DBX DriveRack PA2 2x6 Loudspeaker Management System with Mobile App Control
The DBX DriveRack PA2 is a 2-Input 6-Output Loudspeaker Management System with AutoEQ, Advanced Feedback Suppression, crossover, dbx compression, subharmonic synthesis and mobile app control via Android, iOS, Mac and Windows — everything needed to optimise and protect your PA system between the mixer and amplifiers.
The DBX DriveRack PA2 provides all the processing needed between a mixer and power amplifiers to optimise and protect a loudspeaker system — combining AutoEQ, Advanced Feedback Suppression, graphic and parametric EQ, dbx compression, subharmonic synthesis, crossover, limiting and driver alignment delays in a single 1U rack-mount unit.
Continuing the DriveRack legacy of powerful, great-sounding and affordable loudspeaker management, the PA2 adds mobile app control via Android, iOS, Mac and Windows devices over Ethernet, an updated AutoEQ algorithm, an enhanced AFS feedback suppression algorithm and an input delay module for delaying the FOH system to the backline — making it the definitive all-in-one loudspeaker management solution for live sound applications of any scale.
AutoEQ — Fast, Accurate & Non-Intrusive
The PA2's updated AutoEQ algorithm represents a significant advancement over previous DriveRack generations. Using the included RTA microphone to listen to the room, the new AutoEQ algorithm sets speaker levels and room EQ automatically in a matter of seconds — without subjecting the audience to lengthy broadcasts of pink noise. The result is a fast, accurate and non-intrusive automatic EQ experience that allows room adjustments to be made quickly at any point during setup or soundcheck.
Enhanced AFS Advanced Feedback Suppression
The PA2's enhanced AFS algorithm listens for and anticipates feedback before it has the chance to occur, automatically adjusting speaker output to eliminate it without altering the overall system tone. DBX engineers have revisited and significantly improved an already highly regarded algorithm — delivering faster, more precise feedback elimination that keeps performances clean and feedback-free without the tonal compromise that some feedback suppression systems can introduce.
Updated Wizard Setup Functions
Step-by-step Wizard functions guide users through easy, logical setup processes for level balancing, AutoEQ, Advanced Feedback Suppression and speaker tuning configuration. Built-in and regularly updated speaker tunings from most major loudspeaker manufacturers are accessible directly within the Wizard, ensuring the PA2 can be optimally configured for a wide range of popular speaker systems quickly and without specialist knowledge.
Mobile App Control via Ethernet
Full control of the DriveRack PA2 is available from any Android, iOS, Mac or Windows device via the free DriveRack PA2 mobile app over Ethernet — allowing every parameter to be adjusted remotely from anywhere in the venue during soundcheck and performance without returning to the rack. This makes the PA2 a genuinely powerful and flexible system management tool for engineers working alone or in smaller teams.
Comprehensive Input & Output Processing
Input processing includes dbx compression, AFS Advanced Feedback Suppression, graphic EQ, 8-band parametric EQ (adjusted automatically when using AutoEQ), subharmonic synthesis and a 100ms input delay for FOH-to-backline alignment. Output processing includes a fully configurable crossover supporting full-range, 2-way and 3-way system configurations, 8-band parametric EQs per output channel for speaker tunings, dbx limiting and driver alignment delays of up to 10ms per channel (60ms total) for time-alignment of complex multi-speaker systems.
DBX DriveRack PA2 Key Features:
- 2 Inputs / 6 Outputs: Flexible routing for full-range, 2-way and 3-way PA system configurations.
- Updated AutoEQ: Fast, accurate and non-intrusive automatic room EQ using the included RTA microphone — results in seconds without extended pink noise broadcasts.
- Enhanced AFS Advanced Feedback Suppression: Anticipates and eliminates feedback before it occurs without altering system tone.
- Mobile App Control: Full parameter control from any Android, iOS, Mac or Windows device over Ethernet.
- Updated Setup Wizards: Step-by-step guided setup with access to built-in and regularly updated speaker tunings from major manufacturers.
- Input Processing: dbx compression, AFS, graphic EQ, 8-band parametric EQ, subharmonic synthesis, 100ms input delay.
- Output Processing: Crossover (full-range, 2-way, 3-way), 8-band parametric EQ per output, dbx limiting, driver alignment delays (10ms per channel / 60ms total).
- dbx Type IV Conversion System: 112dB A-weighted A/D dynamic range for exceptional audio quality throughout the signal chain.
- 123dB Type IV Dynamic Range: With transient material, A-weighted — exceptional headroom and transparency.
- >110dB Dynamic Range: Clean, transparent processing with 0.003% typical THD+N at +4dBu.
- Electronically Balanced XLR Inputs & Outputs: RF filtered professional connectivity throughout.
- RTA Mic Phantom Power: +15V DC phantom power for the included RTA microphone.
- 48kHz Sample Rate: Professional audio processing sample rate throughout.
- 1U Rack Mountable: Standard 19" rack installation.
View our shipping and delivery information below. All prices include VAT.
Important notice for non-UK orders: Any order being shipping outside of the UK will incur an import tax. See below for more information.
Cut-off Times
Orders must be placed before 3:30pm to guarantee same-day dispatch. Any orders placed after this time are not guaranteed to be shipped the same day, and are more likely to be shipped the next working day.
To guarantee Saturday Delivery, orders must ideally be placed before 2pm.
We operate during office hours, Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm, and are closed during the weekend.
Orders placed over the weekend or Friday after cut-off will be processed and shipped the following Monday (or Tuesday during bank holidays).
Mainland UK Delivery Charges
Note: Next-day services are classed as working days (Mon-Fri) and do not include weekends. Please choose Saturday delivery if you require the item over the weekend.
Please also note orders with a high number of boxes may be subject to an additional charge.
All delivery options will be available at the checkout stage. Please ensure you add a mobile number to your order for tracking information.
Offshore & International
We ship to Scottish Highlands, Islands, Ireland and the EU. Please see the table below for base prices. Please note that these prices are subject to change based on the number of boxes.
The following postcodes fall under 'Highlands & Islands', and are subject to the above rates/lead time.
- Scottish Highlands: FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40 (excluding PA38), PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50
- Scottish Islands: HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA38, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3
If a UK Mainland next-day service is selected at checkout, please be aware that it won't be sent on that service.
If you require a next-day service to Northern Ireland and the highlands, get in touch so we can assist further.
EU Import Tax
Any goods shipped outside of the UK, over a certain value, will incur an import tax. The cost and rate will depend on the country and the order value.
This is a legal requirement and MUST be paid prior to delivery in order to receive your goods. You will be contacted by the courier once the order is dispatched to pay the fee.
Failure to pay import tax when applicable will result in the order being shipped back to Audio Volt. Any returned goods sent back to us due to non-payment of import tax are NOT ELIGIBLE for a refund on the shipping charge.
You can obtain an import duty estimate here.
Delivery Notes
On delivery, you must inspect the goods carefully for damage as Audio Volt is unable to accept responsibility for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of products unless the customer advises Audio Volt of such within three working days from the date of delivery.
60 Day Returns Policy
We ask that you follow these guidelines to help us process your return as quickly and efficiently as possible:
- Please keep your order reference to hand. This confirms your original order and gives us the necessary details to authorise the product's return.
- Contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369890 (or email info@audiovolt.co.uk). We will then send you an RMA number and a returns form, which needs to be completed and sent back with the returned item(s).
- If the order has been unpacked, re-package it to ensure that it is being returned in its original condition. Please make sure all items relating to the product are returned, including manuals and cables.
- When returning an item, please obtain a proof of postage receipt from the courier.
Returned items must be mailed within 10 days of when the RMA number has been issued. Items received with a post date 30 days after your requested return will NOT be eligible for refund.
Please note: our returns policy is quite straightforward, but there are a number of conditions that we ask our customers to comply with before applying:
- It is your responsibility to request a return. If you don't tell us you want to make a return, we don't know. Once you do tell us, we will do everything we can to action it.
- If you have not requested a return within 60 days of receiving an order, we will assume that you are intending to keep it, and we will not authorise a return.
- We always refund the payment according to how the original purchase was made and aim to do so within 72 hours of the return being received by us.
- Returned goods are liable for a restocking fee of 15% towards handling and repackaging if the order is not returned in its original, unopened packaging. This charge will be subject to our inspection of the returned goods.
- Delivery charges will not be refunded unless the delivered goods are faulty.
- Replacement products are dispatched immediately after the returned goods have been received and accepted by Audio Volt.
- Items that develop a fault within 30 days of delivery are eligible for a replacement or a refund. Delivery costs are also reimbursed for faulty items. Please contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369890 if you believe your item has developed a fault.
Finally, please remember that notifying us of your intention to apply for a return, saving the delivery paperwork and keeping the order in its original packaging will help both you and Audio Volt to process the return quickly.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions about our returns policy, please telephone us on 02476 369890 or email us at info@audiovolt.co.uk.
We operate during office hours, Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm, and are closed during the weekend.
