The dbx DriveRack 260 is a loudspeaker management processor with two inputs and six outputs. It sits between the mixer and the amplifiers and handles EQ, dynamics, feedback suppression, crossover, delay and routing for touring rigs and installed systems.

The input stage has a linkable 28-band graphic EQ, a dbx stereo compressor, Advanced Feedback Suppression and the dbx 120A subharmonic synthesizer. Each of the six outputs adds parametric EQ, a PeakStopPlus limiter for speaker protection and alignment delay. A pink noise generator, a full-time RTA and an Auto-EQ function help tune the room, and the setup wizard includes JBL speaker and Crown amplifier tunings. Control inputs accept wall-panel zone controllers, and security lockout protects the settings.

Features

• 2 inputs and 6 outputs on XLR connectors, plus an RTA mic input
• Linkable 28-band graphic EQ and parametric EQ
• dbx compression and PeakStopPlus limiting
• Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS)
• dbx 120A subharmonic synthesizer
• Full bandpass, crossover and routing configurations
• 2.7 seconds of alignment and zone delay
• Pink noise generator and full-time RTA
• Auto-EQ and auto gain control
• Setup wizard with JBL speaker and Crown amplifier tunings
• RS-232 control from a PC
• Wall-panel control inputs and security lockout

Specifications

• Inputs: 2 line inputs on female XLR, 1 RTA mic input on XLR
• Input Type: Electronically balanced, RF filtered
• Input Impedance: More than 40k ohms
• Maximum Input Level: +30 dBu with the input jumpers in the +30 position
• CMRR: More than 45 dB
• RTA Mic Phantom Power: +15 VDC
• Outputs: 6, male XLR, electronically balanced, RF filtered
• Output Impedance: 120 ohms
• Maximum Output Level: +22 dBu
• A/D Conversion: dbx Type IV
• A/D Dynamic Range: More than 113 dB A-weighted, more than 110 dB unweighted (line)
• D/A Dynamic Range: 112 dB A-weighted, 109 dB unweighted
• Dynamic Range: More than 110 dB A-weighted, more than 107 dB unweighted
• Sample Rate: 48 kHz
• THD+Noise: 0.003% typical at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, 0 dB gain
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
• Delay: Up to 2.7 seconds of alignment and zone delay
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.75 x 19 x 7.875 in. (44 x 483 x 200 mm)
• Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)

In the Box

• dbx DriveRack 260 processor
• Power cable
• Null modem cable
• Rack mount screw kit