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dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System

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dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System
Key Features
  • 5 x 6 Routing / 3 x 6 Signal Processing
  • Enhanced AFS Feedback Elimination
  • AutoEQ For Room Equalization
  • dbx Compression/Limiting
The DriveRack VENU360 from dbx is a loudspeaker-management processor designed to protect and optimize front-of-the house, stage monitor, delay-fill, and zone loudspeaker systems in clubs, outdoor music events, or houses of worship.
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dbx VENU360 Overview

The DriveRack VENU360 from dbx is a loudspeaker-management processor designed to protect and optimize front-of-the house, stage monitor, delay-fill, and zone loudspeaker systems in clubs, outdoor music events, or houses of worship.

Connect the VENU360 between your mixer and amplifiers/powered speakers, and use it for precise feedback elimination, automatic speaker level and room equalization, crossover-frequency setting, dbx compression/limiting, driver alignment delay, and more.

The unit provides a 5 x 6 routing/mixing matrix (using four AES signals and one analog signal) and a 3 x 6 signal processing chain. The 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with dbx Type IV conversion protect the incoming audio signal from accidental digital clipping at the A/D stage, while the 32-bit floating point, 48 / 96 kHz internal processing produces professional audio quality with high headroom and wide dynamic range.

For easy operation, the Wizard functions guide you through simple, step-by-step processes to help you quickly configure the unit. For more control, you can use the manual mode which lets you customize each parameter separately. A large, bright, LCD display and nine 6-segment signal meters provide easy-to-read visual feedback. Additionally, the free DriveRack VENU360 control application offers network control via the built-in Ethernet port, and is available for iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows-compatible devices.

Provides a 5 x 6 routing/mixing matrix with a 3 x 6 signal processing chain
24-bit A/D & D/A converters with dbx Type IV conversion and 48 / 96 kHz, 32-bit floating-point processing – with sample rate conversion
Setup Wizard for easy system configuration and Level Assist Wizard for system level balancing
AutoEQ Wizard for fast & accurate room equalization using 10-band parametric EQ; further user adjustments can be made to bands 11 to 14
AFS Wizard for easy & accurate feedback suppression
Support for multi-mono, stereo, LCR, & aux-fed sub input configurations
Selectable 31-Band graphic EQ or 12-band parametric EQ with narrow notch capabilities for speaker tuning
Input Delay processing for aligning the sound system of the stage backline, and Fill Delay processing for balcony & tower delays – up to 3000 ms total cascaded delay time (3 x configurable delay modules at 1000 ms each)
dbx compression with dbx PeakStopPlus output limiters
Crossover with support for full range up to mono 6-way configurations – selectable crossover filter types & slope rates with adjustable polarity & variable phase control
Noise Gate to remove unwanted low-level noise in sound system
Subharmonic Synthesis for deep, punchy bass
3 x XLR inputs (selectable between 4 x AES or 3 x analog input channels), and 6 x analog outputs
Front-panel RTA mic input with 48V phantom power
Built-in signal generator & RTA for system fine-tuning & troubleshooting
Large, bright, easy-to-read LCD display and 6-segment signal meters with input clip & output limiter indicators
25 x factory / 75 x user presets with various speaker & amplifier tunings included
Network control via the free VENU360 Control Application for iOS, Android, Mac & Windows-compatible devices
UPC: 691991033797

dbx VENU360 Specs

Inputs
Number of Inputs: 3 x analog line inputs / 2 x AES digital inputs (shared connectors), 1 x RTA mic input

Connectors: 3 x female XLRs (2 x selectable between analog / AES digital audio formats), 1 x female XLR RTA mic input

Type: Electronically balanced, RF filtered

Impedance: > 30 kOhms, balanced line to line

Max Input Level (Line Inputs): > +28 dBu, balanced, ≤ 1% THD

CMRR: > 50 dB at 1 kHz

RTA Mic Preamp Phantom Power: +48 VDC
Analog Outputs
Number of Outputs: 6 x line outputs

Connectors: Male XLR

Type: Electronically balanced, RF filtered

Impedance: 120 Ohms, balanced line to line

Max Output Level: +22 dBu, balanced, ≤1% THD

Alignment Delay: Up to 1000 ms per output channel
A/D Conversion
A/D Converter: 24-bit with dbx Type IV conversion system

A/D Dynamic Range: 117 dB A-weighted, 114 dB unweighted, 22 kHz BW

Type IV Dynamic Range (22 kHz BW): 129 dB with transient material / A-weighted, 126 dB with transient material / unweighted, 121 dB typical with program material / A-weighted
D/A Conversion
D/A Converter: 24-bit

D/A Dynamic Range: 116 dB A-weighted, 113 dB unweighted, 22 kHz BW
System Performance
Internal Processing Wordlength: 32-bit floating point

Supported Sample Rates: 48/96 kHz (32-192 kHz using sample rate conversion)

Dynamic Range: 114 dB A-weighted, 110 dB unweighted

THD+Noise: 0.0025% typical at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, 0 dB input gain

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 /- 0.5 dB

Interchannel Crosstalk: < -97 dB, -105 dB typical 20-20 kHz, +4 dBu, all channels measured

Latency: 2.57 ms at 48 kHz, 2.28 ms at 96 kHz (Analog input to output) / 2.31 ms at 48 kHz, 2.15 ms at 96 kHz (Digital AES input to output)

Operating Temperature: 32 to 104° F / 0 to 40° C
Compatibility
N/A
Power Supply
Operating Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption: 30 W
Dimensions
1.75 x 19.00 x 8.00" / 4.45 x 48.26 x 20.32 cm
Weight
5.48 lb / 2.49 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22.2 x 11.4 x 3.7"

dbx VENU360 Reviews

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Is this venue360 model with Dante ?

Is this venue360 model with Dante ?
Asked by: Divyesh
No, the dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System does not include Dante. The model with Dante was the dbx DriveRack VENU360-D Loudspeaker Management System with Dante (B&amp;H # DBVENU360DAN), which has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2024-07-29

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i cannot find Manual for 360 venue, does it work with Mackie Spekrs ?
Asked by: Anonymous
yes, it works with any speaker. But it has tuning files available specific to JBL speakers.
Answered by: Ron
Date published: 2019-03-23

As relates to the PA2 (479), the 260 (699), and ...

As relates to the PA2 (479), the 260 (699), and the 360 (995), what would I not be able to do with these units absent an RTA-M microphone?
Asked by: Christian
All units mentioned provide similar functionality with varying degrees of feature sets. The dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System expands on the feature set of the dbx DriveRack 260 and dbx DriveRack PA2 with more crossover capabilities, more bands for EQ, and more I/O and signal processing.
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2024-09-19

In a few words, what are the major differences ...

In a few words, what are the major differences between the PA2 (479), the 260 (699), and the 360 (995)? Say, for a venue of 100 to 200 people. Thanks!
Asked by: Christian
All units mentioned provide similar functionality with varying degrees of feature sets. The dbx DriveRack VENU360 Loudspeaker Management System expands on the feature set of the dbx DriveRack 260 and dbx DriveRack PA2 with more crossover capabilities, more bands for EQ, and more I/O and signal processing.
Answered by: Matt Z
Date published: 2021-12-21
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