Dbx DriveRack 480 User Manual

User ManualComplete Equalization & Loudspeaker Control SystemFeaturingCustom TuningsPA®®®®®®®

Getting Started®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual2Section 1DriveRack® PAIEC Power Cord ReceptacleThe DriveRack®PA comes with a power supply that will ac

Getting StartedSection 1DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User Manual®®®®®®LCD DisplayThe backlit LCD display of the DriveRack®PA provides the user with all

Getting Started®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual4Section 1DriveRack® PASignal Path Block DiagramThe following diagram shows the logical and intuitive

®®®®®®The RTA MIC input button is used to engage the RTA input connector. LCD Display-All operational information of the DriveRack®PA is displayed h

Getting Started®®®®®®6Section 1DriveRack® PA• Simply rotate the <DATA> wheel to select either a Dual Mono or Stereo linked 28-bandGraphic EQ.

®®®®®®• You will now rotate the <DATA >wheel to match the same setting as your amplifierof choice. Note that based on your amp selection, the

Getting Started®®®®®®8Section 1DriveRack® PApanel RTA XLR input, and press the <RTA Input> button. It is recommended that you use theoptional

®®®®®®• Press the <NEXT PG> button and the display will read:• Once the gain level of the mixer has been turned down, press the <NEXT PG>

Getting Started®®®®®®10Section 1DriveRack® PAtype has been selected, press the <NEXT PG> button and the display will read:• You are now promp

EDITINGFUNCTIONS®Editing FunctionsSection 2DriveRack® PA

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Editing Functions®®®®®®12Section 2DriveRack® PAThe DriveRack®PA has been carefully designed and engineered to ensure that all aspects ofoperation ar

®®®®®®Navigating the Delay SectionThe NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. Delay - On/OffLength - Delay Time - C

Editing Functions®®®®®®14Section 2DriveRack® PANavigating the Delay SectionThe NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module

®®®®®®Navigating the Delay SectionThe NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. Delay - On/OffLength - Delay Time - C

Editing Functions®®®®®®16Section 2DriveRack® PANavigating the Delay SectionThe NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module

OPERATINGFUNCTIONS®SOFTWARESection 3DriveRack® PA

Operating Functions®®®®®®18Section 3DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualThe Operation section of the DriveRack®PA will be your key to successful na

®®®®®®Operating FunctionsSection 3DriveRack® PA19DriveRack®PA User Manual<PREV PG>- is used to navigate back through the various pages of any

Operating Functions®®®®®®20Section 3DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User Manual• Rotating the <DATA> wheel will change the icons on the currently s

DETAILEDPARAMETERS®PARAMETERSSection 4DriveRack® PA

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Detailed Parameters®®®®®®22Section 4DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualSection 4The DriveRack®PA offers complete editing flexibility, by offering

®®®®®®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack® PA23DriveRack®PA User ManualClear Live/AllThis parameter clears the filters. If Clear Live is selected

Detailed Parameters®®®®®®24Section 4DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualSection 4The Subharmonic Synthesizer module has been specifically optimized

®®®®®®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack® PA25DriveRack®PA User ManualIn addition to the pre-crossover EQ options within the signal path, the Dri

Detailed Parameters®®®®®®26Section 4DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualSection 4The DriveRack®PA also offers Compression and Limiter modules. The

®®®®®®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack® PA27DriveRack®PA User ManualLIMITERLimiter On/OffTurns the Limiter module on and off.OverEasy (O) Off

Detailed Parameters®®®®®®28Section 4DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualSection 4USER NOTES

APPLICATIONGUIDE®Section 5DriveRack® PA

Application Guide®®®®®®30Section 5DriveRack® PAThis Application guide section is provided to offer suggested installation applications of theDriveRa

®®®®®®Hardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack®. 2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack®PA and run to the selecte

Table of ContentsDriveRack® PAIntroduction0.1 Defining the DriveRack®PA ...ii0.2 Service Contact Info...

Application Guide®®®®®®32Section 5DriveRack® PAHardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack®. 2. Connect the output

®®®®®®Application GuideSection 5DriveRack® PA33DriveRack®PA User ManualHardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack®

Application Guide®®®®®®34Section 5DriveRack® PAUSER NOTESDriveRack®PA User Manual

®AppendixDriveRack® PA

®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual36Appendix ADriveRack® PAIn the event that a reset is required, the DriveRack®PA offers you the option of performing a

®®®®®®Analog Inputs:Number of Inputs: (2) Line inputs. (1) RTA Mic inputConnectors: (2) Female XLR line inputs, XLR RTA Mic inputType: Electronicall

®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual38Appendix ADriveRack® PAout positive affect. You may be able to see if a lifted band is a mode by manually adjusting

®®®®®®GEQGEQMetersLeft InputRight InputLeft HighRight HighLeft MidRight MidLeft LowRight LowMic InputOutputsStereo CompressorAFS Notch FiltersSubHarmo

®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual40Appendix ADriveRack® PAA.7 Program List / Speaker Tunings / Power Amp TuningsPROGRAM LIST1) Stereo 3Way2) Stereo 2W

®®®®®®The DriveRack PA offers a wide range of tools for sound system design and setup. These toolscan make your system more efficient and better soun

INTROCUSTOMER SERVICE INFODefining the DriveRackWARRANTY INFO®INTRODUCTIONDriveRack® PA

®®®®®®42Appendix ADriveRack™Once you have found the clip point of your amplifiers, you can mark this position and turn theamplifiers back up to the po

®®®®®®USER NOTESAppendix ADriveRack™43

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Introduction®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User ManualiiDriveRack® PADrive your PA to a whole new level of performance with the DriveRack®PA CompleteEqualizatio

®®®®®®IntroductionDriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualBy including every form of processing necessary to drive the signal from the mixer to the powe

Introduction®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User ManualivDriveRack® PAThis warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. Th

®Getting StartedSection 1DriveRack® PA