DBX DriveRack PA2

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DBX DriveRack PA2

DBX

DriveRack PA2

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 335357
Brand: DBX
Model: DriveRack PA2
Price: $548.90

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The DriveRack PA2 is a seriously powerful tool for live sound engineers and anyone running a more complex PA system. It streamlines speaker management, tames feedback effectively, and offers a ton of customization options—a significant step up from simpler processors, especially for bands needing precise control over their sound.

Product Description

  • DBX DriveRack PA2
  • Digital Speaker Management System
  • 31-Band graphic equaliser
  • 8-Band parametric input EQ with auto EQ function
  • Limiter
  • Crossover
  • Compressor
  • Subharmonic synthesiser
  • Output delay up to 3.4 m/10 ms
  • Input delay up to 34 m/100 ms
  • Feedback suppressor with 12 notch filters 1/80 octave
  • 8-Band parametric output EQ also for speaker tuning
  • 1/3 Octave band real time analyser
  • Pink noise generator
  • Remote control via Mac/Windows/Android/iOS
  • 2 XLR inputs
  • XLR input with 15 V phantom power for optional measuring microphone
  • 6 XLR outputs male
  • Ethernet connection
  • USB connection
  • Format: 19" / 1 U
PROS
  • • Excellent feedback suppression, noticeably quieter than previous models
  • • Flexible routing allows complex system configurations with ease
  • • The included measuring microphone simplifies room correction significantly
  • • Robust 1U rackmount construction feels solid and dependable
CONS
  • • The user interface, while improved, still has a learning curve
  • • Limited dynamic range on some processing chains can introduce noise
  • • The subharmonic synthesizer isn't a replacement for a dedicated sub.

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Key Features

Channels 2 inputs, 6 outputs
Processing 31-band GEQ, 8-band parametric EQ, Limiter, Crossover, Compressor, Subharmonic Synthesizer, Feedback Suppressor
Connections 2 XLR inputs (1 with phantom power), 6 XLR outputs, Ethernet, USB
Controls Remote control via Mac/Windows/Android/iOS, Real-Time Analyzer, Pink Noise Generator
Weight 7.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PA2's feedback suppressor is noticeably more sophisticated with its 1/80th octave notch filters, offering more precise targeting and less noticeable artifacts.
While not a replacement for a calibrated studio mic, it's surprisingly accurate for basic room correction and provides a good starting point for system tuning.
It's more than capable for smaller systems, though you might not utilize all features; the feedback suppression and EQ alone justify the investment for venues with challenging acoustics.

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