Full Range Application 2 (Sub-Satellite System) - dbx DriveRack PA2 Owner's Manual

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Full Range Application 2 (Sub-Satellite System)

The full range application may also be used for some 2-way powered sub-satellite speaker systems, where you have a pair of
powered mains and one or two powered subwoofers which are part of the same product series and are meant to be integrated
together. These type of integrated powered speaker systems are designed by the manufacturer to be easy to setup and use.
If you have such a system and PA2 tunings are available for your powered main and sub speakers, it is recommended that
you configure the PA2 for a 2-way system. See '2-Way Application' on page 53 for further information on this type
of application. If the PA2 does not contain tunings for your speakers and you are unable to download them from the online
database using the DriveRack PA2 control app, it is recommended that you configure the system as shown in the following
system diagram.
In this type of configuration, the PA2 will send full range signal (20 Hz - 20 kHz) through the HIGH outputs. The powered
subwoofer(s) would then perform the job of the crossover (separating the mid/high frequencies from the low frequencies). You
can still utilize most of the features in the PA2, with the exception of the crossover, and in some cases the limiters – as some
of these speaker systems may have built-in limiters which cannot be defeated. When the PA2 is configured for this type of
application using the Setup Wizard, only the HIGH outputs will be enabled; the MID and LOW outputs will be disabled and will
not pass audio.
Application Notes:
• Make sure your mixer and powered speakers are turned off before making connections.
• Make connections as described in 'Making Connections' on page 8 then apply power to the system according to
the instructions described in 'Applying Power' on page 10.
• Run the Setup Wizard and select the MONO input option if connecting your mixer to the PA2 via a single connection, or
select the STEREO input option if connecting the mixer to the PA2 via a left/right stereo connection.
• In the Setup Wizard, select the NOT LISTED option from the tuning list. If prompted, select the PASSIVE option for your
main speaker configuration and NO for subs.
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Powered Subwoofer
Wireless Router
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Analog Audio Connections
Omit Connection For Mono Systems
Mono Left Main
Powered Speaker
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Ethernet Connection L
Left Channel
IEC Power Cord R Right Channel
Right Main
Powered Speaker
Mixer R L/Mono
Wi-Fi Signal
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