DriveRack PA2

Complete Loudspeaker Management System

DriveRack PA2
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control app for all 4 major OSes

All you need to get the most from your PA. Now with complete control from your mobile device.

The DriveRack® PA2 provides all the processing you need between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect your loudspeakers. With the latest advancements in dbx’s proprietary AutoEQ™ and AFS™ algorithms, a new input delay module for delaying the FOH system to the backline, Ethernet control via an Android®, iOS®, Mac®, or Windows® device, and updated Wizards, the DriveRack PA2 continues the DriveRack legacy of great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management processors, for a whole new generation.

AutoEQ™

New, improved AutoEQ algorithm ensures an extremely accurate, fast, and non-intrusive automatic EQ experience.

With the RTA Mic “listening” to your room, the new, updated DriveRack PA2 AutoEQ algorithm sets speaker levels and room EQ automatically in a matter of seconds. This means room adjustments can now be made very quickly, without subjecting the audience to annoying, lengthy broadcasts of pink noise.

Enhanced AFS™ Feedback Elimination

Enhanced AFS™ algorithm for faster, more precise feedback elimination, without adversely affecting your system’s tone.

Nothing turns audiences away like annoying and potentially painful audio feedback. Fortunately, dbx engineers have revisited their already-stellar Advanced Feedback Suppression algorithm and made it work even better. The DriveRack PA2 listens for and anticipates feedback and adjusts speaker output automatically before it even has a chance, while never altering your sound.

Updated Wizard Setup Functions

Updated Wizards make initial set up easy, while ensuring speaker tunings and other settings are up-to-date.

Wizard functions on the DriveRack PA2 guide you through easy, step-by-step processes to help you get the most from your loudspeaker system. Helps you easily configure level balancing, AutoEQ, Advanced Feedback Suppression, and provides access to built-in and constantly updating speaker tunings from most major speaker manufacturers.

Available Input Processing

  • dbx Compression
  • AFS™ (Advanced Feedback Suppression)
  • Graphic EQ
  • 8-Band Parametric EQ (adjusted when using the AutoEQ)
  • Subharmonic Synthesis

Available Output Processing

  • Crossover (supports full range, 2-way, and 3-way systems)
  • 8-Band Parametric EQs (used for speaker tunings)
  • dbx Limiting
  • Driver Alignment Delays

Recommended for: Installed, Portable, Tour.

Features

  • All New Setup Wizard
  • Streamlined AutoEQ™
  • All New AFS™ (Advanced Feedback Suppression)
  • Mobile Control (Android®, iOS®, Mac®, Windows®)
  • dbx Compression
  • Graphic EQ
  • 8-Band Parametric EQ (adjusted when using the AutoEQ) Input
  • Subharmonic Synthesis
  • Crossover (supports full range, 2-way, and 3-way systems)
  • 8-Band Parametric EQs (used for speaker tunings) Output
  • dbx Limiting
  • Driver Alignment Delays

 

Tested Wireless Routers:

  • Dlink 636L
  • Dlink Cloud router 2000
  • Cisco / linksys: WRT54G2V1
  • Netgear WGR614 v7
  • Netgear WNR 1000

(Other routers are likely compatible. This list represents those which have been tested thus far.)

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Case Studies

Downloads

  Version Language Size Uploaded
file type icon DriveRack PA2 Safety & Compliance Document-English
en updated: Mar 2024
  en  290 KB Mar 2024
file type icon Feedback_Prevention_And_Suppression.pdf
en updated: Mar 2024
  en  1.26 MB Mar 2024
file type icon PA2_Tuning_List.pdf
en updated: Mar 2024
  en  121 KB Mar 2024
file type icon DriveRack PA2 Owner's Manual-German
de updated: Mar 2024
  de  4.11 MB Mar 2024
file type icon DriveRack PA2 Owner's Manual-Spanish
es updated: Mar 2024
  es  4.11 MB Mar 2024
file type icon DriveRack PA2 Owner's Manual-French
fr updated: Mar 2024
  fr  4.11 MB Mar 2024
file type icon DriveRack PA2 Owner's Manual-English
en updated: Mar 2024
  en  4.17 MB Mar 2024
file type icon DriveRack PA2 Quickstart Guide-English
en updated: Mar 2024
  en  1.78 MB Mar 2024
Software
platform icon PA2 Control App
version 1.1.4, updated: Apr 2023
1.1.4     34.2 MB Apr 2023
platform icon PA2 Control App
version 1.1.4, updated: Apr 2023
1.1.4     57.7 MB Apr 2023
platform icon PA2 Firmware Updater
version 1.2.0.0, updated: Mar 2017
1.2.0.0     5.92 MB Mar 2017
platform icon PA2 Control App
version 1.1.1, updated: Apr 2023
1.1.1     Apr 2023
platform icon PA2 Control App
version 1.1.4, updated: Apr 2023
1.1.4     Apr 2023

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Specifications

Input (2) line inputs. (1) RTA Mic input
Input Connectors (2) Female XLR line inputs. (1) Female XLR RTA Mic input
Input Type Electronically balanced/RF filtered
Input Impedance >50 kohm
A/D Converter dbx Type IV™ Conversion System
CMRR > 45dB
Mic Preamp Phantom Power +15VDC (RTA)
Mic Preamp Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) < -117dB, 22Hz-22kHz, 150 ohm (RTA)
Output (6) Line Outputs
Output Connectors Male XLR
Output Type Electronically balanced, RF filtered
Output Impedance 120 Ω
Max Output +20dBu
A/D Dynamic Range 112 dB A-weighted, 110 dB unweighted
Type IV Dynamic Range 123 dB with transient material, A-weighted, 22kHz BW; 121 dB with transient material, unweighted, 22kHz BW; 115 dB typical with program material, A-weighted, 22kHz BW
Input Delay Length 100ms
Alignment Delay 10ms per channel (60ms total)
Sample Rate 48kHz
Dynamic Range >110 dB A-weighted, >107dB unweighted
THD+Noise 0.003% typical at +4dBu, 1kHz, 0dB input gain
Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz, +/- 0.5dB
Interchannel Crosstalk < -110 dB, -120dB typical (input-to-output: < -100 dB)
Operating Voltage 100-120VAC 50/60 Hz - EU: 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 22 W
Unit Weight 5.25 lbs. (2.4 kg)
Shipping Weight 6.75 lbs. (3.1 kg)
Dimensions 1.75” (H) x 5.75” (D) x 19” (W), 4.4cm (H) x 14.6cm (D) x 48.26cm (W)
D/A Dynamic Range 112 dB A-weighted, 110dB unweighted

Accessories

RTA-M | Reference Microphone
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The optional RTA-M real time audio analyzing mic is the perfect accessory tool for the DriveRack PA series (PA, PX, PA+, PA2) and 260. Used in conjunction with the System Setup Wizard and Auto EQ Wizard the RTA-M is ideal for optimizing the sound quality of even the most difficult of acoustic environments.

The RTA-M is an omni-directional, flat frequency measurement microphone specially designed for the Driverack series to pick up all frequencies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz , ensuring accurate "pinking"/real-time analysis of your audio. It runs on phantom power (supplied by the Driverack units) and comes with a clip and case.

  • Polar Pattern : omni-directional
  • Element : back electret-Condenser
  • Frequency Response : 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Impedance : 250 30% (at 1,000Hz)
  • Sensitivity : -63 dB +-3 dB ( 0 dB=1V/ microbar 1,000 Hz indicated by open circuit )
  • Operating Voltage : phantom power 9V-52VDC

Documentation

News

Support/FAQs

DriveRack PA2 FAQs

How Can I Hard Reset the PA2?
Press and hold the STORE button while powering on the PA2.
Wait for the display to read, "FACTORY RESET."
Release the STORE button, and press the WIZARD button.
Setting Up A Wireless Network for the PA2

Please watch the following video for an overview of using a wireless connection: