Dbx DRIVERACK PA interactive training guide

dbx DriveRack PA

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The DriveRack PA provides:

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Input Graphic EQ

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Advanced Feedback Suppression

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Subharmonic Synthesis

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Input Compression

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Crossover (Up to 3-Way)

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Output Parametric EQ

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Output Limiters

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Output Driver Alignment Delays (up to 10 ms)

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This illustration shows the DriveRack PA installed in a typical 3 Way system.

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This illustration shows what the DriveRack PA actually replaces in a sound

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The processsing in the DriveRack PA is stereo tied. The input GEQ (Graphic EQ) is the

only exception. It can be conﬁgured in “Dual Mono” mode if desired.

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Don’t be afraid to experiment with the buttons and

controls on the DriveRack PA. It is recommended

that you familiarize yourself with these controls

before connecting the device to your system. Once

you feel comfortable with the navigation of the unit

you can easily perform the Factory Hard Reset

procedure (as described in the back of the Owner’s

Manual). This Hard Reset will set the device back to

it’s factory default state.

Enjoy!

The dbx Team

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This is the LCD display. This display allows you to view the various pages of

the DriveRack PA

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This is the Button Array. Use these buttons to navigate through the DriveRack

PA.

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Pressing any of these buttons will take you to the corresponding function.

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Note: Some buttons will toggle through the various input and output

processing modules associated with that button. For example; the EQ button will

toggle through the input GEQ and output PEQ modules when pressed multiple

times.

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Pressing the PREV PG (Previous Page) & NEXT PG (Next Page) buttons allow

you to navigate through the various pages within a module.

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The DATA ENCODER is your “SELECT” button when pressed in.

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Pressing the DATA ENCODER in will move the cursor on the currently selected

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Turning the DATA ENCODER will change the selected parameter.

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This is the RTA INPUT jack. Connect the dbxRTA-M microphone to this

connector using a standard XLR microphone cable. This connection supplies 15

Volts of phantom power to the microphone.

RTA Input Jack

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RTA Input Button

This is the RTA INPUT button. Pressing this button will engage the Auto EQ.

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LCD/Button Array

This is the LCD DISPLAY. This

display allows you to view the various

pages within the DriveRack PA.

This is the BUTTON ARRAY. Use

these buttons to navigate through the

DriveRack PA

Left Click on a BUTTON or TEXT in the LCD to learn more.

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Preset #

This shows the currently selected PROGRAM or PRESET #.

Note: There are USER and FACTORY presets. 1-25 are USER presets & can be

overwritten. Presets 26-50 are identical to 1-25 (from the factory), but are

FACTORY presets &

cannot

be overwritten.

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Preset Name

This is the NAME of the currently selected preset.

Note: If this area reads “Not Loaded”, you must press the SELECT button (DATA

ENCODER) in to load the selected preset.

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Input Conﬁguration

These letters indicate how the inputs are conﬁgured. The “L” stands for LEFT &

the “R” stands for RIGHT.

Note: If there is an “M” here then the input is conﬁgured as “MONO”. This

means that a mono input was selected instead of stereo inputs in the System

Setup Wizard.

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GEQ/PEQ

These are the EQ modules. The “G”

is the input GRAPHIC EQ & the “P”

stands for the output PARAMETRIC

EQs.

This is the EQ button. Press this

button to enter the Graphic or

Parametric EQ modules.

Note: Pressing this button multiple

times will toggle through the input

GEQ & output PEQ modules.

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This is the input GEQ. It is used to help compensate for the coloration of the

room and provides a more tonally balanced sounding system within a venue.

GEQ (Graphic EQ)

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This is the ﬁrst page in the GEQ (Graphic EQ) module. The GEQ is the only

processor within the DriveRack PA that can be unlinked.

This displays

which INPUT you

have selected.

LR=Left & Right.

Here you can turn

the GEQ ON & OFF.

This GRAPH shows

the GEQ curve when

the EQ is set.

Here you can

FLATTEN and

RESTORE the GEQs

settings.

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This is the second page in the GEQ (Graphic EQ) module.

Here you can

select the

“FREQUENCY CENTER” or BAND that you would like

to edit.

This GRAPH shows

the GEQ curve when

the EQ is set.

Here you can adjust

the GAIN (boost or

cut) of the selected

frequency or band.

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This displays

which INPUT you

have selected.

LR=Left & Right.

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These are the output PEQ modules. They are generally used to help ﬂatten the

response of the loudspeaker drivers.

PEQ (Parametric EQ)

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