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DriveRack PA2
The dbx DriveRack PA2 is a comprehensive loudspeaker management system designed to optimize and protect your professional audio setup. It seamlessly integrates between your mixer and amplifiers, featuring advanced AutoEQ and AFS for automatic room tuning and feedback elimination without compromising sound. Control is versatile, offering Ethernet connectivity for management via Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows devices. Intuitive Wizards simplify setup, while robust compression, limiting, equalization, and crossover functions ensure pristine, professional sound delivery in any environment.
$528.67
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
64
/ 84
#64 in Loudspeaker Management Systems
Price vs Category Average
-87%
Below average
Rack space
1
/ U
Who it's for
- Automated Setup Wizard
- Wireless Mobile Control
- Advanced AFS Algorithm
Who should skip it
- Requires External Router
- Limited Processing Flexibility
- Small Onboard Display
Key Specs
Rack space
1U
Analog Inputs
2 x Line Inputs, 1 x RTA Mic Input
Analog Outputs
6 x Line Outputs
A/D and D/A Conversion
24-bit with dbx Type IV Conversion System
Internal Processing
32-Bit Floating Point
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.003% Typical
Dimensions
17.25"W x 5.875"L x 1.75"H
Features
- Automatic room equalization with AutoEQ
- Proactive Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS)
- Remote control via Ethernet from mobile devices
- Intuitive setup wizards for easy configuration
- Integrated dbx compression and limiting
- Driver alignment delays for system timing
- Flexible crossover for 2-way or 3-way systems
- Access to manufacturer speaker tunings
What customers say
Users highly praise the DriveRack PA2 for dramatically improving live sound quality and clarity. Its core strength lies in ease of use, driven by the intuitive setup wizard and powerful AutoEQ function, which simplifies professional system tuning. The Advanced Feedback Suppression feature is consistently lauded for effectively controlling feedback. Mobile app control adds significant flexibility, allowing adjustments from anywhere in the venue. Many consider this unit an indispensable all-in-one solution, consolidating essential processing into one compact device. While advanced settings present a slight learning curve for some, the overall consensus confirms the PA2 delivers excellent, user-friendly results, making it a highly valued tool for elevating live audio performance.
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