dbx DriveRack PA2 Two-Input, Six-Output Complete Loudspeaker Management Processor with LCD Display & USB Connector, Black, 3.80 x 11.00 x 22.00 inches

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Discover the ultimate solution for optimizing and protecting your loudspeakers with the dbx DriveRack® PA2. This state-of-the-art speaker management system is designed to provide all the processing needed between your mixer and amplifiers. Utilizing dbx’s proprietary AutoEQ algorithm, the DriveRack® PA2 ensures an extremely accurate, fast, and non-intrusive automatic EQ experience. With the RTA Mic “listening” to your room, the updated algorithm sets speaker levels and room EQ automatically in seconds, making it perfect for both professional and beginner setups. Enhanced with the advanced feedback suppression (AFS™) algorithm, the DriveRack® PA2 delivers faster, more precise feedback elimination without adversely affecting your system’s tone. This feature is essential for any PA system, ensuring your sound remains clear and distortion-free. The new input delay module allows you to seamlessly delay the front of house system to the backline, ensuring a cohesive audio experience for your audience. Control is at your fingertips with Ethernet connectivity, enabling you to manage your system via an Android®, iOS®, Mac®, or Windows® device. The updated Wizards make setup a breeze, guiding you through each step to ensure optimal performance. Whether you’re a DJ, a band, or running a PA system for events, the dbx DriveRack® PA2 is your go-to solution for great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management. Upgrade your audio experience with the dbx DriveRack® PA2 and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with professional-grade sound management. Say goodbye to feedback issues and hello to crystal-clear audio, all while enjoying the ease of use and advanced features that make the DriveRack® PA2 a must-have for any serious system. Rack Mountable. INPUTS: 2 Female XLR line inputs. 1 Female XLR RTA Mic input. OUTPUTS: 6 Male XLR Line Outputs.
Complete Professional Rack Mount Loudspeaker Management System. Ethernet control via Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows devices – Seamlessly manage your speaker system from any device.
EASY, FAST, AUTOMATED EQUALIZATION – 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.
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.
dbx engineers have revisited their Advanced Feedback Suppression algorithm and made it work even better. The PA2 listens for and anticipates feedback and adjusts speaker output automatically before it even has a chance – 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.
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.

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Reviewer: MDHastings
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very pleased with my purchase.
Review: I am an active performer, and sound man, and have been so for over 10 years.I could start by saying that if you do not understand Equilization, Crossovers, Compressors, and Limiters you should not buy this product. I could say that, but I won’t because with the built in Wizards, you could get away with knowing very little about these things, and still get great results. I would strongly recommend, however, adding the RTA-M reference mike to your purchase, unless you have something else equivalent.There are several Wizard programs, that will take you through setting up the DriveRack to recognize your system, set volume levels, auto EQ etc… Even pros should appreciate these apps as they pave the way to a great starting point in ringing out your system, and your venue. While Pink and White noise generation is available, the Wizards use frequency sweeps to tune the system, speaker by speaker, and point by point in the room.The feedback control is quite nice. With 12 filters that can be divided in to Fixed (for room characteristics) and Active ( to handle performance characteristics) this system keeps feedback on a very short leash.Getting the best out of your sound system is achievable as the Driverack has 6 XLR outs for stereo High, Mid, and Low speaker systems OR you can run a single chain for a simple mono system. The RTA Wizard takes your configuration and figures out where you should place the reference mike for it to analyze your system.The Automatic Feedback System (AFS) is used after you have set up a rough mix with all mikes in place. This clever little wizard listens to the system as you raise your mixer faders. You can hear the feedback begin, and then get squelched as the AFS kicks in. The fixed filters are set automatically, but you can change the Fixed/Auto filters allocation if you like/need to.Pros will appreciate the ability to control pretty much anything from the Display contrast, to the Crossover frequencies on each speaker array.The only thing i can think of to complain about is the size of the display, but even I think this is unfair because, let’s face it, it is a 1U sized device. There is not a lot of real estate to work with. There is also a Laptop application that will allow access to the device via a router, with makes the controls much easier to manipulate.Whichever way you choose to control this device, you do not need to drill down through more than a couple of menu layers, due to the array of buttons that will bring you to each section’s “Home” screen.In summary, you get a lot of bang for the buck. For most people, with simpler P/A systems, this is probably overkill, but wouldn’t you rather overkill than underkill?
Reviewer: Thompson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy to Use
Review: I had the PA2/ driverack 260 but the Venus 360 is just epic in its own wayLikes:1: Very clear layout of paremeters and modules2: AGC works great and helps to do the job of old TC Helicon Finalizer3: Network setup comes with DHCP as default and connects troublefree to your mobile phone and system via a router4: 3 Inputs system allows for Mid/side or Aux Sub processings and more5: Operates both with 100/220 Volts6: Very Strong Limiters with Overeasy settings7: Input Mixer allowing A + B/ A+C/ B+C configuration8: Sub Harmonic synthesis gives you full control over the Low and Lowest ends of the frequency spectrum9: Locks Crossover settings to avoid accidental changes10: Very bright Screen, great compressors, and moreDislikes1: None2: None None3: None None None4: None None None None5:None None None None NoneExpectations1: Four Input Venus 360/ 460 to jhelp process FOH sound plus Livestream together in one device. we are really trying to minimize the number of equipment we carry around in this new world we areThanks Thanks Thanks
Reviewer: Tek
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: new to Drive Rack? Check this out! This is an outstanding model for entry level to full-size productions!
Review: Everybody knows that a DriveRack is a box of magic in Audio Production, so I won’t comment on that. Suffice it to say however, the 260 model came highly recommended by a friend who does huge stage setups. I’m brand new to the DriveRack system, so this was a new experience for me, going from a rack full of gear to a single 1u device.I started my introduction with the PA2 model, and immediately found a HUGE flaw in the circuit design that caused me to return it immediately. Upon inquiry, my buddy also informed me that he knew about that flaw and that is one reason he did not use the PA series. So, I tried the 260, the one he recommended. I love it. It’s super easy to set up, does a huge pile of magic, and once it’s all set up, it just works like a champ.So… if you’re new to Drive Rack and not sure if this thing is for you, or if you’re ready to step up to digital processing, give this one a try. You’ll be up and running in less than 15 minutes.I’m kind of amazed how this one little box can be so quick to set up for my small rig, and still be fully functional for my buddy who does huge shows of 3-30k attendance.I have not yet had a chance to play with the WIZARD mode (using the RTA Mic). Next time I set up a production stage, I’m going to give that a try. but for now, it’s working great and I’m really loving the compact size of my rack now!
Reviewer: cyansmiles
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love this. Worth every penny.
Review: So there is a small learning curve. I have some homemade PA speakers (nice ones) and some I bought, and I finally bought a TP-LINK 300 so I could set up the internet. I had to use my iPhone and set set the TP-Link as a client on my computer. I connected both the TP-Link to my phone and the device (via cable) and installed the app, and it found it automatically. From there I was finally having fun. Before that, it was a lot of head scratching. Love this thing. Makes my other speakers sound way better, and my new speakers, sound perfect. Has a limiter to save you from blowing a speaker. I am using stage mics (nice ones) to set this up. Anyways, I am not a pro DJ, I just do this for fun (if you can call it that). It really takes my set up the next level. Makes my setup sound like it should and takes all the guess work out. I bought my refurbished on here (via Amazon Prime). Saved maybe $50 from the Prime price, and I have had no problems. Honestly, of everything I own in my set up, the amps, the speakers, the controllers, the only thing I spent more on was the iPad and the controller. I buy most of my stuff used, or build it (rebuild stuff). I have very good stuff, but I dont have a $3,000 set up either. But I am sure most people could not tell. I learned about these devices from another pro in the business, and I had to find the right one form my setup, and it took me a year to save the money. I really love it. I really do.
Reviewer: BONI TAKA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Made my work more easier. Its little complicated at first but easy to understand as you get on it. Never have used a drive rack before and when I saw this… I had to buy one beacuse of the app feature in it. The work through application mode helps you a lot. I was struggling at first bcoz I never had used a dbx before. When I knew how to handle it…..wow this made me smile. And I said yes this is what I have been dreaming about. More settings but easy process. My system sounds different then yesterday I could hear the differences.Its too easy and best solution for a system.I would recommend any one to have it and feel the differences yourself. Go on and have one I swear you wont regret after having it.
Reviewer: Israel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Era lo que esperaba para mi audio.
Reviewer: Rafa Ortega
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Calidad
Reviewer: Mister Shame Reviews Everything
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Are you sick of the ruler flat, cold, clinical sound of modern HiFi equipment because purist audiophiles convinced the entire industry that tone controls and loudness buttons are “not what the artist intended”? Looking for a HiFi EQ for modern XLR balanced HiFi equipment? Want to have all the convenience and low maintenance of new equipment with a vintage musical solid state sound? This is it. Full stop. Sure, this is Pro gear equipment. But this thing sounds phenomenal for living room HiFi. All the bass I was missing from vintage gear is back and better than ever. The piercing highs of metal dome and compression drivers can be finally tamed. A warm and musical sound can be added to modern equipment with no distortion. I tried a modern Yamaha mixer to add a few db of bass and all it did was add distortion. This? None. The sound is clean and clear. Inserted in between a Musician Monocerous class A preamp and Peachtree Amp500 Icepower class D power amp. Completely transformed what was an instrument grade but very cold, clinical system to sounding just as good for music as a restored vintage 1970s Marantz setup on the same JBL 580 speakers. Most useful piece of audio equipment I’ve ever bought. I wanted to sell all my modern gear until I tried this box. What more can I say?
Reviewer: Alexandre Lollini
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Le fait de passer d’un signal ligne à un signal balanced, multiplie par 4 le voltage et avec deux signaux inversés, efface une partie commune des parasites.Ensuite j’ai utilisé un micro behringer ecm 8000 de mesure pour égaliser, l’avantage de faire cela est de supprimer les fréquences soit résonnantes dans la pièce, et de baisser les frequences ou les HP produisent un son agressif. Après ce traitement le son est propre, et n’occasionne plus de fatigue à l’écoute même à fort volume. Je conseille le réglage “reflective room” dans tous les cas ou la pièce n’est pas traitée avec des absorbants acoustiques, l’effet est plaisant. L’imaging et le stage sont très bons après traitement, meme avec du materiel mediocre derrière en terme d’ampli et d’enceintes. Un signal fort et qualitatif fait des merveilles (mais pas de miracle).