Front Panel Connections - dbx DriveRack PA User Manual

DriveRack PA+
Section 2
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Getting Started

2.2 Front Panel Connections

RTA MIC Input
This balanced XLR input is used for the connection of an RTA microphone. This allows the
PA+ to measure pink noise that is sent through the speakers. The Auto-EQ Wizard can then
optimize the EQ settings for any room. You can also use the full-time RTA feature to monitor
levels and make adjustments yourself.
Data Wheel
The Data Wheel of the DriveRack PA+ is used to scroll through the preset menu, load presets,
select parameters and edit parameter values.
LCD Display
The backlit LCD display of the DriveRack PA+ provides the user with all of the vital processing
information for the DriveRack PA+ including: signal routing, effect block editing and Wizard
functions. The display will also notify the user if any internal clipping is taking place within
the unit. The following message will appear: CLIP.
Function Buttons
The function button array of the DriveRack PA+ allows direct access to all editing and
navigating functions.
Input Headroom Meters
The DriveRack PA+ provides the user with two independent six-segment input headroom
meters that range from Signal Present to 0 dBFS (maximum input). These meters monitor the
signal level right after the input module.
Output Headroom Meters
The DriveRack PA+ provides the user with six independent five-segment output headroom
meters that range from Signal Present to 0 dBFS (maximum output).
Threshold Meters
The three color threshold meters indicate that the threshold level has been exceeded within
the Limiter section, and gain reduction may be taking place within the specific output
channel. Green is under threshold, Yellow is at threshold and Red is over threshold.
Output Mute Buttons
Each output channel of the DriveRack PA+ contains a Mute button.
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