dbx Pro PX user manual Quick Start, Signal Path Block Diagram, Connections

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Section 2

Getting Started

DriveRack® PX

2.3 Quick Start

For those of you that wish to jump right in, the following information has been provided to act as a quick start guide for optimizing performance of the DriveRack® PX.

Signal Path Block Diagram

The following diagram shows the logical and intuitive signal path of the input, signal processing modules, and output of the DriveRack® PX.

Meters Outputs

Meters

Left (Mono) Input

Right Input

Mic Input

Micr Pre amp Stereo/Mono Pink Noise

RTAGEQ

AFS Notch Filters

SubHarmonic Synth

Stereo Compressor

High-Pass and Band-Pass Filter Section

2-Band PEQ3-Band PEQ

PeakPlus Limiter PeakPlus Limiter

Left

Right

Sub Outputs Left (Mono)

Right

Connections

When setting up the DriveRack® PX, make connections as follows:

Always make connections prior to applying power to the unit.

Connect the output from the sending device (mixer) to one or both of the two XLR input connectors shown below.

Make output connections from “Outputs” XLR connectors shown below to the inputs of the powered speakers.

If a subwoofer or subwoofers are to be used, make output connections from “Sub Outputs” XLR connectors shown below to the inputs of the subwoofers.

 

 

 

SUB OUTPUTS

 

 

 

GND

R

PX

 

Manufactured under the following U.S. Patents:

 

UL 60065

IEC 60065

3,789,143; 4,182,993; 6,195,029; 7,203,324.

 

120V - 60Hz

 

If you will be “pinking” the room through the use of the RTA, connect the dbx M2 RTA microphone to the front-panel XLR input.

IMPORTANT- It is imperative that the powered speakers are turned off prior to applying power to the DriveRack® PX. Always make sure that your powered speakers are the last item turned on and the first turned off.



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Contents Powered Speaker Optimizer Important Safety Information Electromagnetic Compatibility DriveRack PX Introduction Defining the DriveRack PXService Contact Info Warranty Rear Panel Connections Getting StartedFront Panel Connections Function Buttons Data WheelLCD Display Stereo Input MetersQuick Start Signal Path Block DiagramConnections Preset Store AFS Setup Wizard DriveRack PX WizardSub Speakers Auto Level Auto EQ Wizard Auto-EQ WizardAFS Wizard Music High Ultra Narrow Notch Fixed Filter Setup Done. In Live mode Basic Navigation Modes Editing FunctionsButton Array Overview Navigating the High-pass and Bandpass Filter Setup Section Navigating the Subharmonic SectionNavigating the Comp/Limiter Section Navigating the EQ SectionNavigating the Utility Section Navigating the AFS SectionNavigating the Wizard Section Navigating the Recall Section Navigating the Store SectionSelecting Presets Preset DefinitionNavigating Factory Presets Operating FunctionsEditing Factory Presets Store Rock Venue Stereo Input Graphic EQ Detailed ParametersAFS Automatic Feedback Suppression Clear Live/All Mode Live or FixedAFS On/Off Type Speech, Low Music, Medium Music and High MusicSubharmonic Synthesizer OverEasy O Off to Compressor/LimiterCompressor On/Off Threshold T -40 to +20dBuGain G -20 to +20 dB Ratio R 1.0 to Inf1Limiter On/Off Filter Setup Output Parametric EQ 3-bandHardware Mains-Only Setup No SubsApplication Guide SoftwareTwo Mains/One Subwoofer Setup Two Mains/Two Subwoofers Setup Right Input Left/Mono InputSub with Satellites Setup Power Up Quick Key Options Factory ResetSection a Appendix System Lock Out Specifications Analog InputsAuto-EQ Optimization Tips Crossover DiagramsAdjust Output Gains Look out for ModesBlock Diagram DriveRack PXPreset List / Supported Speakers Preset ListSystem Setup and Gain Structure DriveRack PX Page Page Page Harman International Company