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User ManualDriveRack®Complete Equalization & Loudspeaker Management SystemFeaturingCustom Tunings260

2DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 11.1 Rear Panel Connections IEC Power Cord ReceptacleThe DriveRack 260 comes with a power supply that will ac

DriveRack®3DriveRack® User ManualSection 11.2 Front Panel LCD DisplayThe backlit LCD display of the DriveRack 260 provides the user with all of the

4DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 11.3 Quick StartFor those of you that wish to jump right in, the following information has been provided to a

DriveRack®5DriveRack® User ManualSection 1Step-by-step Setup ProcedureGetting Started

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WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTIONREAD THE FOLLOWING:KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONSHEED ALL WARNINGSFOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSTHE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DR

12DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 1Getting Started

EDITINGFUNCTIONSEditing FunctionsSection 2DriveRack®

14DriveRack®DriveRack® User Manual2.1 Basic Navigation ModesNavigational aspects of the DriveRack 260 are simple and as follows. 1. FX buttons - This

DriveRack®15DriveRack® User Manual 2.3 Navigating the Pre-EQ Section (28-GEQ and PEQ) The EQ button toggles through the EQs used in each channel of th

16DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 22.5 Navigating the Other Section Navigating the Delay SectionDelay - On/OffLength - Delay Time - Course, Fi

DriveRack®17DriveRack® User Manual2.7 Navigating the Delay SectionNavigating the Delay SectionDelay - On/OffLength - Delay Time - Course, FineUnits -

18DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 22.9 Navigating the Wizard SectionNavigating the Delay SectionDelay - On/OffLength - Delay Time - Course, F

CONFIGURATIONFUNCTIONSSOFTWARESection 3DriveRack®

20DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 3The Configuring section of the DriveRack 260 will be your key to successful navigation of the configuration

DriveRack®21DriveRack® User ManualSection 3Navigation ModesOnce you have selected a program with a configuration that accommodates your application, t

DecLaratIon ofconforMItyManufacturer’s Name: dbx Professional ProductsManufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USAdecl

22DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 33.4 Saving Factory Program ChangesOnce you are satisfied with the changes that have been made to a factory

DriveRack®23DriveRack® User ManualSection 33.5 Creating a User ConfigurationThe 260 has 25 Factory Presets in which to choose from. For some configura

24DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 3• You are now in the Pre-Crossover EQ module. The upper left-hand corner of the display indicates what EQ

DriveRack®25DriveRack® User ManualSection 3• You are now in the Crossover module. The upper left-hand corner of the display indicates what Crossover

26DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 3once you have exited Configuration mode. Pressing and then rotating the DATA wheel lets you link or unlink

DETAILEDPARAMETERSPARAMETERSSection 4DriveRack®

28DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 4The DriveRack 260 offers complete editing flexibility, by offering in-depth control over every parameter wi

DriveRack®29DriveRack® User ManualSection 4Band 9 Frequency 20 to 20k (High Shelf)Selects the frequency of the high shelf parametric EQ.Slope 9 3-

30DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 4Section 4creating feedback. FIXED mode is used before the performance without any input signal. In LIVE mod

DriveRack®31DriveRack® User ManualSection 4Sub-Harmonics Synth - 0 to 100% This parameter sets the overall level of the Subharmonic Synthesizer.24-36H

DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualIntroduction0.1 Defining the DriveRack 260 ...ii0.2 Service Contact Info ...

32DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 4Section 44.5 Automatic Gain Control (AGC)The AGC is used to keep the average level of a signal at a constan

DriveRack®33DriveRack® User ManualSection 44.6 Notch Filters The notch filter is the perfect tool for dropping out undesirable frequencies that may ap

34DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 4Section 4TypeThis parameter selects the PEQ band type. Types include:• Bell - All bands are bell-shaped.•

DriveRack®35DriveRack® User ManualSection 4compression to choose from (1 being almost hard knee and 10 being the softest (most gradual) knee). This le

36DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 4Section 4LIMITERLimiter On/OffTurns the Limiter module on and off.OverEasy (O) Off to 10There are ten leve

DriveRack®37DriveRack® User Manualthan the overshoot amount, and that it will not introduce harsh artifacts. The second stage is a unique program limi

38DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 4Input 1 Level -Inf to 20dB Adjusts the input level of input 1.Input 2 Level -Inf to 20dB Adjusts the input

UTILITIES/ METERS SECTIONUtilities/MetersSection 5DriveRack®

40DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 5The Utility section of the DriveRack 260 gives you the ability to perform several key operational functions

DriveRack®41DriveRack® User ManualSection 5To set the PUP Program option use the following procedure:• From Program mode, press the UTILITY button an

INTROCUSTOMER SERVICE INFODefining the DriveRackWARRANTY INFOINTRODUCTIONDriveRack®

42DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 5• If any ZCs are currently connected and their dip switches properly set, the display will read ‘Panel Det

DriveRack®43DriveRack® User ManualSection 5UtilityLCD Contrast 10Auto EQ Plot RTAPower Up ModesPUP Program StoredPUP Mute CurrentZC Setup Pan

44DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 5• When the Security Level function parameter is selected, rotating the DATA wheel is used to select whic

DriveRack®45DriveRack® User ManualSection 5• Use the PREV PG or NEXT PG buttons to move to the security page that appears as follows: UtilityLCD Cont

46DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 5The procedure for setting up the program list is as follows.• From Program mode, press the UTILITY button

DriveRack®47DriveRack® User ManualSection 5Utilities/Meters5.2.1 - Meters To meter various aspects of the 260, press and hold the UTILITY button until

Remote ControlDriveWare™Zone ControllersSection 6DriveRack®

50DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSECTION 6To make operation of the DriveRack 260 even more convenient, dbx includes the option of using the DriveRack

DriveRack®51DriveRack® User ManualCONNECTION • Connect the supplied dbx Null Modem cable between the computer’s RS-232 port and DriveRack’s PC (RS-23

iiDriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualCongratulations on your purchase of the dbx® DriveRack 260 Complete Equalization and Loudspeaker Management System!

52DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSECTION 6BASIC OPERATION• Double left click on the DriveRack 260 icon in the upper left-hand corner of the main Dri

DriveRack®53DriveRack® User Manual• To enter the Utility Menu, Right-Click-hold on the top bar of the program edit window. Select ‘Utilities’ from th

54DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSECTION 66.2.1 ZC-Zone ControllersZONE CONTROLLER INSTALLATIONThe installation of the Zone Controllers MUST be acco

DriveRack®55DriveRack® User Manual1.3.5.4.2.ZC-1 & ZC-21. Select the ‘Panel’ number (this must match the Dip Switch setting (ID#) set on the ZC w

56DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSECTION 6ZONE CONTROLLER WIRINGThe DriveRack 260 Zone Controllers, (ZC-1, ZC-2, ZC-3, ZC-4) can be wired serially or

DriveRack®57DriveRack® User ManualDiagram CZC-BOBZC-1ZC-2ZC-3ZC-4SECTION 6Remote Control

58DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualWhen connecting Zone Controllers, in series, the following cable length restrictions apply:• If using a single ZC,

APPLICATIONGUIDESection 7DriveRack®

60DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualSection 7This Application guide section is provided to offer suggested installation applications of the DriveRack 2

DriveRack®61DriveRack® User Manual7.2- Stereo Tri-ampHardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack. 2. Connect the ou

DriveRack®iiiDriveRack® User ManualIn addition to the amazing menu of processors available, the 260 also affords you the luxury of utilizing dbx Zone-

62DriveRack®DriveRack® User Manual 7.3 Stereo w/ four Aux ZonesHardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack. 2. Conn

DriveRack®63DriveRack® User Manual7.4 Stereo Bi-amp w/ Dual DelayHardware 1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack. 2. C

AppendixDriveRack®

66DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualAppendix AA.1 Factory ResetIn the event that a reset is required, the DriveRack 260 offers you the option of perform

DriveRack®67DriveRack® User ManualA.3 SpecificationsAnalog Inputs:Number of Inputs: (2) Line inputs. (1) RTA Mic inputConnectors: (2) Female XL

68DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualAppendix AA.4 Auto EQ Optimization TipsBy using the System Setup Wizard, crossover parameters, post-crossover parame

DriveRack®69DriveRack® User ManualA.5 Crossover Diagrams2X3(2-band)BPLHBPRH+LRLRL MonoL Mono2X4(2-band)BPLHBPRHLLRL2X2BPLRLR2X6 (3-band)BPLHBPRHLMBPRM

70DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualA.6 Program List/ Speaker Tunings/ Power Amp TuningsAppendix AAppendixProgram List User12345678910111213141516171819

DriveRack®71DriveRack® User ManualA.7 Block Diagram260 Signal PathWIRERTAMIXERROUTINGAB A+BRTAAppendix AAppendix

ivDriveRack®DriveRack® User Manual0.3 WarrantyThis warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. The warranty re

72DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualAppendix AA.8 Input and Output Diagrams1-4Input 1 GainDSP DSP Input 1EuroblockDSP Input 2XLR 1XLR 2Input 2 GainInp

DriveRack®73DriveRack® User ManualA.9 Gain Level Jumpers CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To red

74DriveRack®DriveRack® User ManualAppendix AOne thing that is critical to system setup is maximizing gain structure. Gain structure refers to aligning

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Getting StartedSection 1DriveRack®