elimination. 12 feedback notch filters.
Overall User Ratings (based on 74 ratings)
Submitted July 30, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com
"DBX Rackdriver will make you happy"
Sound
Sound Characteristics from a DJ's point of view....The best purchase I ever made for my DJ rig. Gets the correct sound out hides or destoys 60HZ hum with a vengence.
I use Yorkville Amps and Yorkville Elite Series 2108 subs and 2152 tops. I can but have not bi-amped the 2152's. I have never pushed this system beyond normal volume levels for fear of instant death. Just Kidding
Features
The most useful features.....ONE RACK SPACE do it all machine
Favorite feature: Subharmonics
I wish the DBX manual listed in detail MORE from processor to amp to speaker diagrams. On the otherhand the customer service reps can guide you through set up assuming you call them during normal bankers hours
Quality
The DBX was double boxed from my local dealer and has a nice professional finish. I feel as long as I keep it secured in my rack I will have no issues with it on the road.
Value
you do the math of buying all these seperate processors. Sure makes troble shooting easier??
Manufacturer Support
DBX support is above average and the techs know exactly how to make the rackdriver sing at it's best.
Musical Background:
DJ
Musical Style:
whatever I'm paid for....music I like is rock and roll and loud
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Submitted August 11, 2008
"Absolutely required equipment for any band."
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This device is as close to "magic" as you can get. Once you've pinked the room and engaged the compressor, your mix is to die for. We have NEVER sounded better. We keep getting complements and questions as to what in the world we've done to our sound to be so good. I always point to the "magic box" - the driverack PA. It is - no joke - THE best piece of equipment I have ever owned. It does everything it advertises and more and you don't have to be a sound engineer to reap HUGE benefits from it. I beg of you - if you play live - for the sake of your audience, GET THIS DEVICE!!!!
Features
The EQ and compressor components are incredible. They shape the sound superbly. It helps those of us that aren't sound engineers to get a great sound with little effort. The ability to save settings for different rooms and speakers is just awesome! We've used it in our church and in our gym for concerts - it totally rocks!
Ease of Use
The manual is exceptionally clear. Once you've "pinked the room" you are good to go. You CAN pick up tips from their web site, but even using it out of the box with the manual, you can get a great sound. The ONLY strange/difficult thing is that the engineers chose to use XLR cables as the only interface to this device. If you're like me, my live mixer can only output 1/4 cables (a mackie mixer) so you have to buy (or build) xlr to 1/4 cables or use adapters. A mild annoyance for the HUGE benefit this thing gives you!
Quality
This box makes you sound like a CD recording. It's freakin' unbelievable. Black magic, baby...
Value
It's worth twice the price, but fortunately priced so that you can afford it.
Manufacturer Support
Did not need service and don't expect to. Did visit their support site for tips and found that rich with content. Very attentive monitoring on that site.
Musical Background:
20+ years in live music, Independent Artist, Music Minister for congregation
Musical Style:
Contemporary Christian
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