dbx DriveRack 480 Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs
Number of Inputs: 4 (Inputs 3 or 4 can be selected as an RTA mic
input)
Connectors: Female XLR
Type: Electronically balanced/RF filtered
Impedance: >40kΩ
Max Input line Level: +30 dBu
Max input RTA Level: -10 dBu
CMRR: >40 dB typical, >55 dB at 1kHz
Maximum Input Level: Hardware selectable for +30, +22, +14 dBu
Input Gain Range RTA: 10 dB to 70 dB w/60 dB typical
Outputs
Number of Outputs: 8
Connectors: Male XLR
Type: Electronically balanced, RF filtered
Impedance: 120Ω
Output Transformers: Optional
Max Output Level: +25.5 dBu into 1kΩ
A/D Performance
Type: dbx Type IV™ Conversion System
Dynamic Range line: >112 dB unweighted, 115 dB A-weighted
Type IV™ dynamic range: 127 dB with transient material,
A-weighted, 22kHz BW
125 dB with transient material,
unweighted, 22kHz BW
119 dB typical with program material,
A-weighted, 22kHz BW
Sample Rate: 48kHz
A/D Wordlength: 24 bits
D/A Performance
Dynamic Range: 112 dB unweighted, 115 dB A-weighted
Sample Rate: 48kHz
D/A Wordlength: 24 bits
System Performance
Internal Wordlength: 48 bits
THD + Noise: 0.003% typical at +4 dBu, 1kHz, 0dB input gain
Frequency Response: 20Hz- 20kHz, +/-0.1 dB
Interchannel Crosstalk: <-85 dB at 1kHz, 0 dB input gain
Pre EQ
Type: One 31-band Graphic EQ per input channel, or
9 band Parametric EQ per input channel
RTA can be substituted for EQ in channels 3 and 4
Range: +/-12 dB range
Notch Filters
Number: 1-5 per input channel not to exceed 10 for all
input channels
- Preliminary specifications, subject to change
without notice.
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Pre Delay
Length: 680ms/channel
Crossover 27 variations
Type: 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x5, 1x6
2x3, 2x4, 2x5, 2x6, 2x7, 2x8, 3x4, 3x5, 3x6, 3x7,
3x8, 4x6, 4x8
Filter Type: Butterworth, Bessel, or Linkwitz-Riley
Slope: 6, 12, 18, 24 dB per Octave for Butterworth and
Bessel
12, 24, 36, 48 dB per Octave for Linkwitz-Riley
Post EQ
Type: Parametric
Number: 4 EQ bands per output channel
Range: +/-15 dB range
Dynamics
Type: Compressor/Limiter with PeakStopPlus™,
VariKnee™ and OverEasy®
Post Delay (Driver Alignment)
Length: 170 ms per output channel
Pink Noise Generator
Position: Pink noise inserted on selected input(s)
Phase Compensation
Number: One per output channel
Amount: 0-180 degrees phase shift
Output Polarity: Reversible
Miscellaneous
Output Transformers: Optional
Network: Proprietary RS-485 Backbone
GUI: RS-232 interface for computer display and
configuration
Flying Fader Remote: Optional dbx 480R
ROM Upgrade: Flash upgradeable through RS-232
dbx 481 Description
One rack space unit with 4 inputs and 8 output on Euroblock connectors.
Internal specifications same as dbx 480.
dbx 482 Description
Two rack space unit with 4 inputs and 8 output on XLR connectors. Output
transformers optional. Internal specifications same as dbx 480.
dbx 480R Description
Motorized fader remote control surface for DriveRack™ units.
dbx 480P Description
One rack space power supply for dbx 480R Remote control unit.
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DriveRack™
Complete Equalization & Loudspeaker Management System
DriveRack™
The is a perfect example of why
dbx has always been synonymous with innovative ideas and
a leader in cutting edge technology. Designed to be the
only device necessary between the mixer and the power
amps, the DriveRack™ exceeded our goal. Every tool you
could ever ask for has been included, and is completely
configurable.
The DriveRack™ is an all inclusive loud speaker man-
agement system versatile enough to suit any sound rein-
forcement, monitoring, or install application. There are five
components available in the DriveRack™ line providing
quick and easy solutions to every imaginable scenario
across the audio spectrum.
The DriveRack™ system is comprised of several ele-
®
480
ments including the , which can act as the master
controller unit. The 480 is capable of controlling as many
481 482
and units as your application requires
through the DriveRack™ network communication
interface. In addition, the entire system can be controlled
480R
and programmed by a single remote control
unit or by a PC via the GUI interface.
It seems like such a simple idea to have one system
post mix processing
capable of handling all of the
signal routing master controller
and ,with one
capable of communicating with all the processing at once.
However, it took the creative insight of a leader in audio
innovations to think of it. It's no wonder that dbx has been
a legend in the audio industry for over 25 years.