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User Manual4800/4820Complete Equalization & Loudspeaker Management System

IntroductionDriveRack® 4800/4820 User ManualDriveRack®iv

REAR PANELFRONT PANELSOFTWARE INSTALLA-TIONGetting StartedSection 1DriveRack®

Getting Started2Section 1 1.1 - Rear Panel 4800/4820 12345678910111. IEC Power Cord ReceptacleThe 4800 and 4820 come with a power supply that will a

9. Zone Control Inputs 1-12 (RJ-45)These RJ-45 connections are used to receive control information from up to 12 ZC wall panel control-lers.10. Word C

Getting Started4Section 1 OUTPUT is used to select and/or enter the Input and Output setup module.ROUTE/MIX is used to select and/or enter either the

Section 1 9. Status LEDsThis cluster of four LEDs indicate the following functions: CLIP - indicates either A/D, D/A, or DSP clipping. SYNC - indica

Section 1Getting Started6 CLIP - indicates either A/D, D/A, or DSP clipping. SYNC - indicates DSP syncing to an internal clock, AES/EBU or Wordclock

Minimum System Requirements for System Architect are:1GHz, Pentium III processor512MB RAMWindows 2000 or XP service pack 2 Recommended System Requirem

Getting Started8Section 1DriveRack®DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual

PRESETSATTRIBUTESDriveRack PhilosophySection 2DriveRack®

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS:KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONSHEED ALL WARNINGSFOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSTHE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED

Section 22.1 - DriveRack 4800/4820 PhilosophyThe philosophy of the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 revolves around the concept of two elements: Attributes and

NAVIGATIONMODESFront Panel OperationSection 3DriveRack®

Front Panel Operation12Section 3The DriveRack 4800 is modal in its operation with different types of navigation depending on the mode that the unit is

Front Panel Operation Scroll Navigation - This navigation is used in the Utility menus, as well as in storing, recalling and deleting preset

Front Panel Operation14Section 3Edit Preset Mode - In Edit mode, access to any of the processing functions is no more than two button presses away.

5. Navigate to the location where you want to paste and press the NEXT/PASTE button. 6. To exit Copy/Paste mode and return to Edit mode, press the PR

Front Panel Operation16Section 31. While in Edit mode, press and hold the STORE/DELETE button for two seconds. 2. Select the preset you would like to

2. Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to navigate through the pages of meters. 3. To exit Meter menus and return to Edit mode, press the PRESET button.Wiza

Front Panel Operation18Section 35. Once the desired configuration is created, press and hold the RTA/LOAD button to load the configura-tion. 6. To e

MODULE VIEWDEVICE VIEWVENUE VIEWSoftware OperationSection 4DriveRack®

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNINGA molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NE

Software Operation20Section 44.1 - DriveRack Philosophy The most basic storage elements of the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 are the Attribute and the Pres

Software OperationSection 421Module View FeaturesWhile changes to the parameters within the module are instantaneous, every Module View includes

Software Operation22Section 4Device View FeaturesBesides access to the processing functions, the Device View offers many other features, some of which

GUI Software OverviewSection 4DriveRack®23Device View MenuIn the View Menu, you can select to Dock the window in the Venue View or l

Software Operation24Section 4MetersThe Meters in the lower left hand corner of the Device View are real time meters, and they show the cur-rent input

4.3.3 - Venue ViewThe Venue View is the most encompassing perspective, providing a “global” view of the entire venue or system. The Venue View provid

Venue Edit MenuIn the Edit menu, System Architect provides the ability to Undo or Redo commands as well as Cut, Copy, Paste and Delete selected units

Properties are all of the user-defined display options for any venue view, device, custom control panel, or controls in System Architect. Different i

Software Operation28Venue Panel MenuThe Panel Menu option lets you create and manage Custom Control Panels, with functions including add, remove, impo

Venue Window MenuThe Window Menu manages the main Venue View window. It provides you with the following options:New adds a new Venue View to the main

Table of ContentsIntroduction0.1 DriveRack 4800/4820 Features ...ii0.2 Service Contact Info ...

Software Operation30 Section 4DriveRack®DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual

31FRONT PANEL OPERATIONSOFTWARE OPERATIONIn UseSection 5DriveRack®

In Use32Section 5Under normal operation the most common modes are Configuration, Edit, Store and Recall Preset. The simplest way to illustrate these

2. Press the INPUT A button and the EQ 1 button to move to the Input Graphic EQ. 3. Turn Encoder knob #3 to link the Graphic EQs on Inputs 1 and 2.4.

In Use34Section 57. Rename the Input by pressing Encoder #2 and using Encoder #1 and Encoder #2 to select characters and advance the cursor.8. Store t

With three pages per Bandpass filter set, it should be noted that there will be nine total pages in this function; these pages can either be accessed

In Use36Section 5Now that the preset has had its configuration changed and has been edited, we can Store it:1. Press the STORE/DELETE button to enter

2. Select the Configuration Wizard.3. Use the links on the left side of the page to quickly jump to the desired locations.4. Select the EQs link in th

In Use38Section 5DriveRack®DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual

DETAILEDPARAMETERSDetailed ParametersSection 6DriveRack®

AppendixA.1 Specifications ...68A.2 Block Diagram ...

Detailed ParametersSection 6The DriveRack 4800 and 4820 provide a wealth of processing capabilities. This processing can be broken into two distinct s

Detailed ParametersSection 6416.2 - Input Router The Input Router lets you select from any of the input sources and adjust the Mas

Detailed ParametersSection 66.3 - Input Graphic EQ The DriveRack 4800/4820 provides a 31 band Graphic EQ on each input channel. This EQ offers up to

6.4 - Input 9-Band Parametric EQThe DriveRack 4800 and 4820 offer a second EQ (EQ2), after the input Graphic EQ, that can be config-ured as either a G

Detailed ParametersSection 66.5 - Input DelayEach input channel of the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 provide up to 680 mSec of Input Delay.Delay On/Off swit

6.6 - Output MixerEach output DSP channel can be configured with either a Mixer or Router. The Output Mixer lets you mix between signals coming from

Detailed ParametersSection 66.7 - Output RouterThe Output Router lets you select from any of the input channels, adjust the Master Gain and Mute the o

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual 6.8 - Output Bandpass Filter/Crossover The DriveRack 4800/4820 provides a Bandpass Filter on each output channel. T

Detailed ParametersSection 66.9 - Output 6-Band Parametric EQThe DriveRack 4800 and 4820 offer an Output 6-Band Parametric EQ on each output channel.

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual 6.10 - Output DelayThe output channels of the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 provide up to 1360 mSec of configurable Delay,

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Detailed ParametersSection 66.11 - Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS®) InsertThe DriveRack 4800/4820 offers the exclusive dbx Advanced Feedback Suppr

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual Type switchThe Type switch toggles the AFS function between different sensitivities and filter Q settings correspond

Detailed ParametersSection 66.12 - Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Insert The Automatic Gain Control Insert is available in the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 i

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual Window faderThis parameter adjusts the amount of variation in the output and ranges from 1 to 10dB. For most applic

Detailed ParametersSection 66.13 - AutoWarmth® InsertThe Fletcher-Munson Equal-Loudness curves show that the perception of low frequency signals decre

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual 6.14 - Compressor Insert The DriveRack 4800 and 4820 offer an Insert Compression function on both the Input and Outp

Detailed ParametersSection 6Auto On/Off switchAuto mode dynamically sets the Attack, Hold, and Release parameters in real time, based on the incoming

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual 6.15 - De-Esser InsertThe DriveRack 4800/4820 offers a De-Esser module available on the Input Inserts. This De-Esse

Detailed ParametersSection 66.16 - Noise GateThe DriveRack 4800 and 4820 provide a Noise Gate Insert that can be placed in both the Input and/or the O

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual 6.17 - Limiter Insert The DriveRack 4800/4820 units offer a Limiter in the Output Insert position. A Limiter operat

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Detailed ParametersSection 6Attack faderThe Attack parameter sets how quickly the Limiter starts to reduce the gain of the signal after it passes the

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual 6.18 - Notch Filter InsertThe 4800 and 4820 units offer 6-Band Notch Filter that can be inserted in the Input sectio

Detailed ParametersSection 66.19 - SubHarmonic Synthesizer InsertThe SubHarmonic Synthesizer module is designed to provide additional low frequency co

UTILITIESSection 7UtilitiesDriveRack®

UtilitiesSection 7As stated earlier, the Utility menus contain many of the attributes of the DriveRack 4800 and 4820 devices. With the exception of A

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual 7.4 - Real Time ClockThe DriveRack 4800 and 4820 have an internal Real Time Clock. This clock allows the devices

UtilitiesSection 7Note: Setting up a basic NetworkThe DriveRack 4800 and 4820 come with an included Ethernet cable. The DriveRack 4800/4820 is set up

DriveRack®Appendix

Appendix A.1 - SpecificationsAnalog Inputs: (4) Connectors: Female XLRType: Electronically balanced, RF filteredImpedance: >50k ohm

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual Input Insert Processing: Two selectable Insert Processing blocks per inputType: Noise Gate, Compressor, Auto Ga

IntroductionDriveRack® 4800/4820 User ManualiiCongratulations on your purchase of the dbx® DriveRack® 4800 or 4820 system processor! Designed to prov

Appendix DriveRack®DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual70A.2 - Block Diagram

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual A.3 - Preset TableA.4 - Crossover TableAppendix 71ircseDemaNrebmuN teserPpnoitnepO ediW1 no sretlif ssapdnab tnednep

Appendix A.5 - Digital I/O and ClockingClock Source4800/48204800/48204800/482075Ω CoaxialCableBNC “T”75Ω BNCTe rminatorDriveRack®DriveRack® 4800/4820

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual A.7 - Zone Controller Wiring and InstallationZone Controller Wiring All Zone Controllers can be wired serially or in

AppendixDiagram ARJ45CONNECT ONLY TOZONE CONTROLLERINPUT.IEC60065UL-650080-1342-ARJ45CONNECT ONLY TOZONE CONTROLLERINPUT.IEC60065UL-650080-1342-AID#1

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual Appendix 75Diagram ADiagram BDiagram CRJ-45(8-Position)RJ-45(8-Position)OrangeWhite/BlueGreenBlueWhite/BrownBrown-VR

Appendix DriveRack®DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual76A.8 - ZC-4 Wiring Diagram

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual Factory Reset InformationIn the event that a reset is required, the DriveRack 4800/4820 offers you the option of per

Appendix A.10 - Ethernet NetworkingThis section of the appendix provides a step-by-step guide on how to properly connect the DriveRack 4800 or 4820 to

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)This is a protocol for automatically assigning IP addresses to devices on

0.2 - Service Contact InfoIf you require technical support, contact dbx Customer Service. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the ser

Appendix NOTE: The following steps will overwrite these settings, so you will need to keep this information to restore your network settings. e. Se

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual units utilizes IP broadcast packets. These packets will not travel through internet routers and even some high end c

Appendix • If the proxy link initially fails to connect, the user must go offline and then go back online before the proxy connection will be re-est

DriveRack® 4800/4820 User Manual A.10.8 - CopyrightsPortions of code are covered by the following copyrights:X Consortium Copyright (C) 1996 X Consor

All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledge-ment:This product includes software devel

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