DBX Driverack PA+ ...

[smbpro]

Hi all, just a possibly simply question that Im sure has a simple answer..

 

I need a the DBX driverack PA + to split my Left and Right stereo signal in to 4 signals consisting of Left(main) Left (fill) and Right(main) Right (fill). All the signals need to be mid to high range and be EQed in the same way. Am I using the right peice of kit or not? Thanks

[cedd]

From the couple of times I've played with one, the DRPA+ tends to be built wth 3 way or 2 way stereosystems in mind (the inputs and outputs are even labelled on the casing "High, Mid and Low"). That said, I have one at the minute doing a 6 speaker full range setup. There isn't a preset for that, I had to make one and ind all thr crossovers, EQ, etc.. all the way out and start again.

So it is possible to be flexible, but it's a real pain! Takes a lot of time on the front panel sussing out what all the buttns do in different modes. I've never tried it in your setup (and the one I used previously is installed at a church some distance away so I can't check).

Our local theatre uses the Alto unit and it's working a dream, and it's PC configurable!

[Shez]

Welcome to the forum!

 

What's the difference between the signal that goes to the main left and the fill left?

[smbpro]

Welcome to the forum!

 

What's the difference between the signal that goes to the main left and the fill left?

 

The level and the eq possibly.

 

Thanks for the welcome

[Shez]

You can certainly do that with the DR 260 I use but for the PA+, you might need to RTFM. A quick glance at its internal routing diagram suggests it might not be ideal for the job though. Do you already have one or are you just looking in to buying one if it's suitable?

[abbotsmike]

If you haven't bought already, I'd strongly suggest looking at the Behringer DCX2496. I know its a berry, but has a repuation for being one of their few gems. It is also possible to program via a PC connection, which is apparently very easy to do, when compared to the front panel and the Driverack.

[smbpro]

If you haven't bought already, I'd strongly suggest looking at the Behringer DCX2496. I know its a berry, but has a repuation for being one of their few gems. It is also possible to program via a PC connection, which is apparently very easy to do, when compared to the front panel and the Driverack.

Thank to all for your help. I think I will got with the DCX2496 as it is cheeper and has more acessable functions

[Sound In Gloucestershire]

im wondering about the conflicting information

 

in the first post you say they will have the same EQ

 

in your 2nd post you say the EQ could be different?

 

if they will have the same EQ, then why do you need a box to do this? Surely you just need an active crossover to ensure the output is mid/high and then split it?

[james.sealey]

If you haven't bought already, I'd strongly suggest looking at the Behringer DCX2496. I know its a berry, but has a repuation for being one of their few gems. It is also possible to program via a PC connection, which is apparently very easy to do, when compared to the front panel and the Driverack.

 

I'll give a +1 for that. Having known and used DCX2496's for a number of years now, I was flabbergasted at the lack of features/control/customisable scope contained within the PA+. I think when it dawned on me that I would struggle to get what I needed out of it I muttered something along the lines of 'I could bloody do it with a DCX!'.

 

The PA+ at a glance appears to be a good step up from the PA, but in reality the only difference I can see is the addition of the USB socket on the back, which would lead most folk to believe it has some sort of PC control interface. It hasn't. And in actual fact it is only used to update the firmware on the device!

 

Obviously the downside is the fact it has Behringer written on the front, but you certainly cannot knock it for functionality, ease of use, and straight forward PC control!

 

A concurrent post has been automatically merged from this point on.

 

One good point to the PA+ is the setup wizards. If you have amps/cabs/active cabs that are programmed into the device it will automatically eq, crossover and advise on amplifier gain levels.

 

I get the impression it is more geared up for someone who doesn't have any technical knowledge/time to learn and just wants a very 'plug and play' setup.

[benhyman]

260 is the way forward - really easy to use, wizard based setup and sounds OK, I would prefer to install something dbx than Behringer... but let's not start another discussion!