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dbx DriveRack PX - Powered Speaker Optimizer

  • Price: $399.95
  • Mail In Rebate -$100.00 (see details)
    offer ends JUN 30 '13
  • B&H # DBPX
  • Mfr# PX

Product Highlights

  • Multiple Digital Processors
  • Speaker Profiles Setup Wizard
  • Measurement Microphone
  • dbx Type IV Conversion
 

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The DriveRack PX from dbx is a powered-speaker optimizer containing everything needed to get the most out of a stereo powered speaker system. It provides an effective way to manage all aspects of powered loudspeaker management for public address system applications. With its large compliment of digital processors, the unit could be the only device needed between a mixer and powered speakers.

The processor contains a Real Time Analyzer (RTA) and comes with a dbx M2 measurement microphone. These allow the user to easily optimize a system through the use of the DriveRack PX Wizards for quick and accurate venue setups. For example, the Auto-EQ Wizard automatically adjusts the response of the system by producing pink noise and adjusting the Graphic EQ until the RTA matches a selected response.

Easy to set-up, a patented Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS) system helps tame nasty feedback and allows for operation at higher sound levels. A sub-harmonic synthesizer extends bass response for enhanced bottom end, while classic dbx compression and PeakPlus limiting keeps levels consistent.

Stereo feedback elimination with twelve feedback notch filters
Stereo twenty-eight band graphic EQ
Classic dbx compressor
120A sub-harmonic synthesizer
Stereo multi-band parametric EQ
Stereo PeakPlus limiters
Pink noise generator
Auto-EQTM with twenty-eight band RTA (Real Time Analyser)
JBL and other popular powered speakers included in Setup Wizard
JBL preset speaker combinations
dbx M2 measurement microphone and zippered pouch included
Front panel RTA microphone XLR input with phantom power
Twenty-five user and twenty-five factory programs
24-bit ADC and DAC with >110dB dynamic range
dbx Type IV conversion system
Full graphic LCD display
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.5dB
Dynamic Range A/D
110dB A-weighted
107dB unweighted
DA
112dB A-weighted
110dB unweighted
Inputs 2 x XLR Line
1 x XLR RTA Microphone
Outputs 2 x XLR Line
2 x XLR Sub (mono or stereo)
Input Impedance >40kΩ
Output Impedance 120Ω
Maximum Input Level +20dBu
Maximum Output Level +20dBu
Sample Rate 48kHz
Phantom Power +15VDC
Crosstalk <-110dB, 120dB typical (interchannel)
THD + N Not specified by manufacturer
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1U 19" rack
Weight Not specified by manufacturer
Specialties RTA Microphone EIN: <-110dBu, 22Hz to 22kHz, 150Ω
dbx DriveRack PX - Powered Speaker Optimizer
  • AC Power Cable
  • M2 Measurement Microphone
  • Zippered Microphone Pouch
  • Two (2) Year Warranty to Original Owner
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    dbxDriveRack PX - Powered Speaker Optimizer
     
    5.0

    (based on 3 reviews)

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    5.0

    Little but does great job

    By Dave

    from Quebec, Canada

    About Me Novice

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact Design
    • Excellent Sound Quality
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Events
      • Mobile DJ

      Comments about dbx DriveRack PX - Powered Speaker Optimizer:

      I only had a cheap 31-bands EQ with a sub output. The sound quality wasn't so good. So, I bought a DriveRack PX. It does what you need for a 2 way sound system, whatever you have a active or passive system, it gives you the control on the crossover and the EQ. I like the crossover because it's accurate and easy to use. The AUTO-EQ wizard is good, but I think that it's only a starting point. I suggest to adjust it to your taste, because in my case, the sound was too clear. And yes, the Driverack PX make the sound system sound more clearer and louder" Why ? May be the crossover is better than several other brands.

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      5.0

      really [...] nice price

      By drums34

      from shamokin pa

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Sound
      • Easy To Use
      • Powerful

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Amateur Recording
        • Home Studio
        • Performances
        • Professional Recording

        Comments about dbx DriveRack PX - Powered Speaker Optimizer:

        great company [...] ,made my system more clearer with more punch i really like it !!this is a must for every sound system!

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        5.0

        Great sounding unit, does what it claims

        By Rusty

        from Stow, Ohio

        About Me Professional Musician

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Easy To Use
        • Powerful
        • Professional Functions
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Events
          • Mobile DJ
          • Performances

          Comments about dbx DriveRack PX - Powered Speaker Optimizer:

          How I use the PX :
          I use the PX on my little bar-band's system. Our PA is a 12-ch mixer and 2 QSC K-series speakers, primarily for 3 vocals, with a tiny bit of two guitars for carry. No sub-woofers. We use IEMs, no wedges.

          What's so great about it?
          We bought the PX mostly for the auto-EQ and limiting functions but the anti-feedback (AFS) has been a great help in venues where we have to place the FOH speakers behind the mics.
          The setup wizards are a very useful feature, especially for setting up the gain structure.
          Manually navigating through the various functions is somewhat intuitive and not too difficult.
          I have noticed NO degredation or coloration of the audio quality caused by the Driverack PX, unless I get carried away with extreme settings.

          What's not so great about it?
          I have no complaints about the PX.

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