Venues THE DRIVERACK PA2 IS PERFECT FOR:
Mono/Stereo Full Range (1x2, 2x2)
LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Left Main Powered Speaker
To Power Outlet
Right Main Powered Speaker
Wireless Router Mixer RL/Mono or
or
Windows® or Mac® Computer
LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
or
iOS® or Android® Tablet
iOS® or Android® Phone
Live Venues High/Mid Amp
Houses of Worship
Mono/Stereo 2-Way (1x3, 1x4, 2x3, 2x4)
R L
R L
Low Amp
Left Main Speaker
Right Main Speaker
Left Sub Speaker
Right Sub Speaker
R L
R L
To Power Outlet
Wireless Router Mixer
RL/Mono
or
or
or
Windows® or Mac® Computer
iOS® or Android® Tablet
iOS® or Android® Phone
R L
R L
High Amp R L
R L
DJ’s
Legend
L R
Analog Audio Connections Omit Connection For Mono Systems Ethernet Connection Wi-Fi Signal IEC Power Cord Left Channel Right Channel
Mono/Stereo 3-Way (1x5, 1x6, 2x5, 2x6)
Mid Amp R L
R L
Low Amp
To Power Outlet
Right Main Speaker
Left Sub Speaker
Right Sub Speaker
Wireless Router Mixer or
or
Windows or Mac Computer ®
Left Main Speaker
®
or
iOS or Android® Tablet ®
iOS or Android® Phone ®
RL/Mono
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Welcome to the [r]evolution.
All you need to get the most from your PA. Now with complete control from your mobile device.
All New Streamlined AutoEQ
The RTA Mic “listens” to the sound system and makes speaker leveling and room EQ easy when used with the dbx Level Assist and AutoEQ Wizards — no need to be a seasoned pro to get great sound from any room. < Full-time RTA function also available < dbx RTA-M Mic sold separately
Easy-to-Read Display
Updated Wizard Setup
System setup and audio monitoring made easy, even in the darkest of rooms, with the backlit LCD display.
Automatically sets up hundreds of precise audio parameters with the push of a few buttons — no previous audio experience required! < Level Assist Wizard < AutoEQ Wizard < AFSTM Feedback Suppression Wizard < Built-in Speaker & Amp Tunings — Includes JBL® Speakers, Crown® Amps and many, many more!
Your Favorite Presets Up to 75 user configurations can be saved in the DriveRack PA2— no need to re-enter the same system or venue settings again and again.
Quick Access to Audio Functions
A single push of a button gives access to PA2 audio processing: < Compressor < Limiter < Graphic EQ < Crossover < AFS Feedback Suppression < Delay < dbx120A Subharmonic Synth < RTA < 8-Band Parametric EQ
Welcome to the [r]evloution
Mobile Control
The [r]evolution is here! dbx® is pleased to announce the next generation to the legendary DriveRack PA line. The original DriveRack PA revolutionized audio for bands all around the world by providing all of the processing you needed between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect your loudspeakers. The DriveRack PA2 takes this revolution to a whole new level. A brand new Wizard allows for faster and easier set-up, new AutoEQTM and AFSTM give you professional touring quality room correction EQ and incredibly accurate feedback suppression. And finally, all can now be controlled on the fly with your mobile device or laptop using Ethernet control via an Android,® iOS,® Mac,® or Windows® device. The DriveRack PA2 continues the DriveRack legacy of great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management processors for a whole new generation.
Connect to the DriveRack PA2 through your local network with your Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows device to custom tweak the sound of your loudspeaker system so it sounds and performs optimally. The app lets you directly manipulate the Compressor, Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ, Crossover settings, Speaker profiles, and more with its attractive, easy-to-use graphical user interface.
Input / Output Meters
These easy to read meters show signal level from your mixer and signal level to your amps. The LEDs at the top of the INPUT meters show DSP (internal) clipping. The LEDs at the top of the OUTPUT meters show Limiter activity.
New, improved AutoEQ algorithm ensures an extremely accurate, fast, and non-intrusive automatic EQ experience.
Windows® PC
W ith the RTA Mic “listening” to your room, the new, updated DriveRack PA2 AutoEQ algorithm sets speaker levels and room EQ automatically. This means room adjustments can
Audio Input
now be made very quickly, without subjecting the audience
Connect your mixer outputs to these balanced XLR inputs.
to annoying, lengthy broadcasts of pink noise. Apple® Macintosh®
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 developed a whole new generation of our Advanced Feedback Suppression algorithm and made it work even
Apple® iPad®
better. The DriveRack PA2 listens for and anticipates
Ethernet Port
In combination with your wi-fi router and mobile device you can use the new DriveRack Control app to remotely control your DriveRack PA2.
USB Connection
The DriveRack PA2 is future proof - when an update is available, simply go to www.dbxpro.com and follow the instructions or use the mobile app.
Available Input Processing:
Available Output Processing:
< dbx Compression < AFS™ (Advanced Feedback Suppression) < Graphic EQ < 8-Band Parametric EQ (adjusted when using the AutoEQ) < Subharmonic Synthesis < Backline Delay
< Crossover (supports full range, 2-way, and 3-way systems) < 8-Band Parametric EQs (used for speaker tunings) < dbx Limiting < Driver Alignment Delays
Audio Outputs
LOW, MID, and HIGH balanced outputs for connecting up to a 3-way system. All outputs can also be configured for full range operation.
Operating Level Switch
feedback and adjusts speaker output automatically before it
Pin 1 (Ground) Lift
Set this switch to match the Press this Pin Lift switch operating level of your mixer. when you experience a ground loop (hum) between the mixer and PA2.
even has a chance, while never altering your sound.
Updated Wizards make initial set up easy, while ensuring speaker tunings and other settings are up-to-date.
Android® phone or tablet
Wizard functions in the DriveRack PA2 guide you through easy, step-by-step processes to help you get the most from your loudspeaker system. The Wizards help you easily
Apple® iOS phone
configure level balancing, AutoEQ, Advanced Feedback Suppression, and provide access to the updated, built-in speaker tunings available for most major speaker brands.
DriveRack app is subject to change at any time. Mobile Devices are not included. Windows,® Apple,®and Android® are registered trademarks of their respective companies.