DBX DriveRack Pa2 Setup | Powered speaker setup | Mobile DJ audio processing Tool

[@DJRickWeb]

Overkill for a Mobile DJ???? My Truck Channel kzbin.info

[@mateorincon3448]

Not really (if you know how to use it properly). I bought one a year ago and it has been one of the best purchases I have ever made for my sound system. Wonderful eq and crossover, excellent limiters to protect my speakers and the automatic feedback suppressor is a killer feature.

[@DJRickWeb]

I agree. Big emphasis on the if you know how to use it properly.

[@teho_disl]

Not overkill, the driveracks are one of the best in the market for eq and stuff

[@dennisnbrown]

I love them! Have 4. I do use all of the processors within the unit. The auto eq works very good for eq-ing the room as a startup mix. Also makes up gain for my controllers which don’t really have enough. Feedback suppression is money!

[@communityav5297]

DJ Rick Web I don’t think it’s overkill. I use it because it’s got auto EQ, and crossover. It does make your speakers sound better because the driverack will EQ the room. I think it’s the best tool

[@jerrymcnutt339]

The PA 2 is a million times better than the original drive rack PA. The fact that the PA 2 can be controlled by a phone is fantastic; i sure wish my old drive rack PA could do that!

[@mcgowanhs]

I'm running up and down stairs right now messing with a PA

[@Leo-fluffy]

It’s not really overkill you should have a limiter and eq and anti feedback on most systems and it’s nice to be able cut at around 30 to 50hz on subs it especially important to have feedback suppression so you can get a cleaner mic signal as you can put your gain higher. The dbx driver rack pa2 is worth it and setting deley between tops and subs can improve how natural the bass sounds and can stop the bass sounding detached from the rest of the music.

[@bigalexlaw]

Hey Leo, I'd like to hear more about this and how you adjust your drive rack.

[@MobilediscowirralCoUk]

100% improve all kinds actually does make your subs and tops come alive. I just got dbx eq for now i can get more out of the sub

[@raymundangeles7192]

E di wow

[@andriealinsangao613]

​@@raymundangeles7192Shut up.

[@mikesoultanian8050]

For the most part your video was great - thank you for putting it together! I just wanted to point out an error - at around 30mins you talk about meter levels and you are trying to get 0db on your DJ mixer to line up with 0db on the DBX - what you didn't notice is that the mixer's meter scale is dBVU and the DBX meter scale is dBFS - in other words, the DJ mixer has a VU meter and the DBX has a peak meter - those are two very different scales, and 0 dBVU is not the same as 0 dBFS!! Further, you go on to claim that +4 is rare in the DJ world, and quite to the contrary, it's actually very common (on the outputs). So, to sum up, 0 dBVU is around -18 dBFS (which you initially had correct until you switched the DBX to -10), and the inputs to the DBX should be set to +4 (pro audio gear levels) if you're using the XLR outputs from most any DJ mixer/controller. If you're going to use the RCA outputs, then you'd use -10 (for consumer gear audio levels). Running your DBX up almost to 0 dBFS is leaving nearly no amount of headroom and you're pretty much guaranteed to clip, which, in the audio world, is very bad. So for anyone reading this, if you're using a DJ mixer with balanced XLR/TRS outputs, make sure your downstream gear is set to +4.

[@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse]

The more I read about this topic, the more it scares me :D.

[@mikesoultanian8050]

@@RetiredRhetoricalWarhorse What part scares you? As a general rule of thumb if the output of the device is XLR/TRS (1/4") then it's +4 - if it's an RCA output, it's -10 - not much more to it. Also, if your input levels are super low while it's on +4, switch it to -10 - and if it's super high while it's on -10, switch it to +4.

[@joelee9752]

Great info

[@nickcata1465]

That’s what I did, today, Rick. I watched this video of your more then once, when out to Walmart and got a cheap router cause I own 3 of the dbx driverack units and I’m going to be using one tonight at my men’s hockey league

[@Fireship1]

I have been watching your videos for awhile. You are not only knowledgeable, you are easy to follow along with. I just bought one of these this week. This video will help make sense on how to set it up. Looking forward to your next video on the other settings of the driverack pa 2.

[@JPmixet]

Hey Rick, Your video was a huge help in setting my PA2 up. I'm super busy and didn't have the time to read all the details. But your way throught made it so i can install this in a venue and adjust as needed...Great Video!!!!

[@Lockwood1000]

A bit of a late comment haha, I bought a driverack PA2 recently. Baring in mind that I am a begineer DJ/livesound/lighting engineer. In my opinion the price is just right for these speaker processors, so they aren't overkill, they're there to enhance your sound and bring it to the next level! 😄

[@joeytoribio2035]

To optimize signal to noise ratio, the signal path should be at unity all the way to the amps. The amps should be at the lowest possible gain for the desired output level. If you leave your amps at max gain before clipping it will amplify any noise along the signal path and introduce its own noise. If you use the minimum gain on the amp you avoid both noise sources (signal path + amp)

[@stellarmediacollective7953]

Unity, as in 0 on any mixers / gear in the chain prior to the amps, regardless of internal or external to the speaker?

[@BatMan-tp2qm]

Dude, I've been pulling my hair out trying to reduce the output gain. Thanks to you now I see you can control it with a combo of the compressor and the limiter.🤟

[@kellyj1464]

I have been using DBX driveracks, various models, for decades. One thing about the DB2 and Venu compared previous models is that they are more sensitive to brownouts than the previous models. If you are plugging into mains power and are using appropriate gauge wire, this won't be an issue, but if you're running on generators it's possible for bass hits to drop the input voltage and brownout the PA2 which will cause it to freeze or reboot. This can happen to the PA, PA+ and PX but they are far less sensitive. I only know this because I am often running sound systems on generator power.

[@13bcoffee]

Yes, it seems like overkill for a wedding DJ setup. However I helped do a 500 person monthly House, EDM music gig. So once we locked in the sound. It was easy to pull it up each time at the venue. The room auto EQ function is ok. I generally use it to get an idea of what might be wrong with the room. The great thing is that you can turn it off and tune the system by ear. The EQ does doo a good job on the lower end freqs. I don't use the Feedback but that could be useful in somewhere like a church or a band. I like setting an HP filter for the subs around 40 or 45HZ, -24db.. I do use the Compressor. I figure it might help save my gig from blowing out if there is an accident. All in all, I feel as though better sound could be had with a DR. The larger the system, the more I am tempted to use a DR.

[@JikMuzikProductions]

Hey man , were can I find the video on the other features of the drive rack pa2 , I just got one and I'm trying to learn more about it ... This video right here taught me alot , so thank you 😊

[@ishizukahikaru643]

I own both DBX driverack PA2 and venu360 and luv them. Both units are a huge leap forward into speaker management over the driverack260. On top of it not expensive! I highly recommend this unit for anyone putting together a PA system.

[@lmandrums3118]

Gosh I’ve been waiting for this for years!!!! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@Timmysilva]

Thank you. I’ve had mine for about 2 years and finally a video showing me how to set it up properly. I still need to learn about the bells and whistles but you definitely helped me out big time!

[@hugorobinson277]

Really good explanations! Might be my Xmas gift from me to me this year :) Just bought a KS212C to add some kick to my 2 x KW181 + 2 x KS112 setup... Will try some different configs, but I want to try sending the lower bass to the 181s, the mid bass to the KS212C and midbass to full high to the tops. I always play in the same 5 or 6 venues in my small town, so playing with the settings and polarity and then saving presets in each of them might be my next move to make the most out of my system. I'm still a beginner in sound tech, but your explanations on the gain settings really made me understand some bugs I've had in the past. Thanks a lot for sharing the info!

[@nickcata1465]

I do own 2 of these dbx DriveRacks as well in my appartment. One in my living room 19” rack, and one in my 12 RU Gator Road case in my bedroom. I use a Mackie 1604VLZ-4 main mixer, on my desk, & a Denon Professional 10 channel rack mount mixer with Bluetooth built in, for my bedroom tv audio mixer. I like the Blue LCD screen on the face of the system so I could customize my name and location on it. In my hometown, we use one dbx Driverack PA2 in a theatre downtown, at our major jr. hockey rink’s aux rink

[@gymarines]

Extremely helpful. I bought one and used your config and I never had my Yamahas sound soo crisp and clear. Love it. I have the DXR15mkII, dzr15, dxs18 to name my big ones.

[@djfredgarde702]

I have several Dbx Drive Rack PA2 worked both passive & powered speakers

[@heymrdjla2373]

I would say its not overkill for the mobile dj. Especially, if you know all the uses of each program. I’ve been using a Driverack Pa for a decade. Compressor/Limiter protects my Mackie Srm450 for blowing out. Subharmonic can make the bass sound better. Feedback Eliminator and EQ’s kills the feedback 😅and make your speakers sound better. Of course the uses of crossover And etc……

[@sergiorecine7749]

dj rick thank you for the video ! honestly spot on ! great job thank you .... my system sounds great

[@dantonliam]

Not overkill if you love great sound....I have the mic for it and I eq rooms all the time....and I have had loads of compliments and no feedback!!!

[@briandee98]

True

[@pauljosse]

Hey I've got 2x peavy 215s and analogue mixer and a peavey pvi amp but no subs. I play in a band, how much would this improve the sound you think?

[@thisdj83]

@bachelor 101 it will reduce the weight of your rig, and it will improve the sound. It's worth it.

[@pauljosse]

@@thisdj83 yes massively improved the sound i got one

[@kennynizbet3101]

Awesome stuff. Just got a drive rack pa2. about to help my buddy set his up. He has been struggling.

[@djjey19]

Hey Rick Best DriveRack explanation Video ever, finally working as it should thank you very much tried other videos and none of them where that clear as yours

[@DJRickWeb]

Great to hear

[@GKSounds1]

@@DJRickWeb hey i wann use 3 way speakers with this unit can it be done ?

[@DJRickWeb]

Yes that's what it was designed for. 3 way output to amps powering the passive setup

[@GKSounds1]

@@DJRickWeb i m hooking up rcf ttl6a powered speakers to it and thanks for reply

[@mgtow-balance3409]

dude you wayyyyyyyyy undersold that drive, especially subharmonic synthesis

[@bigalexlaw]

Hey Rick, thanks for the video. In addition, I (and I'm sure other DJs who use the DBX PA2 DriveRack) are looking forward and would love to see videos explaining and detailing the other DriveRack features as well (ex. Anti-Feedback; setting up the RTA mic; etc.).

[@veesmooth]

Has this been done yet? Trying to figure out the other features too! Lol

[@colson_music]

Most professionally produced songs master the bass frequencies as mono even though the rest of it is stereo. Of course you could run the rig with subs on either side below your tops (which isn’t a good setup due to the uneven bass output pattern from the interference from spacing the subs apart laterally), but from my experience running live sound and djing and with audio engineering, I think it’s probably best to just let the DriveRack DSP sum the bass going to the subs to mono and send that to all subs to avoid any phase interference if songs are mixed differently.

[@louprimo6062]

Like you said. It's overkill. A rack mount crossover is fine and most new powered subs come with built in crossovers. Great vid. Thanks

[@dinobellafiore6138]

Hey Rick, nice video, very clear and you explained everything great. I just picked up that unit and your video will be very helpful to me. Thank you for Taking the time to make this video. Peace.

[@DjXCITE]

Nice to see a Dj luse gear properly. The coolest thing about your full range hack is that I now can setup a delay stack halfway down the room. I have done this a few times with a separate delay device and it really makes a difference in a large or long caverness type of hall.

[@sandilesibiya1938]

Hi there thanks for the great and informative video, but I would like to know on the inputs of the rack the signal coming in can it be clip but to find that the output are not clipping or distorting

[@DJRickWeb]

No. If the input signal is clipping it will be distorted coming out. Common gain structure

[@OwlStudio73]

Thanks Rick..this is a great post..I substitute the The Subs to Mids..now I can use the Low output for monitors..either in stereo or Left/ mono..perfect for karaoke shows 👍👍

[@thaddeusayiego384]

Dj web you are a nice teacher.i have learned alot.yes the video is so educative.thanks alot bro

[@dantonliam]

And it would be awesome if they would do an update and loads more speakers into it

[@tys3074]

Thank you!! I have one and I was frustrated because I cannot upgrade it, no firmware for QSC 12.2

[@johnjackson9235]

I just bought one and I can't get the app to work either on my MacBook Pro or my Samsung Galaxy S10 because the apps have not been upgraded probably since 2017 or 2018. What's worse is that they do not have any of my EV speakers or subs in their menu

[@DJRickWeb]

Dbx is not compatible with mac. Only works on windows. And you must be doing something wrong because I was using an s10 in the video. Lastly, EV is not listed due to company reasons. DBX is part of Harmon technology. Under the harmon brand is dbx, sound craft, jbl, akg, crown, audio technica and a few others. They dont support ev because it's a rival company. I do agree they should update the app though. 2017 is pretty dated.

[@johnjackson9235]

@@DJRickWeb I had to follow-up with you. I had to contact Linksys to ensure that I was setting up my router appropriately. Originally it was set up using a CD-rom 6 years ago. They helped my reset the router and change the network name to my DJ name (which made it easier to locate). Much love to you for walking through all this detail (as I just finished doing it all to my setup). Looking forward to your other videos on the other features!!

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

great video ...im thinking of buying one of these dbx drive rack to use in my hometheater just for my subs.....i have 2 18 inch passive subs powered by a crown xli2500....how would i set this up ..?..

[@DJRickWeb]

Follow the aetup wizzard inputing the things you are using

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

@@DJRickWeb OK THANK YOU.

[@thegoodfather8085]

Great video, the best I've seen so far👍

[@arcforceworld]

pretty damn comprehensive explanation. Thank you very much for this upload dude. I'm gonna bookmark it for whenever i get my hands on one of those.

[@v12alpine]

Use the delay on the remote tops (mid channel) if they are a good distance away, to stop the the mains from clashing and sounding like chaos. Good if you have the tops outside or in another room.

[@1demenxion]

Hi Dj RW. Just downgraded from my ev etx's .now im running evolve 50s and just added a elx 200 18sp sub. Not sure which configuration should I use on my driverack pa2?

[@DJRickWeb]

Set crossovers and use graphic eq to your liking

[@1demenxion]

Should I use the 2way mono with mono sub setting?

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

what is the difference between the pa2 and the pa drive rack ...?...is it the same software on both..?..and you cant use a tablet to set up the pa like you can with the pa2....?

[@DJRickWeb]

Correct. Pa2 has wireless control via a router

[@siphomabena2656]

All the way from South Africa, Johannesburg

[@TeachDem]

@DJRickWeb how would you configure the crossover for a pair of Bose F1 / 812 speaker setup?

[@pulsesoundsystem]

We were able to use a LinkSys Router+WiFi, put it in wireless bridge mode so we can connect the rack to our other existing WiFi network. makes it even easier when going on-site vs. being at home.

[@kovansgarage7892]

Thanks for great video ! But if you have the speaker in the list ,, i have srx728 / and srx 712 , and put it in . Do dbx pa2 right crossover and eq ?

[@DJRickWeb]

Yes the defaults will go by manufacturer recommendations

[@kovansgarage7892]

@@DJRickWeb lovly thanks for answer! I

[@maxwank4209]

Mine came the other day-thanks for this video i love it!

[@DAMOOSESQUADDJs]

I have been in sound and light in high school and trade school i found that when playing Mexican music its a must need and not over kill

[@SoItWouldBe]

Ironically I don't use this for speakers systems only, I mainly have it for my streaming setup for its eqs, compressors, limiters, instead of having them separated, the limiter does wonders on its own, I be screaming into the mic or playing guitar while singing and when the limiter activates it really feels like an actual limiter that lovers the fader for you instead of something thst sounds squished, I run my amps and mics to a mixer, then from the mixer to the drive rack, and have it set up to send all frequencies to the high outputs only, and from the left and right outputs on high, to my focusrite 1 and 2 input, for streaming and audio recording

[@JCLopez503]

Rick, would you recommend this pa2 for the new jbl powered line arrays? JBL SRX 900 series?

[@DJRickWeb]

Probably not. Havent looked to in depth into the new 900 series as the price tag is drastically different from the 800s and is more geared towards small concert. I assume jbl has a recommendation on their website or the reps can point you to what would be best for them

[@JCLopez503]

@@DJRickWeb thank you rick

[@albertsolorio5464]

So I got two RCF 12’s how could I set it up since the tops connect to the subs? Thanks

[@hettovennik2887]

I want to know this too. I have two ALTO 15" tops that connect to one Sub. So signal from the Driverack is only 2 outs that go into the Sub, right? (without a Driverack the mixer out L & R would just go in the Sub. Sub Out L to top L and out R to Top R.)

[@TheDusty1985]

Great Video Rick! Thank you for the info!

[@djizm.695]

Thanks Rick!! Great job on the video! I just bought one last week..

[@adi.sax.ardelean]

What is correct setup for input switch? +4dbu or -10 dbv? Thnks

[@DJRickWeb]

Depends what your input is

[@adi.sax.ardelean]

For live band music and dj

[@adi.sax.ardelean]

For band live music!

[@DJRickWeb]

Depends what the audio is coming from

[@phrayzar]

I have a 4 way system : sub, mid, mid high and high. Would I need 2 x driveracks as they are split into 3 .

[@DJRickWeb]

Probably just find a better solution. Like the driverack venue 360. Which has 4 outputs

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

how do you hook this to a pc to do all programing ...?..and what cable would i need..?

[@DJRickWeb]

Usb cable. Or router and wifi

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

Ok so a usb to Ethernet cable.?

[@DJRickWeb]

No there is a usb cable plug

[@johanneslekhasi220]

Thanks for awesome video, Job well done Rick!

[@godfreypeligrino8145]

nice one bro...from philippines here...thanks for this.

[@mthomas1434]

Dj Rick, love your videos and thank you. Does adding a power amp to a mixer make your system louder?

[@DJRickWeb]

Ultimately your powered speakers or amp-speaker combo determines how loud the system will be. Your mixer and processing units are there to control the sound.

[@sdmackpictures]

It’s overkill. True, however it makes a system sound better especially when EQ is set to your liking. Also I’ve used the electronic crossover with larger systems like Cerwin Vega or JBLs. Love this video. Well done.

[@carlotheatheist]

At 4:40 if i don't have any wifi router at all. May i connect it directly to my desktop computer or Laptop?

[@DJRickWeb]

Yep

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

just got my DBX pa2 cant wait to hook up my subs..

[@knightsy55]

Have just ordered one of these 😜 does this stop your levels rising when a dj decides to sneak up the trim and master volume on the decks?

[@djring6304]

DJ Rick, you’re awesome bro. Thanks a lot for making this video:)

[@gerrydollentes.6810]

do you have tutorial setting of mid possive speaker to driverack pa?

[@DJRickWeb]

It would have to be specific to the certain type of passive speakers I was using.

[@dazdpg]

Thanks for the video. Been on KZbin for about week researching for my dj setup. It’s easy but complicated lol. I normally use two qsc 12.2 with two ksubs. But I’m doing a bigger venue and want to bring my two mackie sr1530z 3 way 15”. The problem with those speakers is they tend to overload. I didn’t want to Dailey chain them from my main setup. I think now by watching the video. I can get my older driverack pa+ to do what you did with 3 different outputs. That’s what I really need. Besides doing it the easy way and somehow connecting another pa mixer to just control those. But that’s too much stuff when I can simplify it. Hopefully I can figure it out

[@mobilevibedj]

Great job! , this helps so much I’ve been using mind for a bit now but this is great! Thank you !

[@Gamez4eveR]

suitable for audiophile use? I need something for bass management for my 2.1 (and eventually 2.2) setup

[@DJRickWeb]

It probably work well for that

[@djdondoru]

What a dope video. I still need a driverack for dummies course. How does this work with a mixer? I have a behringer x1622 with USB, 4 tops and 4 subs

[@gt4033133]

Can use this rack along with ax external mixer?

[@DJRickWeb]

Yep. You really need to. Since it only has one input. I pair my with a Yamaha 12 channel mixer

[@DJ-Coma]

Rick I heard iPad and MacOS apps have not been updated in years for this thing and don’t work on modern iOS versions. This true? Do you just keep an iPad on an old iOS for this?

[@DJRickWeb]

On newest ios no issues?

[@DJ-Coma]

@@DJRickWeb weird. I see lots of reviews in the App Store that say it won’t work on iOS 11 and the app hasn’t been updated for 4 years. Good to know it might still work.

[@todds5956]

Is this only for powered speakers? I run a passive PA. Thanks.

[@DJRickWeb]

No its actually ment for passive.

[@garyalexander212]

Good stuff💪🏼💪🏼. Does this or any other model driverack have a expander feature?

[@DJRickWeb]

Yep look at the venue 360

[@graybentley]

On my dbx drive 2 the mid green lights are off. An I don't know how to turn it on so I can use the mid signal. This video is a big help to me thanks a lot for doing the demo. I would like learn about the other controls on the dbx drive rack....

[@DJRickWeb]

I am making a future video on that

[@markwinslow2449]

Just bought the PA2. They now have a preset for mains, satalite L&R and sub(s). Not sure if this was available when you made the video.

[@ladjkaoz]

what router do you use my old belkin I belive is cutting off or dropping the wireless singnal.

[@hienvu1714]

This question is for Rick or whomever would like to answer. I have used Driveracks ito set up churches, swore by them and have recommended them to practically anyone with a PA system. Now it comes to getting one for my little living room setup and I'm suddenly stuck. I have a very nice digital piano and mic setup in my living room. Up until now, ive switch between active studio monitors (two Adam) and active PA speakers (two EV Evolve 50). I don't like the way any of these speakers look in the room so I'm deciding to try switching to a pair of floor standing high-end hi-fi speakers and a very beefy stereo receiver. My other choice would be a pair of QSC K8.2 but they would be down by my feet pointing up. I want the RTA and EQ functions but is PA2 overkill for such what I'm doing? My mixer (DLZ Creator has a nice EQ but my ears are no competition with an RTA. Another problem would be going from XLR on the PA2 ft the RCAs on the receiver. I thought a receiver would be quieter/cleaner for this than my pro amp with fan noise. Thanks for your input! Would the PA2 b

[@djk.i.d392]

Hey Dj Rick. Do you know if the control software is compatible with windows 10? I just tried downloading it and it said the android version available on playstore is only compatible with older Android devices..

[@DJRickWeb]

I havent been able to get it to work on newer windows computers

[@StuntPilot88]

It seems the Android Control App link no longer works. Is there a more upgraded link available?

[@DJRickWeb]

Play store just search for it

[@linwooddaniels5873]

On the dbx drive rack how would l set the compressor

[@DJRickWeb]

I rarely use it. But default settings are not bad. Each scenario is different and what you are trying to achieve with the compressor is imprtant as well

[@bismarkowusu9082]

Awesome tutorial, thanks. Buddy.

[@jasvq7]

Got a dbx pa2 setting gain structure shouldn’t it be left at +4db if your using balanced Xlr outputs, Using mine with a 900nsx2 mixer. Got one because of your video.

[@Drift678]

Ever have a problem when running the wizard with the RTA mic where it gives the message RTA mic not detected?

[@DJRickWeb]

I have only used it twice. I find it useless I prefer to do it by ear.

[@Drift678]

@@DJRickWeb Where I really wanted to use it is to ring out a room and also to apply the AFS to a live band performance. A lot of moving parts.

[@djdadisothechosenone619]

Hello can you du me a set up How to connect JBL srx 715 and srx 718 using Cross over,equilizer and amp

[@steventabbaa]

Amazing tutorial Rick, because of your channel I purchased this device, so thank you! I have a few questions: At the gain staging part where you're making sure the Dj mixer is @ 0db are the gains from your Yamaha 12 mixer at 0db/Unity as well? Also, how would you configure or set up your subs if they're plugged in through an AUX channel of the external mixer but want to integrate it w/ the DBX?

[@DJRickWeb]

Yes Yamaha is also at 0

[@Panslapper]

Ok, thanks but what about the PA2 and just a pair of full range powered speakers, will it accommodate such a rig that a lot of us smaller DJs have?

[@DJRickWeb]

I mean I use it at all my mobile gigs

[@Panslapper]

DJ Rick Web I think you missed the point of my question...how do I rig just two powered speakers?

[@GazMakaveli]

I have a question please. I’m a mobile DJ looking at purchasing one of these to further tailor/enhance/limit front of house sound. The remote app also appeals to me. My system is 2x EV EKX-12P active tops and 2x EV EKX-18SP active subwoofers. The DSP control on these speakers have the option to system-match the crossover i.e. the high pass for the tops can be set to EKX-18SP (or other EV models) and the low pass for the subs can be set to EKX-12P (or other EV models). Would I be able to route the signal flow/configure the settings in the DriveRack so the above is maintained? I don’t want the DriveRack crossover controls to supersede the speakers’ system-matched settings. N.B. The outputs on EKX subwoofers are hardwired as a thru output (no DSP out) i.e. they’re always sending a full range signal (see this video explanation - EV ELX200, EKX & ETX Crossovers | How they work and why they are not good options for column arrays - KZbin). Any help appreciated.

[@erickreyna8106]

Bro thats f*c*en good help bro for people like me that are a littlw bit new to this🙌🏻

[@blacquentertainment5337]

What if I want to I want to use all outputs for My Tops and no subs? How do I go about doing that? Need some help please.

[@DJRickWeb]

Just use one output and make it full range.

[@blacquentertainment5337]

@@DJRickWeb I wanted to use the hi for my tweeters, the mid for my 12 inches 18 sounds and the low for my 15 inches 18 sound. I have something else using for subs.

[@DJRickWeb]

It doesnt work like that.

[@DJRicoche]

Passive Speakers have built in crossovers as well. Some are just better than others.

[@markclark9184]

With this DBX Drive rack pa2 should I do away with my DBX EQ?

[@1djrichie]

Hey Bro, can I use any of the outputs to any of the inputs, meaning if I want to use the left input for tops on the right side for bass only that way basically I can separate the inputs from my controller One on the master output and the other one on the booth Is it possible because my current speaker management can do this thanks

[@paz4this]

I followed your steps on the driverack I guess I must of not been using it the right way lol Dam now i barely have to turn it up with all the crossover settings and don't even have to touch my highs knobs at all first time that has happened. Great instructions thanks. I did what you said and used not listed even though I do have the VRX tops and bottoms. :-)

[@DJRickWeb]

Those vrx tops scream. And the amp is a beef on the powered ones. Pushed a +10 db gain signal to them and they didnt clip

[@paz4this]

@@DJRickWeb Yes they are LOUD!!!! lol I have to turn them down from the settings you recommended

[@ArpanPatel108]

Could you run it as 6 mono outputs instead of 3 stereo outputs? Asking for monitor wedges

[@DJRickWeb]

No. Its 3 outputs max.

[@ArpanPatel108]

DJ Rick Web oh ok thanks!

[@paz4this]

I have 2 drive racks myself lol One for each controller case I have DDJ-SZ and DDJ-RZX :-)

[@medovasar2072]

Hey, can that dbx drive rack support Bose MA12 speakers or Bose DM8C speakers? According to Bose, the MA12 spks requires active equalization, which ensures balanced low, mid and high frequencies in the loudspeaker. For the MA12 spks, which option should I be selecting in wizard "2 way" or "passive"? Same question for Bose DM8C! Keep in mind, I am not using subs, since these speakers are part of the church, 4 MA12s 8-Ohm config located in huge big hall, and 4 DM8Cs in caf room as 70V config run. Thank you!

[@DJRickWeb]

You can setup auto eq in the driverack. I cant say for sure if that meets bose requirments. I would set to passive since you dont have two different amps powering the MA12

[@medovasar2072]

@@DJRickWeb Appreciate your response. You also described very well the use of the Crossover with your speakers. It looks like that Crossover I don't have to deal with when using MA12's speakers without subs, as quoted by Bose as following "Bose MA12 loudspeakers reproduce the entire critical vocal range between 155 Hz and 12 kHz, -3 dB (100 Hz to 16 kHz, -10 dB) with no crossover required” This means I don't have to set Crossover HP, LP, and Gain for MA12's! Your thoughts? If we don't, how do set Crossover to default or not to be used when our configuration is ST.6FR! Thank again!

[@DJRickWeb]

Interesting.... not sure what to think. Dont use much bose products

[@medovasar2072]

@@DJRickWeb Well already too late, 4 MA12s installed in the main hall, that sound amazing. Would you happen to know anything about using dbx rack to ring out room with 4 mics in use. For example, mixer is QU-16 that hooks up to the dbx processing unit and from dbx to the 4 channel 2600W amplifier Atlas to which 4 MA12 spks connected. Would ring room at the mixer or dbx level. Thanks so much for you replies!

[@DJRickWeb]

Use a rta mic and run through the setup process. Can also use the rta mic and the anti feedback suppression to create fixed filters

[@joetherocker123]

hey rick what else can you daisy chain to the PA2 can you add a sonic maximizer to it as well or another compressor to it or another graphic ban eq?

[@DJRickWeb]

I mean yeah. But it's not designed for that. The driverack is ment to replace all 4 of those into one digital rack slot

[@joetherocker123]

@@DJRickWeb I see that's good and sometimes I like to go overboard like you to lol.

[@joetherocker123]

@@DJRickWebso you don't use anything else linked to it just that?

[@martindarce]

Great Informative Video Thank You!!!

[@raylonandflattownzydeco54]

Have a question. I have a live band, how do I separate wat comes out the lows and what comes out the highs, followed all your steps and everything comes out all at once words through the bottom subs. I have 4 black widow sp2 18s and 4 sp2 15 tops

[@DJRickWeb]

There is only one input so you can separate instruments if thats what you mean. You can only set the crossovers of each output

[@melvinmendoza630]

Thanks for this vid Sir Ric! Got my dbx driverack recently, but the thing is, I only have a single power amp for my 4 speaker box. Really appreciate if you could enlighten me on how to custom set-up may driverack... kudos!