Dbx DriveRack 220i User Manual

®User ManualSystem Processor with Advanced Feedback Suppression220i®

Getting Started®DriveRack®User Manual2Section 1220iIEC Power Cord ReceptacleThe DriveRack 220i comes with a power supply that will accept voltages ran

®PC ConnectionThis DB-9 type connection is used to send and receive information to and from the computerrunning the DriveWare™ software. Note: this c

Getting Started®DriveRack®User Manual4Section 1220i• When setting up the DriveRack 220i, make connections as follows: • Alwaysmake connections prior t

SOFTWAREOPERATION®Section 2220i

Software Operation®6Section 2220iFor your convenience, all editing functions of the DriveRack 220i are performed via the includ-ed Driveware GUI. Thi

®Configuration of the DriveRack units is done in Unit view. The DriveRack 220i configurationcan be changed by clicking on the CONFIG button. Once the

Software Operation®8Section 2220iThe input and output level meters and mute buttons can be seen by clicking on the METERbutton in the upper right corn

®store routine where a name for the program can be entered. Under the name lies the ProgramTable position selector for this new program. To complete

Software Operation®10Section 2220iThe DriveRack 220i utilities can be entered by clicking on Edit on the Menu Bar and selectingUtilities.The DriveWare

DETAILEDPARAMETERS®PARAMETERSSection 3220i

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTIONPLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONSHEED ALL WARNINGSFOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSDO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WAT

Detailed Parameters®12Section 3220iDriveRack®User ManualThe 220i DriveRack offers complete editing flexibility, by offering in-depth control over ever

®Detailed ParametersSection 3220i13DriveRack®User ManualGEQEQ On/OffTurns the EQ on and off.Flatten/RestoreThis parameter either flattens the GEQ or r

Detailed Parameters®14Section 3220iDriveRack™ User ManualLevel (2-8) -12 to 12 dBSets the overall level of the selected parametric EQ frequency.Band

®Detailed ParametersSection 3220i15DriveRack™ User ManualClear Live/AllThis parameter clears the filters. If Clear Live is selected, then (if invoked

Detailed Parameters®16Section 3220iDriveRack®User ManualSensitivity -20-+20dBThe AFS algorithm is very effective when the audio has a nominal level of

®Detailed ParametersSection 3220i17DriveRack®User ManualLow Threshold: -60 to -30dBThe Low Threshold sets a lower limit to the AGC. This prevents the

Detailed Parameters®18Section 3220iDriveRack®User ManualThe Ducker provides a method for attenuating the signal in one channel when a signal is pre-se

®Detailed ParametersSection 3220i19DriveRack®User ManualCompressor On/OffTurns the Compressor module on and off.OverEasy (O) Off to 10There are ten l

Detailed Parameters®20Section 3220iDriveRack™ User ManualGain (G) -20 to +20 dBThis parameter is used to compensate for the gain lost during compressi

®Gate On/OffTurns the Gate on and off.Threshold -50 to 20 dBuThe threshold is the volume level at which the gate opens. Anything above the threshold p

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNINGA molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe.Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVE

Detailed Parameters®DriveRack®User Manual22Section 3220iGain -36 to 6 dBSets the level of the selected notch filter. Set to +6dB to help find unwanted

®PEQ On/Off Turns the PEQ band on and off.The following figure shows the constant Q parametric filter.Flatten/RestoreThis parameter either flattens th

Detailed Parameters®DriveRack®User Manual24Section 3220iThis allows the user to adjust the output bandwidth.Highpass Out to 20kHzAdjusts the lowest fr

®(soft knee as it is sometimes called) is when the volume of the sound is compressed gradual-ly. OverEasy®compression starts to compress before the le

Detailed Parameters®DriveRack®User Manual26Section 3220iThe parameters for the delay are as follows and are user adjustable:Delay On/Off Turns the del

®Polarity Positive or NegativeThis section is used to select either the Positive or Negative polarity.Phase 0 to 180This parameter sets the amount of

Detailed Parameters®DriveRack®User Manual28Section 3220i

Program ListZone Control Front Panel Lockout ®UtilitiesSection 4220i

Utilities®30Section 4220i®DriveRack®User ManualThe Utility section of the DriveRack 220i gives you the ability to perform several key opera-tional fun

®Utilities/Meters Section 4220i31®DriveRack®User Manualother words, one controller may be used for a single zone and then another controller may beuse

Ta b le of Contents220iIntroduction0.1 Defining the 220i...ii0.2 Service Contact Info...

Utilities®32Section 4220i®DriveRack®User ManualThe Utility menu of the 220i also offers the option of performing a front panel lockout. This isthe pe

APPLICATIONGUIDE®Section 5220i

Application Guide®34SECTION 5220iDriveRack®User ManualThis Application guide section is provided to offer suggested installation applications of theDr

®Hardware1. Connect the outputs of the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack.2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack to the inputs of the amplifier.3.

Application Guide®36SECTION 5220iHardware1. Connect the audio source to the inputs of the DriveRack.2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack to the amp

®Hardware1. Connect the audio source to CH 2 of the DriveRack 220i. 2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack to the amplifier.3. Making sure that all o

®Appendix220i

®DriveRack®User Manual40Appendix 220iIn the event that a reset is required, the DriveRack®220i offers you the option of performing a “Soft” or “Hard”

®Analog Inputs:Number of Inputs: (2) Switchable line or mic inputs Connectors: Female XLR line inputs and EuroblockType: Electronically balanced/RF f

INTROCUSTOMER SERVICE INFODefining the DriveRackWARRANTY INFO®INTRODUCTION220i

®DriveRack®User Manual42Appendix 220iFactory Program List1) Stereo & AFS - Designed for Stereo systems.2) Two Mics - Processing for two separa

®DriveRack 220i Block DiagramTYPE IV™A/DDSPMicroProcessorFront RS 232Rear RS 232ProgrammableLogicCLIP DetectLoadUpDownBypassChannel 1 ThresholdInput m

®DriveRack®User Manual44Appendix DriveRack®The 220i DriveRack gives you the option of changing the input gain level settings. There are2 hardware con

®Speaker TuningsVarious “Speaker Tunings” are available for some of the different DriveRack units; on theDriveRack 480 units speaker tunings can be do

®DriveRack®User Manual46Appendix DriveRack®Zone Controller WiringThe DriveRack Zone Controllers, (ZC-1, ZC-2, ZC-3, ZC-4) can be wired serially or in

®Appendix DriveRack®DriveRack®User Manual47Diagram ARJ45CONNECTONLY TOZONE CONTRO LLERIN P UT.IEC60065UL-650 080-1342-ARJ45CONNECTONLYTOZONE CONTRO LL

®DriveRack®User Manual48Appendix DriveRack®ZC-BOBZC-1ZC-2ZC-3ZC-4Cable Specification: Cat 5 Cable - 4-Twisted Pairs of 24 AWG wireRJ-45(8-Position)RJ-

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Introduction®DriveRack®User Manualii220iCongratulations on your purchase of the dbx®220i! The dbx 220i processor was designed toprovide Installers wit

®Introduction220iDriveRack®User ManualIn addition to the amazing menu of processing available, the 220i also affords you the luxuryof utilizing dbx Zo

Introduction®DriveRack®User Manualiv220iThis warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. The warranty registra

®Getting StartedSection 1220i